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Students recognize arthritis issues

March does not only symbolize the beginning of spring, it signifies Arthritis Awareness Month, a disease which millions of Americans battle. Arthritis is defined as a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases and conditions that can affect people of all races, genders and ages, including college students. To help Read More

Harassment still an issue on campus

Harassment can take the form of abusive language, texts or other non-verbal communication, and despite many students facing this abuse on a daily basis, it remains one of the least reported crimes on campus. In the past month there were only six reports of harassment, four of which were of a sexual nature. In the Read More

Police Beat: 3.7.14

Feb. 28 8:28 a.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident on Chestnut Street. Officers were notified and the report was referred to another jurisdiction. 8:54 p.m. A caller reported the smell of marijuana in Franklin Residential College. Officers were notified and a citation was issued for possession of marijuana.   Mar. 1 6:15 p.m. Read More

Students celebrate Mardi Gras

Even though classes were canceled, many students were in Winslow Dining Hall Wednesday night to celebrate Mardi Gras. Caryn Shaw, ICALA president, said this was the first year the campus Mardi Gras celebration was done at Winslow. Shaw said the partnership started with Dining Services and Racer Hospitality in an effort to celebrate international holidays Read More

Budget cuts push for tuition increase

Students could see up to a 4 to 5 percent increase in tuition for the 2014-15 academic year. At the budget forum meeting Thursday afternoon, Interim President Tim Miller discussed the potential for a raise in tuition. He also went over the budget reduction and revenue-generating recommendations put forth by a budget task force committee. Read More

Academic team strives for success

The Murray State Academic Team competes at multiple events around the region, showcasing a broad array of knowledge concerning trivia and academia. There are six members on Murray State’s team, each of whom comes from a different major. The team t­ravels all across the region and even southern Ohio to compete in various competitions. Caleb Read More

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