The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Many alumni of Murray State University will make their home here in Kentucky, and will go on to work in the public job sector. Teaching will be the chosen profession for many; there’s job security, for sure, though the pay is Read More
Story by Sydni Anderson, Staff writer Roby Blackwell wore a light blue t-shirt that read “oh yeah, bucko?” across the front in custom script. He sat at one of the picnic tables in front of Waterfield Library like any other college student taking a break between classes. But Blackwell isn’t just any other student. He Read More
By Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor There’s a world full of wonder out there. Several of Murray State’s graduating seniors are seizing the amazing opportunities they have been presented with, getting the chance to travel the country and pursue a profession they love. Peter Northcutt, accounting major from Benton, Kentucky plans to move to St. Read More
Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer Students, faculty and staff were given the opportunity to interact directly with President Bob Davies and other university leaders over a cup of coffee Thursday morning, Sept. 15 during “Coffee with Bob.” Davies said he has held regular “Coffee with Bob” meetings for three years – since the beginning Read More
Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer Returning Murray State students will face a tuition increase in Fall 2016, but the specifics of the new tuition model haven’t been decided yet. Davies said two different tuition models have been proposed for current and returning students when he presented at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting and the University Read More
