Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu The Women’s Faculty Caucus changed their name to the Gender Equity Caucus to be more inclusive of the transgender community. Danielle Mužina, president of the Gender Equity Caucus, said the organization started talking about changing the name in spring 2021 but decided to wait until all officers were on board. Read More
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu On-campus accommodations have been made for lactating mothers with the creation of three spaces that allow for chestfeeding and pumping in private settings with necessary supplies. The establishment of lactation rooms comes nearly two years after former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act. The act put Read More
Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Murray State staff worked diligently over the course of 10 days to keep campus needs met after receiving about 8 inches of snow and fluctuating winter weather, yet many staff and students faced various challenges. Executive Director of Marketing and Communication Shawn Touney said the Facilities Management staff has worked Read More
Dionte Berry Contributing Writer dberry11@murraystate.edu For Women’s History Month, the University has planned creative new ways to celebrate the women who have shaped history. Gender and diversity studies and history professor Marjorie Hilton made sure this happened by collaborating with her history and GDS 316 students. One of the first events they planned together was Read More
Emily Sheperd Contributing Writer esheperd2@murraystate.edu A new family room was added to the Women’s Center for pregnant and parenting students, faculty and staff. “This room is meant to be a supportive and comfortable space for parents and their children,” said Tanya Romero-Gonzalez, assistant professor of Spanish, global languages coordinator and chair of the campus lactation/parenting room Read More
Story by Alicia Steele, Assistant News Editor When Diane Nititham, assistant professor of sociology, was offered a job at Murray State last year, she and her husband were employed in Chicago and had two incomes. She decided to move to Murray alone and her husband opted to stay in Chicago for at least six months while she Read More