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Murray Kentucky Out of the Darkness walk poster.

Walk to highlight suicide prevention

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor September 28, 2023

To spread suicide awareness, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting an Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sep. 30 at 9 a.m.  According...

National Stress Awareness month is an opportunity to focus on ways to handle stress. (Shann Riley/ The News)

Report shows student stress level hike

Jill Smith, Assistant News Editor April 13, 2023

As the Counseling Center notices more students reporting they are stressed, University organizations and leaders are working to ensure students know how...

Racers Empower hosted pet therapy in Alexander Hall as a way to help students to de-stress. (Photo courtesy of Racers Empower)

Campus groups recognize mental health crisis, spread awareness

November 11, 2021

Throughout the pandemic an emphasis has been made on campus mental health Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] On-campus groups shine...

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Murray State receives mental health grant

March 11, 2021

Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State received $70,000 of funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education...

The Board of Regents met on Friday, Feb. 26, to discuss campus updates. (Photo courtesy of Murray State Live)

Board of Regents discusses enrollment numbers, mental health grant and sabbatical leaves

February 26, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Cady Stribling News Editor [email protected] At the Friday, Feb. 26, Board...

Murray State received roughly 8 inches of snow and ice while campus remained virtual. (Jill Rush/The News)

Murray State community faces challenges during winter storms

February 19, 2021

Cady Stribling News Editor [email protected] Murray State staff worked diligently over the course of 10 days to keep campus needs met after...

The University is offering a virtual pandemic support group for students on Thursdays. (McKenna Dosier/The News)

Counseling Center provides pandemic support group

February 17, 2021

Olivia Badalamenti Contributing Writer [email protected] The Counseling Center is now offering a free and virtual support group focused...

The Counseling Center and a psychology professor provide tips to maintain good mental health. (Cade Utterback/The News)

Counseling Center and psychology professor provide helpful tips to maintain good mental health

April 7, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor [email protected] Grant Dillard Contributing Writer [email protected] Even if not affected directly,...

Coordinator for the Office of Student Engagement and Success Jennifer Smith and Student Government Association President Trey Book provide tips about mental health to a student. (Jillian Rush/The News)

Racers Empower shares tips about mental health for students

February 26, 2020

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer [email protected] To celebrate “Feel Good February,” the Racers Empower: Healthy Mind, Healthy Campus...

Finals week approaches

Finals week approaches

December 5, 2019

Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer [email protected] Breanna Harris                                            ...

The University is offering a virtual pandemic support group for students on Thursdays. (McKenna Dosier/The News)

Third counseling center completes first year

August 28, 2015

Story by Kayla Harrell, Contributing writer Murray State opened its third counseling center in fall 2014, located in Alexander Hall, to provide...

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During finals week, students can consult the help of graduate students in a new counseling center.

New center opens to help students handle stress

December 5, 2014

A new counseling center opened in Alexander Hall, staffed by graduate students available to help students handle finals stress. Kristen Douglas, counseling...

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