Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper of Murray State

The Murray State News

All sponsors

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Photo courtesy of E. Josiah Kenty.

Former athlete’s new book redefines victory

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief March 6, 2025

Student athletes may experience an identity crisis after graduating and grieve their connection to the story. E. Josiah Kenty, former football player and...

Coming home: the Perrys return to Murray

Coming home: the Perrys return to Murray

Chelby Melvin, Contributing Writer October 22, 2024

Last Saturday, the streets of Murray came alive with the excitement of Homecoming, and at the heart of the festivities, Marcus and Rhonda Perry welcomed...

The 2019 Homecoming parade. (File Photo)

Homecoming makes a comeback

October 20, 2021

Raleigh Hightower Contributing Writer rhightower@murraystate.edu Despite all the challenges COVID-19 has brought to campus, Homecoming will return in...

Sophomore defensive back Marcis Floyd, #24, was named to the OVC Preseason All-Conference team and also was selected to the Stats preseason Buchanan Watch List. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder, Racer Athletics.

Murray State picked to win OVC in the fall

August 25, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu With school back in session for the fall semester, football season is just around the corner for...

Head Football Coach Dean Hood was named OVC Coach of the Year and Region 3 Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Hood, 13 players honored in end-of-the-year awards

April 22, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu After a 5-2 finish to the shortened regular season, the Murray State football team took home...

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Malik Honeycutt pulls down a pass against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Football’s perfection ends against Austin Peay

April 5, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu After a slow first half, the Murray State football team failed to out-duel the Austin Peay Governors...

Redshirt senior kicker/punter Aaron Baum helped the Racers come back and defeat EIU with four field goals. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Football takes win over EIU to start 5-0

March 29, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu A 28-0 run in the second half sealed the deal as the Murray State football team defeated the...

Redshirt junior quarterback Preston Rice makes a pass against Tennessee Tech. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers defeat Tennessee Tech, start 3-0

March 15, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu The Racers’ hot start to the unprecedented 2021 season continued in a 36-31 win over Tennessee...

Freshman running back Demonta Witherspoon maneuvers through the defense in a run against SEMO. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers upset SEMO, start season 2-0

March 9, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu An outstanding defensive performance helped give the Murray State football team a 24-21 victory...

Despite a vicious rain delay, Murray State football came away with a win in the first game of the season. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Football wins opening game against UT Martin

March 3, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu Not even a weather delay could stop the Murray State football team from defeating the UT Martin...

Load More Stories