2008 Woodie Awards
Amidst a sea of blue suits, donkey neckties and "Hillary is my homegirl" signs, Sen. Hillary Clinton addressed an auditorium of 3,500 of her supporters in Madisonville, Ky., Saturday. The Madisonville-North Hopkins High School hosted the annual Governor Ruby Laffoon Dinner, as well as Clinton's visit.
Sen. Barack Obama said Wednesday he would give Al Gore, a Nobel prize winner, a major role in an Obama administration to address the problem of global warming. At a town-hall meeting, Obama was asked if he would tap the former vice president for his Cabinet to handle global warming.
The Kentucky House and Senate worked into late Wednesday night to pass the state budget that includes 3 percent cuts for universities and is now awaiting Gov. Steve Beshear's signature. The newly proposed budget, a $19 billion spending plan, will aid with the $900 million revenue shortfall during the next two fiscal years.
Jason Morrow Staff writer There was plenty of heat to go around from the Murray State Speech and Debate Union at the annual Provost Premiere March 27. The government was represented by White College's Michael McLaurine, senior from Louisville, Ky., and Clark College's Traci Rose, sophomore from Murray, Ky.
Associated Press Lawmakers have been unable to agree on tougher ethical standards for the governor and other high-ranking state officials. Negotiations on Wednesday yielded no compromise between the House and Senate conferees who have been debating legislation intended to build public confidence in state government.
Clayton Vertrees Staff writer Through the Tennessee Valley Authority's Investment Challenge, Murray State students have had the opportunity to manage $100,000 of real money since 1999. Larry Guin, professor of economics and finance and faculty adviser to the TVA Investment Challenge from 1999 to 2004, said while the universities are not given actual cash, TVA does give each of the 18 participating schools the right to manage $100,000 through an account.
Emily Wuchner News Editor Catherine Sivills is training for her first marathon. But the race isn't just about staying in shape or being healthy. For Sivills, the meaning is much deeper. Sivills, assistant vice president for Institutional Advancement and Communications, and her husband Scott attend Sunday school with Murray State volleyball coach David Schwepker and his wife Kendra.
Robin Phelps Assistant News Editor Though the last significant earthquake in Kentucky was a 5.1 on a scale of one to 10 in 1811, Murray State administrators remain prepared in the case of an earthquake emergency. "It's an unannounced event, so it takes a long period of time to prepare for an earthquake," Jeff Steen, environmental coordinator in Facilities Management said of the provisions Murray State has made over the years.
Amanda Crider Staff writer Tyler Powell, senior from Erin, Tenn., decided to move off campus two and a half years ago with some of his friends. "The people who I originally decided to room with decided we wanted a little more space and something with a bit of a yard that was still close to campus," Powell said.
Hailey Kercheval Staff writer This semester the Board of Regents will vote on a new structure for student meal plans. The 2008-2009 proposal for meal plans allows for more flexibility that students do not have under the current structure, Richard Fritz, Food Services director said.
Mia Walters Staff writer In the business world, you should not have a beard unless you are applying to be a lumberjack Career Services Specialist Marlo Rhodes advises. There are several basic conventions to the art of business attire, Rhodes said, and Murray State Career Services takes them seriously.
Emily Wuchner News Editor Stephanie Minix regularly attended Tennessee Titans football games and even considered herself a fan. She never thought one day she would be working for its rival team. A 2003 Murray State graduate, Minix is a sponsorship sales account coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.
Robin Phelps Assistant News Editor Though the Grecian food he serves at his restaurant in Evansville, Ind., is far from the typical cuisine found in Murray, the roots of Doros Hadjisavva's authentic Greek restaurant, the Acropolis, are closer to Murray State than they appear.
Amanda Crider Staff writer When Katie Pride, junior from Clay, Ky., decided to apply for a summer internship, there was only one choice in her mind. Pride wanted to be an intern at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., mostly because her brother was a former patient there.
Jason Morrow Staff writer There are many benefits from graduating from a university such as Murray State, but with the large debt many students go into, those benefits may be easily forgotten. Rebecca Braboy, sophomore from Kevil, Ky., described the thought of her debt as overwhelming and depressing.
Hailey Kercheval Staff writer The College of Business and Public Affairs at Murray State is reaching out to the local business community and to up-and-coming business professionals. University President Randy Dunn has given the business department's outreach program a distinct boost with his vision of bringing more prospective students to the University.
Autumn Boaz Editor in Chief Some people depend on the clocks hanging on the walls in their classrooms. Others sport a wristwatch, and some people pop out their cell phones when they need to check the time. But regardless of the method used to count the minutes, the clock is always ticking.
March 27 12:06 a.m. Murray State Police issued a citation to Brian M. McWherter, sophomore from Dresden, Tenn., at 15th Street and University Drive for not wearing a seatbelt. 2:27 a.m. Murray State Police issued a citation to Rocky A. White II, freshman from Eddyville, Ky.
