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Eagles soar on Senior Day
Morehead State football defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 28-25 to secure a senior day win Saturday, November 14, 2026. MSU redshirt-sophomore quarterback David Parsons completed 15 of his 25 passing attempts for 273 yards and 4 touchdowns, two a piece going to redshirt freshman wide receiver Keegan Zylstra and junior wide receiver Anthony Ice.
Eagles basketball split home openers
The Morehead State men's and women's basketball teams both played their home opener Thursday, November 6, 2026. The men's team defeated the Virginia University-Lynchburg Dragons 114-60 while the women's team fell to the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels 63-58.
Morehead women fall to Eastern Kentucky as rivals meet again
The Morehead State women’s basketball team was defeated Thursday by the Easten Kentucky Colonels 63-58 and the game featured two eastern Kentucky high school stars, former Ashland Blazer and EKU guard Kenleigh Woods and former Lawerence County Bulldog and MSU guard Kensley Feltner. “It is a blessing being able to come back close to my hometown,” said Woods. “I had a bunch of like family here, friends. Like, my high school team came and watched.
Eagles fall to Wildcats in season opener
LEXINGTON The brand new Eagles faced the toughest of season-openers Monday, taking on the No. 14 Wildcats. The Morehead State women’s basketball team travelled to Lexington to play the Kentucky Wildcats at the Historic Memorial Coliseum. The Eagles lost the game 85-42. “Really impressed with you know, our team and our fight,” said first-time head coach Jackie Alexander. “Team of 12 new players and five new coaches that have no game experience together.
A new season, a clean slate for men's basketball
Morehead State men’s basketball is entering the 2026-2027 season with hopes of growth and continued conference success. The Eagles made it to the Ohio Valley Conference championship in March, ultimately falling short to the Tennessee State University Tigers. “I do not know if we focused on anything other than getting better every day,” said Head Coach Jonathan Mattox when asked about the Eagles offseason focus.
Women's basketball has a new flock
The Morehead State women’s basketball team is entering the 2026-2027 season with a brand-new coaching staff and 11 new players. Jackie Alexander, new head coach, spent the off-season putting together her coaching staff and recruiting for the Eagles, who only had one returner. “Zero players. That is not something that you expect when you take a job,” said Alexander. A Kentucky native, Alexander spoke about how much it meant to her to be able to come back and coach in her home state.
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Eagles top Hatters in homecoming victory
Morehead State football defeated the Stetson Hatters 38-31 in their annual homecoming game Saturday, October 24, 2026. The two teams combined for 866 total yards of offense. The Eagles outran the Hatters 208 yards to 78. Senior quarterback Bryce Patterson threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
OPINION: A passion for wrasslin'
My first true love in life was professional wrasslin’ (wrestling for the proper folk). It was something my dad watched, and his dad before him and his dad before him. From as early as I can remember, me, my brother and my dad were glued to the television every night watching new and old matches, promos, documentaries and biographies. I could not and still cannot get enough of it. I was born and raised as east in Kentucky as you can geographically go, Pike County.
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Eagles battle but fall to Michigan State
The Eagles kept it competitive but fell to the Spartans 3-0. Morehead State volleyball was swept (25-22, 25-22, 25-19) in a close battle with the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. The Eagles fell to 4-4 on the season. “I thought we played really smart. We executed really well, and it shows that when we can control our side of the net, we can compete against anybody,” said Kyrsten Becker-McBride, head coach of the MSU volleyball team.
Eagle alumni teach technique
Morehead State alumni and certified professional bodybuilders Josh Miller and Toni Wheeler led a posing clinic Saturday at Elite Athletics Gym. In addition to posing, Miller and Wheeler instructed the group on competition preparation and etiquette. “This is a great way to introduce bodybuilding to the community,” said Miller. “You are bringing them in and everyone is not in stage shape, so it is a lot less intimidating.
Volleyball Eagles take flight
MSU volleyball is heading into the 2026-27 season with high hopes and a steady approach as they look to recapture the Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship and make another run in the OVC tournament. “Last year was fun, but it is not relevant,” said head coach Kyrsten Becker-McBride. “We have some new faces, but we also have people in our gym who know how we play and the road ahead and how hard it is.” The Eagles welcomed eight freshmen onto the team this fall.
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MSU volleyball alum goes pro
An MSU alum and Elizabethtown native is set to continue her volleyball career overseas. M.E. Hargan, a former MSU volleyball player and alumni, signed a contract earlier this week to play at the professional level in Turkey, joining Denizli Büyükşehir Belediyespor (Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club). “It is really meaningful to be able to achieve this. I get to continue to play the game I have given so much to and love so much,” said Hargan.
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Eagles fall to the Wildcats
040926_UKSoftball_ Jacob Brown The Eagles struggled to take off in 7-0 loss to the Wildcats. Morehead State traveled to Lexington on Wednesday to play in-state opponent University of Kentucky. Though the Eagles connected on eight hits, they failed to score in a 7-0 loss on the road. “We had eight hits in the game, we just could not seem to capitalize on the end when we needed to push through,” said Megan Griffith, head coach of the MSU softball team.
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Rowan shcool board moves on from sexual harassment settlement
Rowan County Schools response to lawsuit settlement By Jacob Brown and Evan Glover / The Trail Blazer Rowan County Board of Education updated the public on several matters at their monthly meeting Tuesday, but a $3 million sexual abuse lawsuit settlement wasn’t mentioned. According to press reports last week, the school board settled a lawsuit that accused teacher and coach Andrew Zaheri of sexual abuse against a student over a period of four years. Zaheir is serving a 22-year sentence.
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MSU's Hargan named OVC Player of the Year
MSU’s Hargan named OVC Volleyball Player of the Year Jacob Brown | The Trail Blazer MSU volleyball player and Elizabethtown native has received the highest honor in the Ohio Valley Conference MSU senior outside hitter M.E. Hargan was awarded the OVC Volleyball Player of the Year, along with being placed on the All-OVC First Team. Hargan brings the award to MSU for the first time since 2020. “I have been working long before I got to this point,” said Hargan.
MSU volleyball is close to hosting the OVC
MSU volleyball started and finished strong with a sweep (25-11, 25-19, 25-9) over visiting University of Tennessee at Martin to climb to 14-3 in conference play, putting them tied for first in the Ohio Valley Conference. “I think the team is still hungry to be at the top,” said Coach Kyrsten Becker-McBride. MSU came out swinging in the first set, taking a 9-2 lead and forcing UT Martin to take an early timeout.
MSU volleyball looks to the finish at the top
The Morehead State volleyball team would like to regain the lead and finish the season strong with Ohio Valley Conference tournament on the horizon. The Eagles are soaring into the last four games with a record of 19-6, already the most wins they have had in a season since 2021. Pairing their OVC leading offense with their individual player success, the Eagles are looking to continue their momentum with a chance at hosting the conference tournament.
Pot-A-Plant provides a greater purpose
Succulents gave students an opportunity to bloom. Pot-A-Plant, hosted by Morehead State University’s Campus Activities Board, invited students to decorate their own flowerpots and take home a free succulent at the Adron Doran University Center Thursday evening. Carter Callihan, CAB’s director of special projects, said the event aimed to bring students together. “This event is more than just people getting to decorate a pot and getting a plant,” said Callihan.
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Eagles parade their pride down Main Street
Eagles, new and old, showed off their pride at Morehead State University's annual homecoming parade. This year’s parade, which began at the Rowan County Courthouse and spanned across main street to finish at Sawstone Brewing Company, featured 48 student and community floats and vehicles. “The parade shows off our unity and pride, where we are from,” said Megan Shirley, a member of MSU’s student government association and second-year volunteer.
Middleton documentary has gained world-wide recognition
A documentary about a local musician has brought a new recognition to a unique talent. Steven Middleton, a Morehead State University professor, released a feature documentary called “From the Cowboy’s Boot Heel” in April that focused on the life and career of country singer Rob McNurlin. The film has since garnered worldwide recognition and won numerous awards at film festivals across the world. “I saw a social media post that he was retiring from music and it was crushing to me,” said Middleton.
Eagle Books earn mixed reviews
Students have started a new chapter with the Eagle Books program. The newly implemented Eagle books program allows Morehead State undergraduate students to pay a onetime fee for all textbook rentals and digital materials. The updated course materials cost is $25 per credit hour, and students are automatically enrolled before the first day of classes but may choose to opt out.
UNC Asheville planned to remove the drama department for many years
The drama department at UNC Asheville, like many programs cut from the university, was underfunded, understaffed and lacked thorough marketing strategies to promote its individuality. Now the department is in its last year of being offered at the university.
SOS Episode 4: Adam Pohl and Ultimate Frisbee
In this episode we speak with Adam Pohl about his time on the Ultimate Frisbee team at UNCA (also known as the Mud Puppies). What is Ultimate Frisbee? Have you heard of Ultimate Frisbee? Let’s figure out why this sport is not as popular as it should be!
SOS Episode 5: Bryce Long and the UNCA theater department
This week we talk to Bryce Long, one of many affected by the dismemberment of the theater program at UNCA. How does he feel about the loss of culture? What does he do to continue his passions of theater? Listen now, and find out how you can help!
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"Inspiring the Future Makers" to improve Mountaintop campus, first-year life
Lehigh discussed restructuring Mountaintop campus into a multi-use community and increasing first-year retention rate among other topics at the biannual “Inspiring the Future Makers” town hall today at Iacocca Hall. President Joseph Helble, Interim Vice President Mark Erickson and other administrators provided an update on the university’s ten-year plan, which was announced in 2023 and aims to improve many aspects of the Lehigh community.
UNC Asheville student fights for mixed martial arts promotion
UNC Asheville student Benjamin Ellis leads a fighter’s lifestyle in anticipation of his upcoming MMA fight. “I really wanted to do karate when I was a kid, but my dad said ‘that’s lame’ so he stuck me in wrestling – did that for most of my childhood on and off. After my senior year of high school, I didn’t want to quit,” Ellis said. Ellis, a 21-year-old junior transfer student at UNCA fights in amateur MMA promotions. Ellis helps lead the new Striking and Grappling club at UNCA.
Binod Anand delivers keynote address about STEM youth engagement
Binod Anand, secretary general of the Confederation of NGOs of Rural India, gave a keynote address to students in the Business Innovation Building. The event on Tuesday was organized as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Lehigh University/UN Partnership.
SOS UNCA: Episode 3
SOS UNCA: Episode 3 Today, the musically talented Will Rhodarmer speaks about his time in UNC Asheville’s a cappella club the Keytones. How difficult is it to compose or arrange music? What type of music gets him motivated? Listen to find out the answer. September 24, 2024
SOS UNCA: Episode 2
SOS UNCA: Episode 2 Today, we talk with UNC Asheville’s #27 men’s soccer player, Conor Behan. UNC Asheville’s soccer team has been doing very well recently! How did Behan get into the most popular sport in the world, and how does he think the 2024 season will compare to past seasons? September 12, 2024
See our students UNC Asheville: Episode 1
See our students UNC Asheville: Episode 1 “UNCA student Benjamin Ellis talks about his experience in the mixed martial arts scene and how he is preparing for his upcoming fight. As a coach with the new Striking and Grappling Club at UNCA, how do he and his fellow coaches teach practical self-defense?” September 5, 2024
Memeger’s love for lacrosse holds post graduation
With 112 goals, 51 assists and a ranking among the leaders in multiple offensive statistics in Lehigh women’s lacrosse program history, senior attacker Olivia Memeger has acquired just about every individual accolade you could imagine. She was named first team All-Patriot League in 2023 and second team All-Patriot League in 2024. While still in pursuit of a Patriot League title, Memeger has made the most of her time as a student athlete. What more could the game of lacrosse give her?
Lehigh softball earns decisive, 5-0, victory over Princeton
The Lehigh softball team defeated Princeton, 5-0, in a non-conference matchup at Leadership Park on Tuesday, April 30. The game was the program’s first ever Pride Game celebration. Lehigh (30-15, 14-1 Patriot) had their program record 17-game win streak snapped on April 27 against Army, but has since responded with three straight victories.
On the Ballot: The flawed coverage of college protests
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On the Ballot: The flawed coverage of college protests
As ceasefire discussions between Hamas and Israeli negotiators slowly progress, violence rages on. On Monday, an Israeli airstrike killed 22 people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as reported by The Guardian. Also on Monday, 12 Palestinians were detained by the Israeli Defense Forces in the occupied West Bank. These instances are just a drop in the bucket of suffering.
'Captain' Cole and Lehigh men's lacrosse attackers step up and in
In 2023, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team scored 13.73 goals per game in the Patriot League, just 0.06 behind the leading Boston University. Subtract the team’s second through fifth leading scorers due to graduation, and suddenly the goals dried up. This season, the Mountain Hawk’s 10.09 goals per game in the Patriot League ranks second to last in the nine-team conference.
Lehigh baseball sweeps Bucknell in Sunday doubleheader
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks baseball team swept the Bucknell Bison by scores of 6-4 and 6-5 in a doubleheader Sunday at J. David Walker Field in Bethlehem. Bucknell had won seven of the last eight matchups coming into the day. Lehigh snapped a four-game losing streak. More to come.
Lehigh baseball falls to Navy
The Lehigh baseball team fell to Navy in both games of a doubleheader at J. David Walker Field in Bethlehem on Saturday, April 6. Navy (19-11, 10-3) won the first game 2-1 in 10 innings and the second game 6-3 in seven innings to improve their hold on the top of the Patriot League standings. The doubleheader featured the Patriot League’s top offense against the conference’s best pitching staff.
On the ballot: The TikTok ban's role in the election
TikTok, America’s most beloved and despised social media platform, recently found itself on the legislative chopping block. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 to ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell it. Beyond Tiktok, the bill also brazenly challenges freedom of speech precedent. The American Civil Liberties Union has already expressed concern about the bill’s potential First Amendment violations.
On the Ballot: Voters against the Culture Wars
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