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From the president August 2022 Students: Welcome to Murray State University! I am pleased to officially welcome you to Murray State University for the start of the Fall 2022 Semester. When I first came to Murray State as an undergraduate student, I immediately connected with the attractive campus and warm, friendly atmosphere of this great University. Much has changed at Murray State since I was a student, but the core values of our University have remained the same. Murray State continues to thrive on a beautiful, historic campus where students engage in a rich legacy of academic excellence provided by world-class faculty and staff in a caring, family-like atmosphere. As the 14th President of Murray State University and a proud alumnus, it is my sincere hope that every Murray State student will take the time to enjoy the multitude of opportunities our University has to offer as part of a life-defining collegiate experience that will prepare you for personal and professional success. Students, I hope you take full advantage of all the opportunities provided to you during your time at Murray State – from the Student Government Association and Residential College Association to Greek Life, to Racer Band, to athletics – or one of the other 170 campus organizations. Murray State is a special place and 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of this University. At Murray State you will find many opportunities to learn and create a pathway in order to reach your goals. Whether you are a traditional first-time freshman, transferring from a community college/another university or are a non-traditional student, Murray State has developed programs and structures to meet your needs. We pride ourselves on focusing on our students to help ensure their success. Please be sure to take full advantage of all these opportunities. Let’s make it a great semester! Go Racers! Dr. Bob Jackson President
From the SGA presidentt Hello everyone and welcome to Murray State University! I am so thrilled to be on campus with you all for the 2022-2023 school year. My name is Ellie McGowan, and I am the Student Government Association President and Student Regent for this school year, and it is my honor and privilege to welcome each of you to what will become some of the best years and experiences of your life. Starting out my freshman year in 2020, I came to college slightly nervous, but excited, to embark on this new and unfamiliar journey. I never imagined that this university, this campus, and these people would impact me so much. However, I reside here, two years later, ever thankful and blessed to have made so many meaningful connections within my academic and extracurricular endeavors. Our Racer Community is special to all in so many different ways, and I can assure you that every student has a place here. Pursue your fondest passions and biggest dreams here, because I promise you that there is always someone here who will have your back. Many opportunities will be presented to you as a student here. Whether it’s serving in a leadership role for a Registered Student Organization, playing intramural sports with your Residential College, volunteering in the local community, joining a Greek organization, or pursuing academic research within your field of study, there is always a way to get involved and pursue your passions. However, one thing I hope to carry with me throughout my studies here is that some of the most important moments and times here aren’t limited to physical involvement. Some of my best friendships were developed within the second floor of Hollis C. Franklin Hall, and some of my most fond memories were going to Wing Wednesdays at Winslow every week! One thing that has shaped my experience the most have been the incredible individuals that fill this Racer Community - and I will forever be grateful for my small role within it. Now, embark on your own Murray State journey within our Racer Community. I have no doubt that each of you will impact Murray State in your own unique way, but I can assure you that being a part of this Racer Family will impact you as well. You will always be able to call this place home. With that, I wish each of you the best of luck within this year. If I can ever be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to let me know. Shoes Up and Go Racers! Sincerely, Ellie McGowan 2022-2023 SGA President and Student Regent
Welcome to Murray State!
I
first walked through the doors of the Murray State News’ newsroom during the first semester of
my freshman year in the Fall of 2019. I was not sure what to expect, but since then The News has
been a major aspect of my journey as a Murray State Racer.
I started as a contributing writer with very little experience during my Freshman year and between
going through the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing my academics and maintaining a so-
cial life I kept contributing to The News – eventually starting the Spring 2022 semester as the Edi-
tor-in-Chief.
Before coming to Murray State, I graduated from Fort Campbell High School in Fort Campbell,
Kentucky. Being a part of an active military family I have lived in places such as Georgia, Washington
and Hawaii, which I consider home. I was set on coming to Murray State because I liked the small
town atmosphere. As a high school senior I feared being a tiny voice in lecture hall classes with over
100 students.
With constant uprooting around the corner, I never created hard defined plans for the future. If
someone would have told me I would be attending a college in Western Kentucky, before I ever set
foot in Kentucky, I’d think they were bluffing.
Now being a senior at Murray State I am happy that I decided to become a Racer, as well as a mem-
ber of The Murray State News.
The friends I have made and memories I have made along my college journey through class, work
and residential college life are irreplaceable.
As a student and a journalist, myself and my peers have seen many challenges in the past two years
revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting the Fall 2022 semester a majority of students have
not had a normal academic year, but I hope that will change.
At the tail end of the Spring 2022 semester there was a return to normalcy with the revival of one
of Murray State’s most popular traditions: All Campus Sing. I believe this is a major turn toward the
right direction.
With all of the unexpected changes throughout the years I am appreciative of the Murray State fac-
ulty and staff for shifting their class structures and doing their best to accommodate their students.
I am also appreciative of all of those with whome I work with at The Murray State News, for rising
to the changes in the journalistic tides from shifting and focusing on the pandemic, to conducting a
majority of their interviews on Zoom rather than in person.
Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel I am optimistic for the future Murray State will be able to
offer to continuing and prospective students.
With that, I welcome you all to Murray State and wish you the best this semester and that Murray
State can be your home away from home.
Best wishes,
Dionte Berry
THE MURR AY STATE
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Editor-in-Chief
NEWS
The Murray State News
2022 Edition Racer Guide 7
Murray State traditions
Dionte Berry Ms. Murray State
Editor-in-Chief
dberry11@murraystate.edu The Ms. Murray State Pageant is an
annual competition that takes place in
Lovett Auditorium. But the competition
serves to celebrate more than pageantry.
The pageant serves to recognize stu-
dents who are influential and have a
positive impact on Murray State.
The winner of the pageant receives a
Dionte Berry/The News scholarship and represents Murray State
in the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festi-
All Campus Sing val. The winner of the 2022 Ms. Murray
Jayden Hayn/The News State Pageant was Junior Hanan Stiff.
Starting in 1958, All Campus Sing is
a music and dance competition be-
tween student organizations. It is host- Midnight Breakfast
ed by the sorority Sigma Alpha Iota.
Traditionally, the competition is held Coinciding with finals, Mid-
on the steps of Lovett Auditorium, and night Breakfast is a tradition that
crowds gather to watch in the Quad. offers students a meal as they stay
The most recent competition on up late studying for their exams.
April 28, 2022 was held in person after
it was canceled in 2020 and held virtu-
Mr. MSU
Photo courtesy of Instagram at msu.racer1
ally in 2021 because of the COVID-19
pandemic. Racer One
The Mr. Murray State pageant
Murray State is one of few schools to
is a 42-year standing tradition.
have a live mascot. Since 1976, a horse
The pageant is hosted by Alpha
called Racer One has been the mascot
Omicron Pi and it is their biggest
at Murray State’s home football games.
philanthropy event.
Every time the Racers score a touch-
Fraternities nominate their can-
down, Racer One takes a victory lap
didates for the pageant, and there
around the field.
is usually a theme for the contes-
tants to follow. The most recent
pageant was help on Oct. 1, 2022,
File Photo during Family Weekend. The Shoe Tree
The Shoe Tree is a romantic tradition
Campus Lights where those who have met their love at
Murray State put a pair of shoes on the
Murray State’s Campus Lights Show is tree to represent their relationship.The tree
the longest running student-produced is located on campus in the Quad across
musical in the South. from Pogue Library.
The tradition began in 1938, led by the Rumors still stir as to how the tradition
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. Today, it is started, but it has been an important aspect
led both by them and the Sigma Alpha Iota of the Murray State community since
sorority. File Photo
1965.
2022 BEST OF MURRAY WINNERS:
Best coffee Best place to bank Best sporting event at Murray
Future Grounds CFSB Basketball
Best nonprofit Best ice cream Best hotel for visitors to stay at
Murray-Calloway Needline Dairy Queen Springhill Suites
Best Mexican food Best place to take your family
Best place to get a haircut
Los Portales Land Between the Lakes
Profiles Salon and Spa
Best place to cure a hangover Best place to go for entertainment
Best place to get your car fixed
Cookout Cheri Theatres
Harlan Automotive
Best Asian food Best gift shop
Jasmine Best book store
Plantation Place
Murray State University Book Store
Best bar Best florist
Tap 216 Best food delivery
Murray Flower Company
Murray Eats
AND
Best liquor store Best bakery in Murray
Global Wine and Spirits Best pizza place Dumplin’s
Matt B’s
THE
Best place to get breakfast Best burger
Rudy’s On the Square Best boutique Hih Burger
Ribbon Chix
WIN-
Best clothing store Best on-campus dining
Ribbon Chix Best place to live off-campus Chick Fil-A
Campus Evolution Villages
Best consignment shop Best steak
Goodwill Best get-away spot Sirloin Stockade
Land Between the Lakes
Best fraternity Best BBQ
Pi Kappa Alpha Bad Bobs
Best place to study
Waterfield Library
Best sorority Best place to get a hot dog
Alpha Gamma Delta Chi-Town Dogs
Best campus napping spot
Best place to get a donut Pogue Library
Best on-campus event
Murray Donuts All-Campus Sing
Best beer on tap
Best fast food in Murray Tap 216
Best place to live on campus
Cookout HC Franklin Residential Hall
Best golf course
Best grocery store Miller Golf Course Best place to workout
Kroger’s Mega Gym
Best place to grab a sandwich
Best place to get a tattoo/piercing Victor’s Sandwiches Best faculty member
Gallery X Marc Polizzi
Best taxi service
Best place to get a home-cooked meal Mama Nancy’s Best staff member
Dumplin’s Tressa Ross
Best place to take a date
Best tanning salon Jamine Best student organization
Campus Tan Alpha Gamma Delta
Best place to get a late night snack
Best place to worship Cookout Best current Murray State athlete
St. Leo’s Catholic Church Rod Thomas
10 Racer Guide 2022 Edition
Best Campus Event: All Campus Sing
Dionte Berry Sigma Alpha Iota President
Editor-in-Chief Lucy Wilkinson said she is hap-
dberry11@murraystate.edu py to see ACS back to its normal
format.
All Campus Sing (ACS) was “I would describe Sigma
voted as the best on-campus Alpha Iota’s All Campus Sing
event. as an event that is an experience
Every April since 1958, like no other,”Wilkinson said.
except for the past two years due “Being able to see organiza-
to the COVID-19 pandemic, tions all across campus come
student groups perform song, together to share music is a
dance and skit performances on truly inspirational thing.” Dionte Berry/The News
the steps of Lovett Auditorium. The 2022 ACS took place Alpha Sigma Phi perfoming at the 2022 ACS.
Beyond putting on a show for on April 28. Before this ACS allowing up to three performers with, because I feel like there
the Murray community, the a majority of students hadn’t at a time. was a weird lack of spirit,” Bus-
event, hosted by sorority Sigma experienced a normal ACS. ACS Chair Addi Bussen sen said. “This year since we are
Alpha Iota, also serves to donate In 2020, ACS was canceled as said she was happy to see an back to normal there will be a
to their philanthropy People to students were sent home in the important piece of Murray State lot much more involvement.”
People. beginning of the COVID-19 tradition come back. The 2022 ACS can be
People to People donates pandemic. And in 2021, ACS “For ACS last year we at watched on Youtube at
instruments to schools in nearly was hosted remotely through least wanted to have something https://www.youtube.com/
60 countries. a YouTube livestream, only that people could get involved watch?v=BGT15e9iRDE.
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Campus resources The Counseling Center provides individual
therapy, couples therapy and family therapy from
for mental health licensed professionals at no cost.
Students also may visit the Psychological Center
located in room 401 in Wells Hall, which offers
Ciara Fuson both in-person and telehealth sessions with gradu-
Contributing Writer ate students in clinical psychology at Murray State,
cbenham@murraystate.edu supervised by licensed clinical psychologists.
The Psychological Center offers free therapy to
It is no secret that college can be mentally tax- faculty, students and staff and also provides evalua-
ing on students. Finding time to take care of your tions for learning disabilities and ADHD.
mental health while balancing your education can Another great resource to students is the Wom-
feel overwhelming. But Murray State offers free en’s Center. The Women’s Center, located in suite
and flexible resources to help. C102 in the Oakley Applied Science Building,
Among these free resources are the Counseling offers free services for anyone in need at the Uni-
Center and the Psychological Center, which offer versity.
counseling services to clients both virtually and The Women’s Center’s services include free
in-person. The Counseling Center is located in period products, The Bra Closet and a family room
suite 104 in the Oakley Applied Science Build- for students with lactation needs. Beginning in fall
ing and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday 2021, the Women’s Center now offers listening
through Friday. sessions on the first Wednesday of every month for
The mission of the Counseling Center is, “for the campus community to discuss safety concerns
trained professionals in the Counseling Center with Murray State officials.
and in the Testing Center to provide services that Students who have experienced sexual assault,
enhance the well-being, growth and development dating violence, domestic violence or stalking can
of Murray State students,” according to the Murray seek guidance from the Title IX office.
State website. The Title IX office is located in room 103 in
Wells Hall and allows students to report sexual
misconduct and advice on what steps to take next.
In the event of a mental health emergency, the
Counseling Center has a counselor on call 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during the
academic year to help with crisis situations. If an
emergency happens after hours, on a weekend or
during a break, the University urges students to
contact the Murray State Police immediately.
For other immediate assistance, students may
contact the Regional Crisis Line at (800) 592-
3980, the National Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-
8255, the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or Lotus
(formerly known as the Purchase Area Sexual
Assault Center) at (800) 928-7273.
Murray State Police
(270) 809-22222022 Edition Racer Guide 13
Parking on campus: What you need to know
Ben Overby Zone Blue Permits
Contributing Writer Zone Red Permits
boverby2@murraystate.edu
Zone Red & Blue Permits 1003A
Anyone parking on Murray State’s
1003D
Zone Yellow Permits
campus will need to register their Zone Blue, Red, & Yellow Permits
1003B 1001A
vehicle with a virtual permit from 1007 1003C
1004C
1006
Purple Permits
Murray State Parking Services. Zone 1007A
1004A
1005A
1001B
The V-permit is registered to Zone Time-Limit Zones
the license plate of the vehicle one
10
Zone Visitor ONLY Zones
04
parks on campus. Each registration
B
1005C
1005B 1001C
1008A
is valid through a full fall, spring
and summer semester. This process
1008B
1002
1009A 1009B 1010A
1009C
can be completed at murraystate. 1011A
nupark.com/portal/Account/Login 1009G
1009D
with the following information: your 1009F
1009E
1011C
B
1012A
1012B
10
name, Murray State ID or driver’s
10
1011B
1055
license, local address, vehicle year, 1015A
1013A
1014
make, model and color, license plate 1035G
1015B
1015D
1035A
10
number and the state and county in
1013B
15
1035B 1035C
1035D
C
1013C
which the vehicle is registered.
1035F
1035E
1019 1018 1017
Parking areas at Murray State are 1037A
1037C
1036A
1020A
1021
1016
color-coded. The permit for a red
1036B
1037B 1022B
zone is $200 and is available for
1022C
1020B 1022A
1043B
1043E 1043C
1042
commuter students and students
1043A
1023
1023C
1050
who are residents of White and
1043D
1026
Regents colleges. The permit for a 1041
yellow zone is also $200 and is avail-
1038A
1038
1024
1040A
able for students who are residents
1027
1040
of Elizabeth, HC Franklin, Springer,
1040B
1025
1028A
Clark, Richmond, Hart and Hester
1028B
1049
1029
colleges. The permit for a purple
N
zone is $100 and is available to all
students as well as faculty and staff.
The permit for a blue zone is $200
and is only available to faculty and Graphic courtesy of murraystate.edu
staff. other than designated parking spac- Many of these violations are eligi-
Parking citations range from $15
1031
es, such as sidewalks, crosswalks and ble for the Pay It Forward program.
to $250. Violations that result in a loading zones, are $80 citations. Rather
MURRAYthan paying
STATE the fine, one can
UNIVERSITY
$15 fine include parking in the wrong A non-visitor parking in a visitor donate food or hygiene products
zone, parking beyond a space’s time zone will result in a $90 citation. to the Racers Helping Racers food
limit and improper parking, such Non-registration or false registration pantry within 30 days of the citation.
as backing in or pulling through a of a vehicle, parking in reserved or To see which violations qualify for
space. A license plate error in your restricted spaces and parking in a fire the program and the list of accepted
registration will result in a $50 cita- lane are $100 citations. Parking in a items, visit www.murraystate.edu/
tion. Parking a vehicle in a way that disability space without permission headermenu/Offices/police/Parking-
obstructs traffic or parking in places will result in a $250 citation. Services/citations.aspx.14 Racer Guide 2022 Edition
A guide to staying safe on campus
Daniella Tebib the call box by pressing the
Contributing Writer emergency button on the
dtebib@murraystate.edu box. Once activated, the blue
light on top of the post will
To ensure the safety of start flashing. An officer will
students, Murray State has then be dispatched and re-
implemented several safety ceive the location of the call
measures on campus. box immediately.
The Murray State Police The yellow call boxes also
Department is always avail- offer a direct line of com-
able for students in trouble. munication with the Murray
They are staffed 24/7 with State Police Department.
16 sworn officers and 24 However, they do not flash
support staff. MSU PD can a light when activated. They
be reached by calling (270) can be found on the sides of
809-2222. buildings and poles on cam-
“Our agency is an ac- pus, such as the residential
credited police department colleges.
committed to providing the The app offers several fea-
highest level of quality po- tures to ensure the safety of
lice services and promoting students, faculty and staff
a safe and secure campus for while walking around on
students, faculty, staff and campus.
guests,” Police Chief Jeff The SafeWalk feature al-
Gentry said in a letter on the lows students to let their
MSU PD website. friends make sure they safe-
If students find themselves ly arrive at their destination
in an emergency on campus, as well as contact the police
they can reach the police department in the case of an
department by activating a emergency.
nearby call box. The GoSafe feature allows
On campus, there are a to- students to contact Rac-
tal of 40 emergency call box- er Patrol for an on-campus
es of two different types: yel- escort.
low call boxes and blue light In addition to LiveSafe,
call boxes. Both types are students should ensure they
directly linked to the Murray keep their cell phone infor-
State police dispatch. mation updated on myGate
The blue light emergency to receive Racer Alert notifi-
call boxes found on campus cations. MSU PD uses Rac-
are the posts with the solar er Alert to notify the com-
panels and a blue light on munity of emergencies, like
top. The word “emergency” is tornadoes, via text, email,
written on the post. social media and sirens.
Should an emergency oc- For more information, vis-
cur, students can activate it murraystate.edu/police. Photos courtesy of Hunter Willis and Chalice Keith/TheNews
Students are encouraged to download the LiveSafe app on their phones.2022 Edition Racer Guide 15
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Best Sport: Basketball
Jakob Milani
Sports Editor
jmilani@murraystate.edu
The success of Murray State
men’s basketball over the last
few years have been nothing
short of impressive and the
students of Murray State
couldn’t agree more, voting
men’s basketball as the best
sport on campus.
The Racers finished their
season with a 31-3 overall re-
cord and a trip to the NCAA
tournament, their third trip to
March Madness under head Dionte Berry/The News
coach Matt McMahon.
Freshman Brady Rober- the conference schedule, de- Williams and another 26 players voted to All-OVC
son said he enjoyed how the feating the Redhawks 106-81. points from Brown. First Team: Williams,
campus community gathered Junior forward KJ Williams In the OVC Champion- Brown and Hill.
together in the CFSB Center nabbed a double-double in the ship game, the Racers and Williams also took home
to watch the home games. game with 21 points and 11 the Morehead State Eagles the OVC Player of the Year
“I loved seeing all the Mur- rebounds. battled it out for two full Award, leaving his mark in
ray students come together to As the season progressed, halves, but Hill’s 21-point OVC history.
watch the games,” Roberson the Racers kept winning, performance led the Racers “We saw players who are
said. “The games were super with Williams, Brown and to the 71-67 victory and now at SEC schools play,”
fun and it was such a great Hill leading the way. As the earned him tournament Roberson said. “It was cool to
season to watch.” regular season began to draw MVP. see guys play at such a high
The season 2021-22 began to a close, the Racers remained Murray State traveled to level and be around a team
with three straight wins, in- undefeated in conference play. Indianapolis for its March who had the best record in all
cluding a 109-77 win against The Racers ended confer- Madness appearance, taking of college basketball.”
Cumberland University in the ence play the way it began: on University of San Fran- The 2021-22 men’s basket-
Racers home opener. with a win over SEMO. The cisco in the first round. The ball season will leave its mark
After losing the first game 70-68 win, which featured a Racers defeated the Dons in the Murray State history
of the 2021 Naples Invita- 23-point performance from 92-87 behind five Racers book as one of the best teams
tional, the Racers won their Williams, capped off the in double-digit points, and to come through Murray, in
next seven games, including Racers’ third-ever undefeated moved on to the next round. its last year in the Ohio Valley
a 74-72 win at the University conference season, and their In round two, the Racers Conference.
of Memphis in which ju- first-ever 18-0 conference took on March’s Cinderella, While the team is now un-
nior guard Tevin Brown and season. Saint Peter’s University. De- der new leadership with head
sophomore guard Justice Hill Murray State carried its spite a close game through- coach, Steve Prohm, and only
combined for 44 points. nation best 28-2 record into out, the Peacocks defeated two players from the team
After a loss to the Univer- the OVC tournament, where the Racers 70–60 to end sticking around for 2022-23,
sity of Auburn to end their it defeated SEMO 88-74 their season. the future of Murray State
non-conference schedule, the in the semifinals led by a To cap off the historic men’s basketball seems to be
Racers hosted SEMO to start 29-point performance from season, the Racers had three as bright as ever.Best Faculty Member: Marc Polizzi
Raleigh Hightower through the use of prosecutions and the
Lifestyle Editor creation of truth commissions,”Polizzi
rhightower@murraystate.edu said.“The other strand of research ana-
lyzes opposition and support over resource
Marc Polizzi was voted as the best faculty extraction, mainly in Latin America.
member in the 2022 Best of Murray Survey. Since the beginning of his time with the
Polizzi joined Murray State as an assistant university in 2016, Polizzi says he has seen
professor in the Department of Political some challenges at the university.
Science and Sociology in the fall of 2016. “A lot has happened in the time that I’ve
He interviewed for his position at Murray been at the University. I certainly didn’t ex-
State while completing his Ph.D. at the pect to have to navigate a pandemic,”Polizzi
University of Missouri. said.“Even through the difficult times of the Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu
As a member of the political science de- pandemic, I have always enjoyed my time cohort of students who I taught from fresh-
partment, Polizzi teaches a range of courses working with students.” man year to their final semester in college.”
in the subfield of international relations During his time at the university, Polizzi Polizzi’s favorite part of his job at Murray
including Latin American politics, interna- has played a role in mentoring students State has been mentoring students through
tional law and organizations, terrorism and through their undergraduate studies, the their research projects.
counterterrorism and human rights. process of graduate school applications and “I love being in the classroom, but it is
His research interests center around hu- with various research projects. especially gratifying to see students take
man rights and social movements and have “I have always enjoyed my time working a topic that they are interested in, refine it
branched out into two distinct directions. with students,”Polizzi said.“I have directed into a testable hypothesis, and then collect
“The first direction explores the ways in a few research projects and mentored some and analyze data,”Polizzi said.“I can’t fully
which post-conflict states address the legacy undergraduate students in their pursuit of describe how much it means to me to see
of systematic human rights abuses, primarily a graduate degree. I recently saw the first my students succeed.”
Best Staff Member: Tressa Ross
Erinn Finley with students from before they come to
Staff Writer Murray State to well after they leave.
efinley1@murraystate.edu She said her job is to get students to
Murray State and help them on their track
The Murray State community voted to graduation, as well as find employment
Tressa Ross “Best Staff Member.” post-graduation. Ross works in recruit-
Ross has been working at Murray State ing future Racers through campus visits,
for about 20 years. Before she came to the orientations, Racer Days and other similar
University, she was a regional marketing activities.
manager for a cable company. “The retention part of it is basically
Ross said when she came to Murray right now, like I’m working with students,
photo courtesy of murraystate.edu
State she worked for the Career Discovery reaching out, making sure people know
Center, which started to help displaced if they have a hold on their account or if events on campus. She is also a sorority
workers find a career or go back to school you’ve contacted your advisor,” Ross said. advisor here at Murray State.
after a local plant shut down.Then, she “Just anything I can do to help them get “It’s just the students,” Ross said. “I love
worked with Gear Up, a grant that works their schedules together for the fall.” being around the students. It’s what makes
with middle school-aged kids to inform Ross said she has lived in Murray all it good.”
them about and generate excitement for her life and attended the Training School Ross said it was nice to be voted “Best
college. on the main campus in her younger years Staff member.”
After that Ross came to work in her cur- before the program dissolved. She later “You hope you make an impact on
rent job at the Recruitment and Retention went on to attend Murray State. people, and it’s just wonderful that people
Center for the College of Education and Ross said she loves teaching her transi- recognize that you want to help and that
Human Services. In this job, Ross works tions course as well as watching sporting you love what you do,” Ross said.18 Racer Guide 2022 Edition
Best Place to Study: Waterfield Library
Dionte Berry long as needed.
Editor-in-Chief The first floor is similar to the main
dberry11@murraystate.edu floor in that students are able to talk and
collaborate, but there are some areas in
Waterfield Library was voted as the best this floor that are designated quiet spaces.
place to study by Murray State students. In the Fall 2021 semester, the bottom
With its accommodating study environ- level of Waterfield became home to the
ment ,Waterfield has something for all Makerspace as well. The Makerspace
students. has a variety of technology available to
The library has three levels to suit students, faculty and staff. Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu
students’ desired study conditions. The Senior music major Tyler Fitzgerald “Waterfield was originally built as a
second floor is the main floor where spends a lot of time studying in Water- student center until the Curris Center
students are able to talk and collaborate field. was built,” Interim Dean of Libraries
with one another as they work. There “If I have an hour break between class- Cris Ferguson said. “Once the Curris
are also computer labs and printers for es, I will do work [at Waterfield] instead Center was built as the student center,
students to use. of driving back home,” Fitzgerald said. “I that was when Waterfield was converted
The third floor is the quiet zone. just feel more productive here. When I to a library.”
On this floor, there is absolute silence go home, I tend to not get work done.” Since then, Waterfield has grown to
for students to study and individual, However the library that students be the spot where many students head to
lockable study rooms to check out for as know of has not always been a library. focus on their studies and get work done.
Best Place to live on campus: H.C. Franklin
Ava Chuppe courtesy, respect, and offer sincere congratu-
Staff Writer lations when we don’t win,”Umstead said.
achuppe@murraystate.edu During April’s annual awards ceremony
for Murray State’s chapter of the National
H.C. Franklin Hall – the home of Residence Hall Honorary, Franklin was
the Terrapins and the Honors Living recognized as Hall of the Year and earned
Learning Community – was voted as the Spirit Flag.The Hall also won awards for
the best place to live on campus. best responsibility, best educational and best
Freshman English education major social programs, among others. Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu
Sadie Boggs said Franklin is the perfect Umstead said he is proud of the unique
community of students at Franklin. said.“Meeting and working with members
residential hall.
“We realize that the world is chang- of RCC has been one of the best parts of my
“It’s easy to find a quiet place to study
ing and that there is a need to build an semester, and I look forward to befriending
when I need it, both in my room and in the
strengthen relationships throughout our more new faces next year.”
study rooms,”Boggs said.“But Franklin is
college, the university, and the global Junior organizational communications
also perfect when I’m ready to put down my
community, rather than simply concen- major Ana Moyers has served as president of
homework and hang out with friends.We
trating on things that are self-centered the Residential College Council at Franklin
often spend time playing board games and
or that benefit only certain groups of for two years. She says Franklin has given her
pool or watching movies in the lounges. It’s a
students,” Umstead said. the support she needed to grow as a student
great dorm for every occasion of college life.”
Sophomore music business major and leader.
College Head Eric Umstead said Franklin
Resident Adviser Cyon Sailor says her “I have grown so close to the residents of
has a tradition of cheerfully supporting all
residential college participants in competitive role allows her the opportunity to be- Franklin, and they have my whole heart,”
events. friend new people. Moyers said.“I have gotten to plan so many
“I am most proud of our students who not “I see so many new people from sitting events for the building and work with its res-
only win with grace and poise, but also show at the desk and hosting programs,”Sailor idents. I can safely say we are like no other.”Explore your opportunities!
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Clubs and Organizations
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Backcountry Hunters and
Anglers
Baptist Campus Ministry
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Exercise Science Club
• Active Minds • Bass Angler
• Ads Club • Best Buddies • Food Recovery Network
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• Advocating for Respect Culture • Beta Alpha Psi
• Agribusiness Club • Beta Beta Beta
• Agriculture Ambassadors • Black Student Council
• Agriculture Engineering & • Block and Bridle
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Technology Club • Game Lab
• Agriculture Leadership • Gaming Anime Manga
Council Enthusiast
• Agronomy Club • Campus Activities Board • Gamma Beta Phi
• Alliance • Campus Lights • Gentleman’s Service Club
• Alpha Delta Pi • Christian Veterinary Fellow- • George S. Hart Residential
• Alpha Gamma Delta ship College Council
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• Alpha Gamma Rho • Clark Residential College
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Council
Inc. • College Democrats
• Alpha Kappa Psi • College Republicans • Health and Wellness
• Alpha Mu Gamma • College of Education and Education Association
• Alpha Omicron Pi Human Services Student • Her Campus at Murray State
• Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Ambassadors • Hester Residential College
• Alpha Sigma Alpha • Collegiate FFA Council
• Alpha Sigma Phi • Collegiate 4H • Horticulture Club
• Aplha Tau Omega • Collegiate Farm Bureau • Honor’s Student Council
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Alphi Zeti Honors
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy
Honor Society
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Horseman’s Association
• American Medical Women’s • Dance Company
Association • Delight Ministries
• American Industrial • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, • Institute of Electrical and
Hygiene Association Incorporated Electronics Engineers
• American Institute of Pro- • Delta Zeta • InterFraternity Council
fessional Geologists • Dressage Club • International Student
• American Society of Safety • Ducks Unlimited Organization
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Professionals
Amnesty International USA
Archery Team
E- • International City/County
Management Association
Student Chapter
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• Association for Cybersecuri- • Earth and Environmental
ty & Network Management Sciences Club
• Associated Gneral • Educators Rising Collegiate
Contractors of America • Elizabeth College Honor
• Association of Information Society • Japanese Club
Technology Professionals • Elizabeth Residential Col- • JH Richmond Residential
• Association for Women in lege Council College
Mathematics • English Student Organization • Judicial Board
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Euclidean Mathematics
ClubGet involved on campus!
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Order of Omega
Organization of Murray Art
Students
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College Council
St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn
Student Ambassadors
• Kappa Alpha Order • Ornithology Club • Student Association of Social
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• Kappa Delta Psi Fraternity Workers
Inc. • Student Health Educator
• Kappi Delta Association
• Kentucky Educators Associa- • Panhellenic Council • Student Nutrition
tion Aspiring Educators • Phi Kappa Tau Association
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• Phi Mu Alpha Sinifo- • Student Occupational Therapy
nia-Gamma Delta Chapter Association
• Pi Kappa Alpha • Student Society for Human
• Lambda Chi Alpha • Political Science Club Resource Management
• Lambda Zeta Omicron • Pre-Health Professionals • Student Veterans of America
• Lions Club • Pre-Law Student Association • Students of Sociology
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• Pre-Physician Assistant Club • Student Government
• Psi Chi Association
• Public Relations Student So- • Sunrise Movement Murray
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• Management, Marketing, ciety of America
Business Administration and
Logistics and Supply Chain
Club
R- • The Murray State News
• Men’s Soccer Club • Racer Athlete and Student • TESOL Organization
• Mock Trial Team Oasis Ministry • TV Club
• Racer Band
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• Model United Nations
• Murray Christian Fellowship • Racer Girls
• Mu Sigma Chi • Racer Campus Ministry
• Murray Environmental • Racer E-Sports
Student Society • Radical Athlete and Student • United Nations International
• Murray State Middle Level Oasis Ministry Children’s Emergency Fund
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Association • Robert H. White Residential
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College
• Rodeo Club
• Rowing Crew • Veterinary Technology/
• National Art Education Associa- • Running Club Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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tion Stdent Chapter Club
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• National Pan-Hellenic Council
• National Residence Hall Honorary
• National Society of Collegiate • Sci-fi and Fantasy Club
Scholars • Sigma Alpha • Wesley Foundation
• National Society of leadership • Sigma Alpha Iota • Wildlife and Fisheries Society
and Success • Sigma Alpha Lambda • Women in STEM
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• National Student Speech Lan- • Sigma Chi
guage Hearing Association • Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Newman House Catholic • Sigma Pi
Campus Ministry • Sigma Sigma Sigma • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Society for Human Resource
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Management
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ray State accounts. Students can arship page is where students dergraduate and graduate stu- multimedia tools. The Can-
complete housing applications must complete applications dents can be found on this tab.
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alerts from the University on University. Links to accept- Canvas edit audio and video files. Ac-
the home page, and contact ing scholarships, viewing Canvas is the platform stu- cess the Studio on the left
parking services and vehicle messages and lists of external dents at Murray State use to side panel, second to last icon.
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