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Jorge’s three RBI day helps baseball beat Indiana State

The Murray State News

No weather delays stopped the momentum built going into day two of the Missouri Valley Conference baseball tournament. In the third game of the night, the No. 3 seed Murray State Racers faced off against the No. 2 seed Indiana State Sycamores. Despite being the hosts of the tournament, the Racers were the “visiting” team...

Baseball advances in MVC tourney behind Schutte’s complete game

The Murray State News

After a lot of rain delays pushed the start time back, the Missouri Valley Conference baseball tournament finally got underway. The first pitch of Murray State’s quest for a second straight MVC tournament title didn’t begin until 10:10 p.m. Murray State played the No. 6 seeded Illinois State Redbirds in the second and final game...

BREAKING NEWS: Ransomware attack against Canvas prompts shutdown during finals week.

The Murray State News

Following an attack by the online ransomware group ShinyHunters, Murray State University’s Canvas page has been taken offline. Earlier this month, ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a data breach of Instructure, Canvas’s developer and publisher company. Allegedly, thousands of schools nationwide were at risk of major data breaches. Following the initial

Softball clinches MVC tournament after three straight wins

The Murray State News

The Racers complete a series sweep against Drake University to extend their winning streak to 10. Game 1 The Racers stole the first game of the series with a 6-5 win against Drake University. To begin the matchup, the Racers scored three in the first inning from a two-run single by sophomore infielder Kenley Minor...

AUDIO: The Shoes Up Report

The Murray State News

In this audio magazine, student reporters provide a recap of the beloved campus tradition All Campus Sing, a wrapup of an eventful spring football game, a look at student recitals, an interview with Murray State president Ron Patterson and more. The audio was produced as part of the final project of JMC 398 Advanced Multimedia...

University considering proposal for 24/7 library access

The Murray State News

Murray State University is considering a resolution from the Student Government Association to extend library operating hours to a 24/7 schedule. On April 8, SGA voted unanimously to pass Resolution 90-26-R2 which would implement 24/7 operating hours for University libraries with a card ID system to ensure safe access for students during non-operational hour

Foltz speaks on cost of living adjustment, wage increase at budget town hall

The Murray State News

Murray State University proposed an increase in student worker wages, cost of living adjustments and housing prices during the budget town hall. Murray State President Ron Patterson and Laura Foltz, vice president for finance and administrative services, went before University faculty and students Tuesday, April 28, to discuss the 2027 budget. Among the budg

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