History of Residential Colleges
Miranda CarpenterStaff Writermcarpenter4@murraystate.edu Murray State’s residential college concept was implemented by former president S. Kern Alexander in 1996 to make students feel more connected with the University. “The vision was to make eight smaller versions of Murray State, to allow people to feel more involved and connected,” Don Robertson,…
Campus traditions
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Traditions are what make Murray State unique, giving the community that sense of Racer Pride and memories that last a lifetime. Many traditions have only been around for a few years while others have been active for many decades. Great Beginnings, a tradition designed…
How to maintain your mental health on campus
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Transitioning into college can be scary, but Murray State offers many resources to help students with their mental health. Angie Trzepacz, director of university counseling services, said freshmen don’t necessarily struggle more than other students, but they deal with different issues. “For many students,…
2020-2021 Sports Preview
Josh Embry Sports Editor jembry3@murraystate.edu With a new school year comes a new year of Murray State athletics, so here is a recap of the past season and preview of every Murray State sport for the 2020-21 academic year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many different scenarios…
Campus Safety
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu To ensure the safety of students, Murray State has implemented several safety measures on campus. The Murray State Police Department is always available for students in trouble. They are staffed 24/7 with 16 sworn officers and 24 support staff. MSU PD can be reached…