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Saturday 12/01/2018
Rain couldn't dampen the Hometown Holiday fun
Updated: December 01, 2018 - 10:57 pm

Christmas carols and holiday cheer fell upon Morehead as Hometown Holidays kicked-off the winter season. 

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:06 pm. Updated: 10:57 pm.

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Numismatics, it's worth some coin
Updated: December 01, 2018 - 3:41 pm

Lianna Spurrier has the tooth fairy to thank for a hobby that transformed into sudden job opportunities. 

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:13 am. Updated: 3:41 pm.

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Friday 11/30/2018
Opinion: Is Christmas too commercialized?
Updated: November 30, 2018 - 11:15 pm

Now that the Christmas season is here, millions of people across the U.S. have taken to the stores to find the best holiday gifts of the year. However, many people think that as the years go on, the true meaning of Christmas is getting lost amongst the retail havoc.

Posted in News, Opinion, Mobile on Friday, November 30, 2018 8:02 pm. Updated: 11:15 pm. | Tags: Opinion , Christmas , Rowan County , Morehead State , Msu

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Henson Paces Eagles for Well-Rounded Victory on Education Day
Updated: November 30, 2018 - 6:27 pm

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Morehead State's men's basketball Eagles set season and career highs by the boat-load as MSU concluded November on a high note, defeating Ohio-Chillicothe on Education Day, 103-50 on Friday at Johnson Arena.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Friday, November 30, 2018 3:49 pm. Updated: 6:27 pm.

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Wednesday 11/28/2018
Copley finds home in song-writing
Updated: November 30, 2018 - 11:08 pm

Caroline Copley has always been surrounded by music, but she found a special calling for song-writing.

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 2:47 pm. Updated: 11:08 pm.

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KCTM presents the Sounds of Our Heritage
Updated: December 06, 2018 - 8:56 am

KCTM Finale Concert
From left to right: Andrew Preston, Michelle Canning, Andrew Brown and Daxson Lewis perform during the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music's Finale Concert at the Morehead Conference Center on November 27, 2018 in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Julianna Leach. Julianna Leach

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:44 am. Updated: 8:56 am.

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Tuesday 11/27/2018
MSU men fall to Northern Kentucky
Updated: November 27, 2018 - 11:45 pm

Senior guard A.J. Hicks tied his own school record with nine steals Tuesday night, but his Eagle men's basketball team saw Northern Kentucky pull away in the second half as MSU fell 93-71 to the Norse at Johnson Arena.

Posted in Sports, News, Mobile on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 11:33 pm. Updated: 11:45 pm.

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Monday 11/26/2018
MSU women with record 91-point win over KCU
Updated: November 26, 2018 - 10:50 pm

The Morehead State women's basketball team hit on 50-of-84 (.595) shots en route to a program-record 91-point victory over Kentucky Christian, 119-28, on Monday evening at Johnson Arena.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Monday, November 26, 2018 10:43 pm. Updated: 10:50 pm.

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Sunday 11/25/2018
MSU men fall to Lipscomb
Updated: November 25, 2018 - 4:52 pm

The visiting Lipscomb men's basketball team utilized a well-rounded effort on both ends to keep the Morehead State Eagles at bay in their first game back from Thanksgiving break. Lipscomb made the most of a monstrous run midway through the first half, and it was all the separation needed before the hosting MSU men's hoops squad fell to the Bison, 87-55, at Johnson Arena Sunday afternoon.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Sunday, November 25, 2018 4:37 pm. Updated: 4:52 pm.

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Tuesday 11/20/2018
Morehead State Opera performed Die Fledermaus
Updated: November 20, 2018 - 1:46 pm

The Morehead State Opera celebrated their 25th anniversary with the production of Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus on November 7 through November 10.

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 1:46 pm. Updated: 1:46 pm.

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Saturday 11/17/2018
Football Downed by Drake in 2018 Season Finale
Updated: November 17, 2018 - 6:15 pm

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State football was unable to be efficient on third down opportunities, and despite holding the ball on offense for 10 more minutes than Drake, the Eagles fell 43-6 to the Bulldogs in the 2018 season finale at Jayne Stadium Saturday.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Saturday, November 17, 2018 6:12 pm. Updated: 6:15 pm.

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Crockett's Career Night Leads Women's Basketball To Win Over Valpo
Updated: November 17, 2018 - 8:00 am

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Senior guard Miranda Crockett scored a career-high of 30 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as Morehead State women's basketball grinded out a 68-62 victory over Valparaiso in the Vinewood Farm Classic on Friday evening at Johnson Arena.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Saturday, November 17, 2018 7:57 am. Updated: 8:00 am.

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Friday 11/16/2018
Andrew Tyler Brown captivates audiences across Kentucky
Updated: November 19, 2018 - 7:08 pm

Morehead State alumni Andrew Brown has captivated audiences around Kentucky with his utilitarian music.

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Friday, November 16, 2018 1:50 pm. Updated: 7:08 pm. | Tags: Morehead , Morehead State , Msu , Andy Brown , Andrew Brown , Music , Kctm

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Wednesday 11/14/2018
Adkins announces bid for governor
Updated: November 15, 2018 - 12:34 pm

Democratic minority leader of Kentucky’s House of Representatives, Rocky Adkins, announced Wednesday he’ll run for Kentucky governor 

Posted in News, Mobile on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 9:27 pm. Updated: 12:34 pm.

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SGA holds food drive
Updated: November 14, 2018 - 1:52 pm

The student Government Association is hosting a Canned Food Drive for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Posted in News, Mobile on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 1:43 pm. Updated: 1:52 pm.

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Tuesday 11/13/2018
Fifty-ninth annual choral festival hosted in Morehead
Updated: November 14, 2018 - 12:21 am

The First Baptist Church hosted the fifty-ninth Annual Choral Festival Monday night.

Posted in News, Music, Mobile on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:54 pm. Updated: 12:21 am. | Tags: Morehead Ky , Morehead , Kentucky , Choral Festival , Singer , Choir

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Friday 11/09/2018
High school students jump into the action of MSU media
Updated: November 09, 2018 - 12:36 pm

High school students got right into the action for DCML day at Morehead State.

Posted in Life and arts, Media, News, Mobile on Friday, November 9, 2018 11:47 am. Updated: 12:36 pm.

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EALEK raises money for Folk Art Center
Updated: November 10, 2018 - 1:56 pm

Emerging student artists put their work on display at the Kentucky Folk Art Center Wednesday night.

Posted in Life and arts, Mobile, News on Friday, November 9, 2018 10:28 am. Updated: 1:56 pm. | Tags: Rowan County Ky , Morehead , Folk Art Center , Art , Budget Cuts

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Tuesday 11/06/2018
Caudill beats Davis and city elects first female mayor
Updated: November 06, 2018 - 10:24 pm

Ellwood Caudill Jr. won Tuesday the county clerk's office by an unofficial vote of 4,210 to 3,566 over incumbent Kim Davis.

Posted in News, Mobile on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:09 pm. Updated: 10:24 pm.

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Robotics team to compete at national conference
Updated: November 06, 2018 - 10:14 pm

A robot built in 60 days will bring Morehead State University’s Robotics team to a national conference. 

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:41 am. Updated: 10:14 pm.

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Monday 11/05/2018
Writer's Guild offers students an outlet for creativity
Updated: November 05, 2018 - 6:44 pm

Morehead State students looking to shake their creative leg have the golden opportunity with the Writer’s Guild.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Monday, November 5, 2018 5:54 pm. Updated: 6:44 pm. | Tags: Morehead , Rowan County , Morehead State , Msu

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Dr. Lisa C. Huebner to speak at Morehead State University
Updated: November 06, 2018 - 10:24 am

The first speaker to come to Morehead State University to discuss the #MeToo movement will be hosted on Thursday.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Monday, November 5, 2018 5:52 pm. Updated: 10:24 am.

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Saturday 11/03/2018
STEM students travel to Bowling Green to present at state conference
Updated: November 05, 2018 - 6:06 pm

Morehead State University students made the three-hour drive to the annual Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) meeting, which was a first for many students.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, November 3, 2018 9:21 pm. Updated: 6:06 pm.

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MSU freshmen produce show to help new students
Updated: November 05, 2018 - 9:12 am

A group of Morehead State freshman teamed up to produce a brand new show for MSUTV.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, November 3, 2018 8:27 pm. Updated: 9:12 am. | Tags: Rowan County , Msutv , Tv , Morehead State , Morehead State University

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Thursday 11/01/2018
Plucked from West Liberty to the World
Updated: November 08, 2018 - 2:04 pm

Hearing a few plucks of the banjo on his grandparent’s albums was all it took for a young West Liberty kid to find a passion never seen in his family.

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Thursday, November 1, 2018 7:54 pm. Updated: 2:04 pm.

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The Emerging Art Leaders host annual Rocky Horror Picture Show
Updated: November 01, 2018 - 4:41 pm

A mix of creativity and comedy was exhibited Wednesday night at the costume contest and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” showing at the Golding-Yang Art Gallery.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Thursday, November 1, 2018 3:58 pm. Updated: 4:41 pm.

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Report of active shooter lead to lockdown of St.Claire
Posted: November 01, 2018

A third-party call lead to a temporary lockdown at St. Claire HeathCare in Rowan County around 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Posted in News, Mobile on Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:02 pm.

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Wednesday 10/31/2018
Morgan and Rucker address mold issue
Updated: October 31, 2018 - 10:40 pm

Morehead State president Dr. Jay Morgan met with the Student Government Association Wednesday to discuss the mold issues in dormitories. 

Posted in News, Mobile on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:18 pm. Updated: 10:40 pm.

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Students strip down for annual Nearly Naked Mile race
Updated: October 31, 2018 - 1:56 pm

Morehead State students stripped down for the 12th annual Nearly Naked Mile coat drive.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 1:26 pm. Updated: 1:56 pm. | Tags: Morehead State , Msu , Nearly Naked Mile , Morehead , Coat Drive , Fundraiser

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Tuesday 10/30/2018
Mold on the rise
Updated: October 30, 2018 - 2:08 pm

Morehead State students flooded social media with photos of mold in multiple dorms across campus after a Lexington television station reported mold in Baird Music Hall.

Posted in News, Mobile on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 2:05 pm. Updated: 2:08 pm.

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Local law enforcement releases drug warning to community
Updated: October 30, 2018 - 7:59 pm

Morehead-Rowan County Law enforcement are encouraging the public to take appropriate precaution over a potentially deadly drug threat to the area. 

Posted in News, Mobile on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:26 pm. Updated: 7:59 pm.

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Monday 10/29/2018
Former Morehead State professor donates research archive to Harvard
Updated: October 30, 2018 - 10:09 am

Some people dream of having an affiliation with Harvard University, but it became a reality for one former Morehead State University professor.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Monday, October 29, 2018 6:12 pm. Updated: 10:09 am. | Tags: Morehead , Morehead State University , Rowan County , Kentucky , Harvard , Depo-provera

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Saturday 10/27/2018
Football stumbles at home in 48-21 loss to Marist
Posted: October 27, 2018

MOREHEAD, Ky. – After winning back-to-back games for the first time since 2015, the Morehead State football team absorbed a 48-21 setback to Pioneer Football League foe Marist on a damp Saturday afternoon at Jayne Stadium.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Saturday, October 27, 2018 7:57 pm.

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MSU Gaming hosts Nintendo tournament
Updated: October 28, 2018 - 8:02 am

For the second time this semester, Morehead State Gaming hosted a Nintendo tournament open to all students, with competitions on four game systems including GameCube and Wii.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, October 27, 2018 6:00 pm. Updated: 8:02 am. | Tags: Morehead State , Msu , Gaming Club , Rowan County

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Friday 10/26/2018
Ivanka Trump awed by Kentucky beauty
Updated: October 26, 2018 - 5:23 pm

White House advisor Ivanka Trump joined Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin at the Morehead State University Space Science Center on Friday afternoon during her tour of three eastern Kentucky job centers. 

Posted in News, Mobile on Friday, October 26, 2018 3:37 pm. Updated: 5:23 pm. | Tags: Ivanka Trump , Donald Trump , Trump , Matt Bevin , Morehead State , Rowan County , Morehead , Space Science

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Thursday 10/25/2018
Cuban artist featured at Golding-Yang Art Gallery
Posted: October 25, 2018

From red for hate to green for love, Alan Manuel Gonzalez’s artwork covered the Golding-Yang Art Gallery in stunning colors and stories about Cuba.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Thursday, October 25, 2018 3:30 pm.

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"Our Song' becomes Copley's
Updated: October 25, 2018 - 1:18 pm

With any song, there’s usually a story woven into the lyrics.

Posted in News, Life and arts, Music, Mobile on Thursday, October 25, 2018 1:00 pm. Updated: 1:18 pm.

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Wednesday 10/24/2018
Bluegrass Kayak Anglers hold tournament at Cave Run Lake
Updated: October 24, 2018 - 5:07 pm

On misty Sunday morning, before sunrise, the Bluegrass Kayak Anglers put into the water, sometime projected in the glare of their own lights before melting away as they rowed off across Cave Run Lake. 

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 3:48 pm. Updated: 5:07 pm.

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MSU's Campus Activities Board celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts
Updated: October 24, 2018 - 5:29 pm

The Campus Activities Board got creative Tuesday with their Dia de los Muertos Crafts session at the Camden-Carroll Library.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:24 pm. Updated: 5:29 pm.

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Tuesday 10/23/2018
Rowan County election candidates answer forum questions
Updated: October 23, 2018 - 11:21 pm

There were no fireworks during the Rowan County candidates' forum Tuesday night. Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage license to same-sex couple and served time for contempt of court, and challenger Elwood Caudill, Jr.,  politely disagreed over the license issue, declared themselves friends and hugged it out.

Posted in News, Mobile on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:25 pm. Updated: 11:21 pm.

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Saturday 10/20/2018
Opinion: the importance of music in film
Posted: October 20, 2018

Take a moment today while watching a show or playing a game to close your eyes. What are you left with, once everything else is stripped away? The music.

Posted in News, Opinion, Mobile on Saturday, October 20, 2018 8:48 pm. | Tags: Morehead State , Msu , Opinion , Music , Film

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Football excites homecoming crowd by downing Valparaiso
Updated: October 20, 2018 - 10:43 pm

MOREHEAD, Ky.– In front of a season-best homecoming crowd of 8,145, the Morehead State football team survived a late charge from Pioneer Football League opponent Valparaiso and scored a 31-24 victory on Saturday afternoon at Jayne Stadium.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:42 pm. Updated: 10:43 pm.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for ADUC
Updated: October 21, 2018 - 8:08 am

The ribbon cutting of the Adron Doran University Center commemorated the history of Morehead State University Friday morning with faculty, students and alumni.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:28 pm. Updated: 8:08 am.

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Bryd Law featured in homecoming performance
Updated: October 21, 2018 - 8:08 am

Byrd Law brought out their smooth jazz tunes Friday evening for a homecoming performance at the Wesley Foundation United Methodist Student Center.

Posted in Life and arts, Music, News, Mobile on Saturday, October 20, 2018 5:17 pm. Updated: 8:08 am.

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Friday 10/19/2018
Student play to debut at Lucille Caudill Little Theatre
Posted: October 19, 2018

Hunting non-existent birds dwelling in the underground will be the plot for student Will Murphy’s play, ‘The Snipe Hunter’s Circus,’ which will debut in Breckinridge’s Lucille Caudill Little Theatre.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Friday, October 19, 2018 11:32 am.

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Wednesday 10/17/2018
Kentucky Center for Traditional Music's mid-semester concert
Updated: October 17, 2018 - 11:58 pm

KCTM Mid-Semester Concert
Ensembles from the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music performed their mid-semester show Wednesday at the Rowan Arts Center in Morehead, Ky. Photos by John Flavell John Flavell

Posted in News, Gallery, Music, Media on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 11:55 pm. Updated: 11:58 pm.

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Tuesday 10/16/2018
Tim Thomas talks plans for Appalachia
Updated: October 16, 2018 - 10:49 pm

Jobs, high speed internet and economic growth took the stage during the first of the W. Terry McBrayer Presidential Lecture Series in Government and Leadership.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:05 pm. Updated: 10:49 pm.

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Monday 10/15/2018
Soccer's Senior Day a Winning Effort Over Jacksonville State
Posted: October 15, 2018

MOREHEAD, Ky. – After falling behind in the second half, the Morehead State soccer team netted three unanswered goals to upend Ohio Valley Conference counterpart Jacksonville State, 3-1, on senior day Sunday afternoon at Jayne Stadium.

Posted in News, Sports, Mobile on Monday, October 15, 2018 6:49 pm. | Tags: Morehead State , Msu , Soccer

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Corbie Ellington Day recognized in Rowan County
Updated: October 15, 2018 - 6:53 pm

The Corbie Ellington American Legion Post 126 hosted a ceremony in Morehead’s Freedom Park on Friday, October 12, honoring Corbie Ellington, one of Rowan County’s residents who fell in the First World War in 1918.

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Monday, October 15, 2018 5:48 pm. Updated: 6:53 pm.

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Brianna Robinson speeds into two new titles
Updated: October 15, 2018 - 6:53 pm

A racecar driver at night and student by day, Brianna Robinson excels on and off the dirt track. 

Posted in Life and arts, News, Mobile on Monday, October 15, 2018 4:39 pm. Updated: 6:53 pm.

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