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The Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center will serve as the starting point for the suicide prevention walk. (Photo courtesy of scbarchitects.com)

Wellness Center sponsors suicide prevention walk

MacKenzie Rogers, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

With hopes to raise awareness of suicide, a life walk for suicide prevention is set for April 15. A “Life Walk” is meant to represent continuing...

Maximum capacity in the free weights area increased from 12 to 20. (Olivia Underwood/The News)

Wellness Center takes small step toward normalcy

March 18, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State Wellness Center recently updated its availability in light of Kentucky’s new...

Students play pickleball in the Wellness Center. (Photo courtesy of Travis Rawe)

Spring intramurals available amid pandemic

February 3, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] Intramural sports are back in action for the spring semester at Murray State, including six team sports...

Zumba instructors Trish and Chanel have brought fitness to homes through twitch.tv (Photo courtesy of Trish Lofton)

Murray State dances into virtual classes

April 15, 2020

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor [email protected] Although people are spending their time social distancing indoors, they are still looking...

Coordinator for the Office of Student Engagement and Success Jennifer Smith and Student Government Association President Trey Book provide tips about mental health to a student. (Jillian Rush/The News)

Racers Empower shares tips about mental health for students

February 26, 2020

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer [email protected] To celebrate “Feel Good February,” the Racers Empower: Healthy Mind, Healthy Campus...

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Flyers at Wellness incite controversy

February 17, 2020

Dress codes have been a hot button topic for the rising generation for almost as long as those who comprise it have been in school. Many universities,...

The Wellness Center enforces a dress code in order to prevent the spread of illnesses and infections. (Lauren Morgan/The News)

Students react to Wellness Center dress code

February 13, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] Flyers enforcing a dress code in the Wellness Center were hung up, prompting negative reactions from...

Wellness Center hosts Thoroughbred Challenge

Wellness Center hosts ‘Thoroughbred Challenge’

September 24, 2016

Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer All Murray State students will have the opportunity to participate in the Thoroughbred Challenge Tuesday,...

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Wellness Center offers students’ services, classes

August 21, 2015

Story by Jessica Bostick, Contributing writer. The Wellness Center is the place to be for students seeking a healthier lifestyle, a common concern...

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Wellness Center policy needs revision

September 26, 2014

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. In terms of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...

Photo illustration by Hannah Fowl/The News
Spouses of people who work at the University can get a Wellness Center membership at a discounted rate. This doesn’t currently include same-sex couples.

Defining ‘spouse’

September 26, 2014

    Citing discriminatory wording in the Wellness Center’s membership eligibility policy, the LGBT Programming Advisory Committee...

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Students can participate in a plethora of fitness classes at The Wellness Center including yoga, spinning and Zumba.

University­ provides fitness for free

October 18, 2013

Murray State offers an abundance of ways for students to improve their well being and general health. The Wellness Center provides several outlets...

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