Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Racers Helping Racers employees continue to donate food to students through the COVID-19 pandemic. Trish Lofton, the administrative assistant for student life, said employees were extremely busy serving students stranded on campus after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When campus shut down, the pantry workers started Read More
Edie Greenberg Contributing Writer egreenberg@murraystate.edu Students and professors are stressed out and searching for ways to relax, especially with the absence of a spring break. With only two months left in the spring semester, students continue to have their schedules filled with a mixture of Zoom and in-person classes. Some students and professors are suffering Read More
Story by Miranda Carpenter, Contributing writer Public universities in Kentucky would be required to provide free feminine hygiene products for students if House Bill 85 passes. State Rep. Attica Scott (D) and State Sen. Julie Raque Adams (R) developed the idea for HB 85. Over a dozen co-sponsors are also behind the bill. Scott said Read More
Story by Allison Boggan, Staff writer Photo by Julie Boeker/The News In 2014, Murray State partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create the Racers Helping Racers food pantry for students. The food pantry is a valuable resource for students struggling to afford food. The pantry is located in Blackburn room 244 and is open to Read More
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Contributing writer Starting Spring 2017, Murray State Dining Services is planning to offer a meal bank program, which will be available to any Murray State student. “Dining would donate a certain number of meals into a meal bank that would then be available to students who are struggling with food insecurity,” Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Racers Helping Racers is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Racers Helping Racers is a food pantry open only to students. Those that are struggling to afford food can get access to whatever they need with their student I.D. Because of the snow, the celebration banquet was postponed. “We are going to have to Read More
Murray State has partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create Racers Helping Racers. The program was implemented to assist students on campus meet their nutritional needs. The food pantry is open to all students at Murray State, not only students who live on campus. Racers Helping Racers is located on the second floor Read More
Every weekend this summer, The News will update you on the latest in Murray. Whether you’re in town or at home for the summer, you’ll find what you need at TheNews.org. This update is for June 27. Email us with any questions, concerns or tips. Summer Orientation, Racer 101 prepare incoming students for college life Read More