Students prepare for finals

Students all over campus are buckling down in an effort to prepare for upcoming tests. || Ben McGrath/The News

As finals week approaches it seems students lose all perspective and go into panic or survival mode.

The pressures of the week plague student minds. How much time should you dedicate to each final? What is the best way to prepare?

According to the Dartmouth Skills Center students should study in 20 to 50 minute increments and give themselves 5 to 10 minute breaks between each session. For the best results possible, study time should be spread out over one full week. … Continue Reading

White: Study of lake imperative

Photo provided by Hancock Biological Station

Students, faculty and other scientists at the Hancock Biological Station are busy using real time sensors to study the waters of the Kentucky Lake to better understand the water supply.

The Hancock Biological Station is located on the shores of Kentucky Lake and is a year-round facility providing scientists with a base operation for a wide variety of field research and presenting students with opportunities for field-oriented classes, individualized instruction, independent research and close interactions with researchers and faulty.

There are some students who choose to live at the station and conduct research as a contribution to their graduation requirements. … Continue Reading

Glaciologist visits University

A renowned glaciologist visited Murray State on Wednesday April 25, 2012, in the Freed Curd Auditorium of the Collins Industry and Technology Center.

Keith Mountain, professor in the department of geography and geosciences at the University of Louisville, got his start in 1974 when he ventured to work on a glacier in Greenland. Mountain said he has had a interest in glaciers, snow and ice from an early age.

His visit to Murray State was to ensure the community and the University was aware of how glaciers affected daily life.

“This is a worldwide issue,” he said. “I’ve seen the same situations happen in Peru as they do in Australia. Everyone needs to be aware of the option not only to speak for this issue but also to know about the kind of legacy we leave for future generations.” … Continue Reading

Commission on sustainability discuss changes

The Presidents Commission on Sustainability had their last meeting of the semester on April 19 to discuss changes since their last meeting and what plans were being implemented for the future.

The commission is one of three created by President Randy Dunn, which also include improvements to campus sustainability and student retention. It was organized to help with the formation of a campus-wide plan for increasing ways to make Murray State more environmentally friendly.

Dunn’s Commission on Sustainability began in 2010 with the objective of improving campus sustainability and recycling efforts. … Continue Reading

LGBT center slowed by insufficient funding

Plans for a LGBT resource center are still being spoken of, months after the petition to jumpstart the facility was released.

The center comes as part of the president’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion’s Diversity Plan.

Jody Cofer, academic program specialist and Alliance adviser, said he thinks the institution is trying to figure the best way to respond to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. … Continue Reading

Correction

In today’s edition of The Murray State News’ Superfecta 2012, the photograph accompanying the My Reality Tattoos and Body Piercing’s article is incorrect. On page 16, under the headline “Best Tattoo Parlor: My Reality Tattoo,” the photograph is of another tattoo parlor and does not represent My Reality in any way.

We apologize to readers and My Reality for our error.

City starts Amnesty International group

Murray Amnesty, a newly formed local chapter of the global organization Amnesty International, held their first meeting on Wednesday April 25, at Calloway County Public Library.

Jessica Evans, Kentucky Area Coordinator of Amnesty International, led the meeting. Evans, appointed to the position in January, has been involved with letter writing campaigns and petitions with Amnesty International for multiple years prior to her appointment. Evans said that she originally began her work with Amnesty International because she was eager to become involved with an organization that focused on equality and social justice.

“I have seen firsthand what discrimination, injustice and intolerance looks like and I wanted to be part of a group that works to (not only) end discrimination, but educate people as well,” said Evans. “One of the reasons I started my role as Area Coordinator is because I felt Amnesty’s presence in Kentucky could, and should, be more prominent.” … Continue Reading

Bridge repairs to finish on schedule

According to information provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Hall Contracting of Kentucky Inc. located in Louisville, Ky., hopes to have the replacement span for the Eggners Ferry Bridge assembled and ready for transportation by next week.

Officials from the contracting firm said the progress of the structural steel for the new span continues as it is being assembled at the Eddyville Riverport in Eddyville, Ky.

Over the past weekend, workers assembled the flooring frame of the new truss section and assembled the deck support structure. Workers also completed part of the upper truss.

They have continued placing and assembling steel flooring supports for the replacement span throughout the week. Once the steel beams were temporarily bolted into place, workers went back and permanently attached the floor beams to the structure’s other elements.

After total assembly of steel for the new truss span is complete, it will be placed on a barge to be transported to the site and placed on the existing piers. On Wednesday the crew placed two concrete pedestals on the pier cap on the Trigg County side of the bridge. The concrete will need to cure for several days. Workers poured the concrete for the Marshall County side of the bridge on Thursday. … Continue Reading

Oatman: Elizabeth 69% complete

Kim Oatman, director of Facilities Management, said there are more than 50 workers renovating Elizabeth College. || Austin Ramsey/The News

Elizabeth College renovations are on track to be finished in time for the fall semester.

Kim Oatman, director of Facilities Management, said the construction crew has made extensive progress in the last few months.

“We have advanced from 40 percent complete to 69 percent in the last three months,” he said.

Oatman said the renovation crew are working their way from the top floor to the bottom. … Continue Reading

Outstanding graduate exceeds expectations

Sooyeon Kim, senior from Seoul, South Korea, is studying in preparation for her last exams at Murray State. || Chris Wilcox/The News

Murray State’s outstanding spring graduate has big dreams.

Sooyeon Kim, senior from Seoul, South Korea, was the only applicant who met the requirements for the award this semester and is the first international student to receive it.

“It makes me feel a little excited and kind of special,” Kim said. “I guess I like to be the first in everything.”

Kim is a double major in pre-medicine and biology and has maintained a 4.0 GPA all four years at school. Over the past four years she has participated in 21 extracurricular activities and six volunteer and community service functions. … Continue Reading