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Education Abroad office creates new classes encouraging intercultural experiences

June 11, 2021

Erinn Finley Contributing Writer [email protected] In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic studying abroad was out on hold. To still provide...

Mollie Carter listens in on her Zoom class from her residential college room. (Jill Rush/The News)

Students and professors prefer in-person classes

February 10, 2021

Edie Greenberg Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State students and professors say they appreciate the opportunities Zoom sessions...

Seniors talk effects of online

Seniors talk effects of online

April 9, 2020

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor [email protected] Murray State’s shift to online instruction has affected all students, regardless of...

Core classes need a better system

Core classes need a better system

October 3, 2019

Required core courses for undergraduate degrees total 20-23 hours at Murray State. The purpose of general education requirements is to shape students into...

Registration for the fall 2019 semester will open April 8-12. (Brock Kirk/The News)

What you need to know for fall 2019 class registration

March 27, 2019

Story by Haley Penrod Staff writer [email protected] Students can register for the fall 2019 semester starting on April 8. Registration...

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A note to professors

October 20, 2017

Written by Dylan Doyle, contributing writer University professors: worry not, I come in peace. However, we need to have an honest chat about grading and...

Withdrawing, dropping and auditing: what to do?

Withdrawing, dropping and auditing: what to do?

October 23, 2015

Story by Courtney Scoby, Staff writer Within a month, students will have to make some tough decisions regarding whether to audit, withdraw or stay...

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Classes are open to any student looking for exercise and willing to learn.

Students take on Tai Chi after exercise returns to campus

September 18, 2015

Story by Elizabeth Hernandez, Contributing writer Tai Chi classes have now started back up on the second floor dance studio in the Carr...

Grow up and show up

Grow up and show up

September 4, 2015

Column by Hallie Beard, Junior from Louisville, Ky. I’ve got a secret for you, readers – one I learned in high school from a great musician and...

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Wellness Center offers students’ services, classes

August 21, 2015

Story by Jessica Bostick, Contributing writer. The Wellness Center is the place to be for students seeking a healthier lifestyle, a common concern...

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Guidelines on whether to drop or audit a class

January 30, 2015

Each course on a student’s transcript has a letter grade printed to its left side. Some students take a withdrawal, or “W,” instead of a grade...

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