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University adds extra seating for Winslow
Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, the University erected an overflow area to help enforce and maintain an appropriate capacity in Winslow Dining Hall. “We needed this extra seating,” said April Keel, sophomore from Cadiz, Kentucky. “I understand the restrictions that are in place, but it makes it very difficult to Read More
Board of Regents approves increases
Mallory Hlava Contributing writer mhlava@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents held a special meeting on April 5 to discuss changes to the budget. Tuition rate increase Jackie Dudley, vice president of finance and administrative services, previously discussed a 1- to 3-percent increase for undergraduate and graduate students at the March board meeting. The motion was passed Read More
Curris Center parking expansion approved
Story by Ciara Benham Staff writer cbenham@murraystate.edu The Curris Center parking lot will expand by 30 to 40 more parking spaces this summer. Following the confirmation of the Chick-fil-A and Starbucks additions to the Curris Center, expansion and maintenance of the parking lot have also been approved to accommodate renovations and an increase in visitors. Read More
Yellow parking slips appear on windshields
Story by Ciara Benham, Contributing writer Lately, as students walk through campus parking lots, they may feel like they’re following the “yellow slip road.” When it comes to parking, the implementation of the new parking system has brought confusion on campus as students and faculty discover yellow parking slips on their vehicles. The new system, Read More
The state of Murray State
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Murray State has always been a second home for thousands of educators, artists and sports stars. Students arrive on campus expecting to form lasting relationships and learn from the nation’s best, and few leave disappointed. Though the facilities may change and Read More
New app in development may solve Murray State’s parking problems
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer Overcrowded, hectic campus parking lots may have finally met their match: two graduating seniors and Murray natives who sought to slay rush hour parking dilemmas with a website project. Computer science majors John Lollar and Jason Spann are in the process of developing a program tentatively called Parking Read More
Survival of the fittest: A Murray State parking story
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer Many Murray State students who drive a car on campus have realized and thus complained about the prices for parking permits and citations. Murray State personnel opened up about the parking revenue and explained where the money goes. Shawn Touney, Murray State Director of Communication, said parking operations generate Read More