Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer Yogurt Your Weigh will lock their doors for the final time at 9 p.m. Oct. 31. The local business made this “bittersweet” decision because of the growth in their family, owners Kara and Chad Canerdy said. When they opened their doors three years ago they only had one young Read More
Story by Mikayla Marshall, Staff writer Mikayla Marshall The Board of Regents has approved a $1.18 million budget for renovations to Harry Lee Waterfield Library and Pogue Library. The budget will be split between the two libraries, with $590,000 going to each library. The 37-year-old Waterfield library will undergo renovations to its electrical system as well as Read More
Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer While Murray State’s campus has three female students for every two male, that ratio doesn’t translate into many of the science, technology, engineering and math classes. “There is generally a lack of women in the scientific workforce throughout the country; the numbers are low in proportion to men,” said Maeve McCarthy, Read More
Classroom discussion about Islam raises issues of tolerance and credibility. Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer On the second day of the semester during an introductory course on American national government, a discussion that touched on Islam prompted one student to take offense and the professor to say he felt threatened. Winfield Rose, professor of political science, spent Read More
Story by Tierra Reese, Staff writer Judges crowned Jarea Brice, senior from Murray, the winner of the inaugural Miss Murray State University International Pageant as the crowd filling Wrather Museum cheered her on Oct. 16. Serah Waweru, president of the African Student Association, said she realized the need for a international pageant after watching the Miss Murray Read More
Contributing writer Abby Siegel interviewed Ihsan Alkhatib, assistant professor of political science, in relation to our article, “When sensitive topics become tense.” He has worked at the university since 2010 and is one of the advisers for the Muslim Student Organization. Abby Siegel: Please visit thereligionofpeace.com. I have read online that you have done extensive Read More
Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer Ross Jackson of Revival Mission Ministries paid a visit to Murray State on Racer Day to deliver a demonstration that did not sit well with students. Jackson, wearing a body camera and buttons with the words “porn” and “homo” marked out told students that he was not a sinner, but claimed Read More
Story by Kayla Harrell, Staff writer Public Safety and Emergency Management held active shooter training sessions for all faculty and staff this year in Wrather West Kentucky Museum. The active shooter training used PowerPoints to teach the faculty and staff what to do in these situations. Allison Adams, sophomore from Madisonville, Kentucky, said, “The lack of hands-on Read More