Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper of Murray State

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

President-elect Ali Khatib speaks at the rally

Activists rally for international community

Zoe Lewis, Contributing Writer April 24, 2025

A coalition of organizations gathered in a rally April 22 to advocate the rights of international students and workers. The rally took place in the Free...

Photo by Jordan Smith

Jackson reflects on time as Murray State president

Zach Simmons, Editor in Chief April 24, 2025

The end of an era approaches not only for students but also Murray State President Bob Jackson. As the school year enters its final two weeks, Murray...

Made using Canva

All Campus Sing rescheduled after severe weather

Harper Spaulding, Staff Writer April 19, 2025

Sigma Alpha Iota’s annual All Campus Sing event was pushed to April 30 amid a flurry of uncertainties. ACS was originally scheduled for Saturday,...

Made using Canva.

Green Bandana Project offers mental health training

Shelby Bloomer, Contributing Writer April 19, 2025

New this semester, the Murray State Counseling Center offers mental health awareness and training through the Green Bandana Project. Sponsored by Murray...

Student's visa revoked, activists react

Student’s visa revoked, activists react

River Murt, News Editor April 19, 2025

In the morning of April 15, Robert Pervine, senior associate provost, sent an email to the deans of Murray State University. In the email was advice on...

The aftermath of a burst pipe in Waterfield Library.

Pipe bursts in Waterfield, Scholar’s Week relocated

River Murt, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

A pipe burst on the ground floor of Waterfield Library shortly before 9 a.m., resulting in immediate flooding and students evacuated. Cris Ferguson,...

Made using Canva

Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing

River Murt, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

After another election, one ordered special from the Student Government Association’s Judicial Board, Ali Khatib was elected again for SGA president.  This...

Many houses on Husband Road in Paducah have flooded due to the torrential rain and rising water levels.

Flooding disrupts locals’ lives, damages homes

Ania Delaney Boutin, News Editor April 15, 2025

As heavy rain ravaged far western Kentucky, all Barry Knight could do was watch the water rise. “I stayed in the house and watched the water actually...

Made using Canva.

Hawkins said Morgan advised him in election challenge

River Murt, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Ali Khatib's presidential victory was dissolved by the Student Government Association's Judicial Board after they ruled to amend the SGA constitution to...

Phil and Phyllis Panici walk through the floodwaters to their boat.

PHOTOS: Storm and flooding damage throughout the region

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

A significant storm system rolled through the region beginning on Wednesday, April 2. The storms caused wind damage throughout Calloway County, and...

Made using Canva.

Lawsuit filed against Jackson over SGA decision

Ania Delaney Boutin, News Editor April 10, 2025

Murray State student Ali Khatib and Racer Academy student Jesus Figueroa Martinez have filed a lawsuit against Bob Jackson, University president, over...

Phil and Phyllis Panici walk through the floodwaters to their boat.

Heavy rain causes flooding for locals

River Murt, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Drivers passing by Paducah, Kentucky on Interstate 24 can see along the road several electronic portable road signs that read “Eyes on the road. It loves...

Load More Stories