Maggie Helms Contributing Writer mhelms@murraystate.edu Despite making the transition from virtual to in-person recruitment, there was a decrease in women registered for Murray State’s sorority recruitment as opposed to last year. While both the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) have experienced little to no loss in interest, Pan-Hellenic numbers have dropped significantly. Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu In its 40th year, the Mr. MSU pageant is going virtual in light of COVID-19. This pageant is one of Alpha Omicron Pi’s biggest philanthropy events, but this year the “The Wild Western Men of MSU” themed event met more obstacles than ever before. Junior Katie Comeaux, the philanthropy chair Read More
Ashlyn Clay Contributing Writer aclay3@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Now that the University has moved completely online, Greek organizations have had to adapt how they plan to stay in touch with one another for the rest of the semester. Luckily, Murray State students are resilient and have made the most out of the situation by Read More
Story by Destinee Marking, Senior writer By Nov. 1, more than 1,300 Greek life members will have completed the Greek life social event policy quiz. Kim Newbern, coordinator of Greek life & student leadership programs, said the quiz consisted of questions about the amount of social events that are allowed in one weekend, security enforcement, Read More
Miranda Carpenter Contributing writer mcarpenter4@murraystate.edu Murray State is ahead of the game when it comes to a ban on hard liquor. The parents of four college students who lost their lives in alcohol-related hazing incidents have teamed up with the North American Interfraternity Conference and the National Panhellenic Council to create a partnership that will Read More
Story by Bridgette McAuliffe, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Paxton Crider The Epsilon Lambda chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha brought home many awards, including the prestigious Robert Adger Smythe Award, from their biennial International Convention, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the fraternity. The Smythe Award recognizes the top 10 percent of Pike chapters across the globe, being Read More
Elizabeth Erwin News Editor eerwin1@murraystate.edu The Murray State Greek life social suspension was lifted on Aug. 24 after changes were introduced to the social event policy. The social event policy came under review after Greek life was put on a social suspension on May 9. The old policy was reviewed by a designated Greek Life Read More
Staff Report All Greek social activities for both sororities and fraternities have been suspended indefinitely as of May 9. President Bob Davies and Vice President for Student Affairs, Don Robertson sent a letter informing the Greek community of this decision. According to the letter, the mission of the office of Greek Life is to promote Read More