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Vigil set to honor life of Murray State student

Sophomore public relations student Kaitlyn Shoulders of Madisonville died on March 19 (Photo courtesy of @murrayadpi on Instagram).
Sophomore public relations student Kaitlyn Shoulders of Madisonville died on March 19 (Photo courtesy of @murrayadpi on Instagram).

Dionte Berry
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A candlelight vigil is planned for a Murray State student who died during Spring Break.

Kaitlyn Shoulders was a sophomore public relations student from Madisonville, Kentucky.  She was also a member of Murray State’s Alpha Delta Pi sorority chapter. Shoulders died on March 19. 

Alpha Delta Pi posted on Instagram on Sunday, March 27 about Shoulders’ death, informing the campus body about her death. 

“[Shoulders] was kind, compassionate, involved and her bright smile will always hold a special place within our chapter,” the Instagram caption said. 

President Bob Jackson sent a message on Monday, March 28 to the campus body about Shoulders’ death.

“Murray State University is one Racer family and this loss is felt deeply by all of us,” Jackson said.

For those who want to honor the memory of Shoulders, the candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Quad. Candles will be provided. 

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