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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

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Tyler James, senior, Palmdale, Calif., serves a personal pan pizza to a student as part of his many duties as a student worker at Winslow Dining Hall.

WORTH THE WORK

September 19, 2014

As a college student, basic necessities can be hard to afford. Going out to eat or seeing a movie can be difficult on such a tight budget. As a resolution...

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LGBT advocate, Mara Keilsling, answers questions from the audience regarding transgender equality Tuesday evening.

LGBT hosts Conversation and Dessert for public

September 19, 2014

  Murray State is making great advances toward LGBT equality, said Jody Cofer Randall, LBGT program event coordinator, but it is by no means...

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Rising country star Lee Brice has released three albums since 2010. “I Don’t Dance: Extended Edition” was released Sept. 9.

‘I Don’t Dance’ pleases country fans

September 19, 2014

Born and raised in Sumter, S.C., Lee Brice is a rising country star and former football player for Clemson University. Brice has written many songs...

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Students can use their Murray State ID for discounts in various places.

Community businesses provide student discounts, special offers

September 19, 2014

While it is no secret that coming to college is stressful on the mind and body, what most students do not realize before moving away from home is how...

Expo Center announces laser tag tournament

September 19, 2014

The William “Bill” Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center will host their second laser tag weekend. It will be Sept. 26-27 from 1 - 10 p.m. It will...

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Cinema International is held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in the Curris Center Theater.

Foreign films expose new cultures

September 19, 2014

  While many students venture off campus to a local movie theater to catch the latest flicks, what they may not know is that every week the...

‘Breaking Bad’ star to share success story

September 19, 2014

It is not often that you can listen to a celebrity who is famous for his work in a series portraying the son of a meth chemist. However, on Nov. 12, students...

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Fall fashion foreword: Guide for what’s in this season

September 19, 2014

Summer is ending and fall is on its way. Say goodbye to bikinis and crop tops and hello to cardigans, boots and funky-patterned pants. This fall,...

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‘SPEAK OUT’ National, local organizations seek to “SPEAK” (Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge)

September 12, 2014

Imagine how different iconic movies such as “Flubber,” “Hook” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” would have been without Robin Williams cast in his specific...

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Makenzie Sindelar, senior from Princeton, Ky., concentrates on breathing during a yoga class.

Yoga classes offer student escape

September 12, 2014

As the fourth week of classes is coming to a close, students’ agendas are quickly filling up with assignments and events. Stress is an inevitable...

Local theater productions commence after summer fire

September 12, 2014

After a fire destroyed costumes, props and a storage unit at Playhouse in the Park in July, director Lisa Cope had to improvise and find a way to keep...

Lecture series caters to each organization

September 12, 2014

Award-nominated speaker Bob Hall come to Murray State to present his Nonviolent Sexuality Series to students and faculty Sept. 17. Hall will present...

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