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Murray State’s Brandon Shaw places fourth nationwide in USCA competition

Story by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor Photo courtesy of Brock Kirk/The News Murray State’s Brandon Shaw has achieved both the national spotlight for himself and the sport, competing at the United States Collegiate Archery Association in January and placing fourth nationwide. The competition was the South Region match of the United States Intercollegiate Indoor Read More

Students seek solace in furry friends on campus: The rising number of ESA’s at Murray State

Story by Emily Williams, Features Editor According to activeminds.org, more than 80 percent of college students reported feeling overwhelmed with all of their responsibilities in the past year, and 45 percent have experienced feelings of hopelessness. According to the site, mental health issues within the college student population, such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, Read More

Students balance work, school

Being in school can mean using the “broke college student” excuse when it comes to putting down that new pop album or opting out of a fancy restaurant. Tuition can get pricey and leaves having a job an unavoidable situation. In Murray, job opportunities on and off campus are open to students who choose to Read More

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