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Facilities Management addresses power outage
April 3, 2025
Regents viewed these images of plans for the new residential hall and Learning Commons at their recent meeting.
New residential hall, Learning Commons to come
April 3, 2025
Patterson speaks at his town hall meeting on Feb. 27.
Get to know our new president
April 3, 2025
Shawn Smee interacts with prospective students and their parents during a recruitment event.
Faculty and staff honored with ‘Best Of’ recognition
April 3, 2025
Candidates listen as justices issue their ruling during Monday’s hearing.
New SGA election declared
April 3, 2025
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
April 2, 2025
SGA going to trial, challenge over election results
SGA going to trial, challenge over election results
March 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Robert Anderson/Creighton Athletics
Creighton assistant accepts men’s basketball head coaching job
March 14, 2025
Head coach Steve Prohm talks to his players during a timeout.
BREAKING: Prohm out as men’s basketball head coach
March 7, 2025
The shaded area represents the Murray State University campus. Power was restored to the northwest area of Murray early Saturday morning after an outage, but the outage continues on campus.
Power outage continues on Murray State campus
February 15, 2025
Adalyn Koelling, Assistant Coach Brittney Patrick and Grace Billington pose for a picture after the win over Missouri State.
Portal Kombat: Murray State basketball edition
April 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Creighton Athletics
Miller: ‘We’re excited to call Murray Home’
April 3, 2025
Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa
March 26, 2025
Sophomore guard Halli Poock drives past an Iowa defender.
Women’s basketball fall in NCAA Tournament to Iowa
March 23, 2025
Rifle finishes eighth in fifth straight NCAA appearance
March 21, 2025
The team chases down R-Sr. outfielder Dan Tauken after driving in the winning run.
RECAP: Baseball’s first nine regular season games
March 10, 2025
The sun sets over the CFSB Center during the home opener.
PHOTOS: Baseball home opener ends with walk-off win
March 3, 2025
The dugout celebrates a base hit.
Baseball dominates opening series vs. Western Illinois
February 21, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Racer baseball sees two players drafted
August 20, 2024
Adalyn Koelling, Assistant Coach Brittney Patrick and Grace Billington pose for a picture after the win over Missouri State.
Portal Kombat: Murray State basketball edition
April 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Creighton Athletics
Miller: ‘We’re excited to call Murray Home’
April 3, 2025
Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa
March 26, 2025
Sophomore guard Halli Poock drives past an Iowa defender.
Women’s basketball fall in NCAA Tournament to Iowa
March 23, 2025
Head Coach Rechelle Turner celebrates after cutting down the net.
Women’s basketball wins MVC title, advance to NCAA Tournament
March 16, 2025
Cross country teams wrap up season at NCAA Southeast Regionals
November 17, 2024
Cross Country places ninth and 11th at MVC Championships
November 5, 2024
Cross Country squads strong on the road
October 21, 2024
Freshmen lead Cross Country to top finishes
October 7, 2024
Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Cross Country teams set the pace for the 2024 season with third and fourth-place finishes
September 3, 2024
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Football comes up short against Kentucky
November 19, 2024
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
Football drops Senior Day clash against Missouri State
November 11, 2024
Head coach Jody Wright in disbelief after a call from the referee.
Football’s struggles continue, lose to #3 South Dakota State
November 5, 2024
Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.
PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State
October 29, 2024
Freshman Elin Tynan hits out of the bunker.
Women’s golf finishes fifth at Chris Banister Classic
March 14, 2025
Murray State women's golf team.
Women’s golf finish third in Rust Buster Match Play
February 22, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Women's Golf places third in The Robbie
Women’s Golf places third in The Robbie
October 28, 2024
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics
Men’s golf finishes ninth in the Outer Banks
October 23, 2024
Competitive spirt thrives in Intramurals
October 17, 2024
Students play pickleball in the Wellness Center. (Photo courtesy of Travis Rawe)
Spring intramurals available amid pandemic
February 3, 2021
Murray State is planning to offer typical spring intramural sports in 2021 after having to cancel sports like softball and flag football in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Murray State)
Intramural sports roll on: intramural sports continue play during the pandemic.
November 4, 2020
Registration for fall intramural sports is open via imleagues.com
New fall intramural sports offered
August 26, 2020
Savannah Sawyer || The News
Murray State prepares to help students maintain healthy lifestyle amidst pandemic
July 27, 2020
Rifle finishes eighth in fifth straight NCAA appearance
March 21, 2025
Rifle defeats UT Martin in NCAA Qualifier
February 24, 2025
Graphic by Sam Hunter/The News
Forging Success: Murray State Rifle Team
February 14, 2025
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
February 3, 2025
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
Sports Spotlight: Murray State Soccer
November 14, 2024
The Murray State Women's Soccer team gathers postgame after tying with Missouri State University 0-0.
RECAP: Soccer finishes regular season; misses MVC Tournament
October 27, 2024
Junior forward Mary Hardy and freshman midfielder Natalie Miller celebrate with Sydney Etter after her goal.
PHOTOS: Racers go 1-1 in final two home matches
October 23, 2024
Sophomore forward Sydney Etter fights for possession of the ball.
RECAP: Soccer splits last two home games
October 22, 2024
Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.
Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play
March 21, 2025
Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.
RECAP: Softball’s last five games
March 14, 2025
Redshirt senior infielder Lily Fischer high fives sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip.
Softball competes in the Ole Miss Classic
March 11, 2025
The team celebrates with freshman infielder Parker Holcombe after an in the park home run.
Softball splits Valentine’s Day doubleheader vs Western Michigan
February 21, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.
Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?
March 14, 2024
Redshirt sophomore quarterback DJ Williams tucks the ball and runs for a first down.
Commentary: Offense shines, defense falters
October 12, 2023
Murray State's time in the OVC is coming to a close and it is time for the university to make a move elsewhere. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.
Jakob’s Take: Murray State’s time in the OVC is up
October 6, 2021
Kobe Bryant walks through a tunnel to the locker room in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo courtesy of @TopDawgEnt/Twitter)
Lakers legend gone too soon: Kobe Bryant, daughter and seven others killed in helicopter crash
February 3, 2020
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
Gauging Gage: Student-athletes can profit off of their likeness: Here’s what the NCAA isn’t telling us
October 31, 2019
Head Coach Steve Prohm, frustrated after fourth straight loss, answers questions at the postgame press conference.
Drake defeats Murray State 55-45, Racers’ late rally comes up short”
February 7, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans
September 13, 2024
Redshirt freshman guard Zoe Stewart defends an Indiana State player.
Former women’s basketball player arrested
May 3, 2024
Senior sprinter Lucia Herrero Yanez running a relay during a Murray State home meet.
Student athletes battle through mental illness
April 11, 2024
Campigotto picks up 100th career win as Tennis concludes fall season
November 5, 2024
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis bring home three MVC titles at Fall Championships
October 7, 2024
The Murray State tennis team celebrates its placement in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.
Tennis goes dancing in NCAA Tournament
May 1, 2024
The Murray State tennis team following their win over Valparaiso. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.
Tennis wins MVC regular season championship
April 25, 2024
Senior Anja Loncarevic makes a strong two-handed return during a set in the OVC Tournament match against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)
Tennis falls to Austin Peay in OVC Tournament
April 29, 2021
Racers set 4x400M and 800M School Records in Nashville
February 22, 2025
Track and Field earn top finishes and school record in weekend travels
February 10, 2025
Sophomore thrower Alexis Meloche won the javelin event at the Jim Green Invitational hosted by UK. Photo courtesy of Ben Nichols.
Track and field preps for conference meet
May 4, 2023
A pair of Racer runners compete in the Kentucky Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletic Media Relations)
Track finishes outdoor season at Kentucky Invitational
May 5, 2021
Sophomore Meghan Fletcher took first place in the high jump at the Margaret Simmons Invite. (Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics)
Racers take first place, relay teams dazzle at Margaret Simmons Invite
March 31, 2021
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game
November 19, 2024
The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News
RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season
November 17, 2024
The team celebrates scoring a crucial point.
Volleyball goes 2-0 on trip to Indiana
November 11, 2024
The Racers in disbelief after the point is awarded to Valparaiso.
RECAP: Volleyball goes 0-2 vs Iowa schools
November 5, 2024
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke
December 5, 2024
Racer Band marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Sports Spotlight: A backstage look at Racer Band
October 1, 2024
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
Don’t want to be a couch potato? Go to the park
September 12, 2024
The 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo was held at the Cherry Expo Center on Nov. 16-18. The championship rounds of all events were held on Saturday, Nov. 18.
PHOTOS: Murray State hosts 48th annual Racer Round-up Rodeo
November 27, 2023
Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.
Murray State cancels university-sponsored travel for fall semester
July 29, 2020
Baisakhi Festival to celebrate Indian culture
Baisakhi Festival to celebrate Indian culture
April 8, 2025
Tricycles + college students = Dunker's Derby
Tricycles + college students = Dunker’s Derby
April 8, 2025
Sigma Alpha Iota finishing off the 2024 All Campus Sing.
All Campus Sing voted best campus event
April 3, 2025
April Crossword and Word Search Solution
April 3, 2025
SigEp, AOPi win best sorority and fraternity
SigEp, AOPi win best sorority and fraternity
April 3, 2025
'Best Of' The Murray State News
‘Best Of’ The Murray State News
April 3, 2025
Who should mount the presidential saddle?
Who should mount the presidential saddle?
March 7, 2025
Murray State left without power, students feel powerless
Murray State left without power, students feel powerless
February 22, 2025
Rising costs jeopardize consumers
Rising costs jeopardize consumers
February 13, 2025
Column: My challenge to the president
Column: My challenge to the president
February 13, 2025
Photo of Todd Snider from his Instagram account @toddsniderlive.
The News Reviews: ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’
November 16, 2023
An image of a Hawaiian sunset created by Adobe's AI program, Adobe Firefly.
Our View: AI Can Not Replace the Brain
August 24, 2023
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
Our view: Twitter Blue risks safety of users
May 4, 2023
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
Our view: Children need to be in school, not working at stockyards
April 27, 2023
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
Our View: Young candidates need the opportunity to shine
April 20, 2023
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
Professor urges campus community to report worrying viral trend rhetoric
November 14, 2024
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
March 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
Letter to the Editor 11/14/19
November 14, 2019
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
Letter to Editor 10-24-19
October 26, 2019
Letter to the Editor 9-14-17
September 14, 2017
Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.
PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa
March 26, 2025
The team take a selfie while celebrating.
PHOTOS: Racers win MVC Championship – first look
March 16, 2025
From left to right: Briley Pena, Jada Cook, and Adriana Blazquez smile while walking off the court after winning the game.
PHOTOS: Racers beat Braves to advance to MVC semifinal
March 16, 2025
Graduate assistant coach coach Kayla Mitchell gives the shoes up to the camera.
PHOTOS: First look of Murray State’s win over Drake
March 15, 2025
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
March 7, 2025
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
VIDEO: 16 Minutes with River Murt
March 7, 2025
VIDEO: A look back behind the scenes of Racer Band
November 19, 2024
Austin Kozuszek started his college career at Murray State as a computer science major, but he followed his passion into making music.
From computer science to music business: Austin’s story
October 25, 2024
VIDEO: Murray State TV student combines passion for cooking, videography
May 4, 2024
VIDEO: Lovett Live returns after pandemic absence
April 26, 2024

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Ja Morant was selected as the No. 2 overall draft pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Morant headed to the Memphis Grizzlies

June 20, 2019

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Racers eyeing back-to-back OVC Championships

March 4, 2019

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March 1, 2019

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Morant tallies triple-double as Racers spoil Morehead senior night

March 1, 2019

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February 28, 2019

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Freshman guard Tevin Brown celebrates after hitting a three against SEMO. (Photo by Blake Sandlin)

Brown reemerges in SEMO scorcher

February 24, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Editor-In-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu If Saturday’s showdown with Southeast Missouri State taught us anything, it’s...

Junior forward Darnell Cowart goes in for a layup. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Morant and Cowart power Racers to win

February 22, 2019

Sophomore guard Ja Morant and junior forward Darnell Cowart combined for 52 points in an 85-75 win over a hot UT Martin squad Thursday night. Murray...

Freshman guard Tevin Brown celebrates after making a three against Eastern Kentucky. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Men’s basketball looks to extend win streak to seven

February 20, 2019

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Morant plays the air guitar after drilling a three. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racers face Governors and Colonels on Valentine’s Day weekend

February 12, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Last season, the ‘Battle at the Border’ games between Murray State and Austin Peay...

Racers bench celebrates after a big offensive possession. (Photo by Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics)

Racers come away with a late victory

February 3, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Murray State’s men’s basketball team escaped Cookeville, Tennessee, with a...

Tevin Brown defends the ball. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Defense fuels runaway Racer win

January 27, 2019

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Hot Belmont offense stuns record home crowd

January 25, 2019

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