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MURRAY - Murray State University will host Chicago-based improvisational comedy artist and teacher Kevin Reome for a residency from April 15-19. During his residency, Reome will teach classes and sessions

Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The fall 2022 semester will mark the beginning and completion of multiple campus construction projects that will advance student community spaces, accessibility and on-campus living.   Lovett Auditorium will have its grand opening during October, Curris Center construction has just kicked off and phase one of…

Ava ChuppeStaff Writerachuppe@murraystate.edu Aiming to help foster relationships between students, faculty and staff, Racers Empower hosted a back-to-school Ice Cream Social in the Waterfield Library Breezeway. The event was “an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to come together, get to know each other and have an ice cream treat,”…

Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu After a group of students missed out on a Racer basketball game, their disappointment led them to put their creative talents to use. After some brainstorming, sophomore hospitality and tourism major, Jayden Hayn and others decided to start a podcast. “We said that we wished…

Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu As part of the spring reading series, the creative writing program hosted author and former faculty member James Han Mattson on March 3. Mattson is the author of the novels “The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves” and “Reprieve,” and he discussed the latter novel at…

Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Murray State administration lifted the campus mask mandate on Feb. 28, citing new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that reduce restrictions for communities with low or medium risk.  Jackson said in the email sent out at 10:15 a.m. Murray State will lift its…

Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Facilities Management started renovation on Wilson and Wells Halls earlier this semester, which includes window replacement and structural repairs, among other reparative processes. Director of Facilities Management Jason Youngblood said these two projects initially were started and partially funded in 2015. “These two buildings are…

Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to explore their creative sides with technology that will promote new interests. Makerspace is located in the lower level of Waterfield Library and is designed to inspire creativity in those who visit the space. Former Dean of…

The Murray State University Board of Regents on Friday approved millions of dollars in campus upgrades, reported increased preliminary enrollment for the

Band performs first live concert after a year Posted By: Features Editor April 28, 2021 Ciara Fuson cbenham@murraystate.edu  After streaming performances for over a year, the Murray State department of music had their first live concert on Thursday, April 22. The Bright Days Ahead spring concert, organized by Director of Bands Trae Blanco, introduced live music back to campus after 14 months. The concert took place at 6 p.m. on the lawn next to Waterfield Library and drew a crowd of stude...