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Community is a concept we,as students, often fail tounderstand and respect.

Sometimes, in the busy shuf-fle of a college lifestyle, stu-dents forget to appreciate thetrue, unique character of theMurray community. They tendto think of Murray State as aseparate entity from the city.

The support from within thecity for this University isunlike any other. Over the lastschool year, we have seenincredible achievements, andhorrible tragedies. We havepulled from the depths of ourcharacter; we have joinedhands and sung praises.

None of this would be possiblewithout the incredibly close net-work of students we have or thesupportive citizens of Murray.

The Murray State News isdedicated to reminding stu-dents of the many reasonsthey should smile when they

come overthe hill onU.S. Highway641 and seeRoy StewartStadium.

Murray istruly a com-m u n i t yproud of itss t u d e n t s ,proud tosmile and

say, “We are Racers.”Residents look upon this

University as a true blessing.They cry at senior nights; theycheer at graduations.

It is time for the Universityto show appreciation for thecity of Murray. It is time tolook back at Murray and rec-ognize that we would not havesome of our greatest tradi-tions, some of our best memo-ries, without this westernKentucky town.

LLeexxyy GGrroossssEditor-in-Chief

From the Editor Table ofContents

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By Megan Kavy

Fidalgo Bay Coffeeopened in August 2007 andis a convenient location forstudents because of itsclose proximity to campus. Fidalgo Bay Coffee has

become one of the mostwell known places for stu-dents to get coffee. “We have soft music at

night so people come inand study,” Sarah Wade, afreshman employee said.Wade said she thinks

Fidalgo Bay Coffeeattracts so many studentsbecause the environment isrelaxed and simple. Fidalgo Bay Coffee offers

a drink special every day,as well as numerous otheritems from which cus-

tomers can choose. In addition to the variety

of espresso and hot andcold drinks, it also offers avariety of pastries, breads,cookies and sandwiches. She said its menu is ideal

for students looking for asnack or drink while studying. The owners, Sarah

Fineman and TerryStrieter, both have connec-tions to Murray State.Fineman is an alumnus andStrieter is a professor atthe University. “We have a pretty big

connection to MurrayState,” Fineman said. She said she loves

Murray and the University,which is why student sup-port is so important to herand the company.

By Laura Kovarik

Lights reflect off of thegleaming gold railings that linethe buffets at the restaurant. Preparing to open for the

day, servers and cooks alikediligently work to preparemeals and ingredients forcustomers. August Moon’s ambiance

and authentic-styled archi-tecture transports restaurant-goers to Asia. Originally from Malaysia,

August Moon’s owner DanielYong brings the flare and fla-vor of a wide variety of Asiancuisine to Murray. After working under a

famous Taiwanese chefthroughout college, Yong’slove of food turned into abusiness after graduating. Hesaid it had always been adream of his to own his ownrestaurant.A family-oriented restau-

rant and business, Yong

chose Murray as a place tobegin his restaurant becausehis wife was in nursingschool at Murray State. Yong said the wide variety,

taste and quality of food arewhat set his restaurant apartfrom the rest. He said the business gets the

majority of its produce andvegetables from local farmers. In addition to supporting

local farmers, the restaurantis also active in the communi-ty through sponsorship of awide variety of service pro-grams, fundraisers and chari-ties throughout the area. “Quality is always impor-

tant to us; we buy fresh pro-duce from local farmers,”Yong said. “The health of ourcustomers is also very impor-tant: we cook all of our veg-etables and use minimal oil inour stir-fry to create deli-cious and nutritious meals.”In an effort to further

accommodate customers, the

staff has also been rotating thewide selection of menu items.The chefs have been work-

ing on creating new dishesand also keeping the populardishes in circulation.“Asian cuisine is so fla-

vorful, tasteful and you canstir-fry,” Yong said. “Youcan use your imaginationand create essentially any-thing you want. I thinkwhat makes August Moonspecial is the food. A lot ofour dishes are unique andnot available anywhere inother restaurants.”Yong said he thinks the

taste of the food is whatbrings returning customersback and new customers in.With an abundant menu,

reasonably priced food andexcellent service AugustMoon will undoubtedlyremain a household restau-rant within the communityof Murray for many moreyears to come.

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By Carly Besser

This is the seventhstraight year Matt B’sMain Street Pizza waschosen as the best placeto get pizza in town. Matt B’s was started by

Murray State alumnusMatt Bartholomey whosaid he wanted to trysomething the city hadnever seen before.“There are plenty of

buffets and deliveryjoints here, so I tried todo my own thing,” hesaid. “We envisioned aplace where college kidscan get a slice on the go,so we did our best to finda good location close tocampus to make it moreconvenient for the kids.” Bartholomey said he fig-

ured the majority of his cus-tomers would be students.“We’re always honored

and we started out hop-

ing that we could try tomake the best pizza,”Bartholomey said. “At thetime, businesses weremore focused on how tomake food faster andcheaper, but we tried notto worry about that. Wejust wanted to try andmake the best pizza.” If there is one style of

pizza in which Matt B’shas specialized, it is thebizarre. Baked potato, bar-becue and chicken baconranch pizza are just a cou-ple of the unique items.“You won’t find a lot of

those kinds of flavors atchain restaurants,”Bartholomey said. “And alot of places won’t take 90minutes to make two piz-zas. We will. It’s somethingthat I think brings therestaurant some charm.”Matt B’s keeps its

focus on the MurrayState student body, hir-

ing Murray State stu-dents almost exclusively.Once a student himself,

Bartholomey said healways considers hisemployees’ academicschedule before theirwork schedule, and closesthe store during MurrayState events such ashomecoming weekend.While it simply looks

like a small pizzeria onMain Street, Matt B’smeans much more to thecommunity than just aplace to grab a slice. “My favorite is when

someone will walk in andsay ‘do you rememberme?’” Bartholomey said.“I’ll say they look familiarand they’ll say they wentto Murray State. It was thefirst place they wanted togo to. Even after theygraduate, they’re stillthinking of us. It makesMatt B’s special.”

BEST PIZZA Matt B’s Main Street Pizza

By Ben Manhanke

Since Keith and Mary Black firstopened the doors to Mary’s Kitchenin 2009 their restaurant has become astaple for students sick of the cafete-ria and in search of an authentichome-cooked meal.

This year Murray State studentshave shown their appreciation for thefamily-style diner and voted Mary’sKitchen No. 1 in both the BestBreakfast and the Best Hangover Curecategories – part of The News’ Best ofMurray student-poll.

Hannah Richardson, Murray native,has been a waitress at Mary’s since itsopening fouryearsago. Shesaidalthoughstudents typically dine at Mary’s at nightand in the early morning they still consti-tute about 50 percent of its total business.

She said part of Mary’s popularity withstudents is the fact that it is open aroundthe clock and also the quality of the food.

“When you eat breakfast here it’s justlike eating breakfast cooked at your momand dad’s house,” Richardson said.“That’s the sort of the thing we aim for:good, country, home-cooked food.”

Richardson said Mary’s predominantlysells breakfast food, as customers are ableto order breakfast items all day long.

She said the restaurant appeals tostudents because of the friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

“We’re all a big family when you comein,” she said. “We love our customers andwe try to take care of them. If someonewho is drunk comes in, we will call thema cab. We will not let them try to leave ina way that’s going to harm them.”

A large part of Mary’s clientele,

Richardson acknowledged, are thosecoming in from bars and trying to soberup or to wait for a cab. She saidalthough the Best Hangover Cure is amore unusual award for a restaurantthan Best Breakfast to receive, it stillmeans a lot to be voted the best.

“I think it’s a great award because it’sgood to know that we made college stu-dents feel better and that they weren’talways hugging the toilet the nextmorning,” she said.

Candy Cavanaugh, general manager ofMary’s Kitchen, said everyone whoworks at Mary’s is ecstatic over the stu-

dentsvoting themNo. 1 inbothcategoriesand winning the awards has been the talkof the kitchen.

She said the awards meant a lot,because if it wasn’t for the studentsMary’s probably wouldn’t be able tostay in business.

This is the second time Mary’s Kitchenhas been voted Best Breakfast and BestHangover Cure in the past three years.While Mary’s Kitchen did not receive anyBest of Murray awards last year, in 2011 itreceived a total of three awards, the third,which was not included as an award thisyear, Best Service.


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By Amanda Grau

Primary Care MedicalCenter originated in January1994 when two medical officesmerged, and later becamewhat it is today.Primary Care quickly became

the only medical service openseven days a week. In October2007 it moved into its currentlocation on 12th street. With its new facility,

Primary Care was able to

bring in specialists in additionto regular doctor care. With new technology,

there are a variety of optionsfor the detection and diag-nosis of diseases such ascancer and heart disease, aswell as digital media recordsand Primary CareEverywhere, which allowspatients to access their ownpatient portals on the go,and make appointments viamobile devices.

BEST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERPrimary Care Medical Center

By Hunter Harrell

According to the students of MurrayState, the University Bookstore, locatedon the second floor of the CurrisCenter, is the best bookstore in town. “The bookstore offers a wide range

of merchandise,” said Rachel Job,sophomore from Cape Girardeau, Mo.“We pretty much offer everything youwould think students, alumni, and fanswould need.” The store has a wide variety of appar-

el including Murray State T-shirts,sweatshirts, pajamas, shorts and pants. In addition to the University appar-

el, it also has clothing and memora-bilia representing each residentialcollege. It also has accessories such asheadbands, clips, hats, purses andpendants available.The University Bookstore is not only

a service to the students at MurrayState, but it was also voted best place towork on campus. Job, who also works in customer ser-

vice, said believes the people who workthere make all the difference.

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By Kelly Farrell

The semester is winding down andprofessors are starting to load finalprojects on their students.The votes are in and Harry Lee

Waterfield Library won both bestplace to study and nap on campus.“It's the best place to nap because

you can go to the top floor and it isdead silent,” Chris Rhodes, seniorfrom Henderson, Ky., said. “I'venapped in there at least four or fivetimes a semester because as soon as Ilie down on a couch upstairs, Iinstantly doze off with the silence.”Students that study in the library do

not seem to care one way or anotherif others are sleeping around them.“I always see people sleeping in the

library,” Natalie Brewer, junior fromCharleston, Mo., said. “I have classand study sessions in the libraryweekly, therefore I see it constantly.People are generally snoring, having agreat sleep. I personally have nevertaken a nap there. I have just made the

assumption it is the best place oncampus to take a nap.”Studies have shown that napping

before studying could help studentsto better on their exams.Murray State students favor one

certain building on the campus overany of the other places, rooms orareas to study in and complete home-work. Studying for quizzes, midtermsand finals are an essential part of thecollege experience.“I really like studying at the library

because I can focus on my workthere,” sophomore Megan Nouvertnesaid. “It beats other places like mydorm room due to distractions andit’s a lot harder to stay motivated.”Anybody can walk into

Waterfield Library on campus andsee how crowded the main floor iswith students checking Facebook,on Blackboard or typing away onEnglish papers.The library continues to have

something for every student with itscomfort and quiet.

BEST PLACE TO STUDY & NAPHarry Lee Waterfield Library

By Kelly Farrell

There are countless restrooms located aroundMurray State’s campus. Some of them are tuckedaway in remote corners of busy buildings andothers are conveniently located right by eleva-tors or the lecture halls.Naturally, Murray State students and faculty have

preferences when it comes to such matters aroundcampus. The student body selected the

restrooms in the Curris Center to be theirfavorite public restroom on campus.The question remains: why are the Curris

Center restrooms considered to be the best atMurray State? What makes them preferable tothe other ones in newer buildings?“They are kept really clean,” student worker

Kiaya Young said. “The workers work very hardon that. They are larger and aren’t used as muchand they are more modern.”It goes without saying that cleanliness is

important when concerning restrooms.This is especially true when numerous stu-

dents and faculty members occupy them all dayevery day. Of course, maintenance employees

clean the other bathrooms around campus likethose in Faculty Hall and the newer Jesse D.Jones Chemistry building, too. So, what reallysets the Curris Center apart?“The bathrooms are really nice. The ones on

the first floor of the Curris Center has doubledoors which is different than many others,”sophomore Megan Nouvertne said. “The bath-rooms are better. They are also roomier thansome of the others around campus.”A spacious and clean public restroom sounds

like it meets everything a student would want orneed when out and about.The Curris Center restrooms meet all of the

student wants and needs.

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BEST LIVE MUSIC/LOCAL BAND

By Taylor Crum

Not only is it a bar, but it is also aplace for good music, karaoke andgreat food. It came as no surprise tostudents that The Keg was votedthis year’s Best Bar of Murray. Established in 2002, The

Keg’s comfortable yet funatmosphere and extensivemenu continues to draw incrowds of college students andcommunity members. The convenience of ordering an

appetizer with a cold alcoholic

beverage is an attraction as well asthe live music and karaoke that TheKeg offers to customers for aunique experience. Owner Darren Gates is

extremely proud to say that TheKeg is different than any otherbar in Murray. “I think it is because of our ser-

vice and great food with a bar aswell,” Gates said. Gates also said he loves the

support The Keg gets fromMurray State students, andsays it is one dynamic that

keeps The Keg thriving. “We get a lot of support,” Gates

said. “Especially from the frater-nities and sororities on campusfor rebate nights.”As a graduate of Murray State

and fellow Greek life member,Gates says it feels great to workwith students. The Keg is the ideal place for

any Murray State student torelax and have a good timeafter a stressful week of stud-ies or just to grab a bite to eatwith friends.

Barefoot and BlueBy Amanda Grau

Barefoot and Blue was formed dur-ing Clarkstock, an event created byNeil Lovett, a founding member ofthe band.Lovett, who plays lead and rhythm

guitar along with vocals and drums,formed the original idea for Barefootand Blue with former member JoshHenley and current drum-mer/vocalist Luke Garrett. During Clarkstock 2009, Lovett and

Garrett met Brian Conner (now leadand rhythm guitar) and RogerMcDonald (bass and vocals).“We met these guys and started

jamming and found out we wereinto the same type of music,” saidGarrett. “So we said, ‘Hey, you wantto actually do this?’”Barefoot and Blue started out as a

merge between the guys’ love ofbluesy music and the founders’ west-

ern Kentucky background, givingtheir name a barefoot Kentuckytwist. Today, with two new members,the band covers songs of all varietiesfor gigs, from blues to pop medleys. Beyond covers, the guys write their

own original music, too, but have yetto debut any of it. The members are finding it hard to

keep the band on a regular practiceschedule right now because of theirbusy lives. Both Garrett and Lovettare graduate students at MurrayState, and Connor and McDonald aregraduating seniors. Garrett said that for something

they love, they will do the best theycan to work it out.Said Garrett: “You can express

things through such a way, the rightway, through music that you can geteven people who aren’t naturallysympathetic or empathetic to lovewhat you love.”

By Kelsey Randolph

Since the city of Murray has gonewet, several liquor stores haveopened and retailers have begun tosell packaged alcohol. Students voted, deciding that All in

Good Spirits on Chestnut Street wasthe best place in Murray to buy alcohol.The store has been open for two

months and has made an impressionon its buyers.“The employees are always wel-

coming and willing to lend a hand,”said Alexander Berg, senior fromLombard, Ill. “They have the largestand most organized selection of alco-

hol I’ve seen in Murray.”According to All in Good Spirits’

Facebook, its focus is to provide cus-tomers with excellent service, greatselection and unbeatable prices. If cus-tomers can’t find what they’re lookingfor, the store will be glad to order it.Owner Mark Whitaker from

Murray said his focus was the stu-dents and the proximity to campus.“I feel honored to be voted best of

Murray,” Whitaker said, “It’s the stu-dents that make this possible. It’s ourbusiness principle to be friendly andhelp in any way we can.”For only being open since

February 22, the selection at All inGood Spirits has already grown andcontinues to grow. Whitaker says he would like to

expand Murray’s knowledge of wineand the different types sold now thatresidents can purchase it without dri-ving somewhere else.

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By Carly Besser

Los Portales, this year’sbest Mexican restaurant,continues to draw busi-ness with its authenticLatin dishes, full bar, mar-garitas and south of theborder atmosphere.Ramon Lopez and partner

Gustavo Leon have workedtogether to keepLosPortalesthe prime Mexican restau-rant in Murray, and said theone thing keeping it at thetop is goodcustomer service.“We just try to keep

friendly service, cleantables and good food,”Leon said. “I think that iswhy people always chooseto come back here.”Once being the only

restaurant of its kind, LosPortales currently competesalongside nine otherMexican restaurants.Despite growing compe-

tition, the restaurant stillhas a loyal base of locals,students and people whowant to trade in their ham-burgers and fries for amore exotic option.

By Rebecca Walter

Several students suffer the difficulttask of trying to find somewhere to liveoff campus and for 3 years in a row, TheChase has been the superior choice forMurray State students.

Located at 1700 Lowes Drive, TheChase has a close proximity to campusallowing residents quick and easyaccess to the University while they stillobtain the freedoms that come with liv-ing off campus.There are numerous conveniences

offered for residents, including access tothe free pool, workout room, tanning bedand a personal shuttle service to campus.The Chase also offers fun amenities

for residents as well, with TacoTuesdays, free snacks, swimming class-es and drawings to win everything from

a cooler full of snack foods to an iPad.Erica Mathis, junior from Paducah,

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Alpha Gamma Deltawon best Greek organi-zation according to theballots counted for theBest of Murray. Members of various

Greek organizationscasted their votes, butAlpha Gam won by alandslide. Sara Johnson, member

of Alpha Gam and presi-dent of Panhellenic,said she feels her soror-ity was nominated asthe best sorority oncampus because of its

well-rounded members. “As a sorority we focus

on living out our purposeand take pride in our sis-terhood, our communityservice, our philanthropicevents and our acade-mics,” Johnson said.Alpha Gam she said,

like all other Greek orga-nizations, is diverse andits members are involvedall over campus. Said Johnson: “Our

girls are well knownthrough our involvementin different organiza-tions on campus wherethey hold offices.”

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By Savannah Sawyer

Murray may not have toomany name brand stores butthe independently ownedstores come by the dozen.But there can only be one

best and readers of TheMurray State News have votedGate 28 as the best place toshop in Murray.Gate 28 has many loyal

customers due to itsfriendly employees.“I really enjoy Gate 28 and

it’s a great business in Murray,”Sara Wallace, sophomore fromPaducah, Ky., said. “This storetruly provides an amazingshopping experience due tothe friendly and ready-to-helpemployees, as well as the greatdaily sales including the 50percent off rack outside.”Aside from having great

deals, Gate 28 also carries awide range of clothing brands.“My favorite brand they

carry is Judith March,”Wallace said. “They have awide variety of clothingbrands that are hard to find inthe area outside of Murray.” There’s something for every

shopper, from accessories anddresses to shoes and a varietyof tops and pants.“There’s something for

everyone whether you areshopping for an outfit to wearto a football tailgate or a soror-ity formal,” Wallace said.“Gate 28 is vintage-inspired

meets country-chic,”Adrianne Rogers, owner ofGate 28, said. “We offer somany different styles, looksand sizes. We are not limitedto what is in our headline, aswe carry modern and con-temporary styles as well.”Since the store has been

open since Nov. 15, 2011, Gate28 has expanded greatly.“We have seen substantial

growth since then (and are

now) expanding into thenext door unit, and launch-ing an online website,”Rogers said. “We are cur-rently expanding as wespeak, again. We will havethe entire building where wecurrently reside.”Rogers feels Murray State

students and residents ofMurray in general are dedicat-ed shoppers at Gate 28because of the personal rela-tionships she is able to form.“We love Murray State and

as an alumna myself, I sup-port the students and knowwhat it is to be a Racer,”Rogers said. “Student sup-port is growing because weget to know our customers,and with Murray being asmall town, it is important toget to know each and everycustomer, so we can betterassist them. Many of our cus-tomers consider us their per-sonal shoppers.”

By Kelsey Randolph

Every student wants a trendy, afford-able haircut from someone they cantrust. Hair Ink has those qualities. Hair Ink is a full-service salon includ-

ing a nail technician and makeup artist. The salon has been open for five

years, but some customers havebeen seeing their specific hair styl-ists for eight.“I trust the hair dressers,” said Tayler

Alvey, sophomore from Murray. “I canwalk in and tell her to do whatever shewants and I trust it will look good.”The employees at Hair Ink are

required to stay updated on the latesttrends and products.“I truly felt like my hair stylist cares

about what I tell her,” said AshleyRudolph, sophomore from Benton, Ky.“I feel it’s the small, locally ownedshops like Hair Ink that helped Murraywin friendliest town in America.”The stylists work hard to retain their

customer base.“We work hard to be friendly and

welcoming,” Hair Ink owner KelaTravis said. “We love what we do and itis very rewarding to know people votedus number one.

By Shannon MacAllister

Jasmine Thai Cuisine and SushiBar allows guys to keep thingsclassy and impress their dates,making it Best of Murray’s bestplace to take a date. The restaurant’s newly renovat-

ed interior and friendly service cre-ates a unique atmosphere that isperfect for any date. “Taking a date to Jasmine makes

a guy look classy, even though wemay not always be,” said AlexMorin, junior from Grosse Ile,Mich. “It will definitely impressthem because it’s a really goodatmosphere and has great food.”Jasmine’s general manager Casey

Carter said one of the main reasonsfor the renovation that occurred lastyear was because the owner wantedto give back to the people of Murray.

“(Murray citizens) are the reasonwe have been successful, so theowner wanted to give back by giv-ing them a really nice, upscalerestaurant in town,” Carter said.The restaurant was renovated in

September 2012, and took threeweeks to complete.“Alex (Morin) took me to

Jasmine on our fourth or fifthdate,” said Elsa Kebede, juniorfrom San Clemente, Calif. “It wasa great place to go because it hasgreat service. The servers aregreat and the food is excellent. It’salso really great to know that yourdate cares enough to take yousomewhere nice.”Kebede said Jasmine’s cozy and

intimate setting coupled with itstrendy and modern decor lends toany date, making it somewhere togo back to again and again.

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BEST PLACE TO LIVE ONCAMPUS Lee Clark College

BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP St. Leo’s Catholic Church

By Rebecca Walter

A residential college quicklybecomes a student’s home awayfrom home while away at collegeand helps to enrich the overallexperience students have.Lee Clark College does an

exceptional job of welcoming itsresidents by providing opportu-nities to establish friendship,achieve academic success andthe promotion of faculty-studentcollaborations.Bert Siebold, College Head of

Clark, said the college works hardto be the best and always manageto have a good time doing so byoffering the best atmosphere pos-sible for its residents.“I want our residents to have it

all,” Seibold said. “A place that issafe, personal and friendly tocome home to, while alsoexpanding their horizonsthrough various opportunitiesand trying new things.”Clark offers several community

builders throughout the year forresidents to relax and have a goodtime with cookouts, campingtrips and participating in variousintramural sports.

Residents are also offeredprograms in resume building,international and study abroadfairs and programs which pro-mote the benefit of volunteer-ing and encourage residents tomake a difference.Through its various philan-

thropy projects this year, Clarkraised $625 for Relay for Life,donated 200 pounds of clothingto Angels Attic and gave 300pounds of food to Need Line forneedy families in the area.With the annual Clarkstock fes-

tival, Clark raised more than $400for the Main Street Youth Centerwhile coming together and enjoy-ing each others company.Christy Soldo, freshman from

Hopkinsville, Ky., said herfavorite thing about living inClark is the friendly atmosphereshe experiences on a daily basisand always being greeted by asmiling face.With all of the opportunities to

make friendships, thrive academ-ically and make a difference inthe community, it is no wonderwhy many students find Clark tobe the best place to spend theircollege years.

By Shannon MacAllister

Making Murray a home awayfrom home can be one of thebiggest struggles as a freshman,but St. Leo’s, voted best place toworship, has helped many stu-dents smooth the transition. The church, self described as a

culturally diverse Catholic commu-nity, is located next to residentialcolleges Regents and White, givingit a prime location to appeal tonew Murray State students.Maggie Nawa, freshman from

New Lenox, Ill., has been attend-ing the church for two semestersafter joining the community inthe fall. Nawa said St. Leo’s isreally like a home away fromhome after having grown up in areligious home and going tochurch every Sunday. “I’ve been Catholic since I

was born, so when I came toMurray I began looking for aplace to worship and stay con-nected and eventually found St.Leo’s,” Nawa said. Nawa said that after meeting a

representative from St. Leo’s ather freshman orientation, thechurch began to reach out to herand let her know about all theyhad to offer. It was their caringnature that attracted her, she said.“I gave the woman at the booth

they had set up my email, andthey started to make me feel wel-come even before I came to col-lege,” Nawa said. “They startedsending me their newsletters andsome information about whatthey had going on. It really madeit so that even when I first visit-ed the church it didn’t feel likeeveryone was a stranger.”It is programs such as this that

have Murray State students vot-ing St. Leo’s the best place toworship. Another of St. Leo’s more pop-

ular programs is the homecooked meal served after everyservice. The meal is for every-one, and allows students to relaxwith a meal that can’t be foundon campus, adding again to thefeeling of belonging. “St. Leo’s has a really strong

family environment and theyreally actually care about you,”Nawa said. “It was especiallyimportant to me when I firstcame to college because theywelcomed me and gave me aplace to belong. It’s also a placewhere I’ve met a lot of myfriends and people that I hangout with, which was incrediblyimportant to me when I firstmoved in.”

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By Megan Kavy

A variety of restaurants serving sand-wiches can be found in Murray, buteven with so many options to choosefrom, students voted Subway to be theirchoice for best sandwich. Subway is a place most people are

familiar with. There are more than37,000 locations around the world. The first Subway opened in

Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1965 and hasbeen a popular place ever since. The Subway in Murray is located at

622 N. 12th St., approximately one mileaway from campus.This close proximity makes it easy

and convenient for students and itswide range of hours gives studentsmany opportunities to stop by through-out their days. One of the most intriguing factors

about Subway is its menu. It has a widevariety of sandwiches and it give you theoption to customize your own as well. “Subway is a healthier choice and

they have a lot more options than any ofthe other places I have been,” freshmanTaylor Rhoades said. “I like how theyhave the calorie count on their menu.”Subway has a special fresh fit choic-

es menu, which specifically targetspeople looking to eat healthier. Thereis even an option on their websitethat allows you to create any kind ofsandwich and see the nutritionalvalue it contains.

This is very beneficial to students whoare looking to eat healthy while they’reaway at college.Subway provides a variety of fresh

ingredients for their sandwiches andthey offer special requests for certaindietary needs.

“My favorite thing about Subway ishow I get to watch them make my sand-wich,” Rhoades said. Subway provides many specials

and featured sandwiches each monththat appeal to students. The break-fast menu provides an interestingtwist that appeals to students whowant to eat something different offcampus before class. The Murray Subway is open from 7

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By Laura Kovarik

Nestled in the center of Murrayand a few steps off of campus,Yogurt Your Weigh has become afavorite hangout amongst studentsand community members.Its doors opened on Sept. 21, 2012,

and the new establishment hasreceived a multitude of good reviews

and a warm welcome from the com-munity and students. The family-run and Christian-

based restaurant is owned by Chadand Kara Canerdy. Originally from Murray, the two

locals thought the location would bea perfect place to start a frozenyogurt shop. Yogurt Your Weigh islocated off of Chestnut Street.

The success of Yogurt Your Weighstems from a multitude of reasons.Bringing prior experience fromworking in a yogurt shop in BowlingGreen, Ky., Kara used that to makeYogurt Your Weigh even better.With high ceilings, vibrant colors

covering the walls and friendly staff,Yogurt Your Weigh has become a hotspot with Murray residents. The restaurant is open all year and

has both indoor and outdoor seating.Large machines offer customers a

selection of 15 different yogurt fla-vors. In addition to choosing theexact amount they want, customers

are able to customize and add asmany or as few toppings as theywant. Fresh fruit, a variety of candiesand miscellaneous toppings areoffered in a buffet-style topping bar.Employee and family member

Courtney Tubbs helps run the frontof the restaurant. “Yogurt Your Weigh is special

because you can customize andmake your yogurt exactly how youwant it,” Tubbs said. “There are alsomany health benefits.”She said frozen yogurt is a healthy

alternative to other sweet snacksand junk food.

BEST CAMPUS TRADITION Shoe TreeBy Hunter Harrell

Among the many traditionsMurray State students and fac-ulty hold dear, the Shoe Treelocated in the center of the Quad garners extra attentionfrom Murray students and vis-itors alike. “Murray State's traditions

have a way of making you feellike family,” said StefanieStricklin, 2008 graduate. “You'rea part of the school's past aswell as its future. It is fascinat-ing to look at the tree and see allof the happy memories andblossoming romances that start-ed because of Murray State.”The Shoe Tree has been a

tradition at the Universitysince the late ‘50s. Though noone is entirely sure when thetradition began, generationsof couples have migratedback to Murray State yearsafter graduating to nail their

footwear to the tree. However, the current Shoe

Tree is not the original. This isthe second tree at Murray Statebecause the first was struck bylightning, many say due to theamount of nails in the tree. Theoriginal tree caught fire, so thesecond tree was started.Consequently, in an effort to pre-vent lightning strikes and fires,the tree’s branches were cut off. Those couples who meet or

fall in love at the Universityand later get married comeback to nail their shoes to thetree for good luck. Some peo-ple even go as far to nail theirchildren’s shoes next to theirsas their family grows. “Nailing my shoe to the tree

was something I never thoughtI'd get to do,” Stricklin said. Stefanie met her husband,

Blake, in Old RichmondCollege and the couple wasmarried in September 2010.

“Putting our shoes on theShoe Tree was definitely on mybucket list after we got mar-ried,” Stefanie said. “We nailedour shoes to the tree on ourfirst wedding anniversary andit was special to come back towhere it all began.”Many shoes share the names

of their owners and the datesthey met or married. Otherschoose a specific type of shoe torepresent their personality, or ifthey can remember, the pair ofshoes in which the couple met. “I find it fascinating that there

are so many different styles ofshoes,” said Taylor Hamrick,sophomore from Senath, Mo.“There are tennis shoes, flip-flops, dress shoes, any styles ofshoes you can imagine.” Not only are the styles of shoes

diverse, but the shoes are plenti-ful. Although no leaves grow onthe tree, the shoes become morebountiful as time passes. The

simplicity and uniqueness of theShoe Tree often has students andvisitors talking. “The Shoe Tree is so

unique,” Hamrick said. “It issuch an interesting sight to see.Once you visit Murray’s cam-

pus, you do not forget it.” Whether the Shoe Tree is

a piece of art, a lovers’ mon-ument or part of the school’shistory, it is, as voted by thestudents, Murray State’sbest tradition.

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By Ben Manhanke

For the second year in a row Bob Valentine, pro-fessor of journalism and mass communications,has been selected as Murray State’s “Best FacultyMember” in the Best of Murray student poll.

Valentine said receiving this award was veryhumbling and gratifying. He said being recognizedby the students in this way makes him want towork much harder as a teacher.

Valentine has been involved with Murray Stateeither in a teaching roll or working in an administra-tive position since 1974 and recently was recognized bythe University for 15 consecutive years of teaching.

During his time at Murray State, he has workedin three different departments: organizationalcommunication, theater and, where he currentlyresides, journalism and mass communication.

Valentine said he typically teaches four or moreclasses a semester. He said his motivation forteaching is seeing his students succeed both in theclassroom and later in life and to know he influ-enced their accomplishments.

“It’s very rewarding when you see people whotook advantage of their education, are doing goodwork and are happy,” he said. “It makes you feelgood to think you may have been a part of that.”

Valentine said working with a variety of differentmajors, and students, over the years has given him agreat respect for those he teaches in regard to thepressure on them to succeed.

By Meghann Anderson

After conducting two national searches last sum-mer, the search committee for the Greek LifeCoordinator hired Jason Hinson-Nolen, a 2007 gradu-ate of Murray State, as the interim coordinator for thisacademic year. Earlier this week it was announcedthat he would return this fall as the full-time GreekLife Coordinator.

As Greek Life Coordinator he assesses and workswith the 22 Greek organizations on campus. Some ofhis accomplishments since starting the job in Augustare expanding Greek life by bringing Kappa Delta tocampus beginning fall 2013, revamping the social pol-icy and creating the All Greek Standards Board.

Hinson-Nolen said he has focused on studentsand tried to work directly with them.

“My mentor has also been Dr. Robertson,”Hinson-Nolen said. “Dr. Robertson’s way of beingan administrator is to be as engaged as possible.”

He said now that he has fixed the issues in Greeklife, he can focus on student organizations.

“Jason Hinson-Nolen has impacted the Greekcommunity in ways that I could never imagine thisyear,” Mary Dorr, vice president of National Pan-Hellenic Council, said. “He has worked diligentlyto improve social policies of all councils, he hasimplemented changes that have encouraged us towork together rather than separate, but mostimportantly, he truly cares about each individualmember of each specific organization.”

Robert ValentineBy Jonathan Ferris

When senior basketball star Isaiah Canaan walks acrossthe graduation stage a few weeks from now, he will leaveMurray State as the all-time leader in 3-point basketsmade, fifth on the all-time scoring list and one of the threewinningest players to ever wear the Racer uniform.

To students and local fans, however, Canaan is muchmore than a list of record-breaking accomplishments.

The All-American came to Murray State in the fall of2009, not known for much other than his nickname ofSip, derived from his home state of Mississippi. Canaanimmediately wowed fans, however, as he averaged 10.4points per game in his first season. Racer fans didn’ttruly realize his greatness, however, until the famedhalf-court shot from his knees which appeared onSportsCenter later that night.

Now four years later, Canaan has become the big man oncampus. He has led his team to three conference champi-onships, two NCAA Tournament victories, was named anAP All-American and won OVC Player of the Year twice.

Arguably the most decorated and nationally recognizedathlete to ever play at Murray State, you’d be hard pressedto distinguish Canaan from any other student on campusas he is regularly seen eating at the Thoroughbred Roomand laughing with friends in between classes.

“He seems to be a very humble athlete and doesn'thave the attitude that he is better than everyone elsebecause he is an elite athlete,” sophomore Jay Patelfrom Paducah, Ky., said. “Everyone loves an athlete withthat type of attitude.”

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