2008 Woodie Awards
Robin Phelps News Editor The fall semester is here again and this school year is proving to be bigger and better than last year's. With more than 1,400 new freshmen, a 248-piece Racer Band and approximately 150 students living in New Clark College, the number of Murray State students appears to be larger than usual.
Jason Morrow Online Editor For many students, the summer means having a full-time job, taking a road trip or perhaps just spending quality time with the family. For others, it means traveling the world and visiting the many various cultures it has to offer.
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Here's a chance to see what goes on behind the counters at Winslow Dinning Hall.
Ashley Edwards Editor in Chief Times, they are a changing, and that includes Murray State's Food Services. Not only are the menu and variety of food changing in Winslow Dining Hall, Dunker's Deli and the Thoroughbred Room, but several structural and operating changes have also gone into effect with the new school year.
Clayton Vertrees Staff writer The 2008-2009 academic year brings change to Murray State's office of recruitment with Shawn Smee, director of the office of recruitment and Lesa Harris, director of undergraduate admissions. Smee graduated from Murray State and began working as an admissions counselor in 1998.
Amanda Crider Staff writer Murray State officials are considering the purchase of a $1 million piece of property to build a new, larger Paducah extended campus. In July, University officials paid $50,000 for an option to buy the 23-acre property within the next six months.
Hailey Kercheval Staff writer Welcome to college. For many first-year Murray State students, the first week of college is a daunting experience, but University officials planned the Great Beginnings program to help. "The primary goal of Great Beginnings is to get new students acquainted with Murray State University and the community," Re'Nita Avery-Meriwether, student organizations director, said.
Value-based organizations are supposed to demonstrate such values of integrity, selflessness and honor. All Greeks are a part of a specific value- based organizations. As Greeks, we build this image with actions, not talk. Yet behind our philanthropy and community service lies a darker truth.
