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Gentry appointed to permanent police chief

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After nearly a year of service, Jeff Gentry has had the interim tag removed and has taken over as the Murray State chief of police. “I am happy to announce that Mr. Jeff Gentry has been appointed to the chief of police/director of Public Safety and Emergency Management effective January 1, Read More

Student organization becomes a nonprofit

Story by Daniella Tebib, Staff writer  A student organization that provides free feminine products for underprivileged women recently became a nonprofit. Kristen Farley, senior from Murray, Kentucky, established Clutch in February of 2018. Farley said the goal of the nonprofit is to help middle- and high-school girls focus on their education rather than worry about Read More

‘Nonprofit Connections’ links students to community

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Contributing writer  On Wednesday, Sept. 14, students had the opportunity to meet representatives from local nonprofit agencies at Nonprofit Connections in the Curris Center. Robin Esau, nonprofit leadership studies professor and the event coordinator, said the event has happened each semester for the past few years. Esau said 36 agencies were Read More

Murray residents fight against hate speech

Story by Matthew Parks, Contributing writer Since April citizens of Murray have been posting signs that say “there’s no room for hate in Murray, KY.” More recently they posted signs that say “no place for hate in our town.” Barbara Cobb, professor of English at Murray State, said the No Hate group started in response Read More

Post with the Prez builds community

Story by Monika Staszscak, Staff writer Murray State President Bob Davies showed students his ability to connect with the student body last Thursday, in one event in a series of ‘with the Prez’ activities. This event was a fun way to make new friends and get to know the Murray State staff a little better. Previously known Read More

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