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Education professor does more than just teach

Story by Allison Boggan, Staff writer Photo by Richard Thompson/The News Lynn Gannon Patterson is an associate professor of elementary education in Murray State’s College of Education and Human Services. She teaches math methods for elementary teachers and classroom management classes. Patterson is a National Board Certified Teacher and a 2002 Presidential Awardee for Excellence Read More

Yoga for wellness teaches students to calm their minds

The popular class focuses on a variety of relaxing exercises, which can also increase flexibility, strength and balance. Story by Clara Firtos, Contributing writer As the school year winds down, stress levels increase but some students are finding ways to alleviate that stress with the century-old tradition of yoga. Elizabeth Poquette, sophomore from Hopkinsville, Kentucky says Read More

Yoga classes offer student escape

As the fourth week of classes is coming to a close, students’ agendas are quickly filling up with assignments and events. Stress is an inevitable part of college life. Some Racers choose to release this stress by practicing yoga. Held in the Carr Health Building Dance Studio, three different offerings of connected warrior yoga and vinyasa Read More

University­ provides fitness for free

Murray State offers an abundance of ways for students to improve their well being and general health. The Wellness Center provides several outlets for student welfare and fitness. The Wellness Center provides a variety of fitness classes at no cost as classes are included within a membership. Students receive inclusive memberships within their tuition rates, Read More

Murray takes on National Yoga Month

A recent obsession with an exercise has developed in America that involves a mixture of stretching, breathing and meditation. The exercise is yoga and it’s getting some extra attention in September, National Yoga Month. According to abc-of-yoga.com, yoga is about the union of one’s body and soul with the universe. Through breathing, stretching and holding Read More

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