By Nick Erickson, Staff writer When renowned Canadian artist Drake released “Views” in spring of 2016, he grabbed the world where it hurt: their hearts. His blend of cheeky wit with over-simplified emotion (not to mention catchy beats) has sent him to the top the past couple of years. His next effort, “More Life,” shows that Read More
By Alicia Steele, Assistant News Editor Gearing up for the big time is Murray State’s own Andy Gibson, December graduate from Gilbertsville, Kentucky, who played the Country Thunder circuit with Martina McBride, Parmalee, Kenny Rogers and more. “The most fun was definitely the Martina McBride show, because her crew and her band are some of the Read More
By Sydni Anderson, Staff writer An annual race of wit and fitness is gearing up as April 8 approaches. Fliers have been hung around campus announcing an “Amazing Race for Need Line” as the Honors College Student Council prepares for the 2017 Maneuver Murray. Hali Christenson, sophomore from Oakes, North Dakota, is the Honors College Student Read More
By Emily Williams, Assistant Features Editor Pain is a funny thing. It comes in many forms and can be expressed in several different ways, but I think we can all agree on this particular aspect regarding pain: it seems endless. Your nights are spent tossing and turning and it seems like no matter how hard Read More
By Nick Erickson, Staff writer The Geosciences Department has less than 40 students, making it one of the most overlooked majors at Murray State, Robin Q. Zhang, chairwoman of the department, said. There are numerous opportunities students unfamiliar with the department are said to be missing out on. For students who are interested in the department, Read More
By Nick Erickson, Staff writer Tennessean singer and songwriter Valerie June has had a rise to fame since her 2013 studio debut, “Pushin’ Against a Stone.” On top of releasing three self-produced albums and playing sold-out festivals worldwide, she has built quite an image. Now, with her follow-up LP, “The Order of Time,” June hones in Read More
By Grant Dillard, Contributing Writer For almost two decades, Hugh Jackman has shined in his portrayal as the famous Marvel character, Logan, more commonly known as Wolverine. Being the last Wolverine film with Jackman playing the character of Logan, it would only be appropriate for “Logan” to be the best Wolverine film that it can be, Read More
By Emily Williams, Assistant Features Editor In an effort to keep the Tennessee River clean, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are sponsoring two separate cleanup projects – one at Paris Landing State Park on March 17 and another at Land Between the Lakes on March 18. Read More