Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief Several posters hung in Faculty Hall advertising the Muslim Student Organization’s, or MSO, Hijab Day were reported as being vandalized with slurs against the organization and event. The vandalism was reported Sept. 17, the day of the event, and slurs such as “Hey want to find out what it’s like to be Read More
Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief, and Alicia Steele, Staff writer Five fraternities landed on social probation and social suspension since July – with two still on probation – because of stricter enforcement of university policies and complications from anonymous reports through the LiveSafe app. “We’re trying to safeguard not only the community, but also the university in the policies that Read More
Story by Courtney Scoby, Staff writer A campus organization is helping community children to build their reading skills, one book at a time. Last semester, the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi collected 221 new and gently used children’s books to donate to local elementary school students. The Murray Family Resource Youth Service Center will distribute the Read More
Story by Lauren Epperson, Staff writer In celebration of the 60th anniversary of desegregation at Murray State, three retired African-American Murray State professors will speak at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Reflections from the Past event, to be held in the Curris Center. “As millennials, we owe it to our predecessors to reflect, think critically, and Read More
Story by Mikayla Marshall, Staff writer As the tuition increases for incoming freshmen at Murray State, so do scholarship opportunities. Upon evaluation, the university decided to create a new scholarship model that offers higher amounts, but will be more competitive. The National Merit scholarship will also be added to the list of scholarships incoming freshmen can apply Read More
Story by Tierra Reese, Staff writer The bright green fields at Murray Golf Course set the scene for an annual charity golf tournament with a hit in a four man scramble consisting of 60 players. Murray and Calloway County NeedLine, a non-profit social resource center, hosts an annual golf tournament every year to raise money for people Read More
Story by Kayla Harrell, Staff writer The National Society of Leadership and Success held its orientation for new members Tuesday in Mason Hall. The National Society of Leadership and Success became an established chapter two years ago at Murray State. The society has inducted 73 members since being established. Peter Ney, vice president of the society, said Read More
Story by Ashley Traylor, Contributing staff writer As the sun set over the newly built mountain at the Arboretum on Pullen Farm Sept. 17th, students and community members alike gathered in the gardens for their annual gala that raised over $11,000 this year. The money raised from the Hutson School of Agriculture fundraiser will be used to Read More