Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu After a group of students missed out on a Racer basketball game, their disappointment led them to put their creative talents to use. After some brainstorming, sophomore hospitality and tourism major, Jayden Hayn and others decided to start a podcast. “We said that we wished there was one place that Read More
Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley@murraystate.edu While most Murray State seniors are hitting the books in preparation for finals week, music majors are preparing to perform for their degrees. Senior recitals began at the end of March and are scheduled to continue through April. Senior Audri Hughes, a musical education major with a vocal emphasis, is Read More
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu An integral piece of college culture is becoming acquainted with a stronger sense of independence and adulthood, and with that comes more self responsibility. Those in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) graduate program saw that it was important to remind the campus body of the dangers of intoxicated driving with Read More
Hannah Foote Contributing Writer hfoote@murraystate.edu Students competed for the opportunity to represent the university as Ms. MSU 2022 at the Ms. MSU pageant Saturday, April 2. This was the first year since the COVID-19 pandemic that an audience was present to watch the pageant. The crowd showed lots of cheers, support and playful catcalling for Read More
Raleigh Hightower Lifestyle Editor rhightower@murraystate.edu Offering a space where people can recognize “religious violence” but still experience joy and fun in these faith spaces, speaker Alicia Crosby led a discussion on these topics on April 4. The Episcopal Campus Ministry and the Department of English and Philosophy collaborated sponsoring the discussion. Zebulun Treloar, who leads Read More
Hannah Foote Contributing Writer hfoote@murraystate.edu Though traditionally held in Lovett Auditorium, the Ms. MSU Pageant will take place in the Johnson Theater this year. The Campus Activities Board branch of the Student Government Association hosts the pageant. Each spring, the Board chooses a new Ms. MSU to represent the University. The student chosen as Ms. Read More
Luke Wood Contributing Writer lwood10@murraystate.edu When one goes through Benton, Kentucky court square on the first Monday in April, they will be greeted by a nearly 200-year tradition. The Tater Day Festival dates back to the mid-19th century. It was a three-day festival, farmers market style, that happened on the county court square. However the Read More
Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley@murraystate.edu A barn near Chicago donated a 12-year-old thoroughbred named Duncan to the Murray State Equestrian program last year. Sue Robinson is a coordinator of riding, coach and lecturer in the Hutson School of Agriculture. She said they use Duncan for hunt seat riding and jumping classes and the equestrian team Read More