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Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Regents begin search for 15th president
October 1, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
September 30, 2024
Hart residents lose access to 7th floor laundry
Hart residents lose access to 7th floor laundry
September 26, 2024
Renee Shaw speaks at the Doc McGaughey Lecture.
Renee Shaw fosters growth in media literacy
September 26, 2024
Water damage in buildings on campus.
Water damage on campus
September 26, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Regents begin search for 15th president
October 1, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
September 30, 2024
Residential side of campus left in the dark
Residential side of campus left in the dark
September 18, 2024
Contractor dies after incident on Murray State campus
Contractor dies after incident on Murray State campus
July 31, 2024
Racer Dining made a post on socials featuring this graphic.
Alarms cause evacuation at Curris Center
April 1, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Men’s Golf finishes 11th in Jonesboro
October 2, 2024
Racer Band marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Sports Spotlight: A backstage look at Racer Band
October 1, 2024
Women's basketball 24-25 schedule preview
Women’s basketball 24-25 schedule preview
October 1, 2024
Women's basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC
Women’s basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC
September 30, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright talks to reporters at the postgame press conference.
Football falls at North Dakota in MVC Opener
September 30, 2024
Racer baseball sees two players drafted
August 20, 2024
PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series
PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series
May 14, 2024
Vogel goes to hug Hawthrone after hitting a homerun.
Baseball sweeps mid-week series
May 3, 2024
Senior Nathan Holler closes out the game on the mound for the Racers.
Baseball takes two from Illinois State
April 30, 2024
The dugout celebrates Howell's grand slam.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball celebrate their alumni with a weekend series win over Illinois State
April 30, 2024
Women's basketball 24-25 schedule preview
Women’s basketball 24-25 schedule preview
October 1, 2024
Women's basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC
Women’s basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC
September 30, 2024
Men's basketball finds two more teams, completing 24-25 schedule
Men’s basketball finds two more teams, completing 24-25 schedule
September 23, 2024
Men’s basketball releases conference schedule
Men’s basketball releases conference schedule
September 22, 2024
Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program
Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program
September 12, 2024
Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross Country teams set the pace for the 2024 season with third and fourth-place finishes
September 3, 2024
Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Preview: Fall sports get rolling
August 17, 2023
Murray State cross country competed in the OVC Championship meet on Monday, March 1. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross country competes in OVC Championship
March 3, 2021
Both Murray State cross country teams are scheduled to compete in the OVC Championship meet on Monday, March 1. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross country to compete in OVC Championship
February 28, 2021
Sophomore Robert Gibson placed seventh overall at the Kentucky Indoor Collegiate. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross country finishes regular season at Kentucky Indoor Collegiate
February 22, 2021
Head coach Jody Wright talks to reporters at the postgame press conference.
Football falls at North Dakota in MVC Opener
September 30, 2024
Senior defensive back Jayson Coley directed the Racer band for the fight song after the game.
PHOTOS: Racers beat Mississippi Valley State 59-8
September 17, 2024
Off and running, Racers win first game under Wright
Off and running, Racers win first game under Wright
September 16, 2024
Racers Look Ahead to Winless Delta Devils
Racers Look Ahead to Winless Delta Devils
September 12, 2024
Racer Family (Football) Traditions
Racer Family (Football) Traditions
September 12, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Men’s Golf finishes 11th in Jonesboro
October 2, 2024
Sophomore Patti Patterson teeing off.
Women’s Golf finishes T-12 at Johnie Imes Invitational
September 27, 2024
Freshman Elin Tynan hits out of the bunker.
PHOTOS: Women’s golf take fifth in The Velvet Classic 2024
September 19, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Racers take fourth at Grover Page Classic
September 18, 2024
Murray State women's golf team.
Racers take fifth at Velvet Championship
September 18, 2024
Students play pickleball in the Wellness Center. (Photo courtesy of Travis Rawe)
Spring intramurals available amid pandemic
February 3, 2021
Murray State is planning to offer typical spring intramural sports in 2021 after having to cancel sports like softball and flag football in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Murray State)
Intramural sports roll on: intramural sports continue play during the pandemic.
November 4, 2020
Registration for fall intramural sports is open via imleagues.com
New fall intramural sports offered
August 26, 2020
Savannah Sawyer || The News
Murray State prepares to help students maintain healthy lifestyle amidst pandemic
July 27, 2020
Junior gtgBryce Robinson and senior Sydney Simpson officiate an intramural basketball game. (Photo courtesy of Travis Rawe)
Intramural officiating teaches future life skills for students
March 15, 2020
Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Preview: Fall sports get rolling
August 17, 2023
Freshman Kylie Delaney aims down the sights in the NCAA Qualifier against UT Martin. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Racers beat UT Martin in NCAA Qualifier, Kiuru and Henry selected for NCAA Championship
February 23, 2021
Freshman Allison Henry placed first overall in the match against Jacksonville State. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Rifle ends regular season with win over Jacksonville State
February 16, 2021
Freshman Emily Endecott lines up her target on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Pat Spurgin Rifle Range. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)
Rifle’s season-high score not enough to top Kentucky
January 25, 2021
The Racers ended the fall portion of the 2020-21 season by outshooting Jacksonville State 4673-4644. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Racer rifle beats Jacksonville State: ends fall portion on a high note
November 25, 2020
Tori Schrimpf jumps over a SEMO defender. (Sept. 10)
Racers take point in MVC home opener
September 28, 2024
Freshman goalkeeper Griselda Revolorio deflects a shot on goal.
Racers start MVC play with goalless draw at Evansville
September 24, 2024
Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State
Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State
September 17, 2024
From left: Megan Wilson, Kate Stordy, Natalie Miller, and Sami Wilson walk off the pitch after the loss.
Soccer Loses Late in Lexington
September 6, 2024
The team celebrates their win in a huddle after the game.
Soccer sweeps MVC weekly awards
September 4, 2024
Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.
PHOTOS: Racers Softball win first game then lose second in double header against Belmont
April 17, 2024
Senior Lily Fischer and the dugout celebrate a safe call from the umpire.
PHOTOS: Racers Softball drop weekend series against Drake after second game walk off
April 15, 2024
The Racers softball team in the dugout during the game.
PHOTOS: Racers Softball struggle in two day weekend series
April 8, 2024
The team in front of the dugout before the game. The team wore green on Sunday for St. Patricks day.
PHOTOS: Racers Softball wins series over UIC
March 19, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip high-fives Assistant Coach Zack Parsons.
PHOTOS: Softballs shines at Velvet Milkman Classic
February 28, 2024
Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.
Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?
March 14, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback DJ Williams tucks the ball and runs for a first down.
Commentary: Offense shines, defense falters
October 12, 2023
Murray State's time in the OVC is coming to a close and it is time for the university to make a move elsewhere. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.
Jakob’s Take: Murray State’s time in the OVC is up
October 6, 2021
Kobe Bryant walks through a tunnel to the locker room in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo courtesy of @TopDawgEnt/Twitter)
Lakers legend gone too soon: Kobe Bryant, daughter and seven others killed in helicopter crash
February 3, 2020
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
October 31, 2019
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
September 13, 2024
Redshirt freshman guard Zoe Stewart defends an Indiana State player.
Former women’s basketball player arrested
May 3, 2024
Senior sprinter Lucia Herrero Yanez running a relay during a Murray State home meet.
Student athletes battle through mental illness
April 11, 2024
Former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2019.
Former Racer receives NFL All-Pro honors
January 25, 2024
The Murray State women's basketball team poses with Head Coach Rechelle Turner after her 100th win. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.
Turner gets 100th win at Murray State
January 25, 2024
The Murray State tennis team celebrates its placement in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.
Tennis goes dancing in NCAA Tournament
May 1, 2024
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis wins MVC regular season championship
April 25, 2024
Senior Anja Loncarevic makes a strong two-handed return during a set in the OVC Tournament match against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Tennis falls to Austin Peay in OVC Tournament
April 29, 2021
Senior Sara Loncarevic sets up to return the ball. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)
Austin Peay dominates tennis to end regular season
April 20, 2021
Freshman Sarah Bureau takes swing to return the ball during a weekend of conference competition. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)
Tennis splits over the weekend to stay .500
April 18, 2021
Sophomore thrower Alexis Meloche won the javelin event at the Jim Green Invitational hosted by UK. Photo courtesy of Ben Nichols.
Track and field preps for conference meet
May 4, 2023
A pair of Racer runners compete in the Kentucky Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletic Media Relations)
Track finishes outdoor season at Kentucky Invitational
May 5, 2021
Sophomore Meghan Fletcher took first place in the high jump at the Margaret Simmons Invite. (Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics)
Racers take first place, relay teams dazzle at Margaret Simmons Invite
March 31, 2021
Junior distance runner Emma Creviston competed in the steeplechase competition. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Track competes in Bill Cornell Invite
March 24, 2021
Junior Brooke Misukonis competes in the pole vault at the Marshall Invite. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Racers tally four first-place finishes, eight personal records at Marshall Invite
February 15, 2021
The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News
Racers reverse swept by Bradley
September 29, 2024
Racers win MVC opener against Illinois State
September 28, 2024
The volleyball team celebrates a won point. (Sept. 22)
Recap: Volleyball goes 2-1 in Edwardsville
September 16, 2024
Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon
Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon
September 9, 2024
Federica Nuccio and Elisa Dozio try to block a hit from a Belmont player. (Nov. 15)
Recap: Volleyball Competes in Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic
September 3, 2024
Racer Band marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Sports Spotlight: A backstage look at Racer Band
October 1, 2024
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
September 12, 2024
The 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo was held at the Cherry Expo Center on Nov. 16-18. The championship rounds of all events were held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
PHOTOS: Murray State hosts 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo
November 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Murray State cancels university-sponsored travel for fall semester
July 29, 2020
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Murray State announces guidelines for the upcoming fall semester
July 29, 2020
Joan Higginbotham offers advice on leadership and preservation.
Retired astronaut explores experience beyond Earth
October 3, 2024
'Women and Music' recital featured performances by professors, highlighting the contributions of women in music.
Recital highlights diversity of women in music
October 3, 2024
Sid Easley lecture speaker Don Doyle discusses his newest book.
Easley lecture covers post-Lincoln global reformation
September 25, 2024
The community teams together to celebrate Pride.
Murray community celebrates Pride
September 23, 2024
Murray's pride festival begins tonight and will host events throughout the weekend.
Murray pride festival kicks off
September 20, 2024
Vice presidential debate: a return to norms
Vice presidential debate: a return to norms
October 3, 2024
Power outage sparks concerns
Power outage sparks concerns
September 26, 2024
Presidential debate: Is this the best we got?
Presidential debate: Is this the best we got?
September 12, 2024
A day of infamy: 23 years later
A day of infamy: 23 years later
September 12, 2024
Station 74: Shoes up or shoes down?
Station 74: Shoes up or shoes down?
August 20, 2024
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
November 16, 2023
An image of a Hawaiian sunset created by Adobe's AI program, Adobe Firefly.
Our View: AI Can Not Replace the Brain
August 24, 2023
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
May 4, 2023
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
April 27, 2023
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
April 20, 2023
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
March 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
November 14, 2019
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
October 26, 2019
Letter to the Editor 9-14-17
September 14, 2017
Letter to the Editor 3-16-17
March 14, 2017
Hester students raised $200 to donate to the Murray Fire Department.
Phoenix Day 2024
September 20, 2024
Freshman Elin Tynan hits out of the bunker.
PHOTOS: Women’s golf take fifth in The Velvet Classic 2024
September 19, 2024
Senior defensive back Jayson Coley directed the Racer band for the fight song after the game.
PHOTOS: Racers beat Mississippi Valley State 59-8
September 17, 2024
AOPi President Callie Hart and Vice President of Community Relations Maggie Blazina crowns Smith. Director of Philanthropy Camri McReakan puts Mr. MSU sash on him.
PHOTOS: Alpha Omicron Pi hosts annual Mr. MSU pageant
September 17, 2024
Wide shot of the brothers of Chop hype up the sororities before bust.
PHOTOS: Watermelon Bust 2024
September 9, 2024
VIDEO: Murray State TV student combines passion for cooking, videography
May 4, 2024
VIDEO: Lovett Live returns after pandemic absence
April 26, 2024
VIDEO: Guse family launches fundraiser
April 17, 2024
VIDEO: Carson Garner takes aim at the next level
April 8, 2024
VIDEO: Bluey Club attracts following
April 4, 2024

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Gray Hawkins is a freshman journalism major. They enjoy writing, reading, listening to some music and playing D&D. Some of their favorite book series are: The Inheritance Cycle, Six of Crows and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. They spend most of their time in the dorm with their ESA bearded dragon, Monarch.

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Photo courtesy of Tamara Feinstein. Cinema International begins its fall line up during Family Weekend.

Cinema International begins with blockbuster film

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Fall Fanfare Concert will host individual performances by numerous University music groups.

Fall Fanfare to highlight collage of groups

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[Photo] Students suffer at hands of inflation

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Racer Graduation Kickoff offers graduating seniors the chance to celebrate their successes at Murray State.

Kickoff to celebrate seniors before graduation

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Willie Carver's poetry book "Gay Poems for Red States" released in 2023 after Carver quit his job as a teacher.

Poet explores injustice and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in book

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After more than two decades with the University, O'Neal celebrated her retirement in March, surrounded by friends and coworkers. Photo provided by Jeremy McKeel.

Campus videographer retires after 26 years

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April 4, 2024
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Owner of a local livestock rescue sanctuary, Beth Wilhelm-Atkins explores what influenced her to open the sanctuary. Photo courtesy of Beth Wilhelm-Atkins.

Sanctuary owner creates community

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'The Laramie Project' follows the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's, a gay college student, murder. Photo provided by R. Wayne Shields-Hogue.

‘The Laramie Project’ stresses importance of community acceptance

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Rally addresses DEI concerns, Jackson’s statement

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Students attending the Career Fair can meet with employers and graduate schools.

Career Fair provides networking opportunities

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February 29, 2024
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"Murray's oldest diner since 1936" was voted the best place to get a home cooked meal.

Best place to get a home cooked meal: Rudy’s on the Square

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The Shakespeare Festival returns this semester with "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Photo from the English and Philosophy Department website.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ comes to Murray State

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Student presenters and their advisors posed together. Photo taken by Latricia Trites.

College showcase offers diverse array of student presentations

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February 8, 2024
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Eagle gallery presents 4 new exhibits

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Allen-Dunn returns to writing in literary debut

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Sahawneh, Graves, and Herndon pictured with the violin. Provided by Donna Herndon.

Murray State to debut donated violin at orchestra concert

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November 14, 2023
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Logo courtesy of Megan Fietsam.

Rotaract returns to Murray State, hosts canned food drive

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Annual Holiday Art Auction poster with featured artist John Utgaards' piece 'Indomitable Landscape.' Photo from @murraystateart on Instagram.

Murray State art auction to supply student scholarships

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Rocky Horror Shadow Show poster.

Let’s do the time warp again!

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Halloween costume tips to get all the treats

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One of the two art pieces commissioned for the Golden Reunion. Photo by Andrew Grassman.

Alumnus creates Racer One artwork for Golden Reunion

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Now is a great time for a refresher on some of the free resources that are available on campus.

Advance your education: utilize Murray State’s free campus resources

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The first Bluey Club meeting on Aug 17. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Horrell.

New ‘Bluey’ club grabs Murray State students’ interest

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Sam Schilli holding a thumbs up next to a snake.

Murray State’s wildlife vlogger ‘reptile guy’ goes viral

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Clapsaddle reading her novel "Even as We Breath" at Reading Series event.

Author discusses Native American novel during reading series

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Murray Pride: LGBTQ+ support in the community

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Murray State RCA discusses new dining options, upcoming events

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