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Murray State offers safety advice and services to combat sexual assault
February 20, 2025
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Racer parents support petition demanding accountability after power outage
February 19, 2025
University displaces students, mishandles power outage
University displaces students, mishandles power outage
February 19, 2025
Students forced to temporarily move out of RH White hall due to the power outage.
Students react to campus power outage
February 18, 2025
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Petition demanding accountability after power outage gains support
February 17, 2025
The shaded area represents the Murray State University campus. Power was restored to the northwest area of Murray early Saturday morning after an outage, but the outage continues on campus.
Power outage continues on Murray State campus
February 15, 2025
City council results in incumbent losing re-election effort.
Murray City Council sees incumbent lose re-election effort
November 5, 2024
The political divide between residents ends with Calloway County going red in the presidential election.
Calloway County goes red in presidential election
November 5, 2024
BREAKING: Lawrent Rice arrested
BREAKING: Lawrent Rice arrested
October 28, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Regents begin search for 15th president
October 1, 2024
Senior forward Nick Ellington and senior guard AJ Ferguson fight for a rebound with a Belmont player.
Men’s basketball lose to UNI in “home game” at Belmont
February 19, 2025
Graduate student forward Katelyn Young tips off against Valparaiso.
Women’s basketball split home games against Iowa schools in high scoring affairs
February 19, 2025
Graphic by Sam Hunter/The News
Forging Success: Murray State Rifle Team
February 14, 2025
Members of the team pose for a picture after winning the game.
Turner transforms women’s basketball
February 14, 2025
Head Coach Rechelle Turner explains the game plan with some members of her team.
Women’s basketball falls to Drake in first home game of February
February 14, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
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
Senior forward Nick Ellington and senior guard AJ Ferguson fight for a rebound with a Belmont player.
Men’s basketball lose to UNI in “home game” at Belmont
February 19, 2025
Graduate student forward Katelyn Young tips off against Valparaiso.
Women’s basketball split home games against Iowa schools in high scoring affairs
February 19, 2025
Members of the team pose for a picture after winning the game.
Turner transforms women’s basketball
February 14, 2025
Head Coach Rechelle Turner explains the game plan with some members of her team.
Women’s basketball falls to Drake in first home game of February
February 14, 2025
Senior guard Kylen Milton shoots a three over a WKU defender.
Men’s basketball douses the UIC Flames without leading scorer
February 12, 2025
Cross country teams wrap up season at NCAA Southeast Regionals
November 17, 2024
Cross Country places ninth and 11th at MVC Championships
November 5, 2024
Cross Country squads strong on the road
October 21, 2024
Freshmen lead Cross Country to top finishes
October 7, 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
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Football comes up short against Kentucky
November 19, 2024
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
November 11, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.
Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State
November 5, 2024
Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.
PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State
October 29, 2024
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Women's Golf places third in The Robbie
Women’s Golf places third in The Robbie
October 28, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Men’s golf finishes ninth in the Outer Banks
October 23, 2024
Senior Trey Lewis hits out of the bunker.
PHOTOS: Racers win “The Buddy” Championship
October 22, 2024
Freshman Tina Von Arx hits out of the bunker.
Women’s golf places 11th at Red Wolves Classic
October 16, 2024
Competitive spirt thrives in Intramurals
October 17, 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
Graphic by Sam Hunter/The News
Forging Success: Murray State Rifle Team
February 14, 2025
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
February 3, 2025
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
Racers rifle team shine at Withrow Invitational: Blanton leads Murray State to strong second-place finish
January 22, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
November 14, 2024
The Murray State Women's Soccer team gathers postgame after tying with Missouri State University 0-0.
RECAP: Soccer finishes regular season; misses MVC Tournament
October 27, 2024
Junior forward Mary Hardy and freshman midfielder Natalie Miller celebrate with Sydney Etter after her goal.
PHOTOS: Racers go 1-1 in final two home matches
October 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Sydney Etter fights for possession of the ball.
RECAP: Soccer splits last two home games
October 22, 2024
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
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
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
Head Coach Steve Prohm, frustrated after fourth straight loss, answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Drake defeats Murray State 55-45, Racers’ late rally comes up short”
February 7, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
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
Campigotto picks up 100th career win as Tennis concludes fall season
November 5, 2024
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis bring home three MVC titles at Fall Championships
October 7, 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
Track and Field earn top finishes and school record in weekend travels
February 10, 2025
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
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
November 19, 2024
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
RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season
November 17, 2024
The team celebrates scoring a crucial point.
Volleyball goes 2-0 on trip to Indiana
November 11, 2024
The Racers in disbelief after the point is awarded to Valparaiso.
RECAP: Volleyball goes 0-2 vs Iowa schools
November 5, 2024
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
December 5, 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
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
Music department hosts Valentine's show with mixture of classical and improv.
Music faculty to host Valentine’s variety show
February 13, 2025
Campus Activities Board (CAB) invites New Orleans magician, Heka the Magi, to perform in Lovett Auditorium.
New Orleans magician stuns University students
February 6, 2025
Cinema International starts the semester with award-winning film "Parasite."
Cinema International dives into Ibero-American cinematography
February 6, 2025
Trump's executive orders undermine our government
Trump’s executive orders undermine our government
February 6, 2025
OPINION: Are you worried yet?
OPINION: Are you worried yet?
February 6, 2025
TikTok ban sets a bad precedent
TikTok ban sets a bad precedent
January 23, 2025
Dear Santa, Murray State needs you
Dear Santa, Murray State needs you
December 5, 2024
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
November 14, 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
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
November 14, 2024
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
Junior forward Alden Applewhite and senior guard Terence Harcum try and force a steal.
PHOTOS: Racers drop fourth straight game to Drake
February 7, 2025
Murray State students hit the red carpet
February 5, 2025
Religious demonstrator Matt Bourgault points and yells at students.
PHOTOS: Religious demonstrator returns to Murray State… Again
February 4, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Members of the team pose for a picture after winning the game.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball beat the Evansville Purple Aces
January 30, 2025
VIDEO: A look back behind the scenes of Racer Band
November 19, 2024
Austin Kozuszek started his college career at Murray State as a computer science major, but he followed his passion into making music.
From computer science to music business: Austin’s story
October 25, 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

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Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor

Raleigh Hightower joined the staff of The Murray State News as a Lifestyle writer in fall 2021 and became Editor in Spring 2022. He enjoys writing about art and is a big fan of art museums. He is a political science major and hopes to attend law school in the future.

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The News’ seniors sign off

Dionte Berry, Emery Wainscott, Will Groves, and Raleigh Hightower
May 4, 2023
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First place piece "Hügelland" by Susan Krieb on display in the Biology Building's Atrium on April 28. (Jayden Hayn/The News)

New art exhibition celebrates biodiversity, nature

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
May 4, 2023
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Vanderbilt Law School Professor Francesca Procaccini delivers the 45th annual Waterfield Lecture in the curris Center Ballroom on April 25. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy McKeel)

Legacy lecture series explores free speech in schools

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
April 27, 2023
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Kay Shackelford's 'honey, i'm home' exhbiot on display in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery as a part of the senior practicum and BFA exhibitions on display. (Abbie Michalek/The News)

Senior art exhibits explore domesticity, religion

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
April 20, 2023
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Man rides bicycle through rural Mexico in Jesus Moreno's 'Hoy No Hoy Gasolina." (Photo courtesy of Dana Thompson)

Rising prices, biodiversity win at photo competition

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
April 20, 2023
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The Main Street Market location at 416 Main St. in its current condition following a series of renovations. (Photo Courtesy of Carrie Bryant)

Grocery store aims to provide variety, local sourcing

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
April 14, 2023
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Exhibit showcases students professional skills

Exhibit showcases students professional skills

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
March 30, 2023
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Diana Tunnel is a local drag queen who performs and hosts several drag shows in Murray. (Photo courtesy of Diana Tunnel)

Local drag performer speaks out on anti-drag bill

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
March 9, 2023
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Gregory and Avery Barnes stand alongside friends, family and investors at the grand opening of Frutta Bowls and Saladworks on March 1. (Emma Fisher/The News)

New restaurant opening promotes healthy eating

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
March 9, 2023
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The original Ice House Gallery facility was destroyed in the tornado that came through Mayfield on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo courtesy of IceHouseGallery on Facebook)

Art sale aims to support new Mayfield art gallery

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
February 16, 2023
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The inaugural Kentucky Comedy Festival comes to Lovett Auditorium on Oct. 19-20. (Photo courtesy of Ben Wilson)

Alumnus set to bring comedy festival to campus

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
February 16, 2023
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The Model United Nations team returns to the National Model U.N. in New York City in April 2023 for the first time since 2018. (Photo courtesy of @murraystatemun on Instagram)

Model UN readies for national competition

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
February 9, 2023
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Jumpstart January is the first event in a monthly series hosted by Racers Empower. (Photo Courtesy of Peggy Whaley)

Monthly event series promotes success, fights stigma

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
January 26, 2023
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The cast of the 86th Campus Lights production join each other on stage to conclude the Jan. 20th performance of 'Big Fish.' (Photo courtesy of Jeremey McKeel)

Campus Lights celebrates 86th annual production

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
January 26, 2023
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(From left) Kyle Heideman, Case Thomason and Garrett Kieser hold awards. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Goke)

Speech and Debate finishes second at tourney

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
November 17, 2022
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Six pieces of art from the Professional Blend XIII exhibit on display in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery. (Raleigh Hightower/The News)

Art students develop professional skills in exhibit

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
November 10, 2022
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Staff Picks: Five horror movies to watch before Halloween

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
October 27, 2022
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Actors pose in the waiting area of Talon Falls Screampark located in Graves County, KY. (Photo courtesy of @talonfalls on Facebook)

Top tips to get your tricks and treats this fall

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
October 20, 2022
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One of the 21 flags displayed in the faculty offices on the second floor of Alexander Hall. (Raleigh Hightower/The News)

Scavenger hunt celebrates Hispanic heritage

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
October 13, 2022
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Art from Ray Horton's essay 'The Praise Band to English Professor Pipeline' featured in Post45's collection W(h)ither the Christian Right?"

Professor’s early life prompts writing, research

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
September 28, 2022
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Randy Simmons' "You and the Clouds" drawing portrays his mother at the onset of COVID-19.

Centennial juried exhibit celebrates alumni artists

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
September 22, 2022
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Tickets for "The Yellow Sign" are available for purchase at theyellowsign.com.

Local physician brings horror play to the public theatre

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor
September 1, 2022
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