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Various spaces across campus feature small lounges for student relaxation and studying.

Discover new study locations across campus

Madison Miller, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

As the semester picks up momentum, Murray State students dedicate more time to their class workload. The recent closure of the Waterfield Library’s basement...

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

In an effort to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) created a scavenger hunt featuring the...

Students play Jenga at the Racers Empower Ice Cream Social hosted on Monday, Aug. 22.

Racers Empower hosts Ice Cream Social

August 24, 2022

Ava ChuppeStaff [email protected] Aiming to help foster relationships between students, faculty and staff, Racers Empower hosted a back-to-school...

Some of the club’s officers and members took pictures in front of Alexander Hall. (Photo courtesy of  IECE club Instagram)

Childhood education club gets revamp

October 13, 2021

Raleigh Hightower Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State welcomed the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) club back...

The Family Room opened in the Women’s Center in Spring 2020. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Lactation rooms open for faculty, students, staff

September 2, 2021

Dionte Berry News Editor [email protected] On-campus accommodations have been made for lactating mothers with the creation of three spaces that...

The University is offering a virtual pandemic support group for students on Thursdays. (McKenna Dosier/The News)

Third counseling center completes first year

August 28, 2015

Story by Kayla Harrell, Contributing writer Murray State opened its third counseling center in fall 2014, located in Alexander Hall, to provide...

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During finals week, students can consult the help of graduate students in a new counseling center.

New center opens to help students handle stress

December 5, 2014

A new counseling center opened in Alexander Hall, staffed by graduate students available to help students handle finals stress. Kristen Douglas, counseling...

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