Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer ajameson1@murraystate.edu From Muhlenberg county, Murray’s 2021 Miss, Courtney Rager shares her pageant journey and what inspires her the most. Junior Courtney Rager went from Miss Pre-teen Muhlenberg County to being fourth runner-up for Miss Kentucky Teen USA. Next, she is planning to compete in the Kentucky USA pageant with her current Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Students at Murray State come from all over the world, and many of them have certain talents that define who they are and where they come from. For freshman occupational safety and health major Ryan Potts, that talent is playing the bagpipes. Potts is originally from Glasgow, Kentucky, and has Read More
As finals week approaches and the panic of possible bad grades sets in, students are hitting the books. Something that might ease the stress of finals would be Dead Week, a week of utter nothingness on campus, giving students the peace and quiet they need to study and work on their final papers and projects. Read More
Story by Miranda Carpenter Staff writer mcarpenter4@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents approved fees to expand prior learning assessment and proficiency review. This fee will allow students to potentially receive academic credit from work done on professional portfolios and job experience outside of the classroom. Some students come to college with experience that overlaps with academic Read More
Story by Miranda Carpenter, Staff Writer Candidates for the Student Government Association’s Executive Board debated issues important to the University. On March 4, The News and SGA co-hosted a debate where candidates answered questions from moderators and the crowd. Some answers have been lightly edited for clarity. Candidates who spoke at the debate include Trey Read More
Story by Daniella Tebib, News Editor Students can now obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and sustainability engineering as of Feb. 25. With the program, students will gain skills in areas including structural analysis and design, steel and concrete design, highway design, transportation systems, stormwater control, wastewater treatment and site remediation. Coursework in Read More
Story by Alexis Schindler, Staff Writer Murray State encouraged students to help other students with financial needs through the revamped version of the Dunker’s Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded based on the student’s need and how much is donated to the fund. A new addition to aid the scholarship fund is the #DunkersChallenge Campaign. Read More
By Sydni Anderson, Staff writer As the semester closes, final exams and grades lurk in the immediate future, spurring a study-intensive lifestyle in the Murray State student populus. However, the upcoming exams will be the last for some seniors as they move towards graduation. In celebration of their departure, five seniors offer a parting Read More