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Murray Idol allows students' musical talents to shine

By Jess Nall

Murray State students showed off their vocal abilities at Murray Idol Friday at Lovett Auditorium. Performers for the competition were chosen by pre-Idol competitions held in each residential college for two weeks prior to the event. Contestants included Roger McDonald for Elizabeth College, Jordan Sharp for Hart College, William Copeland for Lee Clark College, Lasacha Conley for Regents College, Jason Gregory for Richmond College, Candace Davenport for Springer-Franklin College and John Logan Wood for White College.

'Godspell' ties faith with song

By Charlotte Kyle

Spiritual songs and hymns are often integrated into church services, but incorporating religious elements into musical theater productions is not quite as common. "Godspell," however, does just that. Directed by David Balthrop, "Godspell" opened last night and runs at 7:30 p.

Students, community given opportunity to sell, purchase unique art

By Ashley Henson

Maybe your style is abstract like Picasso. Perhaps you like the softer side of Monet. Whatever your art-eye desires, you can find a glimpse of it tonight at the annual Holiday Art Auction in the Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery. The Murray State art and design department is hosting the annual auction starting with a preview of the pieces at 6 p.

'Twilight' kicks off emotional saga

By Laura Cash

Teenage girls tend to suffer enough from emotions, hormones, parents and petty drama. But throw forbidden love in the mix and expect nothing but heightened action from the blend. "Twilight," Stephenie Meyer's first book in the "Twilight" saga, spins the reader into a whirlwind of easily identifiable thoughts and emotions.

Graphic novelist, alum speaks on campus

By Cody Arant

Thumb through the Undergraduate Bulletin and you will notice there is one area of study that is strangely absent: comic book or sequential art production. It seems like a sort of no-brainer major to offer. What 8-year-old did not want to grow up to make comic books? Well, believe it or not, you can gain the skills you need for such a career at Murray State.

Students 'deck the halls' with decorations, residential colleges compete in competition

By Whitney Harrod

The Grinch may have a reputation for stealing the joy of Christmas, but he's not going to steal Murray State's spirit As part of one the spirit flag events, the Residential College Association will present the Hanging of the Green 7 - 9 p.m., Dec. 2. in the Curris Center.

The birds, bees and Murray State

By Whitney Harrod

Forget the organic, farm-raised turkey. I just want the yams, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie (with whipped cream on top) sitting pleasantly on my grandmother's expensive china. Unfortunately, the enjoyment derived from eating these seasonal delicacies comes with some obstacles.

'Stuffing' yourself

Holiday season brings unwanted weight with food choices

By Whitney Harrod

The seasonal smell of stuffing, green bean casserole and sweet potato pie flow through the family dining room. Watch out, because these seductive smells may lure a person's senses and taste buds into consuming almost all the daily recommended caloric intake in one meal's time.

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