Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu The Women’s Faculty Caucus changed their name to the Gender Equity Caucus to be more inclusive of the transgender community. Danielle Mužina, president of the Gender Equity Caucus, said the organization started talking about changing the name in spring 2021 but decided to wait until all officers were on board. Read More
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Murray State is marking 100 years since its founding with a year-long Centennial Celebration. In 1922 Murray, Kentucky, was selected by the state legislature as the home of the Western Kentucky Normal School, now called Murray State University, according to Murray State’s website. The community came together to donate $117,000 Read More
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Tributes have poured in from the English department for former faculty member Sally McIntosh. She passed away on Feb. 5 at the age of 65. McIntosh, who taught at Murray State beginning in the fall of 1991, was recognized as the 12th highest-rated teacher in the nation on the RateMyProfessors Read More
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Students have more parking options at the Curris Center, thanks to changes started at the beginning of January. In collaboration with University Parking Services, Student Government Association members worked to find a solution to parking at Murray State after voiced the need for more parking accommodations. Students with any color Read More
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents approved the Cyber Education and Research Center, which will emphasize cybersecurity and continue to provide education, research opportunities and outreach. The Cyber Center will work in place of the Center for Computer and Information Technology. Director of the Cyber Center Michael Ramage said the decision is Read More
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The Murray State Chapter of the United Campus Workers of Kentucky sent the “Keep All Racers Safe” petition to administrators, asking for an increase in COVID-19 precautions. Composed of faculty, staff and student workers, the Murray State Chapter of the United Campus Workers of Kentucky is once again voicing their concerns Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu The Kentucky Institute of International Studies has organized a winter study abroad program for in-state college students. The two-week program will be held in Mexico City and the Yucatan from Dec. 26 through Jan. 7, 2023. Students who are interested can earn three course credit hours while also being immersed Read More
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19 in a Jan. 24 press conference. This came after Beshear’s 12-year-old son Will tested positive for COVID-19. Beshear attributed his son’s lack of symptoms to his vaccination status. “My son is generally asymptomatic. We believe [this Read More