Story by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor Photo courtesy of Brock Kirk/The News Murray State’s Brandon Shaw has achieved both the national spotlight for himself and the sport, competing at the United States Collegiate Archery Association in January and placing fourth nationwide. The competition was the South Region match of the United States Intercollegiate Indoor Read More
Story by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor Photo courtesy of Brock Kirk/The News Between the hustle of awakening for a dreaded 8 a.m. class and late night study sessions in Waterfield Library, it’s no surprise students become easily drained throughout the school year. With a soft opening preceding last semester’s finals week, Shaffer Coffee Co. Read More
Story by Amy Turner, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Tyler Mathews Tyler Mathews is a recent December graduate of Murray State, but his success story doesn’t end at his graduation. After earning a bachelor’s degree in international business and political science he was invited to volunteer for the Community Economic Development sector of the Peace Read More
Story by Kennedy Morillo, Contributing writer ‘Crazy for You,’ a musical comedy written by Ken Ludwig, will premiere Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Robert E. Johnson Theatre. Since late September, students, faculty and staff of the Music and Theatre Department have practiced heavily to prepare for the musical composed by Geore and Ira Gershwin. Alan Read More
Story by Nick Erickson, Assistant Features Editor Photo courtesy of Chris Abell It’s common knowledge that Murray State is home to an abundance of talent. What isn’t as widely known is when and where artists are making live performance appearances. Here’s where to catch the best music this side of Lake Barkley. 1. Leight July- Read More
Story by Sydni Anderson, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Kelli O’ Toole Once upon a time there was homecoming. A King and Queen were coronated and football players brandishing jerseys of blue and gold fought the opponent for touchdowns. A parade with campus organizations celebrated the occasion, each with a float fit for a fairy Read More
Story by Emily Williams, Features Editor Photo courtesy of Rhonda Rogers A Sigma Chi, a Laker Band percussionist, the voice of the Lady Racers, a brother, a son, a friend – these are just a few of the ways you could describe Kyle Rogers, a Murray native who lost his life in 2015 after an Read More
Story by Sydni Anderson, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Shelby Murphy As planes departed from their respective ports this summer, some carried Murray State students heading to experience new cultures. Mikayla Marshall and Shelby Murphy are two students that made the journey to a new country to serve communities abroad and gain the experiences of Read More