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Prepare for possible snow days ahead

Story by Alexis Schindler, Staff writer  Predicted snow caused several closures across western Kentucky. On Nov. 14, students, faculty and staff received an email canceling all evening classes after 3 p.m. on Murray State’s campus and all regional campuses. All operations closed at 3:30 p.m. The state is preparing for the oncoming weather by stocking Read More

Murray residents encouraged to report potholes

Story by Michelle Hawks, Contributing writer Murray residents have noticed a growing number of potholes within the city, which Keith Todd, public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, said is predominantly because of recent weather. “We normally see potholes when we have periods of wet weather in the spring or in the winter when Read More

University prepares for winter weather

Story by Michelle Hawks, Contributing writer As the spring semester begins and students return to campus, they’ll notice the heat has been turned on and is working in all the buildings and steps have been taken to prepare for the winter months that still lie ahead. David Burdette, Interim Chief Facilities Officer, said Facilities Management Read More

Maintenance concerns due to weather

Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer When the Spring 2016 semester began, maintenance problems across campus were brought to students’ attention and have not yet been solved because the weather has not permitted. Students approached Robert Gomez, Student Government Association senator for Franklin Residential College, about maintenance problems they noticed around campus. “Usually, what they come to Read More

First week of classes brings first snow closure

Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer Murray State students received an email at 3 p.m. Thursday, stating “Winter Weather Update – University Closure.” “Murray State University will officially close tonight – Thursday, Jan. 21 – at 10 p.m. and this closure will continue all day Friday,” President Bob Davies said in an email to the Murray Read More

University delays classes, more winter weather ahead

Story by Mikayla Marshall, Staff writer Murray State operated on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 20, after being hit with snow last night. Starting off the second day of classes for the semester, classes and operations picked up at 10:00 a.m.. Winslow Dining Hall opened at 7 a.m. and the Wellness Center opened at 8 a.m. The Read More

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