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Fr o m t h e E d i t o r I

t’s not often you get to enjoy your life’s work. Neither is it usual to know what your life’s work will be from an early age. I spent some time in elementary school dreaming of fighting fires or crime with my undoubtedly dormant super powers, but after coming to terms with a genetic inclination toward a ... less physical career choice (and realizing my super powers were extraordinarily shy or nonexistent), I began to survey realistic career paths around the age of 10. Journalism came to me, in honesty, as a glamourous role for the not-sophysical type. It was a way for me to impact the exciting world around me with a purpose, and truthfully, it was overvalued by the Clark Kents and Peter Parkers of the fiction world.

Now, I know my realization of reporting at an early age is mostly irrelevant to this magazine, but when I met with my adviser over the summer of 2012 to begin planning our project, I was taken back to the days that I imagined journalism toppling governments, fighting crime and made up of vigilant heros with pens and pads of paper. As I sat in that meeting, talking about advertising rates, page counts and all that boring stuff, I realized that, yes, journalism has its role in investigation and playing the fourth-tier-of-American-politics role. But at its base – at the beginning – the American media should inform. To report to the public the goings-on of the world around them humbly and unbiasedly is what so many of us young journalists spend our time in school learning to do. We are brave heroes saving the innocent civilians from falling into the abyss of the overly complicated and complex nature of a world grown accustomed to the nature of the wild beast we call the American media. We bridge the gap between the known and the unknown. We are the gateway.

It’s with that knowledge that this talented batch of young editors and managers tackled this year’s newly redesigned Gateway 2013. This time, we sought to truly look into the eye of the Racer and seek out what makes Murray, Calloway County and the wonderful little university in the middle of it all click. This year, this full-color, re-formatted publication features fulllength features that can give potential students, visitors and those who think they know the ropes a new outlook on this community we all call home for at least a little while.

Gateway is a gateway. It is an experience that we want you to be a part of. We’re turning the page on what we’ve ever done before and writing and designing a whole new publication. This year’s front features a graphical illustration of the eye of the Racer by our photography editor Kylie Townsend. Her brilliant work illustrates the nature of what this year’s theme is. With a newly redesigned set of pages, we decided to look deeper into the community and school and distribute our product more widely than ever before. I truly hope you enjoy the work The Murray State News has done this year. With the help of an introductory advertising class, we have created an entirely student-made magazine production project that we think rivals the best. Enjoy. Learn. Be a Racer, and be a part of the gateway.

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MURRAY STATE TRADITIONS Students continue storied local customs

By Brandon Orr File photo

The statue of Rainy T. Wells in the Quad has its own traditional lore. For years, students have rubbed the diploma he holds for luck during finals week.

As with any university, several traditions arise that make the college’s campus life unique to every student.

Murray State carries on some of its own unique traditions that bond years of students and alumni and are passed on between generations. Here are just a few:

Shoe Tree Standing as a memorial to lovers past, the shoe tree is found in the southeast corner of the Quad. It is a tradition at Murray State to nail a couple’s shoes to the tree if they met during their time on campus. Students have continued this tradition for many years, and many schedule wedding plans around Homecoming weekend so they can add their shoes to this growing tradition.

All Campus Sing Dating back to 1958, Sigma Alpha Iota puts on a variety show like no other. Students from all different parts of campus gather to perform short musicals on the

steps of Lovett Auditorium every April.

Students, faculty and community members gather on the lawn to watch this one-of-a-kind show.

Campus Lights The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha and sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota are responsible for one of the longest-run traditions on campus, Campus Lights. This event is a student-run musical that takes place every January and serves as the groups’ scholarship fundraisers. Recent selections include: “The Music Man,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Titanic.”

Racer One gallops around the track each time the football team scores a touchdown at home games.

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Every year organizations across campus come together to welcome back generations of alumni at the annual Tent City. Comprised of more than 50 tents, Tent City is held as a part of the Homecoming festivities on the east side of Roy Stewart Stadium. The event started in 1989 and serves as an attraction for both alumni and community members.

Murray State enjoys putting its own spin on the traditional touchdown dance.

Since 1976, a thoroughbred horse, named Racer One, runs a celebratory lap around the football field. Each year a new horse and a new jockey are given the chance to carry on this tradition. The original Racer One, famously named Violet Cactus, is buried near the north end zone.

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Residential colleges ease transition, help students achieve sense of home

By Kyra Ledbetter In addition to academic excellence, Murray State provides students with an innovative res idential college system to give them an opportunity to get involved. It provides a sense of community to help ease their transition on to Murray State’s campus.

Borrowed fro m H arvard and Yale univers ities, Murray State has adapted the res idential college sys tem to meet the needs of a public univers ity w ith nine res idential colleges on Murray’s campus. Each college has its own f lag, mascot and sense of identity, creating a small, close-knit community within the larger framework of the campus.

However, the co llege s provide more than just a place for underclassmen to live. Each college provide s multiple ways for students to get involved, from prog rams plann ed by r e s i d e n t i a l a d v i s e r s to b uildi ng-w ide co mmunity se rvice proje cts to i n-hous e co urs es .

Colleges even have their o w n i n t r a m u r a l t e am s w h i c h p l ay t h r o u g h o u t the year, so students already involved w ith athle tics s til l have t he o ppo r t un i t y t o pa r t i c i pate.

“There’s a very strong sense of community built into each residential college,” said Lou Tillson,

Hart College Head. “I really do think they create homes away from homes for our students.”

The residential college system also provides students with numerous leadership opportunities they might not get elsewhere.

“It helps them to develop leadership skills they can take outside of the building and outside of the University,” Tillson said. “With so many opportunities to get involved comes opportunities for leadership.”

With at least one residential adviser to every floor of the residential colleges, being an RA is certainly one of thos e opportunities.

“I really enjoyed being an RA,” Kristin Addison said. “It challenged me in a lot of ways. I found it really educatio nal and I think it helped me out a lo t more, in s ome ways, than I helped the program out. It’s a little bit of everything.”

Tillson added that even if s tudents choos e not to get involved with the programs, classes or sports hosted by their res idential college, the program offers students a chance to get to know their class mates as neighbors and offers cen-

tral social and study locations. She said the residential college program may help students f inish their degrees.

“It has an impact on retention,” Tills on said.

“On campuses witho ut this kind of program, students can get lost and become a number. The more involved a student is, the more likely that student is to stay.”

Despite the opportunities offered by the colleges, dorm life is not always ideal for every student. However, students who move off campus still belong to their residential college for their entire Murray State career and can still participate in as much or as little of what their college has to offer as they like.

Said Tillson: “Dorm life isn’t always perfect ... but I lived in the residential colleges all thro ugh college because, to me, you only get to do that once.

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Racer Band Vice President Ethan Donohoo, sophomore from Calvert City, Ky., plays trumpet in the Racer Band at a home football game.

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Racer Band director discusses strong season

By Ben Manhanke “I would have to say this is the stronges t Racer Band in our entire history, hands down,” said John Fannin, director of the Racer Band. “O ur performance at Bands of America was absolutely phenomenal, probably the best the band will ever be.”

After months of practices, fo otball games and performances, the band’s season ended in a f inal exhibition at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Their year began with the breaking of a 30-year-old record for the number of members they had, this year Racer Band had more than 300 students . Almost 50 more members than last year.

The year ended with a performance at Bands of America’s Marching Band Grand National Championship, It was the third time they had been invited to perform.

Fannin, who has led and worked with

the Racer Band for 18 years, said this has been Racer Band’s strongest season to date.

“There was more talent, talent all the way down through all the sections,” Fannin said. “When we have strong talent all the way down through all the sections it makes things really strong vis ually and musically.”

Bolstered by a 75 percent retention rate from last year and championed by 55 seniors, this year’s Racer Band practiced mo re than usual in preparation for the national performance in front of 90 of the best high schools in the country.

The Racer Band practiced together four days a week for seven hours a week beginning in Aug ust and continued to add new movements to their show until the end of October.

“We practiced 20 more times than we us ually do,” Fannin said. “Usually when we get to October we’re on autopilot. We try to learn our show early and have it

done by then. However, this year, because of the big trip, we wanted to write a great show and take our time. We learned all season long, all the way to October 26.”

Dennis Johnson, director of bands, who assists Racer Band with their music rehearsals, said he was continually impressed by the leadership of the students.

“John and I are the only faculty directly respo nsible for the band, which means we rely heavily on individual members to execute their assignments,” Johnson said.

Next seas on, Fannin expects Racer Band to have around 250 members: an estimated 100 new members and 150 returning members. He said next season is going to be lighter. They will be backing off the time commitment they had this year.

“We’ll be very young in a lot of sections next year,” Fannin said. “It won’t be a rebuilding year, but it’ll definitely be a year to relax a little bit.”

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Students, faculty encourage others to explore world

By Ryan Richardson Murray State provides students with numerous opportunities to explore their world.

Robyn Pizzo, education abroad adviser since March of 2012, said the University has more than 400 individual program offerings in more than 40 countries. Proportionately, that means Murray State sent more students abroad last year than any other Kentucky public university.

The traditional study abroad programs meant being away for a semester or year, but fewer students are taking those trips. Pizzo said it is more common now for students to take part in programs which last one to five weeks during the spring, winter and summer breaks.

She said it was cheaper to study abroad for a semester because students pay regular tuition and housing; however, for students who want to study for less than a semester while keeping cost minimalized, Murray State offers “Discover” programs in places such as China, Korea and Brazil. The cost is approximately $2,500 to $3,000.

Trenton Little, junior from Benton, Ky., took advantage of a semester-long program when he traveled to Regensburg, Germany, in the fall of 2011.

“I believe I applied for around five scholarships and received three of them,” Little said. “After getting scholar-

ships for the program, it was actually cheaper for me to study abroad in Germany than it would have been for me to stay here in Murray.”

Pizzo said Murray State offers numerous scholarships to help students. She said the goal of the Office of Study Abroad is to help students in any way they can, especially financially.

“We have over $100,000 in scholarships to give away this year,” she said. “The average award for the last cycle of applicants was over $900.”

Students can use a combination of grants, loans and scholarships to pay for their airfare and classes.

“The best programs are the ones that tie directly into a student’s field of study,” Pizzo said.

Rob Lewis, sophomore from Great Mills, Md., was able to take classes related to his major when he went to Belize for two weeks in May 2012.

“I’m a wildlife biology major with a very strict class sequence so I had to choose a summer program,” Lewis said.

Kristen Tinch, senior from Lewisburg, Ky., also completed course requirements when she studied abroad on three different occasions. In the Virgin Islands, during the summer of 2010, she took a seminar in science to fulfill a requirement for the Honors Program.

“It was so beneficial to me because both of my majors

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Kristin Tinch stops to get her picture taken in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris – one of three destinations she has visited because of Study Abroad. are in the humanities,” Tinch said. “This really stretched my ability to think because I was examining issues from a scientist’s perspective.”

In Costa Rica, during the summer of 2010, Tinch also took two upper-level Spanish classes. Then, in 2011, Tinch took two literature courses counting towards her English degree when she lived with a 77-year-old host mother in Bregenz, Austria.

Pizzo said there have never been any major problems

with the program because the University works so hard to accommodate students.

“The Study Abroad office is extremely flexible and willing to tailor to the needs of each student,” she said.

Pizzo said she believes students should try to study abroad if at all possible.

Said Pizzo: “Study abroad is a great opportunity to expand your world view and learn more about yourself and the world around you while earning college credit.”

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After a recordbreaking 31-2 season, and this season’s winningest seniors ...

With a hype that is unprecedented for any other sport, it begs the question ...

Why basketball?

By Jonathan Ferris Photos by Samuel T. Hays

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Gateway 2013 Since its advent in the late 1800s, basketball has become an institution in Kentucky made famous by national powerhouse teams in Lexington and Louisville. However, the sport has been especially popularized in the isolated Jackson Purchase area home to Murray, and today the game brings crowds from all over to see Murray’s strong men’s and women’s programs.

SPORT IS TRADITION FOR SCHOOL, STATE ot long after Jim Naismith came up with the idea at the Springfield, Mass., YMCA, basketball found its home in Kentucky. Naismith, a former minister who left his home in Canada to work at the YMCA, was put in charge of a physical education class during the winter of 1891. Confined by the harsh winter weather, Naismith needed a game he could teach 18 rowdy boys to play in a small gymnasium. What he came up with would change the landscape of sports in America (and later the world) forever.

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Gateway 2013 People in Murray still have allegiance to UK and watch those games on television,

Guard Isaiah Canaan led the 2012-13 Racer offense, and was arguably one of Murray State’s top performers.

Using old peach baskets as goals, the first game of basketball was played Dec. 21, 1891. Each team had nine boys and the final score was 1-0.

It wasn’t long before the game spread quickly throughout YMCA’s across America. By 1895, it reached the YMCA in Louisville, Ky. Instantly, the game was popular with Kentuckians. Hundreds of people came out to watch games as the YMCA organized teams and leagues based on age. In the same year, Berea College organized the first university basketball team in the state.

The game didn’t truly take off in Kentucky until 1903, when the University of Kentucky fielded its first basketball team. The team lost to Georgetown 15-6 in its first game.

As colleges around the state began putting together basketball programs, high schools carried the sport to every corner

of the Commonwealth. Even small schools, who could not afford to fund football and baseball programs, put up hoops on dirt courts. Communities began to gather on weekends to watch their local youth play nearby schools.

Thanks in large part to high school teams, basketball gradually became engrained in the culture of Kentucky. People who didn’t have much else to do on Friday and Saturday nights began following their local high school teams.

Before long, entire communities were showing up to cheer their local teams to victory.

This was also happening in Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana and Mississippi. It was not until the 1920s and ‘30s when Kentucky began to separate itself as one of the basketball capitals of the country.

Sid Easley, University of Kentucky graduate and long-time Murray State basketball season ticket holder, said he believes this separation can be attributed to two key figures.

“Adolph Rupp at Kentucky and Ed Diddle at Western made college basketball

popular in Kentucky,” Easley said. “They built those programs and they attracted immense followings.”

While communities supported their local teams, everyone could share their allegiance to the state-wide college basketball teams. This, according to Easley, is what allowed basketball to explode in popularity in Kentucky.

Far western Kentucky, often called the Purchase area, was a bit different, however. Secluded from the rest of the state thanks to Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, the people of western Kentucky loved basketball, but weren’t as crazed as those in the central and eastern parts of the state.

That changed in 1929.

At the time, Heath was a very small Paducah area school with limited sports programs, but did have a men’s basketball team. Heath made an improbable run in ’29, earning a spot in the Sweet 16 Basketball State Championship.

Defeating several much larger schools from Lexington and Louisville along the way, Heath took the state title. It would mark the first of several state titles to come back to the Pur-

Senior forward Brandon Garrett dunks over Old Dominion’s Donte Hill in an early Racer non-conference win at the CFSB Center.

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Gateway 2013 Junior guard Dexter Fields pivots defensively in an early-season home game. Fields will be the Racers’ only experienced senior in the 2013-14 season after seniors Stacy Wilson, Ed Daniel, Isaiah Canaan and Latreze Mushatt graduate in May.

chase area of Kentucky.

In the 30 years following Heath’s championship, four other Purchase area schools also won the state tournament: Sharp-1939, Brewers-1948, Cuba1952, and North Marshall-1959. As teams grew increasingly successful, the fans in far western Kentucky grew more enthusiastic.

Those successful high school programs made the Purchase area a hotbed for basketball talent. During that 30-year period, Carlisle Cutchin was building a strong basketball program at the fledgling college in Murray. Many of the same players who the locals fell in love with during their high school years ended up continuing their careers in Murray.

Willard Bagwell, the star player on that 1929 Heath team, came to Murray. Joe Fulks, a Kuttawa High School graduate, would later go on to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his NBA career after his time in Murray.

Howie Crittendon played on the 1952 state championship Cuba team and also continued on to Murray State. All three

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RACER MADNESS 2012-13 Men’s Season • 21-8 overall win-loss index • second in the OVC for both season and post-season play • 55th in the nation for points per game (72.8) • 78th in the nation for field goal percentage (.452) • Racers ranked 28th in ESPN’s 50 in 50 top college teams • Murray State in nation’s top 50 winningest programs • Canaan an all-American player are enshrined in the Murray State Hall of Fame, and Crittendon and Fulks’ numbers hang from the rafters in the CFSB center.

Players such as these enticed fans from the entire region to Murray State basketball. Before long, the then named Thoroughbreds, dominated the sports landscape from Paducah to Hazel.

In addition to the legendary players, Murray State’s isolation from the rest of the state also allowed basketball to grow.

“The four hour drive between Lexington and Murray was and still is huge for the basketball program,” Easley said.

“The distance allows Murray to separate itself from the pandemonium that is UK basketball,” he said. “Places like Morehead and Richmond are ghost towns on days that UK has a home game,

but most put their allegiance toward the Racers first and foremost.

even if those local schools have games as well. People in Murray still have allegiance to UK and watch those games on television, but most put their allegiance toward the Racers first and foremost.”

With the Kentucky and Louisville men’s teams dominating most of the state, Murray proves to be unique thanks to its distance from the much larger, powerhouse programs. This creates a basketball culture in Murray that is unique from each of the smaller basketball programs in the state.

Perhaps it is the powerful dunks from Ed Daniel or the breathtaking deep 3’s from Isaiah Canaan that make basketball popular in Murray. Basketball has a way of uniting communities in ways other sports simply cannot.

The atmosphere in Murray is unparalleled around the country. It may not be the biggest or best program in the country, but it’s certainly a program Jim Naismith, a preacher from a small town, would have been proud to see.

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Robert Valentine, professor of journalism and mass communications, portrays Rainey T. Wells, University founder, at Murray State’s 90th anniversary celebration.

University celebrates rich history

By Anna Taylor On a dreary September afternoon, in front of approximately 100 Murray State faculty, alumni and citizens of Murray, stands Robert Valentine, professor of journalism and mass communications, portraying Murray State’s founder Rainey T. Wells.

“I believe I can truthfully say this afternoon that the population of Calloway County desires the location of this normal school, within its bounds, more than any county in western Kentucky,” Valentine recited during this anniversary celebration. “I want to say to you that the people of Calloway commence to prepare and present their petition at the proper time … A school cannot wither in Calloway County.”

The recited speech was originally given by Wells in 1922 as a pitch to the state government stating why Murray was the right city for a new normal school. Months before the speech, Wells, with the help of the Murray community, raised $100,000 in donation grants to go

toward a potential new normal school.

They raised the final $16,000 after his speech was given.

On Friday, Sept. 1, 1922, Murray was officially chosen as the location for the Western State Normal School. The school was later renamed Murray State Normal School and officially opened on Sept. 24, 1923. By the end of its opening day, 87 students were enrolled and six classes were filled. The school consisted of four rooms and an auditorium.

Today, 90 years later, Murray State has 10,623 students enrolled in 120 different degree programs, according to the 201112 Murray State Fact Book. The University also currently has 74 major buildings and two libraries.

The University celebrated its 90th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 in the Quad.

“We are gathered here this evening in the historic Quad near the statue of Dr. Rainey T. Wells, also near the iconic Shoe Tree and within view of several of the original buildings constructed on this campus to celebrate the 90th anniversary

of this great University,” said Mark Welch, director of community relations and public information.

Welch, who organized the event, had faculty members speak to the audience about some of the University’s oldest buildings. Among those buildings were Oakhurst, Wrather Hall, Wilson Hall, Wells Hall, Lovett Auditorium and Pogue Library.

Wells, portrayed by Valentine, gave the keynote address which included the historical speech he gave that would ultimately earn Murray its own normal school.

Along with the anniversary event in the Quad, Tony Powell, web manager for the University, created a special website full of alumni and students’ submitted photos and stories. The website, murraystate.edu/90th, will remain online until the end of the academic year.

The University’s 2012 Homecoming was also themed 90 Years to Remember.

The annual Homecoming parade filled Main Street with recreations and memorabilia from the first 90 years.

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Student Government Association Constituent group expands University activities

Photos by Taylor McStoots/The News

Mayor Bill Wells addressed SGA’s Senate in December to discuss the importance of student compliance with the city’s driving ordinances passed earlier in the year.

Students from every campus organization are welcome at SGA meetings and are encouraged to voice their opinions to the Senate.

By Meghann Anderson The oldest student group on campus is still moving forward 77 years after it began.

The Student Government Association is made up of four branches. These include the Senate, Campus Activities Board, Judicial Board and the Residential College Association.

The Senate is the main branch of SGA, and it is the students’ governing body with the power to pass resolutions, bills, rules and regulations necessary for the general welfare of the University, and to implement and maintain any programs consistent with the

student group’s purposes.

The presidents of Judicial Board, CAB and RCA all hold positions on the executive council of SGA. The three representatives help conduct meetings and give weekly reports to inform the Senate of happenings throughout campus.

Senators vote on items such as the budget, what events to sponsor and how to help organizing Homecoming.

Last year, even when it caused some controversy, SGA voted to stop its funding of the Presidential Lecture Series.

Several campus and city leaders, including Mayor Bill Wells, visit the weekly meetings to discuss issues and to answer questions from the students.

Some of the larger discussions in the last couple of years have been about the city stickers, plans for a new library, parking problems, the SGA budget and student involvement with campus activities.

There are approximately 60 senate positions in SGA. Two of the positions are for freshman students and the rest are open to students who wish to represent their academic college, fraternity, sorority, residential college and other various campus groups.

Jeremiah Johnson, SGA president, said one of the purposes of the organization was to expand student interest in campus involvement and student affairs.

Johnson also holds a position on the Board of Regents.

Jeanie Morgan, coordinator of student activities, said SGA is the voice of the students.

“I think the student government is the heart of the student body,” Morgan said. “It represents and protects the students. The ultimate goal is to better the University for the students.”

Morgan said SGA is the moral fiber of the students and demonstrates integrity and justice.

According to its website, the purposes of the Student Government Association are to promote the welfare, growth and development of student life in an environment of academic excellence, to represent the students in all phases of administrative effort and to provide a means of promoting cooperative efforts for the general welfare of the University community.

“You have to have governance in any institutional organization,” Morgan said.

“From the beginning SGA has had a strong, solid foundation and it keeps getting better.

We’ve tweaked some things as time goes on, but we’ve maintained a solid foundation that we can be proud of.”

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M ayo r Wells discusses career,

By Chris Wilcox The city of Murray boasts a population of more than 17,741 residents and 170 of those individuals are tasked with keeping the city running.

One of those 170 is Mayor Bill Wells, a former teacher, principal and city council member.

His career in Murray began in 1982, the year he and his wife moved to the area.

Wells said the move from Illinois, his former residence, was largely in part to Board of Regents Chairman Constantine Curris, a close friend, who let Wells know about the open principal position at the Murray High School.

Wells was a f inalist and was selected for the job of principal and served in the position from 1982-95. Within two years

of receiving the job, the U.S. Department of Education recognized the school for its academic excellence.

Wells said there was no t one specif ic achievement in his life he was especially proud of more than any others, but said one of the things he was especially proud of was being able to balance the city’s budget.

He said his career itself has had many highlights, some of which were a collaborative effort between the city, its residents and its employees.

One of those accomplishments was that Murray was named the Friendliest Small Town in America.

“The recognition speaks highly of our fine city, of the county and the University, too,” Wells said. “I’m proud to be part of a place where the people genuinely are

kind and are always doing their best.”

During Wells’ 20-year service to the city council ending in 2010, the city of Murray recognized Wells as its Citizen of the Year in 2008.

“It was great to receive recognition from the city,” he said. “But the most amazing thing to me still is the people who live here.”

He said he has found that the people who live here are very kind and generous, but it is also those who make the move to Murray that make the city unique.

“I’ve found the people who move here to Murray appreciate the atmosphere more,” he said. “Sometimes more than the people who have lived here their whole lives; they’re just so used to it.”

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Mayor Bill Wells stands outside Murray’s City Hall in front of his 2000 230 C Mercedes Benz. Wells said he purchased the car right before being elected mayor in 2010.

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and said the city was fortunate to have such a strong working relationship with the University.

Wells said he was especially appreciative that Murray State allowed the city to use the Roy Stewart Stadium during the city’s Make a Difference Day. The day has the goal of creating a greener city through recycling efforts. O n Jan. 25, the city hosted its 89th celebration at the University stadium.

“The city has a powerf ul relationship with the University and it is because of this we can keep moving forward – by continuously working together,” he said.

Mark Welch, director of community relations and public information, said one of Wells’ priorities is continuing to foster a strong relationship between the city and the University. He said the mayo r’s

support has been especially evident in his support of the Town & Gown Partnership between the University and city.

“A productive relationship between Murray and Murray State is very important, especially in this economy,” he said.

“It just makes sense for both entities to work together on common problems and s hare resources when possible for the benef it of both the city and campus.”

In 2012 the mayo r suppo rted the ref inancing of the $10 million Wellness Center bonds, which Welch said resulted in signif icant savings for the University.

The Wellness Center bonds were originally f inanced on the city’s bonding capacity in 2002.

Welch said the city and University rely on each other more than most tend to notice.

“I’m convinced that in some fundamentally po sitive way the identities , indeed the character, of both the city and the University are intertwined,” he said. “One could argue that the friendliness and generosity of Murray affects the University and convers ely the diversity and enterprise on campus brings a level of sophistication and affluence to Murray.”

Welch said he was glad Wells was s o enthusiastic about the city’s partnership, as it aids both in being the best that they can be.

Wells’ term as mayor started in January of 2011 and will end in December of 2014.

He said he was not sure at the time if he would run for re-election, but said there were still some city plans in operation that he would like to see completed which extend past his term.

Photo courtesy of Bill Wells

In 1982, when he began as principal of Murray High School, Wells took a similar photo in front of “Clyde,” his 1959 Mercedes Benz.

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Ice Cream Festival Held each year in Murray’s own court square, the Ice Cream Festival is one of Murray’s most popular events. The festival, originally sponsored by Purity Ice Cream, has evolved into a much larger event including games and inflatables for kids, the Rotary Scooper Bowl, Ice Cream Idol and an endless supply of free Purity Ice Cream.

The event allows anyone who attends to enjoy free Purity Ice Cream as well as providing the option to pay to become a judge for the Rotary Scooper Bowl where they get to choose who will claim the coveted No. 1 spot in homemade ice cream.

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LOCAL FESTIVALS Community vibrant with year-round holiday celebrations

By Shannon MacAllister Nestled happily in Western Kentucky, the Murray community celebrates its small town vibe at all times of the year.

With numerous festivals, Murray and its surrounding areas help students become involved within the community and find themselves a home away from home.

Freedom Festival Traditionally held July 1-4 in Murray, the Freedom Festival is a festival created

During the last weekend of September each year, Paducah hosts another of western Kentucky’s most famed festivals.

The annual Barbecue on the River Festival is held on the riverfront of downtown Paducah.

A three day event, the festival plays home to more than 40 teams who cook any food of their choice in an effort to win the competition and receive prizes.

While the teams face off, there is also music and arts and crafts to entertain the attendees while they wait for the winners.

to celebrate this great nation.

The festival features many fun, familyfriendly events including numerous barbecues, free concerts, golf tournaments, a 5K run and cookouts galore.

The festival spotlights what it means to be an American and brings to everyone’s attention the liberties living in the United States of America provides us.

The Freedom Festival goes out with a bang each year when a spectacular fireworks show is set off immediately following the last concert on the fourth.

Each October, Cadiz brings to life an old tradition with its annual Ham Festival. The event was originally planned as a time to get to know others in the community in a fun environment, but in recent years it too has grown into something much larger. The festival now includes concerts, food, arts and crafts, children’s rides, a petting zoo, contests in many categories and down-home bluegrass music.

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This year will feature the 24th annual Hot August Blues Festival in the Kenlake State Park Amphitheater on Kentucky Lake. The festival is held in August each year and has been famed as one of Kentucky’s top summer events. The two day event hosts a variety of food, fun and events for the whole family, as well as great music performed by local artists.

A three day festival dating back to 1842, Benton’s Tater Day began as a trading time for sweet potatoes on the first Saturday of April. From its humble origins, Tater Day has grown into a time of community bonding that features a parade, arts and crafts, a flea market, pageants, children’s rides, cook-offs and the Tater trot and run.

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Playhouse makes locals actors

By Dominique Duarte Many community theaters have a life span of seven years, but Murray’s community theater has been a major force in the city for more than 30 years. Through the help of Murray’s citizens it continues to stand strong.

Playhouse in the Park, located at a former train depot, continues to provide the community with family-friendly entertainment through its musicals and plays and gives educational opportunities with theater programs for community members of all ages.

Lisa Cope, executive director of Playhouse in the Park, has worked at the theater since 2009. She works hard putting together programs and fundraisers to keep the theatre going.

“Our education program has really grown over the past few years,” Cope said. “We have programs in place right now starting with first graders all the way through senior citizens.”

“Old Duffers and Powderpuffers” is a theater program for senior citizens and was started two years ago. “Pail of Tadpoles” involves children ages 6-11 and “Box of Frogs” is for youth ages 12-18.

Both programs meet in 12-week sessions throughout the year. There is also an annual children’s theater camp for both age groups and the camp ends with a children’s.

“I have parents tell me all the time about things that their kids get from participating in Playhouse in the Park,” Cope

said. “They learn so many life skills that they use forever, public speaking, they learn to work as a team, and they learn to be dependable and I think we change a lot of lives in that way.”

She said Playhouse in the Park produces six productions a year and the selection of these productions can be a challenge. A show selection committee is put together every year to read through plays, listen to songs and pick the final six shows for the season, which can be a daunting process.

Jana Little, volunteer at Playhouse in the Park, has worked on several shows for the last 6 years and was a part of the show selection committee this year. She learned the challenges of choosing a show for the Murray community.

“It’s very difficult because there’s so many things to consider before you decide to do a play,” Little said. “We’re very particular about not crossing lines and trying not to offend anyone.”

Stephen Keene, AIMS coordinator, has directed shows at the theater and has served on the board, the show selection committee and has helped with various fundraisers. When directing a show, he creates a schedule leading up to the production and makes sure he has a hard-working group of people working on the show.

“I generally try to create a schedule that will allow me to accomplish the things that I need to accomplish,” Keene said. “The people that I always try to get to work with me as far as technical positions, I try to make sure

that they’re very dedicated to what they’re doing and that they can achieve all of the things that I am trying to get them to do, so it’s a team effort.”

Playhouse is a non-profit organization that gets most of its funding from members of the community and various fundraisers. Murray Dance Stars is a new fundraiser that started last year and it is based off of the television show “Dancing with the Stars.”

“We get our local celebrities and they’re the stars and match them up with people who are experienced with choreography,” Cope said. “Dancers have raised money leading up to the event and then at the event each couple performs their routine and people who are there vote for the dancers with the dollars. It’s a fun event and we raised $6,300 dollars in one night.”

The community has given time, money and many of the props and costumes used in the productions as well. The community’s support has been a key factor in the theater’s success and it gives so much back to the community in return.

“We entertain people and we do it really well here. I’m amazed all the time at the talent that comes through here, I think it’s phenomenal,” Cope said. “Playhouse makes theater very accessible to people that otherwise wouldn’t get to see shows, certainly wouldn’t get to participate in them. I think community theater is a wonderful, wonderful thing and I think it’s important that we make that available to everybody.”

Jake Hunter plays Huckleberry Finn in Playhouse in the Park’s 2012 rendition of “Big River.”

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The evening Lousville, Ky., skyline shows the newly built KFC Yum! Center, right of bridge, that hosts concerts, conventions and other municipal events in Lousville. Kentucky’s largest city is one of several area locations for students’ weekend activities.

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Memphis A trip to Memphis, Tenn., would not be complete without eating some barbecue or hearing some great jazz music. Beale Street is a two-mile stretch near the Memphis riverfront with live music and bars galore. If you the bar scene is not your thing, try the Delta Music Festival in September or the Memphis Hip-Hop Expo on Labor Day weekend. Memphis barbeque spots such as Rendezvous or Corky’s are excellent choices for sampling delicious ribs or brisket.

Best for students interested in: live music and barbecue Travel time: 3 hours

Area attractions give students various weekend opportunities

By Kylie Townsend

Murray State students frequently take advantage of the weekends to travel to sites within a day’s drive of the campus. This region, made up of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and southern Illinois, is rich in history, culture and tradition.

Nashville Nashville, Tenn., known as the Music City, is famous for its country music venues, the Tennessee Titans professional football team and Opry Mills Mall, which boasts more than 200 stores. Home to the nearest international airport in the area, Nashville is a popular stop for musicians, Broadway plays and various festivals, including September’s African Street Festival, the St. Jude Marathon and Half-Marathon in April.

Best for students interested in: shopping, live music and night life Travel time: 2 hours

Louisville Bumper stickers and T-shirts sport a phrase that characterizes Louisville, Ky.:

“Keep Louisville weird.” Louisville is known for its eclectic art scene, quirky coffee shops and, of course, the Kentucky Derby. Students go to Louisville for its art festivals throughout the year and its famous Thunder Over Louisville in April. According to the Thunder Over Louisville website, this annual fire works and air show remains the largest annual fireworks display in North America.

Best for students interested in: art, culture and fireworks Travel time: 3 hours and 45 minutes

St. Louis The Rams, the Cards and the Blues – St. Louis, Mo., is home to three professional sports teams for fans of professional football, baseball and hockey.

Don’t miss posing for photos in front of the Gateway Arch or free admission to the St. Louis Zoo. Finish your day with a trip to any one of the original bars or restaurants downtown.

Best for students interested in: sports and sightseeing Travel time: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Paducah In need of a free afternoon or Saturday morning away from campus? Paducah, Ky. is your best bet for a wider selection of shopping, eating or sightseeing. Kentucky Oaks Mall is the closest mall to Murray and is surrounded by chain restaurants to suit your fancy. Paducah also boasts locally-owned eateries such as Max’s Brick Oven, with its gourmet pizza and outdoor dining, Etcetera coffee house and J.P.’s Bar and Grill. Stroll Paducah’s riverfront after your meal to see the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers.

Best for students interested in: a quick break from campus Travel time: 45 minutes

Holiday World Santa Claus, Ind., is the home of Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, a popular regional theme park with three wooden roller coasters, free soft drinks and free sunscreen. Admission is $45 and includes an entire day’s access to both parks. Holiday World is structured around different areas decorated to reflect major American holidays. Plan your trip during the slow season to receive special discounts.

Best for students interested in: theme parks Travel time: 3 hours

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