The Murray State News

Bro. Rick uses campus free speech zone

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Warm weather, chirping birds, blossoming flowers, gleeful coeds, picnics in the Quad and one prophesying minister.

All the telltale signs of spring, except for one not as well-received as the others.

Monday through Thursday Rick Bradley, also known as Bro.

Sparks, smoke cause initial panic

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Robin Phelps
News Editor

Flickering lights. Darkness. Sparks. Smoke. Confusion. Panic.

These words described the scene Tuesday afternoon after an electrical arc sparked in a mechanical room in the lobby of Faculty Hall, according to a University-wide e-mail.

Dunn announces proposal for program cuts

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 11 Murray State received the final verdict of a 6 percent tuition increase from the Board of Regents. Though some students may have breathed a sigh of relief that this increase was less than the advised 9 percent, the feeling was only temporary.

Senior Send-off

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the semester comes to a close, seniors and graduate students alike will be graduating and heading in different directions.

Some may go on to continue their education as others begin a career. But before these future Murray State graduates leave, they have a few memories and words of wisdom to share.

Group supports Obama

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Kentucky primary may be weeks away but one presidential candidate is already campaigning on campus.

Representatives from the Barack Obama campaign have been raising awareness on campus since November.

Jordan Turner, junior from Denver, Colo., and president of Murray State Students for Barack Obama, said he was inspired to get involved in the Obama campaign after hearing Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention in 2004.

Council violates law with decision

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Associated Press

Officials violated state law by not conducting a national search for the state's higher education chief, and Kentucky should start pursuing a new permanent replacement, Attorney General Jack Conway said.

The search that lead the state's Council on Postsecondary Education to hire interim President Brad Cowgill for the full time post was not proper, Conway said as part of a nonbinding legal opinion released Thursday.

American students encourage international roommates

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For some people, the prospect of moving to another country to live with complete strangers and study at a foreign institution is unnerving at best. Murray State is a temporary home to hundreds of international students every year, but only a small percentage of Murray State students choose to room with an international student every semester.

Outstanding seniors named

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every semester, two graduating seniors are recognized for excelling beyond the average college experience.

This semester, LeeAnna Green and Brian Robertson were named Outstanding Senior Man and Woman.

Green, an accounting major from Mayfield, Ky., said she believes she got this honor because of her participation in numerous campus activities.

Duo reaches 30 years

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Like many comedic duos, Robert McGaughey III and Robert Valentine share a strange, yet splendid history.

After 30 years of comedy under the name "The Communicators," McGaughey and Valentine not only maintain a mutual respect for one another, but remember coincidences that provide their similar mentalities.

Police Beat Summary 5/2

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 24
8:13 a.m. A caller from Waterfield Library reported a dog in the area had broke from its chain. The Calloway County Sheriff's Department was notified.
4:48 p.m. A caller from Faculty Hall reported a motor vehicle accident without injuries. A Murray State vehicle hit a bicycle rack.

Thoroughbreds fall short, hitters duel

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite getting a season-high 21 hits, the Murray State Thoroughbreds fell to Southern Illinois University 14-11 at Johnny Reagan Field Wednesday afternoon.

The 'Breds were led by junior infielders Cosy Hodskins and Tyler Owen, who went 4-4 from the plate respectively.

Yamamuro strong force in javelin

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a year of watching from the sidelines, senior javelin thrower Emi Yamamuro has changed the way the Murray State track and field team will look at javelin throwers for years to come.

Before coming to Murray State, Yamamuro threw for her hometown university in Toyama, Japan.

Row, row, row your boat admirably out of Murray

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the final publication of the Murray State News for the 2007-08 academic year, my original plan for the sports column was to discuss highlights from some of the top games from sports teams this season.

Unfortunately, plans have digressed due to the recent decision of the athletic department to discontinue the women's rowing team.

Club sports teams offer students chance to compete in variety of sports

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From water boarding to fencing and racquetball, there are currently 10 club sports offered at Murray State, and the numbers continue to grow.
Three of these teams are making noticeable increases in both talent and student participation as they finish their 2007-2008 season.

Former Racer signs with Packers

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Matthew Middlebrooks
Contributing writer

After spending his college career wearing Murray State blue and gold, former
Racer football player Rod Harper is one step closer to sporting a new uniform - a Green Bay packer outfit.

Although Harper, a 6-foot-1-inch wide receiver, went undrafted in Saturday's NFL draft, the former Murray State offensive standout quickly signed a free agent contract with the Packers, according to a press release sent out Wednesday.

Use outdoors as respite to summer work load

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For many college students, "summer vacation" is anything but a leisurely time filled with endless days of recreational fun. Many will go home and work to replenish their bank accounts after a year of college costs has taken its toll. Some will serve as an intern to gain much-needed experience in their field and improve their resumes, and some will stay in Murray to take classes to expedite the road to graduation.

Department adds softball, equestrian, cuts women's rowing

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Women's equality was first officially recognized in 1920. Ever since, words like gender equality and Title 9 have been topics of care and consideration.

Soon, Murray State University's athletic department will be re-evaluated on Title 9 to make sure the school still complies with the rule.

CAB hosts Inaugural talent competition

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students wowed the audience at Wrather Museum Friday night when they danced, stepped, sang and showed off their innovative talents in the first-ever Murray State's Got Talent competition.

Various Inspirational Talents Artistically Labeled, a dance team of six students, took home $150 and first place in this television-inspired competition with its step and dance routine.

United States disagrees with China, One Child Policy Act sparks issues

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Each week The News will feature a different issue that affects our campus, community and ultimately our world.

Casey Northcutt
Staff writer

In a population of 1.3 billion, millions of little Chinese girls have gone missing - on purpose.

The entire world, including people in Murray, has responded.

OMAS art display celebrates students

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the arrival of the end of the school year, some students breathe a sigh of relief. Along with that sigh is a reflection period - a time to look back on the hard work one has done and the many goals accomplished.

Since April, the Organization of Murray Art Students has been recognizing students' talents with its annual art show.

Organization hosts 6th annual 'Evening of Chocolate Delight'

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Andrew O'Rouke
Contributing writer

The Murray Woman's Club offered a celebration of sweetness to the public Thursday with its sixth annual "Evening of Chocolate Delight."

The event was held at the Murray Woman's Clubhouse on Vine Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.

Simpson hits highs, lows with latest album

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Staff writer Charlotte Kyle writes the music reviews.

I was tired of Ashlee Simpson's new album before I even heard it.

That's the problem with over-promoting and over-hyping an album - or, in this case, over-promoting one's self. The majority of news and media sources kept Simpson in their reports, but rarely was "Bittersweet World" mentioned.

Island offers getaway, outdoor recreation

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ashley Henson
Staff writer

Hilton Head, S.C.

Since this is the last week of school, you may want to get as far from Murray, as possible.

Somewhere someone is teeing off for a round of golf. Somewhere a family is enjoying their Atlantic vacation and sticking their feet in the sand, maybe even gazing at the sunset.

Murray goes EXOTIC

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cody Arant
Staff writer

Lions and tigers and bears. Well, maybe not bears or lions, but there were most definitely tigers at the Regional Special Events Center Saturday and Sunday as The Greatest Show on Earth came to Murray.

More than 7,500 people attended the show while the Ringling Bros.

Relay for Life continues to bring hope for local cancer survivors

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

David Borum
Contributing writer

Tonight going to be a long night for many Murray State students, faculty, staff and community members. But for most, it will likely be worth it.

Tonight at Roy Stewart Stadium, the Murray community can play a huge role on the winning side of the battle against cancer by participating in Relay for Life.

Trimming fat: value over quality

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Murray State News.
For months there have been discussions, debates and wringing of hands across campus about how to cope with the state budget cuts and what the money crunch means for every University department.

Former editor reflects on college years

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm a week and a day away from graduation and I just sent out my graduation announcements yesterday. I still have a significant portion of an online chemistry class left to complete. I'm moving to Chicago in less than two weeks and I haven't packed a single item.

Unique courses offered, students prepare for fall

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Do you want to learn how to garden? What about focusing on the greatest love stories of our time? Better yet, what if you got class credit for these topics?

Classes over these interesting and unique courses of study are only a short car ride away, or in some cases, at Murray State.

Zanin Uncut

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ever since I was a little girl the end of the school year meant I got a whole three months away from dry, boring lectures, rules and stuffy classrooms.
It also meant it was time for our annual family road trip to some painfully-classic American vacation destination like the Grand Canyon or Disney World.

Staff Congress supports higher tuition increases

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am writing this letter on behalf of the Executive Committee and members of the Murray State University Staff Congress.
Murray State's Board of Regents, by their decision at their meeting on April 11th to raise tuition only 6 percent, has seriously crippled the efforts of faculty, staff and administrators to provide an accredited and quality education to the students who attend Murray State.

Letters to the editor

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Olympics bring Chinese culture to the forefront

The Games of the 29th Olympiad will be hosted by Beijing August 8 - 24.
Bidding for the Olympic Games is, in a way, an image-creating undertaking. People fall in love with the city at first sight, because they are attracted by its unique image.

Olympics bring Chinese culture to the forefront

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Games of the 29th Olympiad will be hosted by Beijing August 8 - 24.
Bidding for the Olympic Games is, in a way, an image-creating undertaking. People fall in love with the city at first sight, because they are attracted by its unique image.
But what image does Beijing intend to create for itself with the opportunity to host the 2008 Olympics?
The Beijing Municipal Government has already set the theme for the future games: New Beijing, Great Olympics.

Thanks to participants in backpack program

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the generosity of Murray State students, faculty and staff, Hart College has delivered more than $1,200 worth of healthy snacks to Needline for use with the Backpack Program. The Backpack Program provides easy-to-prepare or prepared food items to school children in grades K - 5 who would have little, if any, food available to them in their homes on the weekends.