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The Murray State News staff gather together to celebrate the awards won at the Kentucky Press Association convention.
Murray State News receives 45 awards at Kentucky Press Association convention
January 30, 2025
Graphs show information from the Insurance & Benefits Committee report.
Insurance & Benefits Committee reports better year
January 30, 2025
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Murray students share opinions on TikTok ban
January 30, 2025
Students, professors and members of the UCW discuss the importance of DEI.
United Campus Workers advocate for DEI
January 29, 2025
Jack Epperson's case has been continued.
Update on the Epperson case
January 24, 2025
City council results in incumbent losing re-election effort.
Murray City Council sees incumbent lose re-election effort
November 5, 2024
The political divide between residents ends with Calloway County going red in the presidential election.
Calloway County goes red in presidential election
November 5, 2024
BREAKING: Lawrent Rice arrested
BREAKING: Lawrent Rice arrested
October 28, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.
Regents begin search for 15th president
October 1, 2024
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement
September 30, 2024
Senior guard JaCobi Wood drives around a Utah Valley defender.
Men’s basketball fall short against Evansville despite Wood’s career-high 29
January 30, 2025
Graduate student forward Katelyn Young goes for a layup.
Young named National Player of the Week by U.S. Basketball Writers Association
January 30, 2025
Senior Ava Learn takes a corner three.
Women’s basketball goes 2-0 in weekend homestand
January 28, 2025
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.
PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup
January 27, 2025
Racer baseball sees two players drafted
August 20, 2024
PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series
PHOTOS: Baseball sweeps Valpo in last home series
May 14, 2024
Vogel goes to hug Hawthrone after hitting a homerun.
Baseball sweeps mid-week series
May 3, 2024
Senior Nathan Holler closes out the game on the mound for the Racers.
Baseball takes two from Illinois State
April 30, 2024
The dugout celebrates Howell's grand slam.
PHOTOS: Racers Baseball celebrate their alumni with a weekend series win over Illinois State
April 30, 2024
Senior guard JaCobi Wood drives around a Utah Valley defender.
Men’s basketball fall short against Evansville despite Wood’s career-high 29
January 30, 2025
Graduate student forward Katelyn Young goes for a layup.
Young named National Player of the Week by U.S. Basketball Writers Association
January 30, 2025
Senior Ava Learn takes a corner three.
Women’s basketball goes 2-0 in weekend homestand
January 28, 2025
Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.
PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup
January 27, 2025
The Racers celebrate with Head Coach Rechelle Turner after she became Murray State women's basketball all-time wins leader with 141 career wins.
PHOTOS: Best of Racer Basketball over break
January 26, 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
Freshmen lead Cross Country to top finishes
October 7, 2024
Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross Country teams set the pace for the 2024 season with third and fourth-place finishes
September 3, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Football comes up short against Kentucky
November 19, 2024
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
November 11, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.
Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State
November 5, 2024
Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.
PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State
October 29, 2024
Football falls in North Dakota State's first trip to Murray
Football falls in North Dakota State’s first trip to Murray
October 29, 2024
Women's Golf places third in The Robbie
Women’s Golf places third in The Robbie
October 28, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Men’s golf finishes ninth in the Outer Banks
October 23, 2024
Senior Trey Lewis hits out of the bunker.
PHOTOS: Racers win “The Buddy” Championship
October 22, 2024
Freshman Tina Von Arx hits out of the bunker.
Women’s golf places 11th at Red Wolves Classic
October 16, 2024
Dave Winder/ Murray State Athletics
Men’s golf wins “The Buddy” championship
October 16, 2024
Competitive spirt thrives in Intramurals
October 17, 2024
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
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
Racers rifle team shine at Withrow Invitational: Blanton leads Murray State to strong second-place finish
January 22, 2025
Rifle finishes second in Lexington
November 17, 2024
Rifle goes 2-0 in Columbus
November 5, 2024
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
November 14, 2024
The Murray State Women's Soccer team gathers postgame after tying with Missouri State University 0-0.
RECAP: Soccer finishes regular season; misses MVC Tournament
October 27, 2024
Junior forward Mary Hardy and freshman midfielder Natalie Miller celebrate with Sydney Etter after her goal.
PHOTOS: Racers go 1-1 in final two home matches
October 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Sydney Etter fights for possession of the ball.
RECAP: Soccer splits last two home games
October 22, 2024
Soccer searches for first conference win
October 17, 2024
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
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
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
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
Former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2019.
Former Racer receives NFL All-Pro honors
January 25, 2024
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
The Murray State tennis team celebrates its placement in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.
Tennis goes dancing in NCAA Tournament
May 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
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 14, 2021
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
November 19, 2024
The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News
RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season
November 17, 2024
The team celebrates scoring a crucial point.
Volleyball goes 2-0 on trip to Indiana
November 11, 2024
The Racers in disbelief after the point is awarded to Valparaiso.
RECAP: Volleyball goes 0-2 vs Iowa schools
November 5, 2024
Murray State celebrates after a play.
RECAP: Volleyball goes 2-0 over weekend
October 28, 2024
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
Local resident Brian Bourke brings a taste of the Mardi Gras season to Murray. Photo provided by Brian Bourke.
A taste of Carnival in Murray
January 30, 2025
Tattoo artist Ryun King inks a butterfly onto a customer's wrist.
Legacy to Lines: Gallery X
January 27, 2025
The Makerspace hosts equipment like 3D printers and sound isolation booths.
The library’s hidden gem: the Makerspace
January 23, 2025
The cast of 'Young Frankenstein' preforming the second act.
Comedic musical ‘Young Frankenstein’ brings monsters to life
January 16, 2025
Racer Band students march during Homecoming, showcasing a glimpse into the busy schedules of students in the music department.
Keeping up with the musicians; season recap
December 5, 2024
TikTok ban sets a bad precedent
TikTok ban sets a bad precedent
January 23, 2025
Dear Santa, Murray State needs you
Dear Santa, Murray State needs you
December 5, 2024
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
November 14, 2024
Canvas deadline will hurt students’ school-life balance
Canvas deadline will hurt students’ school-life balance
November 14, 2024
Column: Democrats take massive L
November 14, 2024
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
November 16, 2023
An image of a Hawaiian sunset created by Adobe's 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
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
September 14, 2017
Legacy to Lines: Gallery X
January 28, 2025
Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.
PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup
January 27, 2025
The Racers celebrate with Head Coach Rechelle Turner after she became Murray State women's basketball all-time wins leader with 141 career wins.
PHOTOS: Best of Racer Basketball over break
January 26, 2025
Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.
PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second
November 26, 2024
VIDEO: A look back behind the scenes of Racer Band
November 19, 2024
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
VIDEO: Murray State TV student combines passion for cooking, videography
May 4, 2024
VIDEO: Lovett Live returns after pandemic absence
April 26, 2024
VIDEO: Guse family launches fundraiser
April 17, 2024

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Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State

Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor • September 17, 2024

Murray State ended their non-conference schedule by beating Grambling State 2-0 and they now look toward Missouri Valley Conference play. The first...

Senior forward Chloe Barnthouse cheers on her teammates while on the bench. Barnthouse totaled 14 goals and three assists during her time at Murray State.

Senior athletes leave their final notes

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor • May 2, 2024

As the year comes to a close, many senior athletes prepare to say goodbye to the sports they grew up loving and playing. Murray State had many senior...

Sophomore Sydney Etter tries to maintain possession of the ball.

PHOTOS: Murray State Women’s Soccer vs Missouri State

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor • September 19, 2023

The Racers women's soccer team played their first conference game against Missouri State University on Sunday, Sept. 17. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

Senior Camille Barber and sophomore Hayley Hogenmiller celebrate after Mary Hardy's goal.

PHOTOS: #FilltheHill Soccer Match

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor • August 29, 2023

In the Racers second home game of the season against UK, sophomore Mary Hardy scored the first goal of the season. The Racers lost 2-1 to an SEC opponent....

The team huddles around each other before taking the pitch against Grambling State University.

Preview: Soccer welcomes University of Kentucky

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer • August 24, 2023

After being held scoreless in both home and road openers, Murray State is set to host the University of Kentucky Wildcats in its “#FillTheHill” match. The...

Sophomore forward Chloe Barnthouse recorded the only goal for the Racers in their 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses close game against Cincinnati

October 6, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected]   The Murray State soccer team returned home on Sunday, Sept. 26, where the Racers dropped...

The Murray State soccer team poses with their Regular Season Championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Lodge wins Coach of the Year, players recognized in OVC awards

April 22, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team closed out the 2020-21 season after a loss in the OVC semifinals...

Sophomore Lilly Strader looks to attempt a shot against SEMO. (Photo courtesy of Simon Elfrink/The News)

SEMO upsets soccer in semifinals

April 16, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] After a shortened season, the No. 1 ranked Murray State soccer team suffered a heartbreaking...

The Racers pose with the 2021 OVC Regular Season Championship trophy. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Soccer to take on SEMO in OVC Tournament semifinals

April 14, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] After a season of unprecedented success, the Murray State soccer team looks to prove their...

The Racers celebrate with freshman forward Chloe Barnthouse after her hat trick against EIU. (Photo courtesy of Justin Ertl/Racer Athletics)

Barnthouse’s hat trick powers Racers past EIU

April 9, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team finished their regular season at Cutchin Field against Eastern...

Senior forward Izzy Heckman surveys the field. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Soccer loses first game of 2021 against Jacksonville State

March 20, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team traveled to Jacksonville State University on Friday, March 19,...

Junior forward Abby Jones broke the record for most career assists in Murray State history (22) in the win against UT Martin. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Soccer beats UT Martin in overtime

March 12, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team traveled to Martin, Tennessee, to take on University of Tennessee...

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