The Student Newspaper of Murray State

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Ava Chuppe

Ava Chuppe, Copy editor/writer

Ava Chuppe began as a Contributing Writer at The News during Fall 2021 after having served as a high school intern for The News in the Summer of 2019. Now a Senior Writer and second-year English/Literature major, Chuppe has goals to pursue a Master's Degree in English or attend law school. In her free time, she enjoys writing, working out, and playing the mandolin.

All content by Ava Chuppe
In Harmony promotional poster from the @murraystatemusic on Instagram.

Thile returns to Murray with Louisville Orchestra

Ava Chuppe, Copy Editor/Senior Writer
September 21, 2023
Read Story
Student researchers focus on smart home device privacy, data security and AI. (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News)

Student research explores AI privacy

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
May 4, 2023
Read Story
WPSD wins summary judgement against Murray State on Feb. 16.

WPSD report reveals WKMS budget cuts

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
May 4, 2023
Read Story
WPSD Local 6 in Paducah will broadcast another report about Murray State today (Dionte Berry/The News)

Report reveals admin disputes with WKMS

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
April 27, 2023
Read Story
Mein Bowl hosts a temporary take over in the T-Room  on Wednesday, April 19 in advance of its opening fall 2023. (Brock Culp/The News)

Mein Bowl set to replace Steak ‘n Shake

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
April 20, 2023
Read Story
Nonprofit Leadership Studies major Zach McCarver (front) cleaning on the Mississippi River. (Photo courtesy of Mike Gowen)

Student, professor donate break to river cleanup

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
April 14, 2023
Read Story
Students protested Senate Bill 150 and other anti-LGBTQ bills like it on Feb. 23. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Legislators override anti-trans bill veto

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
April 6, 2023
Read Story
Residential College Association members network with students from across the South. (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News)

RCA members reflect on hosting conference

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
March 30, 2023
Read Story
WPSD wins summary judgement against Murray State on Feb. 16.

News station sues University

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
March 16, 2023
Read Story
Dr. Michael Nadorff is an associate professor and the director of the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at Mississippi State University.

Research shows link between nightmares, suicide

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
February 23, 2023
Read Story
The 23rd annual Murray Shakespeare Festival features a performance of Hamlet and several other events exploring the writing of William Shakespeare. (Photo courtesy of @murraystateenglish on Instagram)

Shakespeare Festival seeks to engage community

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
February 23, 2023
Read Story
Photo courtesy of Kentucky.gov

Attorney General declares open records decision

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
February 16, 2023
Read Story
Students from the history and theater departments wear period clothing designed by theater faculty for the faculty showcase on Feb. 3. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University History Department on Facebook)

Showcase event spotlights faculty talent, research

Ava Chuppe, Senior writer
February 9, 2023
Read Story
Construction continues in the Curris Center on campus (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, The News).

Curris Center construction continues

Ava Chuppe, Senior writer
February 2, 2023
Read Story
Winter weather causes Murray State and regional campuses to close temporarily (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, The News)

Winter weather prompts campus closures

Ava Chuppe, Senior writer
February 2, 2023
Read Story
Shann Riley/The News
WPSD requested the email correspondence between multiple University parties in regards to former Judge Jamie Jameson contacting admin discussing a WKMS story. (Shann Riley/The News

Admin denies open records request

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer
December 1, 2022
Read Story
Evan Barrs Bald and Beautiful, which features Bald Cyprus trees at the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Benton, KY, is this years Images of Research competition winner. (Photo courtesy of @murraystatelibraries on Instagram)

Flooding, cars, and social media win at photo event

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Read Story
Alliance members voted Julian Lamson (left) and Jocie Pry (right) as their LGBT Prom royalty. (Photo courtesy of Julian Lamson).

LGBT Prom helps students create new memories

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Read Story
The annual Holiday Art Auction will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery. (Photo courtesy of @MurrayStateArt on Facebook)

Annual scholarship art auction returns in-person

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Read Story
Alumna Madison Leach is running for Calloway County Attorney. (Photo courtesy of Madison Leach)

Leach launches historic attorney campaign

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Read Story
Goan focused on Kentucky women’s fight for the vote at the annual  Sid Easley lecture on Thursday, Sept. 22. (Mary Huffman/The News)

Easley lecture sheds light on women’s suffrage

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Read Story
Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson spoke in the Curris Center Ballroom on Thursday, Sept. 15, about her poetry collection, influences, and her upcoming kitchen memoir.

Reading series welcomes Kentucky Poet Laureate

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Read Story
Kentucky author Silas House speaks in the Curris Center Ballroom as part of the Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writers Residency.

Writers residency returns with Kentucky author

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Read Story
The Counseling Center is located in Room C104 of the Oakley Applied Science Building

Counseling Center to teach free mental health courses

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
Read Story
Load More Stories