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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

John Morris
Staff writer

What defines sports?

November 20, 2015

Column by John Morris When talking about sports we usually limit our perception to what sports we watch. The first thought is usually basketball, football,...

Murray State remembers fallen transgender students

Murray State remembers fallen transgender students

November 20, 2015

Story by Dylan Doyle, Contributing writer Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day of reflection and visibility for transgender people and the LGBT community...

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From left to right, Jeanne Masson, Nadine Innes and Haily Morgan, teammates who will spend the break together in Union, Kentucky.

Athletes to spend break with teammates

November 20, 2015

Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holidays. For most college students, Thanksgiving provides...

POLICE BEAT 11-20-15

POLICE BEAT 11-20-15

November 20, 2015

Nov. 12 12:53 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the Curris Center parking lot. A citation was issued for no proof of insurance, no registration...

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Switching track

November 13, 2015

How one athlete had to choose between walking in her graduation and staying on the team. Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor Kiara Austin,...

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Student-athlete or athlete-student?

November 13, 2015

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Kiara Austin recently walked into a meeting with her track...

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Balancing school spirit and the favorite team

November 13, 2015

Story by Craig Taylor, Contributing writer   Walking through campus, you can see students supporting schools like University of Alabama, University...

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The Racers celebrate their OVC Tournament win over Southeast Missouri State Nov 8.

Winning the OVC

November 13, 2015

Racer soccer take home first OVC Tournament title since 2009 Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor The Racers will head to the NCAA...

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Professor Bob Valentine and Bob McGaughey have worked together for years at Murray State.

Gifting the Golden Horseshoe

November 13, 2015

Racer alumnus honored for distinguished service to the Murray State community Story by Brianna Willis, Staff writer Bob McGaughey is a modern-day...

Volleyball clinches regular season title

Volleyball clinches regular season title

November 13, 2015

Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor For the second year in a row the Racer volleyball team won the OVC regular season title becoming the seventh...

Pros, cons of proposed tuition model

Pros, cons of proposed tuition model

November 13, 2015

Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer The new proposed tuition model, as outlined to the university community in a recent email sent on behalf of...

“Master of None” masters seniors’ anxieties

“Master of None” masters seniors’ anxieties

November 13, 2015

Column by Taylor Grace Suiter, Senior from Brentwood, Tennessee Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None” premiered on Netflix Nov. 6th, so naturally I...

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