Story by Emily Williams, Features Editor Photo contributed by Haleigh Martin Haleigh Martin stepped up to the mic at Mr. J’s Grill and Pub and drew in a deep breath. Glancing out at the chatty, expectant crowd at open mic night, there was only one thought going through her head at what was her first Read More
The Vine 155, a new Christian boutique in Murray, celebrated its Grand Opening on Saturday, March 31st. Trista Larkin and Sara Logue of Benton, Kentucky, are co-owners of the new shop located next to Jasmine Thai & Sushi and Ribbon Chix. “This is a dream that I’ve had for several years now,” Larkin said. Both Read More
It can be a challenge to multitask one’s ambitions, especially for a college student. For Alex Harp, the sky is truly no limit. At only 20 years old, Harp owns both a videography company and a clothing brand. Hailing from Paducah, Kentucky, Harp said he started making videos at the age of nine, when he Read More
Story by Sara Howell, Contributing writer Photo by Kalea Anderson/The News The LGBTQ and ally community gathered in celebration of unity at FAME: Drag and Variety Show on Feb. 28 in the Curris Center Ballroom. Both drag kings and queens took to the stage and entertained the crowd with upbeat, energetic performances. MC Lampe, LGBTQ Read More
Story by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor Photo courtesy of Maribeth Crawford There is a dated joke: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice.” Practice and determination has paid off for assistant professor of music, Maribeth Crawford, who traveled to New York City to perform on Feb. 19 in the legendary concert hall. Crawford Read More
Story by Bridgette McAuliffe Photo courtesy of Ashley Cumming Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered in the Performing Arts Hall on the evening of Feb. 17 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Murray State Horn Studio. The recital was an invitation for alumni and former faculty of the horn studio to perform in a Read More
Since 1976, each U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month, when the nation honors the role of black people in American history. Alex Smith, a senior at Murray State who is a McNair Scholar, the vice president of the local NAACP chapter, a member of the Office of Multicultural Affairs leadership team, the Read More
Story by Emily Williams, Features Editor Photo courtesy of Emeline Ojeda It was syllabus day in COM 384 for Emeline Ojeda and Ray Hecht in the spring of 2015 when they first locked eyes across a classroom in Wilson Hall. For Ojeda, it was a moment that did not seem significant at the time, but Read More