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With statistics across the board revealing high mental health rates, it is up to the residential colleges to support students with some of their mental health needs.

Residential colleges support students with mental health programs

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor April 11, 2024

Attending college can be overwhelming. With endless assignments and tight deadlines, finding the time to destress can be challenging. According to the...

Franklin resident, Madison King, bundles up while working on assignments.

UPDATE: Parents, students share concerns over heating in residential colleges

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor January 17, 2024

Editors Note: This story was updated to include information from the Housing on Jan. 18 2:40 p.m. Two days after parents shared concerns about heating...

Members of Clark's RCC pose with popsicles they handed out at the Residental College Fair.

PHOTOS: Residential College Fair

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor September 19, 2023

The Residential College Fair, which showcases the university's residential life, happened on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Each Residential College Council...

Students on Springer Lawn enjoying Racer Jam festivities. (Photo courtesy of Chelsea Jones)

Racer Jam takes place after a year in planning

September 1, 2021

Emery Wainscott Lifestyle Editor [email protected] Murray State’s Residential College Association held Racer Jam 2021 on Saturday, Aug. 28...

		                                                                 From left to right: Molly Logsdon was elected executive vice president, Ian Puckett was elected president and Amy Krazl was elected vice president of administration in the SGA elections. (Olivia Underwood/The News)

SGA Results: Puckett, Logsdon, Krazl named new executive team weekend match

March 11, 2021

Cady Stribling News Editor [email protected] After a record amount of applicants, the Student Government Association announced the new executive...

Ashlen Grubbs, junior from LaRue County, hung up her “Move the Monument” sign. (Photo courtesy of Ashlen Grubbs)

Students vocalize opinions on political signage policy

October 22, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Students want to let their voices be heard as the General Election nears, but two students who...

Students are now able to check in other students who reside in on-campus housing. (Jill Rush/The News)

On-campus students allowed to visit other Residential Colleges

September 30, 2020

Staff Report Murray State moved into the second phase of visitation guidelines detailed in the Racer Restart Initiative, allowing hall to hall visitation. As...

The top 15 contestants for Ms. MSU will compete on Saturday, Sept. 19, wearing masks and distancing. (Photo courtesy of Emily Perry)

Contestant to be crowned for 50th Ms. MSU

September 16, 2020

Cady Stribling Contributing Writer [email protected] The year’s Ms. Murray State University pageant will be unlike any of the other 49...

Students living on campus can now visit other students in residential colleges under certain guidelines. (Jill Rush/The News)

University delays visitation policy

August 26, 2020

Sarah Mead Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State Housing announced on Sunday, Aug. 23, via email that phase two of the new visitation policy...

Cable on Campus: Save it for the students who use it

Cable on Campus: Save it for the students who use it

February 3, 2020

SpectrumU TV, the cable streaming service provider for Murray State, certainly has its benefits for those students who utilize it. Supplied for people...

New Richmond College is currently under renovation, in preparation for a fall semester opening. (Photo by Bri Hunter/TheNews)

New Richmond set for fall semester opening

May 31, 2019

Story by Bri Hunter Contributing writer [email protected] As the fall semester approaches, many are asking questions in regards to New...

The Women’s Center hosted Take Back the Night on March 28 to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Richard Thompson/The News)

Murray State highlights sexual assault awareness

April 3, 2019

Story by Haley Penrod Staff Writer [email protected] Take Back the Night was hosted on April 2 to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Abigail...

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