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The Racerettes walk with the team during the Racer walk.

PHOTOS: Homecoming 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

This past weekend, Murray State celebrated Homecoming, bringing hundreds of alumni back home to Murray. Homecoming was filled with all the normal traditions;...

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

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photographer September 17, 2024

  Alpha Omicron Pi hosted their annual fall philanthropy event, Mr. MSU, on Friday, Sept. 13 at Lovett Auditorium. The event was 'Mamma Mia'...

Wide shot of the brothers of Chop hype up the sororities before bust.

PHOTOS: Watermelon Bust 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 9, 2024

On Saturday morning Lambda Chi Alpha hosted their annual fall philanthropy event, Watermelon Bust. All the sororities gathered at the Chop house to...

The sisters of Kappa Delta cheer before accepting new members.

PHOTOS: Sororities welcome new members on Bid Day

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor August 20, 2024

On Sunday morning all seven sororities on campus gathered at the clock tower for Bid Day, where new members ran home to their respective sororities.

Phi Mu Alpha brother Jake Thurmond hands a brownie to a student.

PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day around Murray State’s campus

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 14, 2024

Love is in the air at Murray State this Valentine's Day with many organizations and clubs selling goodies around campus. In the lobby of Old Fine Arts,...

PHOTOS: Alpha Omicron Pi's Mr. MSU Pageant

PHOTOS: Alpha Omicron Pi’s Mr. MSU Pageant

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor October 3, 2023

Alpha Omicron Pi hosted their annual Mr. MSU pageant on Friday. Sept. 29. Fourteen contestants, nominated by 11 different Greek organizations and from...

Go to the Alpha Omicron Pi website to find more information on the event, admission and raffle tickets.

Mr. MSU goes wild west for 40th anniversary

September 9, 2020

Ciara Benham Staff Writer [email protected] In its 40th year, the Mr. MSU pageant is going virtual in light of COVID-19. This pageant is one...

Sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi spend time with kids on the playground at Main Street Youth Center. (Brock Kirk/The News)

Sorority gives back: AOII spends time with kids at Main Street Youth

October 23, 2019

Claire Smith Features Editor [email protected] Giving back to the community is one of the many great strengths of Greek Life; Alpha Omicron...

Tyler Balk was crowned Mr. MSU on Friday, Sept. 20. (Photo Courtesy of
Alpha Omicron Pi)

Winner crowned in Mr. MSU pageant

September 26, 2019

Claire Smith Features Editor [email protected] The Mr. MSU pageant celebrated its 39th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 20. Ali Eader, philanthropy...

Once upon a homecoming: Students prepare fairytale-themed floats for upcoming parade

Once upon a homecoming: Students prepare fairytale-themed floats for upcoming parade

October 26, 2017

Story by Sydni Anderson, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Kelli O' Toole Once upon a time there was homecoming. A King and Queen were coronated and football...

AOPi philanthropy hopes for a strike

AOPi philanthropy hopes for a strike

March 1, 2016

Story by Taylor Inman, Staff writer Alpha Omicron Pi’s Strikeout Arthritis Bowling Tournament will make its return to a newly reopened Corvette Lanes,...

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Kathryn Goetz, junior from St. Louis runs against Kappa Delta Monday night during Flag Football.

Intramural Football: AOPi holds on for win

November 6, 2015

Story by Blake Bernier, Staff writer Monday night featured Alpha Omicron Pi had a quick start over Kappa Delta. AOPi scored all 21 points...

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