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Tickets for "The Yellow Sign" are available for purchase at theyellowsign.com.

Local physician brings horror play to the public theatre

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor September 1, 2022

After an unusual dream, a 140-page script and five years of editing, local physician Chris Poor brings his horror play, “The Yellow Sign,” to a live...

oSTEM is a national organization dedicated to LGBTQ students within the field of STEM.

OSTEM provides community for LGBTQ students

September 1, 2022

Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Alliance, the social organization for LGBTQ students at Murray State, has expanded into professional...

The VA lounge is located in Room 444 in Blackburn Science Building and is open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Friday

Lounge opens to serve veterans, dependents

August 31, 2022

Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu After retiring from the Navy in October 2021 and taking on the role as the Veteran Affairs coordinator...

Freshman outside hitter Federica Nuccio recorded 29 kills over the weekend, with 18 of them coming in the second game against Southern Indiana on Saturday, Aug. 27. Photo courtesy of Adit Wratsangka/Racer Athletics.

Volleyball starts season with back-to-back wins

August 31, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer rsummers6@murraystate.edu Murray State opened its 2022 volleyball campaign strong, defeating the University of Southern...

Photo courtesy of Wesley Hammer

Our View: Receiving student debt relief shouldn’t be a challenge

August 31, 2022

Sydney Harper Opinion editor sharper16@murraystate.edu President Joe Biden introduced a new student loan forgiveness plan on Aug. 24 to relieve some...

Nico Yantko was introduced as Murray State's new athletic director on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Photo courtesy of David Eaton.

Murray State announce new Athletic Director

August 31, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu   Big change continues to happen for Murray State’s athletic department in 2022 as Nico...

Freshman midfielder Tori Schrimpf had one of the Racers' three shot attempts on Sunday, Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Soccer drops to 0-4 after loss to Bearcats

August 31, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer rsummers6@murraystate.edu Murray State’s soccer team traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to play the University of Cincinnati...

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams, voted the 2021 OVC Freshman of the Year, has his sights set on one last OVC championship. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder, Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Football seeks championship in last OVC journey

August 25, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu The Murray State football season is just around the corner, and with it being the Racers’ final...

Senior midfielder Lauren Payne, who was second in both goals and total points last season, looks to lead the Racers to another winning season in 2022. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Soccer looks to make noise in new conference

August 25, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer rsummers6@murraystate.edu The Murray State Racers soccer team has already begun play, losing their first two contests.  The...

Senior outside hitter Alysha Smith (#18) is prepared to be a leader for the volleyball team heading into 2022. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Volleyball takes on MVC

August 25, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer rsummers6@murraystate.edu School is back in session, meaning the Racers’ volleyball season is right around the...

The Murray State Esports organization competes in tournaments every semester, with their most recent Overwatch tournament happening in Sprig 2022. Photo courtesy of Murray State Esports.

Murray State Esports looks for new members

August 25, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu As students make their way to Murray State for the new school year, many will be looking for new...

Students play Jenga at the Racers Empower Ice Cream Social hosted on Monday, Aug. 22.

Racers Empower hosts Ice Cream Social

August 24, 2022

Ava ChuppeStaff Writerachuppe@murraystate.edu Aiming to help foster relationships between students, faculty and staff, Racers Empower hosted a back-to-school...

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