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Murray State's Career Services will be hosting a themed escape room in preparation for the Career Fairs.

Career Services hosts escape room on professional development

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Murray State Career Services is transforming their office in hopes of promoting and preparing for next month’s Career Fair.  Career Services staff...

Through her research, Panchuk discovered there was little literature on the philosophy of religion and its ties to trauma.

Professor publishes book on religious trauma

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

As 2024 came to a close, the Cambridge University Press published a philosophy of religion book by one of Murray State’s most community-focused faculty...

Music department hosts Valentine's show with mixture of classical and improv.

Music faculty to host Valentine’s variety show

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor February 13, 2025

When February arrives, the snowflake decor is tossed aside for large red hearts and XOXO’s. For one special day, people feel oddly obligated to express...

Campus Activities Board (CAB) invites New Orleans magician, Heka the Magi, to perform in Lovett Auditorium.

New Orleans magician stuns University students

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

The latest entertainment event from the Campus Activities Board (CAB) brought magic to Murray State. On Jan. 28, the CAB booked Heka the Magi to perform...

Cinema International starts the semester with award-winning film "Parasite."

Cinema International dives into Ibero-American cinematography

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2025

Cinema International brings a diverse line-up of foreign films, from the South Korean Academy Award winning film “Parasite” to the Spanish film “Alegría.” Cinema...

Local resident Brian Bourke brings a taste of the Mardi Gras season to Murray. Photo provided by Brian Bourke.

A taste of Carnival in Murray

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor January 30, 2025

When people think about Mardi Gras, their thoughts turn to New Orleans and the party that ensues. Green and purple beads flung from balconies and luscious...

Students battle cold temps as classes continue despite cold weather advisories.

Murray State students combat frigid temperatures

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Winter weather in southwest Kentucky may be short-lived, but the cold doesn’t pull punches this time of year. Whether you walk from the residence halls...

Tattoo artist Ryun King inks a butterfly onto a customer's wrist.

Legacy to Lines: Gallery X

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer January 27, 2025

When you first walk in, Gallery X looks like your typical jewelry shop. With an open floor plan and glass cases littered throughout, it’s hard to imagine...

The Makerspace hosts equipment like 3D printers and sound isolation booths.

The library’s hidden gem: the Makerspace

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

One of Murray State’s most versatile creative spaces allows students, faculty and staff to interact with an array of emerging technology. Makerspace...

The cast of 'Young Frankenstein' preforming the second act.

Comedic musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ brings monsters to life

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor January 16, 2025

A monstrous family tradition rocks Lovett Auditorium’s stage from Jan. 17 to 19 with Campus Lights' production of “Young Frankenstein.”  Campus...

Racer Band students march during Homecoming, showcasing a glimpse into the busy schedules of students in the music department.

Keeping up with the musicians; season recap

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

It’s been a busy semester for students in the music department, and it can be hard to keep up with everything they do. Here’s a recap of some of the...

Student-professor duo gets accepted into Purdue University's academic journal.

Student-teacher duo published in Purdue journal

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The academic writing of a Murray State student and his professor has been accepted into Purdue University’s academic journal “Modern Fiction Studies.” Aaron...

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