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This graphic compares Murray State’s gross tuition and fee rates to other Kentucky public universities. (Photo courtesy of Murray State)

Town Hall talks fall 2021guidelines, tuition and COLA

April 15, 2021

Emery Wainscott Contributing Writer [email protected] The annual University Town Hall took place virtually this year on Wednesday, April...

Steak ‘n Shake is one of the new restaurants now open in the Thoroughbred Room in the Curris Center. (Jill Rush/The News)

New dining options come to campus

September 2, 2020

Sarah Mead Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State’s contract partner Sodexo has opened four new restaurants in the Curris Center this fall,...

University adds extra seating for Winslow

August 26, 2020

Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer [email protected] To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, the University erected an overflow area to help...

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University continues to outsource

February 6, 2020

When a university outsources a service, it means it is looking to an outside company to take over that service. For example, Murray State has outsourced...

 Students can now use flex at concessions at football games. (Photo by TheNews)

Gameday experience enhanced for students and fans

September 20, 2019

  Nick Kendall Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State athletic department has partnered with Racer Dining to improve...

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Board of Regents approves tuition increase

April 22, 2019

Board of Regents approves tuition increase     The Board of Regents recently approved tuition, housing and dining cost increases for the 2019-20...

Photo courtesy of Sodexo

Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels coming to Murray State

January 17, 2019

Story by Alexis Schindler, Staff writer  Through its new vendor Sodexo, Murray State will be introducing Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels to campus...

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Chick-Fil-A may come to Murray State

March 28, 2017

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer Paula Amols, director of Dining Services, is looking into expanding Murray State’s dining options to include...

Murray State dining services were named best in Kentucky by USA Today. Jenny Rohl/TheNews

Murray State named best university dining program in Kentucky

October 25, 2016

Story by Sydney Anthony, Contributing writer Murray State was named the best university dining program in Kentucky this year by USA Today using Niche...

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On the left, a student enjoys a healthy food option available in the Thoroughbred Room, while the student on the right digs into a less healthy meal.

Considering the options

September 19, 2014

Many college students worry about the dreaded “freshman 15” which could be gained while living away from home. Emily Hannan, sophomore from Paducah,...

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Students eat in the Thouroughbred Room, which was renovated during Winter Break.

Dining makes changes over break

January 24, 2014

Students arrived back from break to find modifications to the Thoroughbred Room, a new Pony Express route and the disappearance of sushi from Murray...

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