The Murray State News

The Pink Tax: a look at its effects on women

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor • March 14, 2024

The pink tax isn’t a federal tax that affects income tax refund, but it is a type of price discrimination that impacts millions of women's personal finances...

A look back at historical alumnae

Madison Miller, Contributing Writer • March 14, 2024

Dr. Kala Stroup (1937- present) In 1983, Kala Stroup was elected the 7th President of Murray State, marking her as the first woman to hold the presidency...

Needleworking hobby turns into business

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor • March 14, 2024

What started as hobbies have long since turned into a business for two passionate needleworkers. Red Bug Yarn & Gifts opened in 2010 when Trudy...

Chief Copy Editor reflects on life experiences

Bri Hunter, Chief Copy Editor • March 14, 2024

I am not your average tvshka. Tvshka is a funny word, mainly because it just looks like a typo or a bunch of letters just thrown together. Tvshka is a...

Sanctuary owner creates community

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer • March 14, 2024

Local businesses are the hearts of small towns like Murray, Kentucky. Beth Wilhelm-Atkins understands the importance of small businesses better than most. Wilhelm-Atkins...

Zoom panel discusses women in healthcare

March 31, 2021

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer [email protected] Healthcare providers have always shown their compassion and commitment towards their...

Professor celebrates Women’s History Month

March 11, 2020

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer [email protected] For Women’s History Month, the University has planned creative new ways to celebrate the...

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