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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

William 
Zingrone
Associate professor of psychology

Zingrone: What did you expect?

April 9, 2014

Once again over at Rachel Held Evans’ blog, our mostly 30-something semi-liberal evangelical Xian friends are struggling with the divisive actions of...

Kentucky legislature agrees on biennial budget, universities still suffer cuts

April 1, 2014

Kentucky legislature agrees on biennial budget, universities still suffer cuts Leaders from the Republican-controlled Kentucky Senate and Democratically...

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Junior forward Jonathan Fairell prepares to block a shot in the win over Towson.

NOT DONE YET: Racers beat Towson, advance to semifinals

March 28, 2014

A dominant final 10 minutes allowed the Racers to pull away, securing the quarterfinals victory and leaving Murray State as one of the final four teams...

Track begins outdoor season

March 28, 2014

Last weekend, the track and field team ventured outdoors for the first time in its 2014 season, traveling to Conway, S.C., for the Shamrock Invitational...

STEP IT UP: Greek organizations train, compete for annual step title

STEP IT UP: Greek organizations train, compete for annual step title

March 28, 2014

“I’ve never been to a step show before,” said Amanda McNevin, freshman from Lexington, Ky., “I’ve watched videos on YouTube before of some...

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A student, who chose to remain anonymous, was electrically shocked by the fence at the Bill Purcell Tennis Courts.

Student feels ‘shock’ of fencing problem

March 28, 2014

  The recent shut off of the lights surrounding the tennis courts by Regents Residential College has become a necessity for student safety. On...

The big questions: Davies answers student questions, University concerns

March 28, 2014

Incoming President Robert Davies is back in Oregon, tending to the needs of his university while keeping in mind his future presence at Murray State. Davies...

Police Beat: 3.28.13

Police Beat: 3.28.13

March 28, 2014

March 21 12:22 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious person in the Quad. Officers were notified and an information report was taken. 11:39 p.m. A caller...

Bus program assists orphans

Bus program assists orphans

March 28, 2014

Traveling across the country in a double-decker bus, the Red Bus Project is headed to Murray to make a difference in the lives of orphans around the world. The...

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Shailene Woodley stars in the movie adaptation of the book “Divergent” which was released in theaters March 21.

Newcomer Shailene Woodley rises in ‘Divergent’

March 28, 2014

In a time where young adult novels are starting to reign supreme at the cinemas, we are given one more book series to become ensnared in. With an intriguing...

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Freshman BT Wichman delivers to the plate during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game against Southern Illinois.

Baseball tops SIU in extras

March 28, 2014

As junior Matt McGowan crossed the plate with the sun setting in the bottom of the 10th, the ’Breds breathed a collective sigh of relief. The...

Hunter 
Harrell
Features Editor

F is for friends

March 28, 2014

As I was packing the car, I looked at the items I felt were necessary for the journey I was about to begin. I placed checkmarks by each thing: backpack,...

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