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The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
Villeda announces election for student body
The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
Forum planned for provost, vice president candidates
Courtesy of Murray Police Department.
Traveling veterinarian arrested for rape
The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
SGA passes new amendments to constitution
The Racer Graduation Kickoff is set for 3 to 5 p.m. on May 12 in the CFSB Center. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mckenna)
Spring and Summer commencement to be held at Racer Arena
Courtesy of Murray Police Department.
Traveling veterinarian arrested for rape
Murray State employee charged with rape
Murray State employee charged with rape
National search called for new vice president
National search called for new vice president
Graphic by MacK Rogers/The News
Student visa restored, for now
Student's visa revoked, activists react
Student’s visa revoked, activists react
The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
Villeda announces election for student body
The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
Forum planned for provost, vice president candidates
The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
SGA passes new amendments to constitution
The team watches as the Flames take one of their penalty kicks.
PHOTOS: Soccer’s season ends in PK shootout with Flames
Freshman Addison Howell, senior Mary Hardy and freshman Ava Wilson celebrate after Hardy scored in the first half.
Soccer falls to UIC in MVC Semifinal
Soccer earns 10 awards, Hardy named Player of the Year
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
Senior hitter Ella Vogel completes right side hit.
Volleyball struggles in homecoming weekend road games
Women's basketball celebrates after learning who their NCAA Tournament opponent is.
Seven new players, same mindset
Photo courtesy of Creighton Athletics
Men’s basketball welcomes melting pot of players
Katelyn Young at the 2025 Women's March Madness postgame press conference after a first round loss against Iowa.
Young joins 2025-26 coaching staff
Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.
PHOTOS: Best of March Madness
Adalyn Koelling, Assistant Coach Brittney Patrick and Grace Billington pose for a picture after the win over Missouri State.
Portal Kombat: Murray State basketball edition
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
Football looks ahead to Youngstown State
Football looks ahead to Youngstown State
Senior running back Jawaun Northington and sophomore wide receiver Cam Bullock running a play.
Football scores a season high 32 points at home
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jim Ogle makes a pass downfield.
Murray State falls short in conference battle at South Dakota
Murray State runs out of the Jack Wolf Starting Gate before kickoff.
Football to open conference play with road trip
Inside of the "Jello Shot Room" at Rocco's Pizza and Cantina in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rocco’s helping Racers
Redshirt senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart stands in the on deck circle preparing to hit.
Baseball’s historic season ends, lose to No. 3 Arkansas
Dustin Mercer in the outfield at Johnny Reagan Field.
Baseball’s late rally not enough to beat UCLA
Nox Collins, left, and Jack Hargrove, right, talk as they waited for the Racers to return from the Super Regionals. The Racers defeated Duke 5-4 in the elimination game to advance to the College World Series. Nox, Jack and their friends Grayson Hargrove and Cole Collins are friends with coach Dan Skirka's son.
Murray welcomes home Omaha-bound Racers
Nox Collins, left, and Jack Hargrove, right, talk as they waited for the Racers to return from the Super Regionals. The Racers defeated Duke 5-4 in the elimination game to advance to the College World Series. Nox, Jack and their friends Grayson Hargrove and Cole Collins are friends with coach Dan Skirka's son.
PHOTOS: Racers return home to ‘Super’ welcome
The team watches as the Flames take one of their penalty kicks.
PHOTOS: Soccer’s season ends in PK shootout with Flames
Freshman Addison Howell, senior Mary Hardy and freshman Ava Wilson celebrate after Hardy scored in the first half.
Soccer falls to UIC in MVC Semifinal
Soccer earns 10 awards, Hardy named Player of the Year
Junior Ava Roberson, graduate student Chloe Barnthouse and sophomore Lia Manuel sitting on Cutchin Field.
Robertson rallies for soccer’s third-straight win
Senior Mary Hardy fights for the ball.
Hardy scores back-to-back goals, earning 3-2 win over Evansville
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
Rifle scores 4709 at UT Martin
Rifle finishes eighth in fifth straight NCAA appearance
Rifle defeats UT Martin in NCAA Qualifier
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
Redshirt sophomore Trey Wall hits a shot from the fairway.
Men’s golf finishes fourth, Albans earns eighth in Arkansas
Junior Patti Patterson reads a green at last year's Weaver Invitational.
Patterson Takes Second and Racers Take Fourth in Ohio
Junior Trey Wall hits a ball from the fairway at The Buddy Invitational last year.
Men’s Golf places second at Marshall University
Redshirt sophomore Rocco Zakutney reads the green before putting.
Men’s golf competes in final event before MVC championship
Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.
Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC
Women's cross-country exceeds expectations at conference championship
Women’s cross-country exceeds expectations at conference championship
Cross Country opens with top finishes
Cross Country opens with top finishes
Cross country teams wrap up season at NCAA Southeast Regionals
Cross Country places ninth and 11th at MVC Championships
Cross Country squads strong on the road
Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.
PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks
Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.
Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play
Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.
RECAP: Softball’s last five games
Redshirt senior infielder Lily Fischer high fives sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip.
Softball competes in the Ole Miss Classic
The team celebrates with freshman infielder Parker Holcombe after an in the park home run.
Softball splits Valentine’s Day doubleheader vs Western Michigan
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?
Redshirt sophomore quarterback DJ Williams tucks the ball and runs for a first down.
Commentary: Offense shines, defense falters
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
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
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
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”
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
Redshirt freshman guard Zoe Stewart defends an Indiana State player.
Former women’s basketball player arrested
Senior sprinter Lucia Herrero Yanez running a relay during a Murray State home meet.
Student athletes battle through mental illness
Tennis competes at ITA Ohio Valley Regionals
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match
Campigotto picks up 100th career win as Tennis concludes fall season
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis bring home three MVC titles at Fall Championships
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Racers set 4x400M and 800M School Records in Nashville
Track and Field earn top finishes and school record in weekend travels
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
A pair of Racer runners compete in the Kentucky Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletic Media Relations)
Track finishes outdoor season at Kentucky Invitational
Senior hitter Ella Vogel completes right side hit.
Volleyball struggles in homecoming weekend road games
Senior middle blocker Haidi Miliou and junior outside hitter Alexa Watts block a hit from Illinois State.
Volleyball struggles in mid-season road conference play
The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.
PHOTOS: Racers beat the Redbirds in five game battle
Junior Paige Brock, freshman Halle Forester, and senior Federica Nuccio celebrate a point.
Volleyball hits double digit losing streak after weekend on the road
Junior Outside hitter Alexa Watts swings in Racer Arena.
Volleyball loses season opener in four tight sets
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
Racer Band marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Sports Spotlight: A backstage look at Racer Band
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
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
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Murray State cancels university-sponsored travel for fall semester
The department of global languages and theatre arts released this graphic on its Facebook page to promote the upcoming performance.
“An Inspector Calls” play exposes secrets, critiques high class
Opera workshop students are rehearsing their scenes leading up to the Opera Scenes Performance. (Left to right: Tony Washington, Melissa Hagarty, and Anne Perry). Photo provided by Anna Valcour.
Former opera singer shares industry advice, organizes student performance
Five fundamental principles to end the semester strong
Five fundamental principles to end the semester strong
Volunteers at the 2024 Holiday Art Auction presented donated artworks during the live auction. Photo provided by Ann Gosser
Annual art auction funds students’ academic future
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
VIDEO: The last rivalry game
The team watches as the Flames take one of their penalty kicks.
PHOTOS: Soccer’s season ends in PK shootout with Flames
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
Tri Sigma flexing after winning first place in an event.
PHOTOS: Sigma Pi Fall Fest
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
The team watches as the Flames take one of their penalty kicks.
PHOTOS: Soccer’s season ends in PK shootout with Flames
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
Tri Sigma flexing after winning first place in an event.
PHOTOS: Sigma Pi Fall Fest
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
No Kings protesters gather beside Noble Park in Paducah.
PHOTOS: West Kentuckians gather at Paducah’s No Kings protest
VIDEO: The last rivalry game
VIDEO: Sigma Phi Epsilon Riff Off
VIDEO: Activists rally in support of international students
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: A look back behind the scenes of Racer Band
Graphic by Owen Hansen
OPINION: Restoring SNAP funding is no longer about feeding the American people
Students gather around the Free Speech Zone as the demonstrator begins yelling his remarks.
Letter to the Editor: Let us now refute silently
MacKenzie Rogers/The News
Column: Education continues to hurt
MacKenzie Rogers/The News
EDITORIAL: Actions towards Indiana Daily Student set dangerous precedent for all student media outlets
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
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Our View: AI Can Not Replace the Brain
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
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Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.

Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2025

Murray State softball began their Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) season this week with a three-game clash with the Bradley Braves and then a game against...

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

Kristopher Fister, Photographer • April 17, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon the Racers took on the Belmont Bruins in a double header. The Racers won the first game two to nothing, but ended up losing the...

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

Kristopher Fister, Photographer • April 15, 2024

This past weekend the Racers softball team took on the Drake Bulldogs in a three game series. After losing the first game the Racers fought back with...

The Racers softball team in the dugout during the game.

PHOTOS: Racers Softball struggle in two day weekend series

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor • 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

Kristopher Fister, Photographer • March 19, 2024

The Racers Softball team won their series against UIC 2-1 after a six to zero win on Sunday. This win leaves the Racers with a 14-14 overall record...

Freshman outfielder Bailey Broemmer drew five walks and got a hit against the Southern Illinois Salukis throughout the three-game series. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball drops back-to-back to Salukis

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • May 4, 2023

The Racers traveled to Carbondale, Illinois this past weekend to play the SIU Salukis in what was Murray State’s final road series of the year.  The...

Senior infielder Lindsey Carroll throws a runner out in game three against Evansville. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball tops Aces in three-game series

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • April 20, 2023

The Racers looked to improve their conference record against the visiting Evansville Aces on Friday, April 14, during Alumni Weekend at the University. Evansville...

Senior right handed pitcher Hannah James throws a strike, leading to one of her 13 strikeouts in the Racers win over the Belmont Bruins on Tuesday, April 11. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

James strikes out 13 batters in victory

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

The contest between the Murray State Racers and Belmont Bruins went to the tenth inning to decide a winner on Tuesday, April 11. Senior right-handed...

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey hits a single in the Racers’ win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball splits home tourney, takes down WIU

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023

The Racers hosted the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 in the Racer Classic at Racer...

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey records one of her seven hits at the Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball continues to roll early in season

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

Redshirt senior infielder Gracie Osbron received the Pepsi Athlete of the Week award after her performance at the 2023 Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Osbron...

Senior right hander Hannah James winds up to pitch against Ball State on Friday, Feb. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball win 4 at home invitational

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

The Racers’ record improved to 8-6 on the season after going 4-1 throughout the inaugural Velvet Milkman Invitational.  Ball State University, Miami...

Redshirt senior Gracie Osbron prepares to field a ground ball during the Wildcat Invitational. Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics.

Osbron earns Player of the Week honors

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

Softball season has just begun, and Murray State’s redshirt senior infielder Gracie Osbron already is turning heads. The first MVC Player of the Week...

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