graduation
Seniors share post-graduation plans
Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer ajameson1@murraystate.edu With finals just around the corner, students graduating in May are beginning to sign with various companies for post-graduation opportunities. Students give their personal experiences about what steps they took to land internships and jobs in the COVID-19 environment. Most graduating students have had to choose between in-person or online Read More
Multiple in-person ceremonies planned for May
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson@murraystate.edu On Tuesday, March 24, not long after announcing that there were plans in place for an in-person graduation ceremony for the 2020 and 2021 graduating class, Provost Tim Todd gave the full details to faculty, staff and students via email. According to the email, there will be four separate in-person graduation Read More
Fall 2020 commencement moves online
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State’s fall 2020 commencement ceremony has officially been moved to a virtual setting. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation ceremony will officially take place online. The University’s official website added that additional details are forthcoming. Spring and summer 2020 graduates will also be celebrated during the Read More
Seniors talk effects of online
Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor mreynolds12@murraystate.edu Murray State’s shift to online instruction has affected all students, regardless of class, but perhaps those most affected on campus are the seniors. Spending four years (give or take) on a campus teaches a student a lot about their learning style. After taking a mix of online and in-person classes, Read More
University releases list of eligible courses for pass/fail grading
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Following the University administration’s decision to allow students to convert their courses to pass/fail grading, a list of eligible courses was released on Friday, April 3. Tim Todd, provost and vice president of academic affairs, sent an email to students, faculty and staff with the list of eligible courses. The Read More
In-person classes suspended through end of the semester, graduation postponed, residential colleges to close and more statewide business closures
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Addison Watson Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu As COVID-19 becomes a growing concern, President Bob Jackson sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 to the campus community announcing the University will move to online/alternative instruction, effective on March 23 through the end of the spring semester. According to the Centers for Disease Read More
Citizens Police Academy: Force demonstration and graduation
Addison Watson Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu The Murray Police Department wrapped up the fall Citizens Police Academy on Monday, Nov. 25, where attendees were shown the various versions of use-of-force. The class was instructed by Maj. Chris Scott and Det. Andrew Wiggins. Topics discussed ranged from officer perception, excessive force, less-lethal weapons and deadly force. Various Read More