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The Racer Graduation Kickoff is set for 3 to 5 p.m. on May 12 in the CFSB Center. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Mckenna)

New event celebrates graduating students

MacKenzie Rogers, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

To help kick off commencement weekend, a new graduation event has been created to offer graduating students and their families the opportunity to take...

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WPSD requested the email correspondence between multiple University parties in regards to former Judge Jamie Jameson contacting admin discussing a WKMS story. (Shann Riley/The News

Admin denies open records request

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer December 1, 2022

The University denied an open records request from the WPSD Local 6 news station in Paducah seeking communication between University administration, WKMS...

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News Brief: Temperature drop causes pipe burst in residential hall

Jill Smith, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

Residents of RH White College were evacuated following a water line burst at 5:06 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.  The incident occurred on the east end of...

tudents are able to be on campus without being required to wear mask or social distance. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Racers experience semester start without COVID-19 restraints

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2022

For the past three academic years, the University was forced to adapt to COVID-19 through changes such as masking and social distancing, but the fall 2022...

While striving for an 80% COVID-19 vaccination goal the University can only confirm around 70% of the campus as vaccinated. (Photo courtesy of Eli Pitcock)

Vaccine card registration falls short of 80% goal

December 2, 2021

Masking guidelines likely to remain for spring semester Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] The second vaccine incentive program ended...

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Around 54% of the campus body confirmed fully vaccinated

October 13, 2021

Jill Smith Contributing Writer [email protected] The vaccine incentive program is giving university officials an idea on how many students,...

University makes changes to combat COVID-19

University makes changes to combat COVID-19

January 20, 2021

Cady Stribling News Editor [email protected] The University's COVID-19 response team made two significant changes over winter break. Rapid...

Bevin defines free speech with latest bill signing

Bevin defines free speech with latest bill signing

June 16, 2019

Story by Nick Kendall Contributing writer [email protected] Gov. Matt Bevin was joined by state legislators, administration officials,...

Construction of the parking lot is expected to begin on June 10. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University)

Curris Center to undergo parking renovations

June 5, 2019

Story by Nicholas Kendall Contributing writer [email protected] For the next two months visitors to the Curris Center will have to find...

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 Racers celebrate with fans after a road win against UT Martin. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Ballin’ for a budget

March 4, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] Sophomore guard Ja Morant’s success has not only brought attention to Murray State men’s basketball,...

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