Story by Da’Sha Tuck, Staff Writer In the midst of beginning his senior year, Kevin Brost, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has not only released his debut single “Stay” but the song has made it up to the No. 12 spot on iTunes. Growing up in Catholic school, Brost attended church every week with his Read More
Staff Report Murray State student, Tori Wood, was awarded the National Panhellenic Conference scholarship for her contributions to the Panhellenic community. Wood, junior from Symsonia, Kentucky, is president of the Murray State Panhellenic Association and is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. “I have been supported and strengthened by so many within our Greek community Read More
Resources on, off campus can increase the number of students voting Story by Kayla Harrell, Staff writer As the November general election nears, students can make sure their voice is heard by registering to vote and making a choice at the poll. “Voting is a way to honor our Founding Fathers as well as the countless men and women who Read More
Story by Brianna Willis, Contributing writer Extracurriculars, classes and work all keep Murray State students busy throughout the year. But, how many students have the added responsibility of managing an online store? Murray State student Abby Murdock does all of this and more. Murdock, junior from Murray, is an art major at Murray State. She owns Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. With tuition rates increasing every year and the disconnect between the cost of living and minimum wage growing, it’s no wonder more than 2,000 students work on campus at Murray State. Financial aid can only help so much. Students find themselves Read More
I’m a huge fan of The Police. No, not actual police officers, but the 80s English rock band. One of their biggest hits was “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” a ballad about the social and emotional struggles of a teacher who was in a romantic relationship with a student half his age. He faces Read More
Many people try their entire lives to reach physical perfection. Society can be obsessed with the “perfect body” and what it means to be healthy. There are people out there pushing this goal to the next level. They don’t just strive for the perfect body; they compete for what they see as the perfect body. Read More
In an email to the Board of Regents Oct. 6, President Bob Davies announced the death of a Murray State student. Paige Porupski, senior from Pittsburgh, was found dead the morning of Oct. 5. Her body was found in the vacation home she and her friends had rented for Fall Break in Gatlinburg, Tenn. An Read More