Jillian Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Murray State’s public-private partnership plans to revitalize housing by offering students more layout options and updated facilities. A public-private partnership, also known as a P3, is an agreement between two or more private and public entities on a long-term scale. The Board of Regents met Dec. 3, 2021, to discuss Read More
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu The success seminar component of the transitions courses are set to be changed beginning fall 2022. Provost Tim Todd and Don Robertson, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, announced changes for transitions courses on Jan. 10. Transitions, or 100T, courses will continue to be taught through each academic Read More
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The United Campus Workers of Kentucky chapter at Murray State is working towards highlighting the needs of faculty and staff amidst the tornadoes that swept through Western Kentucky and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-nine faculty and staff signed a petition that was sent to the members of the Board of Regents Read More
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) stationed workforce staff at Murray State Sparks Hall to assist individuals impacted by the storm on Dec. 10, 2021. PADD is providing services like on-the-job training, work clothing or uniform donations, housing assistance and tuition assistance. The Western Kentucky Workforce Board received a national Read More
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Gov. Andy Beshear reported Jan. 21 as the highest COVID-19 positive case report since the beginning of the pandemic. In response to the Omicron variant and rise in cases, the University has taken precautions as the spring semester begins. Kentucky, including Calloway County, continues to be in the red zone Read More
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu Staff member Jessica Evans, who was elected to fill the vacant seat left by the late Phil Schooley, was sworn in at the Board of Regents quarterly meeting on Friday, Dec. 3. After Evans was sworn in and welcomed by the Board, the Regents moved towards discussions about what to Read More
Masking guidelines likely to remain for spring semester Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The second vaccine incentive program ended on Wednesday, Dec. 1, and will award students, faculty and staff with a $2,500 scholarship or reward. Executive Director of Branding and Marketing Shawn Touney said as of Nov. 18, the vaccine percentage for students, faculty Read More
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu After being hindered by COVID-19 for the last two years, All Campus Sing (ACS) is making its comeback to the steps of Lovett Auditorium. Sigma Alpha Iota announced at an informational meeting that the 63rd ACS will be returning back to its original format after being altered by COVID-19. ACS Read More