Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu After nearly two semesters of work and preparation, the Ads Club competed in the annual National Student Advertising Competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Each year, competing schools are given a client to make an advertising campaign for and then given a list of criteria and a budget to Read More
Ciara Fuson Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu As the spring semester approaches its end, students and faculty are reflecting on the last year on campus. Murray State is approaching two full semesters on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the University’s community is sharing how their lives have been impacted by this year. When students were Read More
Ciara Fuson Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Beginning in March, the Center for Academic Success began offering RacerWorks, a series of workshops on skills revolving around college readiness. RacerWorks is made to provide students with short sessions on academic topics that will help them become a more successful Racer. RacerWorks was created by instructor and coordinator, Ann Read More
Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu With the ongoing pandemic, many in-person activities have been moved to a virtual format. One of those activities is court. The Murray State mock trial team got a taste of virtual court in their most recent tournament. The mock trial team participated in a tournament of around eight schools and Read More
Edie Greenberg Contributing Writer egreenberg@murraystate.edu Murray State students and professors say they appreciate the opportunities Zoom sessions provide, but a majority share a preference for in-person classes. With another semester of masking and social distancing, students have found their schedules filled with a mixture of Zoom and in-person classes again. According to statistics from the Read More
Ben Overby Contributing Writer boverby2@murraystate.edu Professors are adapting to new teaching circumstances alongside students who are learning in a new environment. Kevin Qualls, associate professor of television production, transitioned to teaching his four courses completely via Zoom. Qualls believes online learning can be as effective as in-person learning. However, he said he feels that effectiveness Read More
Sarah Mead Staff Writer smead@murraystate.edu Murray State developed new campus tutoring options to comply with COVID-19 standards and to help students who may be struggling more than usual because of the pandemic. The Lowry Center partnered with Penji, an app that allows students and tutors to hold sessions virtually. Students can set up an account Read More
Although incoming students couldn’t come to campus for Summer Orientation for their first buzzing experience of college life, many were able to get an idea via Zoom. Jordan Moore, senior liberal arts major, said multiple Zoom sessions allowed Summer O counselors to connect with incoming students and make the experience as normal and fun as Read More