Story by Da’Sha Tuck, Staff writer All Greek and non-Greek students were united on March 17 for one cause at this year’s Alpha Step Off, a 16-year tradition that had students sleeping on the steps of Lovett Auditorium in anticipation. “We wanted to be the first people to ever sleep outside of Lovett the night before Read More
Story by Justin Gaston, Contributing writer Over the years, Murray State’s bass fishing team has been successful and continued to be one of the best collegiate bass fishing clubs in the nation. The Anglers were established in 2004 and didn’t take long to become well-known. In 2009, the Anglers were named the U.S. Boat National Champions. Read More
Story by Courtney Scoby, Staff writer One of Murray State’s most recognizable traditions is beginning a new chapter in the new year. Over Winter Break, the famous shoe tree was taken down and relocated. “The previous shoe tree was taken down in 1999,” Adrienne King, vice president of Marketing and Outreach, said. “The tradition now continues Read More
When students, faculty and staff think of Murray State’s rankings, they may think of the U.S. News and World Report or men’s basketball. However, in a recent ranking by collegeranker.com, Murray State has been recognized for having the third most romantic college tradition in the nation: the Shoe Tree. Rooted outside of Wilson Hall and Read More
A Murray State tradition extending back further than All Campus Sing, Campus Lights is a performance that will please the ears of country music fans. Featuring the musical tunes of Dolly Parton, “9 to 5 The Musical” will be the 78th student run production at Murray State University. During the early 90s, it was decided Read More
Classrooms were vacant Wednesday afternoon as students gathered in the Quad for an event that never disappoints, All Campus Sing. According to Amanda Benson, chair of All Campus Sing, students began congregating in the Quad long before 3 p.m. to get a good seat. Covering the grass with blankets and towels, sitting under the trees Read More
