Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu After being hindered by COVID-19 for the last two years, All Campus Sing (ACS) is making its comeback to the steps of Lovett Auditorium. Sigma Alpha Iota announced at an informational meeting that the 63rd ACS will be returning back to its original format after being altered by COVID-19. ACS Read More
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Major renovations are underway on Murray State’s campus after the Board of Regents approved a $12.3 million budget for construction improvements on June 4. These renovations are in Lovett Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Wells Hall and the Curris Center. Shawn Touney, executive director of marketing and communication, said this $12.3 million Read More
Emery Wainscott Contributing Writer ewainscott@murraystate.edu The annual University Town Hall took place virtually this year on Wednesday, April 14. President Bob Jackson outlined plans for the fall 2021 semester, detailed budget updates and how the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will affect Murray State employees. COVID-19 Restrictions Jackson said the administration is planning for the fall 2021 Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu At the Friday, Feb. 26, Board of Regents meeting, the Board discussed Spring enrollment numbers, a grant dedicated to improving mental health initiatives on campus and other updates. Spring 2021 Enrollment Don Robertson, vice president of student affairs, said the total headcount for the spring semester Read More
Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer ajameson1@murraystate.edu Editor’s Note: The News released a printed version of this article from Thursday, Feb. 25, which contained an inaccuracy. The News deeply regrets this error and the below article has been updated. The 62nd All Campus Sing will take place indoors in the Performing Arts Hall instead of the traditional steps of Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Every year, students in the music business program have enriched the Murray State community by putting on Lovett Live, a performance where the audience gets to sit on stage with the artists while they play. Although classes and campus life have moved entirely online, these students are now working to Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Over 500 people watched in awe as the music department put there talents on display with a spectacular showcase of Murray State’s many talented musicians. On Family Weekend, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts hosted the 13th annual Fall Fanfare concert. The concert allowed different musical ensembles to perform Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Kind words and congratulations filled Lovett Auditorium Friday as the University community and many others from across the Commonwealth and nation celebrated President Bob Davies’ investiture. Spanning the stage sat notable speakers ranging from Gov. Steve Beshear to Board of Regents members and Richard O. Davies, Bob Davies’ father. The investiture ceremony marked Read More