Warming temperatures and melting ice revealed new problems and new work for Facilities Management last weekend, besides the clearing of sidewalks, parking lots and external building features of ice and snow. Building service technicians as well as other Facilities Management personnel spent their weekend Saturday and Sunday assessing water damage from the snow and heavy Read More
The corner of Olive and 15th streets has seen many owners through the years, but the building that once housed The Olive is now getting a major facelift. A new addition to Murray’s bar scene, Tap 216, is opening in its place. Everything in the bar has been updated. The flooring, lighting, ceiling, walls and Read More
Although both the dining services programs at Murray State and Western Kentucky University bring in extra money at the end of each year, Western Kentucky rakes in a bigger profit of about $15 million. Across the Commonwealth, universities including Murray State and Western Kentucky have developed strategies to accommodate students’ need for eateries on campus Read More
Every Wednesday night, members of the Sci-Fi Club gather in room 551 of the Business Building to embrace their inner nerd. The Club gathers together on Wednesdays to enjoy everything from watching “Twilight Zone” or “Supernatural” to playing card games or designing banners to promote the club. The goal of the club is to give Read More
While students spent the unexpected “snow week” sleeping, sledding and studying, it was up to Facilities Management to keep campus as safe as possible. President Bob Davies held a special luncheon Thursday afternoon to thank all the faculty and staff that did their part to handle the historic winter weather conditions. “This is truly just Read More
Voting for Student Government Association candidates begins at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 9 and will end at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 on MyGate. The elections results will be announced at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Winslow Dining Hall. For more information regarding SGA and elections, visit murraystate.edu. President (Vote 1) Clint Combs Michael Read More
The college heads of James H. Richmond, Lee Clark and Springer-Franklin Residential Colleges have relinquished their positions for the 2015–16 academic school year, making way for new faculty to apply. Lissa Graham-Schneider, college head of Richmond and associate professor of theater, is relinquishing her position due to personal reasons. Schneider said she enjoyed the position Read More
Feb. 19 4:19 p.m. A caller from College Courts- 100 Block, reported a reckless driver complaint. Officers were notified but the driver was gone at the time of their arrival. 8:59 p.m. A caller from Hart Residential College reported a theft of property to Public Safety and Emergency Management. Officers were notified. The theft was Read More