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Students help with mental health
September 18, 2025
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Politics slash TRiO funding
September 18, 2025
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Parking reaches ADA concern
September 18, 2025
Ads Club meets to discuss the competition. (Dionte Berry/The News)
Ads Club partners with NFL for contest
September 18, 2025
Thefts rack up into the thousands
Thefts rack up into the thousands
September 18, 2025
National search called for new vice president
National search called for new vice president
July 18, 2025
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Student visa restored, for now
April 28, 2025
Student's visa revoked, activists react
Student’s visa revoked, activists react
April 19, 2025
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Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing
April 16, 2025
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
BREAKING: Campus closes ahead of severe weather
April 2, 2025
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The return of Kate the Great
September 18, 2025
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2026 Racers Athletics Hall of Fame class revealed
September 18, 2025
Murray State's tennis courts get long overdue makeover
Murray State’s tennis courts get long overdue makeover
September 18, 2025
Senior running back Jawaun Northington runs the ball.
Football falls short at Georgia State
September 15, 2025
Junior Lily Burnett makes pass in Racer Arena.
Volleyball extends losing streak to five after third weekend series
September 15, 2025
Inside of the "Jello Shot Room" at Rocco's Pizza and Cantina in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rocco’s helping Racers
August 27, 2025
Redshirt senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart stands in the on deck circle preparing to hit.
Baseball’s historic season ends, lose to No. 3 Arkansas
June 16, 2025
Dustin Mercer in the outfield at Johnny Reagan Field.
Baseball’s late rally not enough to beat UCLA
June 14, 2025
Nox Collins, left, and Jack Hargrove, right, talk as they waited for the Racers to return from the Super Regionals. The Racers defeated Duke 5-4 in the elimination game to advance to the College World Series. Nox, Jack and their friends Grayson Hargrove and Cole Collins are friends with coach Dan Skirka's son.
Murray welcomes home Omaha-bound Racers
June 10, 2025
Nox Collins, left, and Jack Hargrove, right, talk as they waited for the Racers to return from the Super Regionals. The Racers defeated Duke 5-4 in the elimination game to advance to the College World Series. Nox, Jack and their friends Grayson Hargrove and Cole Collins are friends with coach Dan Skirka's son.
PHOTOS: Racers return home to ‘Super’ welcome
June 10, 2025
Katelyn Young at the 2025 Women's March Madness postgame press conference after a first round loss against Iowa.
Young joins 2025-26 coaching staff
September 8, 2025
Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.
PHOTOS: Best of March Madness
April 10, 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
Cross Country opens with top finishes
Cross Country opens with top finishes
September 3, 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
Senior running back Jawaun Northington runs the ball.
Football falls short at Georgia State
September 15, 2025
PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener
PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener
September 11, 2025
Sophomore linebacker Jordan Sonnabend takes a knee on the field.
Football falls short at home-opener on Family Weekend
September 8, 2025
Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU
Football Falls Short in Season Opener at ETSU
September 3, 2025
The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.
PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024
January 30, 2025
Junior Patti Patterson reads a green at last year's Weaver Invitational.
Patterson Takes Second and Racers Take Fourth in Ohio
September 10, 2025
Junior Trey Wall hits a ball from the fairway at The Buddy Invitational last year.
Men’s Golf places second at Marshall University
September 10, 2025
Redshirt sophomore Rocco Zakutney reads the green before putting.
Men’s golf competes in final event before MVC championship
April 16, 2025
Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.
Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC
April 16, 2025
Freshman Elin Tynan hits out of the bunker.
Women’s golf finishes fifth at Chris Banister Classic
March 14, 2025
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
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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
Rifle wins fifth consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championship
February 3, 2025
Rifle Tops Tigers Before OVC Championship
January 28, 2025
Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance
January 23, 2025
PHOTOS: Racers trample the Thundering Herd
PHOTOS: Racers trample the Thundering Herd
September 9, 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 shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.
PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks
April 10, 2025
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
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
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16
April 15, 2025
Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match
April 12, 2025
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
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina
April 14, 2025
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
Junior Lily Burnett makes pass in Racer Arena.
Volleyball extends losing streak to five after third weekend series
September 15, 2025
Senior outside hitter Federica Nuccio makes a cross court hit.
Volleyball falls 1-2 in Clarksville
September 8, 2025
Senior outside hitter Federica Nuccio makes a pass.
Volleyball takes one out of three in the opening series
September 8, 2025
Senior outside hitter Ella Vogel was named to the preseason All-MVC first-team.
Volleyball ‘set’ up for success
August 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: 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
Vegas Impulse runs a lap with his last jockey, Madison Presley, during the 2024 Homecoming football game.
Racer One program dispels retirement rumors
September 18, 2025
Mental health awareness and resources improve student lives.
Dogs boost students’ serotonin
September 18, 2025
September crossword solution
September 18, 2025
Melissa Easley poses with the new Conservation Stewardship sign.
Philanthropist alum donates land for biology students
September 11, 2025
Frank X Walker signs books for Murray State student
Appalachian writers residency hosts former poet laureate
September 11, 2025
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Murder should not be on our social media timeline
September 18, 2025
Silent animated film showered in praise
September 18, 2025
Graphic by River Murt/The News
Column: Let’s do better
May 10, 2025
Do you mine crafting some etiquette?
Do you mine crafting some etiquette?
April 24, 2025
'Best Of' The Murray State News
‘Best Of’ The Murray State News
April 3, 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
Members of Sigma Alpha compete in tug of war while being cheered on by their sisters.
PHOTOS: Watermelon Bust 2025
September 16, 2025
The memorial students put together for Kirk.
PHOTOS: College Republicans host candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk
September 15, 2025
PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener
PHOTOS: Racers fall to Lions in home-opener
September 11, 2025
Alpha Omicron Pi was able to raise $30,484 for the Arthritis Foundation through this event.
PHOTOS: Mr. MSU 2025
September 9, 2025
PHOTOS: Racers trample the Thundering Herd
PHOTOS: Racers trample the Thundering Herd
September 9, 2025
VIDEO: Activists rally in support of international students
April 25, 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

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Murray State takes on San Francisco Thursday at 8:40 central time. Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Murray State takes on March Madness

March 17, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu With the OVC Championship win, Murray State punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament, better...

Murray State won its 18th OVC Championship against the Morehead State Eagles on Saturday, March 5. Photo by Jakob Milani/The News.

Men’s basketball captures OVC Championship for 18th time

March 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu Murray State was officially crowned OVC Men’s Basketball Champions after they defeated Morehead...

Junior forward KJ Williams was named OVC Player of the Year for the 2021-22 regular season. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Men’s basketball goes undefeated in OVC play

March 3, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu The 2021-22 regular season for the Murray State men’s basketball ended with an undefeated conference...

Junior guard Tevin Brown scored nine points for the Racers in their win over Morehead State on Saturday, Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Men’s basketball rallies to get 14th straight win

February 16, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu The 21st-ranked Murray State men's basketball team extended their win streak to 14 with their 57-53...

Junior guard Tevin Brown scored 20 points in the Racers win over SIUE on Saturday, Feb. 5. Photo by Jayden Hayn/The News.

Men’s basketball picks up win 300 in CFSB Center

February 9, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu  Murray State men’s basketball officially ranked in the Associated Press College Basketball...

Junior guard Tevin Brown broke the OVC record for most career three pointers in the Racers 77-66 win over Morehead State. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Racers win tough game over Morehead State

February 3, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu The top two teams in the OVC went head-to-head on Saturday, Jan. 29, when the Murray State basketball...

Junior forward KJ Williams grabbed a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the Racers win over Tennessee Tech on Monday, Jan. 24. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Racer basketball continues hot streak with win over Tennessee Tech

January 26, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu The Murray State men’s basketball team continued their impressive season run on Monday, Jan....

Junior forward KJ Williams scored a career high in points with 32 against Cumberland. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics

Men’s basketball opens season with win over Cumberland

November 15, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu Basketball season kicked off with a blowout 109-77 win for the Murray State men’s basketball...

Sophomore forward Hannah McKay recorded a double-double against Trevecca Nazarene in the Racers opening Exhibition game. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Basketball season kicks off for Murray State

November 6, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu Basketball season officially kicked off for Murray State on Monday, Nov. 2, as both the men’s...

Junior guard Tevin Brown nails a three despite a late contest from senior guard Darian Adams. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers season comes to a close with early exit against JSU

March 5, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Despite numerous chances late, Murray State couldn’t convert offensively and fell short,...

Junior guard Tevin Brown hit a season-high seven three-pointers in the win against SIUE. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics

Racers bounce back, but lose Robinson to injury

February 24, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Murray State may have come away with a dominant 20-plus victory over SIUE in its final...

Sophomore forward Demond Robinson catches his breath in the game against SIUE. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers dominate SIUE, grab fourth win in a row

February 18, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystat.edu The Racers made it four straight wins on Monday, Feb. 15, dominating Southern Illinois...

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