Story by Kayla MacAllister, Staff writer Warm weather has graced the city of Murray once again and spring commencement is a short two weeks away, which means Summer Break is coming and with it, music festivals. Traditional classes are on hold for the coming months, and concerts are planned all over the country. Surprisingly though, Murray Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Seniors graduating this December are in the final stretch, but there are proving to be a couple bumps in the road along the way. While the University has attempted to be transparent about these changes, students seem to be taken off Read More
Sigma Alpha Iota hosted the 57th annual All Campus Sing Wednesday Umbrellas, tarps and an estimated 1,000 spectators covered the Quad Wednesday to open the 57th annual All Campus Sing. The event began with an introduction to the judges and a featured guest, Judy Hill, member of Sigma Alpha Iota, who participated in the first All Campus Read More
Racers take on OVC Tournament in Nashville Saturday and Sunday For the second year in a row the Murray State women’s tennis team won the OVC regular season championship. This year they are co-champions with Eastern Kentucky. On April 11 the Racers (15-3, 9-1) faced Jacksonville State (9-14, 5-5) in the final match of the Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Students are disappointed in Murray State’s cum laude GPA requirement change from a 3.3 to a 3.4, but by decreasing the number of hours in residence and removing the upper level hours in residence will in turn help more students qualify for academic honors at graduation. Mark Rhodes, junior from Farmington, Ky., Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Kind words and congratulations filled Lovett Auditorium Friday as the University community and many others from across the Commonwealth and nation celebrated President Bob Davies’ investiture. Spanning the stage sat notable speakers ranging from Gov. Steve Beshear to Board of Regents members and Richard O. Davies, Bob Davies’ father. The investiture ceremony marked Read More
With thousands of state-run, private and technical colleges in the U.S., the world of academia and the way these establishments are run changes with the times. Handling students while trying to maintain interconnectivity between faculty and students is a tough balance to keep. Murray State President Bob Davies has found ways to adapt to the Read More
President Bob Davies’ investiture marks the closing of a “phenomenal” first year On March 12, 2014, a man from Eastern Oregon University received a phone call as his plane was taxiing to the gate. On the other end of the line was an offer: the 13th Murray State presidency. After deliberations, interviews and forums, the Board Read More