Racer Guide a Special Publication of the Murray State News

Racer Guide A special publication of The Murray State News

From the president Welcome to Murray State!

THE MURRAY STATE M NEWS

When I tell people I’m from a small town in Missouri, they usually respond with something like: “Oh yeah man, I graduated with only 120 kids, I know exactly what you mean.” It’s always worth a chuckle to tell people that I graduated high school in a class of 16. Not only did I know all of my classmates by their first names, I was on a first-name basis with everyone in the entire high school. That’s how tiny the town I grew up in is. When I came to Murray State in fall 2019, I couldn’t believe how many people there were. Every- where I looked: people. It seemed like every corner of the world converged on this one spot with every country, creed and people sending someone to represent their way of life at Murray State. The sheer number of people walking to class on that first morning blew me away. Each one of these people had their whole life ahead of them, and suddenly I realized what a new environment I was in. And yet, as huge as the city seemed to Small Town Simon, Murray quickly took on that “second home” feel. For the first time in my life, I was within walking distance of a grocery store, a dozen restaurants and even my new job as a contributing writer at The Murray State News. While touring colleges in my last year of high school, I didn’t realize how important it was to find a place that would offer hands-on experience in my program. Up until I toured Murray State, every college newspaper had told me I could probably find a job contributing a couple times a week by my junior year. When I met with a representative of the journalism department at Murray State, she told me I could apply on my first day of classes and get started as early as that first week. That was enough to win me over. While the feel of the campus and city seemed like things I could grow to appreciate—I turned out to be right—it was the opportunity to gain hands-on experience that made the decision to attend Murray State an easy one. Here I am, two short years later, welcoming you incoming students to the friendliest small town in the United States. Congratulations on making this decision and taking the next step in advancing your career! If there is anything I can tell you about Murray State, it’s that the entire community, from the citizens to the professors, wants to see you succeed. After a long year of uncertainty, I’m thrilled to be back in the fall to be a part of the great new things that are to come. College life is no walk in the park, so don’t let anyone tell you how easy it is. You’re free to learn, grow, take on new challenges and go on new adventures, but you’re also free to make mistakes that only you can take responsibility for. I encourage you to take every opportunity to challenge yourself and throw energy and enthusiasm into every step you take on this journey. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that with diligence and determination you can become the person you want to be and be a part of the bright future you came here to make your reality. Welcome to the Racer Nation! To learn more about Murray State during your first semester, you can find more online at racer.guide.

Best wishes, Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief The Murray State News Shoes up Racers! 6 Racer Guide 2021 Edition Murray State traditions Dionte Berry those who have met their love Features Editor at Murray State put a pair of [email protected] shoes on the tree to represent their relationship. The tree is lo- Traditions are a staple of all cated on campus in the Quad colleges and Murray State has its across from Pogue Library. own that sets it apart from other Rumors still stir as to how the schools, hosting some of the lon- tradition started, but it has been gest-running student-engaging an important aspect of the Mur- college traditions in the region. ray State community since 1965.

Racer One Mr. MSU

Murray State is one of few The Mr. Murray State pag- schools to have a live mascot. eant is a 41-year standing tra- Since 1976, a horse called Rac- dition. The pageant is hosted er One has been the mascot at by Alpha Omicron Pi, and it is Murray State’s home football their biggest philanthropy event. games. Every time the Racers Fraternities nominate their score a touchdown, Racer One candidates for the pageant, and takes a victory lap around the field. there is usually a theme for the Violet Cactus was the first contestants to follow. Most re- horse to fill the role of Racer cently, the pageant was held vir- One until she passed in 1984, tually because of COVID-19. and since then several horses have played the role of Rac- Ms. Murray State er One. The current horse fulfilling the role is Vegas. The Ms. Murray State Pag- eant is an annual competition All Campus Sing that takes place in Lovett Audito- rium, and the competition serves Starting in 1958, All Cam- to celebrate more than pageantry. pus Sing is a music and dance The pageant serves to rec- competition between student ognize students who are in- organizations. It is hosted by fluential and have a positive the sorority Sigma Alpha Iota. impact on Murray State. Traditionally, the competition The winner of the pageant is held on the steps of Lovett receives a scholarship and rep- File photos Auditorium, and crowds resents Murray State in the Ken- Racer One, the Shoe Tree and Mr. MSU are three of the many campus traditions. gather to watch in the Quad. tucky Mountain Laurel Festival. The most recent competition sical in the South. Midnight Breakfast on April 14 was held via lives- Campus Lights The tradition started in tream because of COVID-19. 1938, and was led by the Coinciding with finals, Murray State’s Cam- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Midnight Breakfast is a tra- The Shoe Tree pus Lights Show is the fraternity. Today it is led dition that offers students longest running stu- both by them and the Sig- a meal as they stay up late It’s a romantic tradition where dent-produced mu- ma Alpha Iota sorority. studying for their finals. 2021 Edition Racer Guide 7

Photo courtesy of Murray State University For more information about programming and the Office of Multicultural Initiatives vist murraystate.edu. Inclusivity and Diversity An inside look at LGBTQ+ life on campus

Gabe Steffen search and realizing the students, but from faculty Murray State strives to Opinion Editor project was meant to re- and staff as well. While make this campus as [email protected] duce prejudice and dis- it’s not perfect, it defi- safe as it possibly can. crimination based on sex- nitely exceeded my ex- Much like the As a member of the ual orientation and gender pectations and made me LGBTQ+ program- LGBTQ+ community identity, I knew I had feel welcome and wanted. ming, one search on the myself, one of the fac- found my college cam- On the topic of feel- University’s website will tors that I looked for pus. While diving deeper ing welcome and wanted, point you toward resourc- when choosing a college into what the campus had Murray State also has the es, clubs and activities, was what initiatives dif- to offer, I learned of the Office of Multicultural as well as scholarships! ferent campuses had im- vast amount organiza- Initiatives, an advocate to While I myself am plemented in order to tions and programming encourage a campus en- not a person of color, keep me and other stu- Murray State had to offer. vironment that embraces many of my friends say dents safe and included. With just one quick diversity and allows stu- they feel safe on cam- Murray State had ev- search on the Univer- dents to grow person- pus knowing that they erything that I wanted on sity’s website, you can ally and academically. are wanted and accepted. a college campus. When find information about They strive to address In conclusion, Murray I first came on campus in programming, activi- the achievement gap be- State University has of- 2018 as a junior in high- ties, resources and even tween Black, Hispanic fered nothing but support school, the very first thing alumni who identified on and White Non-His- to me as an LGBTQ+ I noticed was the “Safe the LGBTQ+ spectrum. panic students. In this individual, as well as to Zone” sticker outside of Now, as a student, I have day and age where the the persons of color who Winslow Dining Hall. been blessed with nothing safety of persons of col- have chosen to contin- After doing some re- but support from not only or are compromised, ue their education here. WHERE ARE You? Life is a journey. It is a path of unknown adventures that leads us to our destiny. Some have peace within. Some search for the answers to the unknown. Some hesitate to reach out for help, and some hold out a helping hand.

Wherever you are on the path, one of us is there too. If you have doubts or questions, you’ll find a welcoming spirit among us to support you. If you have an insight that might help, we need your wisdom. If you want to help those in need, join us. You are not alone.

The road to peace and understanding is a long one, and it is comforting to travel with friends. If you’d like some company, we’re right on the corner. Drop by and take a little stroll with us, or take a virtual look on Facebook or our website.

If you’re waiting for an invitation, this is it. Let’s take a walk.

First Presbyterian Church 1601 Main Street (270) 753-6460 www.fpcmurray.com 2021 Edition Racer Guide 9 How to use Canvas and MyGate Cady Stribling News Editor [email protected]

MyGate

MyGate accounts are es- sential during a student’s duration at Murray State, since they contain every- thing needed to know about academics, financial aid, housing and much more. On the left hand side of the platform, there is a panel with the options of Home, Employee, Admin Tools, Daniella Tebib/The News Money, Financial Aid/Schol- Megan Reynolds searches for classes on MyGate. arship, Academics, Canvas Login and Service Catalog. On the home page, stu- accounts and the Bursar’s Of- On the academic tab, Canvas dents can find their M fice is provided. Students have students can find their numbers and password in- links to their accounts and class schedules, textbook Canvas is the platform stu- formation for Murray State billing statements, and access lists, RACR Audit and dents at Murray State use to ac- accounts. Students can com- to payment plans and history. more. Students can view cess their courses, assignments plete housing applications The money tab is where stu- different academic pro- and grades. Instructors post their and sign up for emergen- dents can choose and change files to find their academ- course to the Canvas Dashboard, cy alerts from the Univer- meal plans. Information ic information, transcript and it is up to the professors to sity on the home page, and about student refund policies and academic holds. Un- add assignments, resources and contact parking services and and tuition tax statements is der Registration Tools grades through the platform. vehicle registration. Stu- available through this tab. is a list of course sched- Students can also view an- dents can access their elec- The financial aid and ules for each semester, nouncements or inbox messag- tronic W-2 forms on the scholarship page is where how to register and how es from instructors on Canvas. home page if they are em- students must complete to add or drop class- Along with features of person- ployees of the University. applications for financial es. The Registrar’s office alizing profiles and course col- Students can also access aid through the University. and other academic re- ors, Canvas offers multimedia their electronic W-2 forms on Links to accepting scholar- source contacts are listed. tools. The Canvas Studio lets the Employee page. Employ- ships, viewing messages and Students can find ac- instructors and students share, ees of Murray State will have lists of external scholarships ademic announcements create and edit audio and video access to this tab to fill out are also found on this tab. on this page, and Rac- files. Access the Studio on the timesheets and access infor- FAFSA, which is required er Nation Orientation left side panel, second to last icon. mation and resources. Only to receive scholarships from information. Applica- Find Canvas through administrators can access the University, is found on tion deadline informa- the MyGate Canvas Log- certain sections of the Admin this page. The Bursar’s Of- tion for undergraduate in at mygate.murraystate. Tools. On the money page, fice and other financial aid and graduate students edu. Canvas also offers an information about student resource contacts are listed. can be found on this tab. app for mobile devices. 2021 Edition 2021 Edition Racer Guide 11 The News An inside look at who we are and what we do

Rachel Essner perience for a future career. Staff Writer Stephanie Ander- [email protected] son, assistant professor of journalism and mass The Murray State News is a communications and pub- student publication located lications adviser works in Wilson Hall that covers closely with the students. news on and off campus.Stu- “I think [joining The News] dents and faculty can find out is excellent experience for File photo what is happening on cam- anyone with an interest in Visit The Murray State News at TheNews.org or come by 111 Wilson Hall. pus through The News’pub - journalism, whether that be lication each Thursday, which print, photography, graphic can be found in residential design, advertising, sales, ad in the world that you want get great hands-on experi- colleges, academic build- creation or videography,” An- when it comes to journalism ence that will simulate what ings, Curris Center, Water- derson said. “There’s a num- but at the end of the day, that you’ll find,” Elfrink said. field Library, Pogue Library, ber of positions that students real world experience is the Elfink said The News is a Winslow Dining Hall as well can join on our staff and gain best thing you can get and balance of guidance, commu- as several off campus loca- real world experience that re- doing it with [The News] and nication and peer-reviews as tions. In addition, The News ally give them a leg up when with other students who you well as some self-expectations can be found at its official they are ready to graduate. can collaborate with, grow and dependence on what each website, TheNews.org and We welcome students as with and bounce ideas off person needs to accomplish. on social media platforms. freshmen to join the staff ” of is the best way to do it.” “If you’re looking for an What makes The Newsso This was the case for senior One fellow student and opportunity to test your special and unique are the journalism major and sports co-worker that Johnson has own abilities in a controlled people that make up the staff communications minor gotten to collaborate with is environment that at the and the incredible opportu- Gage Johnson. He came into sophomore journalism ma- same time simulates what nities provided for students. The News with very little jour- jor Simon Elfrink. Elfrink the professional waters are The Newsprovides nalism experience, but was joined The News his freshman going to look like, I person- on-campus jobs for students able to get on staff as a sports year as a sportswriter with ally don’t think there is a while also giving them real writer. He worked his way up Johnson as his sports editor. better opportunity outside world journalism experience.. to sports editor and ultimate- Elfrink took over John- of an internship than what However, The News is not ly editor-in-chief, where he son’s sports editor position we offer here atThe Mur- limited to writers, editors has been for the last two years. the second semester of his ray State News,” Elfrink said. or even journalism majors. “Working with The News sophomore year and will If you are interested in Those interested in pub- has set me up with a lot of again take over for Johnson learning more about the op- lic relations, photography, great connections, friends as editor-in-chief as a junior portunities available at The videography, advertising, and memories and has re- in the fall 2021 semester. News stop by 111 Wilson graphic design or any major ally set me on a good path “I can speak from personal Hall and fill out an appli- can also apply to work for for my career,” Johnson said. experience, there is no oth- cation or email Elfrink at The News and gain real ex- “You can take all the classes er place as a journalist to [email protected]. 2021 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 County Humane Society Dairy Queen Springhill Suites

Best Mexican food Best place to get a haircut Best place to take your family Los Portales Profiles Salon and Spa Land Between the Lakes

Best place to cure a hangover Best place to get your car fixed Best place to go for entertainment Cookout Harlan Automotive Corvette Lanes

Best Asian food Best book store Best gift shop Jasmine Murray State University Book Store Plantation Gifts

Best bar Best food delivery Best florist Tap 216 Murray Eats Flowers By Whitney

Best liquor store Best pizza place Best bakery in Murray Global Wine and Spirits Matt B’s Dumplin’s

Best place to get breakfast Best boutique Best burger Martha’s RibbonAND Chix Off the Hoof

Best clothing store Best place to live off-campus Best on-campus dining Ribbon Chix CampusTHE Evolution Villages Chick Fil-A Best consignment shop Best get-away spot Best steak Goodwill LandWIN Between the Lakes - The Alley Steakhouse Best fraternity Best place to study Best BBQ Sigma Phi Epsilon Waterfield Library The Keg

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Best grocery store Best golf course Best place to workout Kroger’s Murray Country Club Susan E. Bauernfiend Wellness Center

Best place to get a tattoo/piercing Best place to grab a sandwich Best faculty member My Reality Tattoos and Body Piercing Dumplin’s Bob Valentine

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Best place to worship Best place to get a late night snack Best current Murray State athlete2021 Edition St. Leo’s Catholic Church Cookout Malik Honeycutt 2021 Edition Racer Guide 13

the Testing Center to provide services that en- Campus resources hance the well-being, growth and development of Murray State students.” for mental health The Counseling Center provides individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy from By: Ciara Fuson licensed professionals at no cost. Staff Writer Students may also visit the Psychological Cen- [email protected] ter located in room 401 in Wells Hall, which It is no secret that college can be mentally offers both in-person and telehealth sessions taxing on students. Finding time to take care of with graduate students in clinical psychology your mental health while balancing your educa- at Murray State, supervised by licensed clinical tion can feel overwhelming, but Murray State psychologists. offers free and flexible resources to help. The Psychological Center offers free therapy Among these free resources are the Counsel- to faculty, students and staff and also provides ing Center and the Psychological Center, which evaluations for learning disabilities and ADHD. offer counseling services to clients both virtually Another great resource to students is the and in-person. The Counseling Center is locat- Women’s Center. The Women’s Center, located ed in suite 104 in the Oakley Applied Science in suite C102 in the Oakley Applied Science Building and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Building, offers free services for anyone in need Monday through Friday. at the University. According to the Murray State website, the The Women’s Center’s services include free pe- mission of the Counseling Center is, “for trained riod products, The Bra Closet and a family room professionals in the Counseling Center and in for students with lactation needs. Beginning in TOP 5 MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FACING COLLEGE STUDENTS

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fall 2021, the Women’s Center will be offering listening sessions on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss safety concerns with Mur- ray Stateofficials. Students who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking can seek guidance from the Title IX office. The Title IX office is located in room 103 in Wells Hall and allows students to report sexual mis- conduct 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. Murray State Police (270) 809-2222

16 Racer Guide 2021 Edition Racer Athletics

Simon Elfrink in the 2020-21 season was Editor-in-Chief a far cry from where the [email protected] Racers wanted to be, but under Head Coach Matt Basketball McMahon, the basketball After serving as a brief team has the tools to put a stopping place for dominant winning team back together. professional basketball play- While attendance in the ers like Shaq Buchannon, CFSB Center was lim- Cameron Payne, Isaiah Ca- ited this past season be- naan and Ja Morant, basket- cause of COVID-19, ball has become a staple for students look forward to Murray State in recent years. packing The Bank once again. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Anderson The Racers’ 13-13 record Ja Morant #12 and Brion Sanchious #4 inbounding the ball in February 2019.

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100 S. 5th St. Court Square, Murray, KY Lower level of New Life Bookstore 270-753-1640 2021 Edition Racer Guide 17 Baseball Thanks to an additional season of eligibility, the Racers returned several of their most notable players and have been hov- ering near the top of the conference since OVC play began in mid-March. The Racers are currently 21-17 overall and are in- tent on making a run for a championship this spring. Under the leadership of

Head Coach Dan Skirka, Simon Elfrink/TheNews the Racers have the po- The baseball team celebrates after a win at home. tential to make something special happen in May. Golf shooters like sophomore the spring semester ends. The men’s golf team found Matias Kiuru, the future is Cross Country some success on the course bright for Murray State rifle. Tennis Head Coach Adam this season, winning their Head Coach Jorge Caeta- Kiesler and Assistant Coach first tournament of the sea- Soccer no and Racers’ tennis recent- Jordan Wallace led their son. Seniors Avery Edwards After going 9-2 overall, ly fell to Austin Peay in the runners through four meets and Austin Knight have the Racers were the cham- OVC Tournament, ending in 2021. The women’s cross made the most out of their pions in the OVC regular the 2021 season. The Racers country team placed fifth additional year of eligibili- season. However, the Racers managed to overcome a cold in the OVC Champion- ty, with Knight taking first were shockingly upset for start and salvage their season ship meet, their best out- place at the TSU Big Blue the second season in a row record to come within just come since 2015, while the Intercollegiate. Head Coach in the OVC Tournament. two games of .500 at 8-10. men’s team placed ninth. Eddie Hunt announced his Despite not getting it done retirement after 20 seasons in the tournament, soccer Track and Field Football with the Racers. Meanwhile, represented Murray State The 4x100-meter relay The Murray State football the women’s golf team had a well in the postseason awards. team has broken the Murray team bounced back to play slower start before coming Head Coach Matt Lodge State record twice this year, seven games in spring 2021. all the way back to win the was named OVC Coach and sophomore Meghan While football usually takes last regular season tourna- of the Year while senior Fletcher has gone gold in place in the fall months, the ment of the season, which midfielder Izzy Heckman the high jump several times. Racers still had the oppor- the Racers hosted. Murray won Defender of the Year. tunity to compete in sev- State finished fourth in the Volleyball en OVC games. While the OVC Tournament to end Softball The Racer Arena is home abundance of uncertainties the season. Head Coach Vel- While hot and cold this to Murray State volleyball. made Racers’ fans nervous vet Milkman looks to help season, Murray State soft- The glory days of players like at first, football’s new Head prepare her team for another ball is led by Head Coach Scottie Ingram and Rachel Coach, Dean Hood, led the run at the conference title Kara Amundson, the win- Giustino seem far behind Racers to five straight wins for her 29th year at the helm. ningest coach in Murray after this year’s lackluster to start the unorthodox sea- State softball history. Next season, but Head Coach Da- son. The Racers even man- Rifle season will mark her tenth vid Schwepker and his team aged to earn a No. 19 rank- Head Coach Alan Lollar as head coach. Like base- are ready to turn around ing in the FCS by the end of led the Racers to their 15th ball, softball will go into and give volleyball fans a the season with a 5-2 record. OVC Championship. With the postseason days after winning season once again.

2021 Edition Racer Guide 19 A guide to staying safe on campus

Daniella Tebib of quality police services Production Manager and promoting a safe and [email protected] secure campus for students, faculty, staff and To ensure the safety of guests,” Police Chief Jeff students, Murray State has Gentry said in a letter on implemented several safe- the MSU PD website. ty measures on campus. If students find them- The Murray State Po- selves in an emergency on lice Department is always campus, they can reach the available for students in police department by ac- trouble. They are staffed tivating a nearby call box. 24/7 with 16 sworn offi- On campus, there are cers and 24 support staff. a total of 40 emergen- MSU PD can be reached cy call boxes of two dif- Nick Bohnanon/TheNews by calling (270) 809-2222. ferent types: yellow call The Murray State Police Department is located at the corner of Chesnut & 16th. “Our agency is an ac- boxes and blue light call credited police depart- boxes. Both types are di- The blue light emergency panels and a blue light on ment committed to pro- rectly linked to the Mur- call boxes found on campus top. The word “emergen- viding the highest level ray State police dispatch. are the posts with the solar cy” is written on the post.

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Should an emergency occur, faculty and staff while walk- students can activate the call ing around on campus. box by pressing the emergency The SafeWalk feature allows button on the box. Once acti- students to let their friends vated, the blue light on top of make sure they safely arrive the post will start flashing. An at their destination as well as officer will then be dispatched contact the police department and receive the location of in the case of an emergency. the call box immediately. The GoSafe feature allows The yellow call box- students to contact Racer Pa- es also offer a direct line trol for an on-campus escort. of communication with In addition to LiveSafe, the Murray State Po- students should ensure they lice Department. How- keep their cell phone infor- ever, they do not flash mation updated on myGate a light when activated. to receive Racer Alert no- They can be found on tifications. MSU PD uses the sides of buildings and Racer Alert to notify the poles on campus, such as community of emergen- the residential colleges. cies, like tornadoes, via text, The app offers sev- email, social media and sirens. eral features to ensure For more information, vis- Chalice Keith/TheNews the safety of students, it murraystate.edu/police. Students are encouraged to download the LiveSafe app on their phones.

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Richard Thompson/TheNews Parking on campus What you need to know

Ben Overby red zone is $200 and is available that obstructs traffic or parking in Staff Writer for commuter students and stu- places other than designated parking [email protected] dents who are residents of White spaces, such as sidewalks, crosswalks and Regents colleges. The permit and loading zones, are $80 citations. Anyone parking on Murray State’s for a yellow zone is also $200 and A non-visitor parking in a visitor campus will need to register their is available for students who are zone will result in a $90 citation. vehicle with a virtual permit from residents of Elizabeth, HC Frank- Non-registration or false registra- Murray State Parking Services. lin, Springer, Clark, Richmond, tion of a vehicle, parking in reserved The V-permit is registered to Hart and Hester colleges. The or restricted spaces and parking in a the license plate of the vehicle one permit for a purple zone is $100 fire lane are $100 citations. Parking parks on campus. Each registration and is available to all students as in a disability space without permis- is valid through a full fall, spring well as faculty and staff. The per- sion will result in a $250 citation. and summer semester. This process mit for a blue zone is $200 and is Many of these violations are eligi- can be completed at murraystate. only available to faculty and staff. ble for the Pay It Forward program. nupark.com/portal/Account/Log- Parking citations range from $15 to Rather than paying the fine, one can in with the following information: $250. Violations that result in a $15 donate food or hygiene products to your name, Murray State ID or fine include parking in the wrong the Racers Helping Racers food driver’s license, local address, vehicle zone, parking beyond a space’s time pantry within 30 days of the cita- year, make, model and color, license limit and improper parking, such tion. To see which violations qual- plate number and the state and as backing in or pulling through a ify for the program and the list of county the vehicle is registered in. space. A license plate error in your accepted items, visit www.murray- Parking areas at Murray State registration will result in a $50 ci- state.edu/headermenu/Offices/po- are color-coded. The permit for a tation. Parking a vehicle in a way lice/ParkingServices/citations.aspx. 2021 Edition Clubs and Organizations • Backcountry Hunters and • Exercise Science Club A- Anglers • • Baptist Campus Ministry F- • Active Minds • Bass Angler • Ads Club • Best Buddies • Food Recovery Network • Advocating for Respect Culture • Beta Alpha Psi • Agribusiness Club • Beta Beta Beta • Agriculture Ambassadors • Black Student Council G- • Agriculture Engineering & • Block and Bridle Technology Club • Game Lab • Agriculture Leadership • Gaming Anime Manga En- Council C- thusiast • Agronomy Club • Campus Activities Board • Gamma Beta Phi • Alliance • Campus Lights • Gentleman’s Service Club • Alpha Delta Pi • Christian Veterinary Fellow- • George S. 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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 • Alphi Zeti Honors • Horseman’s Association • Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy D- Honor Society I- • American Medical Women’s • Dance Company Association • Delight Ministries • American Industrial Hy- • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, • Institute of Electrical and giene Association Incorporated Electronics Engineers • American Institute of Pro- • Delta Zeta • InterFraternity Council fessional Geologists • Dressage Club • International Student Orga- • American Society of Safety • Ducks Unlimited nization Professionals • International City/County • Amnesty International USA E- Management Association • Archery Team Student Chapter • Association for Cybersecuri- • Earth and Environmental ty & Network Management Sciences Club • Associated Gneral Contrac- • Educators Rising Collegiate J- tors 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 • Episcopal College Fellowship B- • Euclidean Mathematics Club Get involved on campus! • Order of Omega College Council K- • Organization of Murray Art • St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn • Students • Student Ambassadors • Kappa Alpha Order • Ornithology Club • Student Association of Social • Kappa Delta Psi Fraternity Workers Inc. 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White Residential College • Rodeo Club V- N- • Rowing Crew • Veterinary Technology/ • National Art Education Associa- • Running Club Pre-Veterinary Medicine tion Stdent Chapter Club • National Pan-Hellenic Council S- • National Residence Hall Honorary • National Society of Collegiate • Sci-fi and Fantasy Club W- Scholars • Sigma Alpha • Wesley Foundation • National Society of leadership • Sigma Alpha Iota • Wildlife and Fisheries Society and Success • Sigma Alpha Lambda • Women in STEM • National Student Speech Lan- • Sigma Chi guage Hearing Association • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Newman House Catholic • Sigma Pi Z- Campus Ministry • Sigma Sigma Sigma • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. • Society for Human Resource Management O- • Sock n’ Buskin Source: https://www.murraystate.edu/campus/ • Omicron Delta Kappa • Speech & Debate Union orgsRecreation/StudentOrganizations/directory.aspx • Omicron Sigma Kappa • Springer Franklin Residential

Flex: Preloaded amounts of money that comes with your meal plan and can be used at any restaurant on campus. FastTrack: the university convenience store that accepts flex located on the north side of Winslow Dining Hall. Shoes Up: Making horseshoes with your hands to support Murray State athletics. Shoe Tree: Students who meet at Murray State and get married come back and leave their shoes on the tree that is located in the Quad. The Bank- CFSB Center Lizo- Elizabeth Residential College Old Rich: Old Richmond Residential College New Frank: H.C. Franklin College Lake Lizo: The pond that forms between Frank and Lizzo when it rains. MKY: Murray, Kentucky The Quad: The grassy area between Wilson Hall and Lovett Auditorium

Do You Know the Do You The Loop: the walk around campus starting at Five Points to Main Street to 12th Street to Chesnut Street and back to 16the Street. Racer One: The live horse mascot that runs around the track at football games when we score a touchdown. It’s one of the few live animal mascots in the United States! Dunker: The Murray State costume mascot who often hypes up the crowd ? at sporting events. It’s a secret as to what student is behind the costume. The Bridge: The walking bridge that goes over Chesnut Street and connect the residential colleges to the academic side of campus. The Breezeway or The Mall: The walk down the middle of the academic buildings starting at the Curris Center and going to the gates. ? Five Points: Where Chesnut Street meets 16th Street and Coldwater Street in front of the Murray State Police Department. Ja: Ja Morant is a former basketball player who is currently playing the NBA. ? The Gate: The large gate at 15th and Olive Street 2021 Edition Explore your opportunities!

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