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The Highland Games: May the clans be ever in your favor

October 26, 2016

By Da’Sha Tuck, Staff writer Beginning as a secret way to train young Scottish men as warriors, the Highland Games still holds true to tradition through...

Murray gets a taste of Scotland with annual Highland Festival

November 1, 2012

Murray State students may not be aware the name “Murray” has a Scottish heritage and has been home to the Highland Festival since 2006. The...

Annual Highland Festival to be held this weekend

October 23, 2012

For the past 14 years, western Kentuckians have gathered in Murray to celebrate their Irish and Scottish heritage at the Highland Festival and Games....

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The sun sets over the CFSB Center during the home opener.

PHOTOS: Baseball home opener ends with walk-off win

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor • March 3, 2025

On Monday Feb. 24, the Murray State baseball team faced off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their home opener. The game got...

Presidential candidate Diana Rogers-Adkinson speaks to an open forum on campus.

Presidential candidate discusses future opportunities

Harper Spaulding, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025

Presidential finalist Diane Rogers-Adkinson answered questions at an open forum about diversity programs, infrastructure and what she will bring...