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The Department of History will host author David Maraniss for the annual Sid Easley Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom. Photo courtesy of Murray State University
Award-winning author David Maraniss set to give Sid Easley Lecture
September 21, 2023
(From top left to right): MCM bag, large Telfar shopper, Clear Dooney & Bourke handbag. (from bottom left to right): red medium Telfar shopper, Telfar minis in various colors.
‘Quiet’ University Luxury
September 21, 2023
A group of Murray State students, professors and Murray natives join together to celebrate Murray Pride Fest and March.
Murray Pride: LGBTQ+ support in the community
September 21, 2023
Student Affairs staff hand out bags for families attending the Family Lunch.
Racer Journey added to Family Weekend
September 14, 2023
Music majors will perform at the Fall Fanfare concert on Saturday, Sept. 30. The concert will include multiple ensembles.
Music ensembles highlight Fall Fanfare
September 14, 2023
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
Local law enforcement arrived to the 1500 block of Chestnut Street on March 16 after reports of shots fired. (Photo courtesy of Gage Johnson/TheNews)
Apparent murder-suicide nearby rattles campus
March 17, 2021
Local law enforcement arrived at the 1500 block of Chestnut Street this morning after reports of shots fired. (Photo courtesy of Gage Johnson/TheNews)
Campus temporarily locked down after nearby shooting
March 16, 2021
(Elizabeth Erwin/The News)
Multiple Murray State student and faculty COVID-19 cases reported
August 19, 2020
Freshman middle blocker Lily Burnett goes to block a shot against Evansville.
Burnett wins first MVC Player of the Week
September 27, 2023
Sophomore forward Syndey Etter settles a ball on her way down the pitch.
Soccer ties for third consecutive game
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
Senior forward Chloe Barnthouse takes a shot on goal.
Racers draw in first conference game
September 22, 2023
From down and out to back on top
From down and out to back on top
September 21, 2023
Junior right-handed pitcher Malik Pogue recorded four strikeouts against SEMO as the Racers defeated the Redhawks 5-0. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini.
Pitching carousel shuts out Redhawks
May 4, 2023
Sophomore infielder Carson Garner hits a home run to give the Racers an 8-7 win over the North Alabama Lions on Tuesday, April 25. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Garner’s homer caps mid-week victory
April 27, 2023
Sophomore infielder Riley Hawthorne gets a hit to bring the winning run home against Alabama A&M. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Baseball splits pair of one-game matchups
April 20, 2023
Senior outfielder Seth Gardner had two of the Racers seven hits in their 8-7 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Tuesday, April 11. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Baseball comeback falls short on the road
April 13, 2023
Sophomore infielder Riley Hawthorne catches a pop-fly against the SEMO Redhawks on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Win over SEMO elevates baseball over .500
April 6, 2023
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
March 9, 2023
Junior guard Quincy Anderson puts up a layup against Valparaiso. Anderson finished the game with 18 points against the Beacons. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini.
Racers shoots the lights out against Beacons
March 3, 2023
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
March 2, 2023
Murray State players huddle around to watch a Senior Night video on the jumbotron following their victory over Valparaiso on Sunday, Feb. 26. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Basketball prepares for the “madness”
March 2, 2023
Senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2000th point against Drake on Thursday, Feb. 23. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.
Turley cracks 2,000 points in loss to Drake
March 1, 2023
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
From down and out to back on top
From down and out to back on top
September 21, 2023
Junior running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle for a big gain.
Football finishes non-conference slate with loss
September 16, 2023
Senior quarterback Eric Phoenix (center) walks off the field after a failed third down conversion.
Racers’ defense unable to stop Louisville
September 7, 2023
Juniors Cade Shupperd (outside linebacker) and Detoye Adewole (defensive lineman) block a pass from Presbyterians quarterback.
PHOTOS: Racers Football vs Presbyterian College
September 7, 2023
Sophomore running back QDaryius Jennings rushes passed a defender on a big rushing gain.
Preview: Football heads east for in-state matchup
September 7, 2023
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
Mens golf poses after the Big Blue Intercollegiate. (Photo courtesy of TSU Sports Information)
Knight takes first place in Big Blue Intercollegiate
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
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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
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
Graduate midfielder Grace Bodker puts up a shot from midfield.
Preview: Soccer looks for revenge against Oklahoma
September 7, 2023
Senior Camille Barber and sophomore Hayley Hogenmiller celebrate after Mary Hardys goal.
PHOTOS: #FilltheHill Soccer Match
August 29, 2023
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
May 4, 2023
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
April 26, 2023
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
April 20, 2023
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
April 13, 2023
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
April 6, 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
Gauging Gage: Amateurism is coming to an end in the NCAA
Gauging Gage: Amateurism is coming to an end in the NCAA
October 17, 2019
(Blake Sandlin/TheNews)
Blake’s Take: My 10 favorite moments from the 2018-19 basketball season
March 29, 2019
Freshman forward Justin Morgan puts up a three pointer against Indiana State on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Racers defeated the Sycamores 82-73. Photo by Rebeca Mertins/The News.
Murray State basketball remains in tight MVC race
January 26, 2023
Head Coach Dean Hood gets fired up after a big play from the Racers against Lindenwood. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.
Preview: Football hosts Tennessee State on Homecoming
October 27, 2022
The team runs drills to start its first practice of the 2022-23 season. Photo by Jakob Milani/The News.
Mens basketball holds first official practice
September 28, 2022
Freshman running back Jawaun Northington rushed for 71 yards against Ball State. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.
Football hosts EIU for Family Weekend
September 21, 2022
Nico Yantko was introduced as Murray States new athletic director on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Photo courtesy of David Eaton.
Murray State announce new Athletic Director
August 31, 2022
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
Senior Sara Loncarevic forehands the ball against Jacksonville State. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)
Tennis wins fourth straight match, improves to 6-6
March 30, 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
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
Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Preview: Fall sports get rolling
August 17, 2023
Junior outside hitter Jayla Holcombe and graduate middle blocker Elisa Dozio attempt to block a spike from an opposing attacker. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.
Volleyball preps for MVC Tournament
November 17, 2022
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
Team members Brenden Bingham and Hunter McKinley holding the grand prize of $2,000. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University)
Murray State Bass Anglers set to make national championship appearance
June 3, 2019
In Harmony promotional poster from the @murraystatemusic on Instagram.
Thile returns to Murray with Louisville Orchestra
September 21, 2023
Clapsaddle reading her novel Even as We Breath at Reading Series event.
Author discusses Native American novel during reading series
September 21, 2023
Members of Clarks RCC pose with popsicles they handed out at the Residental College Fair.
PHOTOS: Residential College Fair
September 19, 2023
A group of Murray State students, professors and Murray natives join together to celebrate Murray Pride Fest and March.
PHOTOS: Murray Pride Fest
September 19, 2023
Its fall yall
It’s fall y’all
September 14, 2023
GUTS released on September 8 under Geffen Records (Album cover courtesy of Pitchfork)
Rodrigo’s new album highlights girlhood
September 21, 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
Photo by Ed Rode
Editors herald changes at The News
August 18, 2023
The reimagination for The News was announced to current adviser Carol Terracina-Hartman on May 2 without consultation from her or any other workers from The News. (Dionte Berry/The News)
Staff opinion: Department compromises student journalism
May 11, 2023
Dionte Berry/The News
The News’ seniors sign off
May 4, 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
Our view: Clarence Thomas erodes Supreme Court integrity
Our view: Clarence Thomas erodes Supreme Court integrity
April 13, 2023
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
September 14, 2017
Letter to the Editor 3-16-17
March 14, 2017
Letter to the Editor 2-16-17
Letter to the Editor 2-16-17
February 14, 2017
Murray State Students Connect With Organizations
September 20, 2023
Sophomore Sydney Etter tries to maintain possession of the ball.
PHOTOS: Murray State Women’s Soccer vs Missouri State
September 19, 2023
Members of Clarks RCC pose with popsicles they handed out at the Residental College Fair.
PHOTOS: Residential College Fair
September 19, 2023
A group of Murray State students, professors and Murray natives join together to celebrate Murray Pride Fest and March.
PHOTOS: Murray Pride Fest
September 19, 2023
Video: Murray Farmers Market Brings Community Together
September 15, 2023
Murray State Students Connect With Organizations
September 20, 2023
Video: Murray Farmers Market Brings Community Together
September 15, 2023
Video: Students form new traditions through painting
September 13, 2023
Peggy Whaley, Director for Student Engagement and Success, spends quality time with a therapy dog.
Video: Pet Therapy Empowers Murray State Students
August 30, 2023
Murray State students celebrate the first week of classes
August 17, 2023

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