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Murray State professors awarded grants to support learning experiences
Murray State professors awarded grants to support learning experiences
April 25, 2024
Jackie Dudley, senior vice president of financial services, discusses the budget for fiscal year 2025.
Murray State administration discuss increase in rates
April 25, 2024
Explainer: Fast Fashion and its impact on the environment
Explainer: Fast Fashion and its impact on the environment
April 22, 2024
Alpha Gamma Delta celebrates their best costume win. They were later declared grand champions after a miscalculation.
Alpha Gam declared winners after miscalculation
April 17, 2024
Murray State and WPSD reach an agreement over records lawsuit
WPSD, Murray State reach agreement over records lawsuit
April 17, 2024
Racer Dining made a post on socials featuring this graphic.
Alarms cause evacuation at Curris Center
April 1, 2024
Students stand outside Faculty Hall waiting for the all-clear from the fire department.
Students, faculty evacuate building after fire alarm signals
January 31, 2024
The Murray State gates were damaged mid-morning on Jan. 30.
UPDATE: Murray State gates damaged Tuesday morning
January 30, 2024
Dannis Seay/ photo courtesy of Calloway County Jail
Former Murray State cheerleader enters guilty plea
August 30, 2023
Screenshot taken from Calloway County Circuit Court virtual meeting.
Sotomayor pleads not guilty in Townsend murder
May 4, 2021
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis wins MVC regular season championship
April 25, 2024
Redshirt junior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a home run.
Baseball tops Bellarmine in mid-week matchup
April 25, 2024
Redshirt junior infielder Drew Vogel tags out a Bellarmine player at second.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball win midweek battle against Bellarmine
April 24, 2024
Junior outfielder Dan Tauken hits the ball.
PHOTOS: Baseball drops midweek game to SEMO
April 18, 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
Redshirt junior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a home run.
Baseball tops Bellarmine in mid-week matchup
April 25, 2024
Redshirt junior infielder Drew Vogel tags out a Bellarmine player at second.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball win midweek battle against Bellarmine
April 24, 2024
Junior outfielder Dan Tauken hits the ball.
PHOTOS: Baseball drops midweek game to SEMO
April 18, 2024
Junior infielder Carson Garner hits the ball.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball lose weekend series after a first game walk off
April 9, 2024
VIDEO: Carson Garner takes aim at the next level
April 8, 2024
Murray State bench celebrates after a made three point shot.
Racers advance to MVC Quarterfinals
March 15, 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
The Racers’ bench explodes in celebration after a play from freshman guard Zoe Stewart.
PREVIEW: Racers go hooping in the Heartland
March 14, 2024
PHOTOS: Mens Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament
PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament
March 9, 2024
Junior guard JaCobi Wood makes a move around a Missouri State defender.
Racers’ season ends in St. Louis
March 8, 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
The Murray State womens cross country team placed second in the Murray State Open at Miller Memorial Golf Course. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Women’s team places second, men’s fifth in Murray State Open
February 8, 2021
Former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2019.
Former Racer receives NFL All-Pro honors
January 25, 2024
Justin Morgan goes for a layup. (Nov. 1)
PHOTOS: Racer Athletics Fall 2023 highlights
January 16, 2024
Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Murray State finds new head football coach
January 10, 2024
Head Coach Dean Hood leads the Racers out before the last home game of the season.
Murray State head football coach retires
January 1, 2024
Junior Outside Linebacker Chris Hill Jr. walks off the field after a loss.
Racers lose to Bison, losing streak extends to four
October 28, 2023
The entire womens golf team with head coach Philip Nelson after winning the tournament.
PHOTOS: Women’s Golf team celebrates senior weekend with a win
April 10, 2024
Senior Quinn Easton was selected to represent the OVC at the NCAA SAAC. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Golf teams look to improve record
August 25, 2021
Senior Raeysha Surendran takes a strong swing in the OVC Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Women’s golf places fourth in OVC Tournament
April 29, 2021
Head Coach Eddie Hunt poses with his OVC pin flag, which the other coaches in the conference signed to celebrate his 20-year career at Murray State. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Hunt honored in last OVC Tournament
April 29, 2021
The Murray State womens golf team poses after winning the Jan Weaver Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)
Women’s golf finishes regular season in victory
April 15, 2021
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
Justin Morgan goes for a layup. (Nov. 1)
PHOTOS: Racer Athletics Fall 2023 highlights
January 16, 2024
Sophomore forward Sydney Etter passes the ball up to her teammate.
Soccer loses last home game
October 22, 2023
Sophomore forward Syndey Etter settles a ball on her way down the pitch.
Soccer ties for third consecutive game
September 27, 2023
Senior forward Chloe Barnthouse takes a shot on goal.
Racers draw in first conference game
September 22, 2023
Sophomore Sydney Etter tries to maintain possession of the ball.
PHOTOS: Murray State Women’s Soccer vs Missouri State
September 19, 2023
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 States 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
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 womens 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
Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Murray State finds new head football coach
January 10, 2024
Head Coach Dean Hood leads the Racers out before the last home game of the season.
Murray State head football coach retires
January 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
Senior Stasya Sharapova returns the ball with a backhand volley. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)
Tennis shuts out UT Martin
April 9, 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
Justin Morgan goes for a layup. (Nov. 1)
PHOTOS: Racer Athletics Fall 2023 highlights
January 16, 2024
Senior libero Dahlia Miller serves against Northern Iowa.
Volleyball struggles in last home weekend
November 10, 2023
Freshman middle blocker Lily Burnett goes to block a shot against Evansville.
Burnett wins first MVC Player of the Week
September 27, 2023
Senior outside hitter Darci Metzger goes up for a spike against Evansville.
Volleyball goes undefeated to start conference play
September 27, 2023
Sophomore outside hitter Federica Nuccio gets ready to spike the ball over the net. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.
Preview: Volleyball prepare for season opener
August 24, 2023
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
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Students required to schedule appointment to move in
July 27, 2020
The Murray State Esports Team Advanced to the Second Round of the Tespa Play-in Tournament.(Richard Thompson/TheNews)
ESports club looking to expand on campus
September 20, 2019
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album on April 19, exciting fans with 31 new songs.
The News Reviews: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift
April 25, 2024
The senior art exhibits have entered the Clara Eagle Gallery, with the graduation requirement being split into two rounds.
Senior art exhibits express personal journeys
April 25, 2024
Willie Carvers 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
April 25, 2024
Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers released on April 19, offering listeners 21 tracks.
The News Reviews: ‘Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers’
April 25, 2024
Beyoncés newest studio album Cowboy Carter brings discussions on what should be deemed country.
The News Reviews: ‘Cowboy Carter’ by Beyoncé
April 18, 2024
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album on April 19, exciting fans with 31 new songs.
The News Reviews: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift
April 25, 2024
Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers released on April 19, offering listeners 21 tracks.
The News Reviews: ‘Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers’
April 25, 2024
Beyoncés newest studio album Cowboy Carter brings discussions on what should be deemed country.
The News Reviews: ‘Cowboy Carter’ by Beyoncé
April 18, 2024
John Moreland released album Visitor on April 5.
The News Reviews: ‘Visitor’ by John Moreland
April 11, 2024
Cody Jinks released new album Change the Game in March.
The News Reviews: ‘Change the Game’ by Cody Jinks
April 4, 2024
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
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November 16, 2023
An image of a Hawaiian sunset created by Adobes 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
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March 7, 2024
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October 26, 2019
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Redshirt junior infielder Drew Vogel tags out a Bellarmine player at second.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball win midweek battle against Bellarmine
April 24, 2024
Junior outfielder Dan Tauken hits the ball.
PHOTOS: Baseball drops midweek game to SEMO
April 18, 2024
Sisters of Alpha Gam perform at All Campus Sing with a train theme.
PHOTOS: All Campus Sing 2024
April 18, 2024
VIDEO: Guse family launches fundraiser
April 17, 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
VIDEO: Guse family launches fundraiser
April 17, 2024
VIDEO: Carson Garner takes aim at the next level
April 8, 2024
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April 4, 2024
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Junior forward Katelyn Young was named to the All-MVC First Team for her efforts in the 2022-23 season for the Racers. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Preview: Women’s basketball preps for MVC Tournament

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

The Racers have set their focus on the University of Evansville and the MVC Tournament after their road trip that started on Thursday, March 2 against...

Head Coach Rechelle Turner and Assistant Coach Monica Evans honor senior guards Macey Turley and Jordyn Hughes and senior forward Alexis Burpo. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley breaks own record in final home game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley made her 46th consecutive free throw, breaking her own record of 45 on senior night when the Racers played the UNI Panthers...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo and junior forward Katelyn Young add to a historic season for the Racers in their win over SIU on Sunday. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Burpo reaches 1k; Young named Valley Player of The Week

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

Redshirt senior forward Alexis Burpo, a Murray native, is just the 22nd player in the program’s history to join the 1,000 point club on Sunday, Feb....

Junior forward Katelyn Young scored 34 points in the Racers double overtime loss against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls in double OT

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

The Murray State Racers took the No. 3 team in the MVC to the limit on Friday, Feb. 17, as they narrowly lost to the Missouri State Bears 92-86. Despite...

Senior guard Macey Turley breaks the record for most double-digit point games in program history in the Racers’ loss to Ilinois State on Sunday, Feb. 5. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley etches name in Racer record book

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • February 9, 2023

Murray State senior guard  Macey Turley is now the leader in double-digit scoring  in Murray State women’s basketball history after scoring 10 points...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo became the eigth Racers in program history to grab 800 rebounds over the Weekend. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball’s fall continues

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley and redshirt senior forward Alexis Burpo both hit historic marks over the weekend.  Turley passed  her 500th assist...

Senior guard Jordyn Hughes scored 11 points in the Racers loss to Purdue. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls at Purdue

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022

The Murray State women’s basketball team went head-to-head with the Purdue University Boilermakers, who compete in the Big 10 conference, on Sunday,...

Senior guard Macey Turley finished the Racers season opener with 14 points, six assist and five rebounds. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball kicks season off with win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • November 13, 2022

The long wait for the Murray State women’s basketball season is behind us with the 2022-23 season underway, as the Racers will go against new faces in...

Junior forward Hannah McKay goes for a wide-open layup against Bethel University on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball preps for season

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • November 10, 2022

The Murray State women’s basketball team begins its season on Thursday, Nov. 10 against Christian Brothers University. The expectations are high for...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo grabbed a career high 16 rebounds in the Racers loss to Tennessee Tech in the OVC Semifinals. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls short of OVC Championship

March 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Falling short of glory, the Murray State women’s basketball team lost 68-62 to Tennessee Tech...

Sophomore forward Katelyn Young scored 29 points in the Racers final game of the season on Saturday, Feb. 26. Photo by Mary Huffman/The News.

Women’s basketball end season on high note

March 3, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State women’s basketball team ended their season with a lopsided 86-54 win over SEMO...

Sophomore forward Katelyn Young scored 22 points in the Racers win over the Skyhawks on Saturday, Feb. 19. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball picks up 20th win

February 24, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] With the women’s basketball team's 69-56 victory over UT Martin on Saturday, Feb. 19, Murray...

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