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The Shoe Tree was moved just a few feet away from its previous location after becoming a safety concern, but the tree has moved a few times since the start of the tradition in the 1960s.

Shoe Tree finds new home

January 21, 2016

Story by Courtney Scoby, Staff writer One of Murray State’s most recognizable traditions is beginning a new chapter in the new year. Over Winter...

Pros, cons of proposed tuition model

Pros, cons of proposed tuition model

November 13, 2015

Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer The new proposed tuition model, as outlined to the university community in a recent email sent on behalf of...

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Murray State hires new administration during summer

August 21, 2015

[ezcol_1half] Tim Todd Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Tim Todd, former dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business,...

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Jacquelin Vilardo (left), senior from Los Angeles, and Katie Uncleword (right), senior from Murray, work in the Housing Office.

New online Housing forms

May 1, 2015

Story by Stephanie Mellar, Contributing writer Students living on campus next semester had to fill out a new online housing form this semester...

Zac Garrison
Junior from
 Franklin, Ky.

Garrison: Let’s talk about Flex, baby

February 21, 2014

On-campus students basically live off Flex. The idea of “free” money to buy food on campus instead of actually having to spend cash is an extremely...

Dunn takes SIU president position

Dunn takes SIU president position

February 21, 2014

Former president Randy Dunn will take over the presidential position of the Southern Illinois University system, leaving Youngstown State University after...

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Juniors Brittany Bohn (left) and Abbie Oliver (right) run around the track in a morning practice.

Track ties, sets records

February 7, 2014

The distance medley relay team tied a school record and set the pace for the rest of the Murray State track and field team at the Indiana Relays. With...

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Murray welcomes Station Burger

February 7, 2014

Upon entering The Station Burger Company customers see televisions turned to sports channels, first responder memorabilia lining the walls, rubber...

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Miles Teller, Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan play three friends who place a bet on staying single in the film “That Awkward Moment.”

‘Bromantic comedy’ switches perspective

February 7, 2014

Three guys hitting the clubs, looking for chicks and living the high life is the surface plot of “That Awkward Moment.” But, like any typical romantic...

18 added to 2014 roster

February 7, 2014

Murray State football Head Coach Chris Hatcher had high praise for the incoming class that will try to improve on a six-win season. “I really think...

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