mardi gras

Mardi Gras around the world

Story by Brianna Willis, Staff writer Murray State students got a small taste of New Orleans last week when Alpha Mu Gamma hosted a small Mardi Gras celebration in the Curris Center. King cake, beads and mask making supplies were available for all who attended. The festive mood was enhanced by traditional Creole music playing in Read More

Beads are in the air

I’ll be celebrating one of my favorite holidays Saturday. But it definitely isn’t Valentine’s Day. With Fat Tuesday quickly approaching, my weekend will be filled with green, purple and gold, rather than red and pink. While most girls will be eating chocolate and receiving stuffed bears, I’ll be eating king cake and receiving feather boas Read More

Students celebrate Mardi Gras

Even though classes were canceled, many students were in Winslow Dining Hall Wednesday night to celebrate Mardi Gras. Caryn Shaw, ICALA president, said this was the first year the campus Mardi Gras celebration was done at Winslow. Shaw said the partnership started with Dining Services and Racer Hospitality in an effort to celebrate international holidays Read More

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