In a year full of surprise releases from artists of all kinds, Lorde has added to the already powerful year of music with her newest album, “Solar Power”. Many people have been awaiting the return of New Zealand native Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known as Lorde. The last time we heard from the pop-sensation was her Read More
Emery Wainscott Lifestyle Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Murray State’s Residential College Association held Racer Jam 2021 on Saturday, Aug. 28 on Springer Lawn in front of Hester College. RCA President Chelsea Jones said almost 300 people attended the event throughout the day. The outdoor event was open for all residents, commuters, faculty and staff. “In order to Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Students at Murray State come from all over the world, and many of them have certain talents that define who they are and where they come from. For freshman occupational safety and health major Ryan Potts, that talent is playing the bagpipes. Potts is originally from Glasgow, Kentucky, and has Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu A sophomore music performance major at Murray State was triumphant in a Kentucky Music Teachers Association competition after submitting an audition in October. Luke Weatherly, from Paris, Tennessee, won the Bluegrass Brass Young Artist Competition for ages 19-26 for three solo trombone pieces. Weatherly is a student of Li Kuang, Read More
Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer ajameson1@murraystate.edu Murray State professor of music Stephanie Rea uses YouTube and Spotify to share her music as well as tips about flute playing which has been helpful to students because of COVID-19 and the lack of in-person instruction. “My channel consists of videos for flute musicians, particularly beginners through the collegiate Read More
Chloe Jones Contributing Writer cjones114@murraystate.edu The assistant director of bands at Murray State is preparing to retire after 25 years of teaching at the University. John Fannin started his teaching career at Murray State in 1995. Before coming to Murray State, he taught at high schools throughout New Mexico and Arizona. In addition to his Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Over 500 people watched in awe as the music department put there talents on display with a spectacular showcase of Murray State’s many talented musicians. On Family Weekend, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts hosted the 13th annual Fall Fanfare concert. The concert allowed different musical ensembles to perform Read More
Story by Lindsey Coleman, Contributing writer Photo courtesy of Haley Morecraft Last year marked the beginning of an era for five men in Murray. On Feb. 24, 2018, after months of hard work, the band Maewyn released their first single titled “Growing Pains” across all platforms, which has since garnered over 1,000 streams on Spotify. Read More