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Ukrainian student, Yaroslava Sudyma hosts a true or false activity before discussing Ukraine's history (Dionte Berry, The News).

Ukrainian student talks war coverage, culture

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2023

A year has passed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of  Ukraine after nearly a decade of ongoing conflict. Ukrainian international student Yaroslava...

Rager will be competing as Miss Murray USA in the Miss Kentucky USA pageant. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Rager)

Student prepares for Miss Kentucky USA

March 17, 2021

Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer [email protected] From Muhlenberg county, Murray’s 2021 Miss, Courtney Rager shares her pageant journey...

Potts was playing his bagpipes in the Quad on March 8. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Student brings ancient Scottish tradition to campus

March 17, 2021

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer [email protected] Students at Murray State come from all over the world, and many of them have  certain...

Dead Week is fake news

Dead Week is fake news

April 26, 2019

As finals week approaches and the panic of possible bad grades sets in, students are hitting the books. Something that might ease the stress of finals...

Board of Regents approve prior learning assessment expansion

Board of Regents approve prior learning assessment expansion

March 13, 2019

Story by Miranda Carpenter Staff writer [email protected] The Board of Regents approved fees to expand prior learning assessment and proficiency...

Presidential candidates, Alicia Hubbard and Trey Book, debated their top priorities for Murray State. (Nick Bohannon/The News)

SGA candidates debate hot topics

March 6, 2019

[slideshow_deploy id='183188'] Story by Miranda Carpenter, Staff Writer Candidates for the Student Government Association’s Executive Board debated...

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil and sustainability engineering was created. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University)

Bachelor’s degree added in civil and sustainability engineering

February 27, 2019

Story by Daniella Tebib, News Editor Students can now obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and sustainability engineering as of Feb. 25. With...

Dunker's Challenge was created to aid students in need. (MacKenzie O'Donley/TheNews)

Dunker’s Challenge encourages students to give back

February 26, 2019

Story by Alexis Schindler, Staff Writer  Murray State encouraged students to help other students with financial needs through the revamped version of...

Ask a senior: finals edition

Ask a senior: finals edition

May 4, 2017

  By Sydni Anderson, Staff writer As the semester closes, final exams and grades lurk in the immediate future, spurring a study-intensive lifestyle...

Here to 'Stay': Student makes mark on music scene

Here to ‘Stay’: Student makes mark on music scene

August 27, 2016

Story by Da'Sha Tuck, Staff Writer   In the midst of beginning his senior year, Kevin Brost, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has not only released...

Student wins national scholarship

Student wins national scholarship

July 26, 2016

Staff Report Murray State student, Tori Wood, was awarded the National Panhellenic Conference scholarship for her contributions to the Panhellenic community. Wood,...

City, campus can help  students vote

City, campus can help students vote

September 18, 2015

Resources on, off campus can increase the number of students voting Story by Kayla Harrell, Staff writer As the November general election nears,...

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