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Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Murray State cross country looking for major improvement in 2019

August 29, 2019

Nick Kendall Staff Writer [email protected] After injuries, rough conference finishes and graduation, both Murray State men’s and women’s...

Women will always stand out

Women will always stand out

April 5, 2019

With the passing of March, Women’s History Month draws to a close, sticking the excited babble around feminism back in the closet until next year when...

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Stand up for women

October 10, 2018

Female faculty at Murray State feel underappreciated and overworked, and it is the responsibility of the University administration to do something about...

Belmont slips past womens basketball

Belmont slips past women’s basketball

January 18, 2018

Story by DJ Pigg, staff writer Senior forwards Bria Bethea and Ke’Shunan James led the Racers in a very tight matchup against the Belmont Bruins Wednesday...

Womens golf wins, men finish ninth

Women’s golf wins, men finish ninth

September 28, 2017

Story by D.J. Pigg, Contributing writer Murray State’s women’s golf team won the Chris Banister Championship for the second year in a row on Tuesday. After...

University studying low number of women faculty

University studying low number of women faculty

April 28, 2017

Story by Katlyn Mackie, Staff writer   Murray State Advance, a program funded by the National Science Foundation, is studying the issue of low...

Photos by Chalice Keith/TheNews

‘Vagina Monologues’ share story of of triumph

February 20, 2017

Story by Matthew Parks, Staff writer Female empowerment - only two months into 2017 - has been one of the most hot-button topics of the year. The...

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Jane Watts, freshman from Versailes, Kentucky, at the OVC Tournament.

Women’s golf loses 2 seniors

May 5, 2016

Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor The Murray State women’s golf team wrapped up their season in the OVC setting. The Racers finished...

Contributed by Christiana Anderson – Murray State Athletics
Megan Blue, senior from Ontario, Canada, serves during a match at the OVC Tournament. The Racers lost to Eastern Kentucky.

Women’s tennis served up a loss in first round of OVC

April 28, 2016

Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor The Murray State women’s tennis team fell 4-1 to Eastern Kentucky in the first round of the OVC...

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Murray State track team rallies to compete in All Campus Sing

Track team slows down for All Campus Sing

April 28, 2016

Story by Clara Firtos, Contributing writer When you think of track, hurdles and running shoes normally come to mind, not pliés or dancing shoes....

Photo Courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Moa Folke, sophomore from Tranas, Sweden, tees off during her OVC Tournament win.

Folke wins OVC

April 21, 2016

Story by Mark McFarland, Sports Editor Moa Folke, sophomore from Tranas, Sweden, won the individual OVC Championship and led the women’s golf...

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Senior Erin Patton from Memphis, Tennessee, serves the ball during senior day. The Racers earned a No. 6 seed in the OVC Tournament.

Women’s tennis prepares for OVC

April 21, 2016

Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor The women’s tennis team clinched a sixth seed in the OVC  and look for retribution against third...

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