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The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m in the Curris Center Barkley room.
SGA passes new amendments to constitution
November 6, 2025
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
November 6, 2025
Dr. Ron Patterson and Editor in Chief Zach Simmons talking after their October meeting. Photo courtesy of Shawn Touney
Patterson’s first homecoming
October 30, 2025
Calloway County Jail
Owen pressured minor, victim says
October 30, 2025
Security camera footage
Three Murray men charged after scooter, backpack thefts
October 30, 2025
Murray State employee charged with rape
Murray State employee charged with rape
October 23, 2025
National search called for new vice president
National search called for new vice president
July 18, 2025
Graphic by MacK Rogers/The News
Student visa restored, for now
April 28, 2025
Student's visa revoked, activists react
Student’s visa revoked, activists react
April 18, 2025
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Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing
April 16, 2025
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
November 6, 2025
Soccer earns 10 awards, Hardy named Player of the Year
November 6, 2025
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
November 5, 2025
Senior hitter Ella Vogel completes right side hit.
Volleyball struggles in homecoming weekend road games
November 5, 2025
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
November 4, 2025
Women's basketball celebrates after learning who their NCAA Tournament opponent is.
Seven new players, same mindset
October 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Creighton Athletics
Men’s basketball welcomes melting pot of players
October 2, 2025
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
September 8, 2025
Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.
PHOTOS: Best of March Madness
April 10, 2025
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
April 3, 2025
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
November 5, 2025
Football looks ahead to Youngstown State
Football looks ahead to Youngstown State
October 24, 2025
Senior running back Jawaun Northington and sophomore wide receiver Cam Bullock running a play.
Football scores a season high 32 points at home
October 13, 2025
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jim Ogle makes a pass downfield.
Murray State falls short in conference battle at South Dakota
October 7, 2025
Murray State runs out of the Jack Wolf Starting Gate before kickoff.
Football to open conference play with road trip
October 2, 2025
Inside of the "Jello Shot Room" at Rocco's Pizza and Cantina in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rocco’s helping Racers
August 27, 2025
Redshirt senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart stands in the on deck circle preparing to hit.
Baseball’s historic season ends, lose to No. 3 Arkansas
June 16, 2025
Dustin Mercer in the outfield at Johnny Reagan Field.
Baseball’s late rally not enough to beat UCLA
June 14, 2025
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
June 10, 2025
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
June 10, 2025
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
November 6, 2025
Soccer earns 10 awards, Hardy named Player of the Year
November 6, 2025
Junior Ava Roberson, graduate student Chloe Barnthouse and sophomore Lia Manuel sitting on Cutchin Field.
Robertson rallies for soccer’s third-straight win
October 24, 2025
Senior Mary Hardy fights for the ball.
Hardy scores back-to-back goals, earning 3-2 win over Evansville
October 21, 2025
Racers soccer mid-season update
October 2, 2025
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
Rifle rattles Jacksonville State on home range
November 4, 2025
Rifle scores 4709 at UT Martin
October 25, 2025
Rifle finishes eighth in fifth straight NCAA appearance
March 21, 2025
Rifle defeats UT Martin in NCAA Qualifier
February 24, 2025
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
February 3, 2025
Redshirt sophomore Trey Wall hits a shot from the fairway.
Men’s golf finishes fourth, Albans earns eighth in Arkansas
October 10, 2025
Junior Patti Patterson reads a green at last year's Weaver Invitational.
Patterson Takes Second and Racers Take Fourth in Ohio
September 10, 2025
Junior Trey Wall hits a ball from the fairway at The Buddy Invitational last year.
Men’s Golf places second at Marshall University
September 10, 2025
Redshirt sophomore Rocco Zakutney reads the green before putting.
Men’s golf competes in final event before MVC championship
April 16, 2025
Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.
Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC
April 16, 2025
Women's cross-country exceeds expectations at conference championship
Women’s cross-country exceeds expectations at conference championship
November 4, 2025
Cross Country opens with top finishes
Cross Country opens with top finishes
September 3, 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
Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.
PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks
April 10, 2025
Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.
Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play
March 21, 2025
Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.
RECAP: Softball’s last five games
March 14, 2025
Redshirt senior infielder Lily Fischer high fives sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip.
Softball competes in the Ole Miss Classic
March 11, 2025
The team celebrates with freshman infielder Parker Holcombe after an in the park home run.
Softball splits Valentine’s Day doubleheader vs Western Michigan
February 21, 2025
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
Tennis competes at ITA Ohio Valley Regionals
October 25, 2025
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
April 15, 2025
Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match
April 12, 2025
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
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
April 14, 2025
Racers set 4x400M and 800M School Records in Nashville
February 22, 2025
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
Senior hitter Ella Vogel completes right side hit.
Volleyball struggles in homecoming weekend road games
November 5, 2025
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
October 21, 2025
The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.
PHOTOS: Racers beat the Redbirds in five game battle
October 19, 2025
Junior Paige Brock, freshman Halle Forester, and senior Federica Nuccio celebrate a point.
Volleyball hits double digit losing streak after weekend on the road
October 7, 2025
Junior Outside hitter Alexa Watts swings in Racer Arena.
Volleyball loses season opener in four tight sets
October 1, 2025
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
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
November 6, 2025
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
November 5, 2025
Gonyea spoke with WKMS’s Daniel Hurt about his experiences in political correspondence.
NPR correspondent shares outlook on state of press
October 30, 2025
The Racers Helping Racers Food Pantry provides a variety of food and hygiene products to Murray State students in need of support.
Racers Helping Racers food pantry needs help
October 30, 2025
Boyd reached Novice IPDA elimination rounds in his first and second tournaments, taking second place in The Big Apple and first in the Crimson Classic.
Speech students build skills, broaden perspectives
October 30, 2025
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
November 5, 2025
Tri Sigma flexing after winning first place in an event.
PHOTOS: Sigma Pi Fall Fest
October 20, 2025
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
October 19, 2025
No Kings protesters gather beside Noble Park in Paducah.
PHOTOS: West Kentuckians gather at Paducah’s No Kings protest
October 19, 2025
The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.
PHOTOS: Racers beat the Redbirds in five game battle
October 19, 2025
Racer One and jockey Breece Mohon lead the team out of the starting gate.
PHOTOS: Homecoming 2025
November 5, 2025
Tri Sigma flexing after winning first place in an event.
PHOTOS: Sigma Pi Fall Fest
October 20, 2025
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
October 19, 2025
No Kings protesters gather beside Noble Park in Paducah.
PHOTOS: West Kentuckians gather at Paducah’s No Kings protest
October 19, 2025
The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.
PHOTOS: Racers beat the Redbirds in five game battle
October 19, 2025
VIDEO: Sigma Phi Epsilon Riff Off
October 1, 2025
VIDEO: Activists rally in support of international students
April 25, 2025
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
March 7, 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
Students gather around the Free Speech Zone as the demonstrator begins yelling his remarks.
Letter to the Editor: Let us now refute silently
November 5, 2025
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Column: Education continues to hurt
October 30, 2025
MacKenzie Rogers/The News
EDITORIAL: Actions towards Indiana Daily Student set dangerous precedent for all student media outlets
October 22, 2025
United States Constitution banner held up by protestors marching toward the United States Capitol.
COLUMN: Walking into a ‘No Kings’ protest
October 19, 2025
Passions and pressures in “Aquí y Allá”
Passions and pressures in “Aquí y Allá”
September 25, 2025
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
November 16, 2023
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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
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Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.

PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor • April 10, 2025

On Wednesday March 26, the Racers faced off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a one game, midweek matchup at Racer Field. The Racers came into the...

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.

RECAP: Softball’s last five games

Laney Evans and Jonah Morgan • March 14, 2025

The Murray State Racers softball team played four games at home this past weekend and were able to split them, winning two and losing two. The two they...

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...

Senior infielder Gracie Osbron makes a play on a ground ball for the out. Osbron led the Racers to a 1-0 win against Belmont on Wednesday, April 26. photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Osbron plays hero in walk-off home win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

After a historic weekend for Murray State softball, the Racers narrowly defeated the Belmont Bruins on Wednesday, April 26 after walking it off in 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 gets one of her five strikeouts against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Trio nabs six runs en route to softball win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

Three Racer batters recorded two runs each to make up all of Murray State’s runs in its 6-3 win over the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders...

Freshman infielder Ailey Schyck hits a double to bring freshman outfielder Jadyn Thompson home to score against the Austin Peay Governors on Wednesday, March 29. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Win streak ends in Battle of the Border

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

Murray State needed four pitchers in the 6-4 loss on Wednesday, March 29, in the annual Battle of the Border against Austin Peay. Murray State’s all-time...

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...

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