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Alpha Gamma Delta celebrates their best costume win. They were later declared grand champions after a miscalculation.

Alpha Gam declared winners after miscalculation

Caroline Blakeman, Assistant News Editor April 17, 2024

A miscalculation resulted in Alpha Gamma Delta being named as the grand champion and spirit award winner for the 66th annual All Campus Sing. According...

Murray State and WPSD reach an agreement over records lawsuit

WPSD, Murray State reach agreement over records lawsuit

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor April 17, 2024

WPSD and Murray State University have agreed to a settlement of WPSD’s open records lawsuit against the university. WPSD attorneys filed a stipulation...

Media production students in Jeremy Mckeels JMC451 class worked behind the scenes to stream All Campus Sing on Wednesday.

All Campus Sing: the secret behind the stream

Ania Boutin, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Every spring, Murray State's Quad is packed to the brim as students, community members, and family flock to watch the University's well-loved tradition...

Morgan announced her retirement from Murray State, after working here for 47 years.

Jeanie Morgan says Goodbye to MSU

Caroline Blakeman, Assistant News Editor April 17, 2024

After 47 years of serving Murray State, Jeanie Morgan will pass the torch along to the next advisor for Student Government Association (SGA). “I have...

Veteran coordinator shines light on mental health

Veteran coordinator shines light on mental health

Bri Hunter, Chief Copy Editor April 11, 2024

Discussions surrounding mental health have become more common in recent years. Resources have increased among various groups, such as workplaces and universities,...

College students face shortage of counseling services

College students face shortage of counseling services

Ania Boutin, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Murray State looks to meet the growing need for mental health support with training programs for faculty and staff.  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)...

Journey Church hosts mental health series

Journey Church hosts mental health series

Caroline Blakeman, Assistant News Editor April 11, 2024

Journey Church began a mental health series Sunday, April 7, focusing on the reality of mental health challenges within the church environment and how...

Unraveling Faculty Burnout at Murray State

Unraveling Faculty Burnout at Murray State

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor April 11, 2024

The impact of chronic workplace stress on faculty well-being was a concern for academic leaders pre-pandemic. Still, faculty burnout has reached a tipping...

2024 Solar Eclipse draws over 20,000 viewers to Cape Girardeau; boosts local tourism and economy

Mason Galemore, Contributing writer April 10, 2024

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Following the 2024 Eclipse more than 20,000 tourists visited Cape Girardeau, Missouri giving small local businesses in the city...

Eclipse Brings More Business to Paducah

Eclipse Brings More Business to Paducah

Elliot Emerson April 9, 2024

Paducah is no stranger to festivals, but this time it was the only festival of its kind for a lifetime. Paducah celebrated its second solar eclipse...

Composite detailing the eclipse.

PHOTOS: Solar Eclipse 2024

Sam Mitchell, Contributing Writer April 8, 2024

JMC Student and 270 Stories reporter, Sam Mitchell, traveled to Paducah to capture photos of the Solar Eclipse that made its way through West Kentucky...

Students gather on the quad to catch a glimpse of the eclipse.

EES eclipse party exceeds expectations

Ben Overby, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Despite Murray not falling into the path of totality, hundreds of Murray State University students, faculty members and community members gathered on campus...

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