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Hope, healing and awareness
An annual event reminded Morehead residents that they are not alone. The Rowan County Overdose AwarenessGroup hosted their overdose awareness ceremony at the Morehead City Park Complex on August 31, or International Overdose Awareness Day. Stories of overdose victims and survivors were told, and tables were set up to inform the community aboutprograms that exist to help.
The Greatest Gala
Individuals attended The Greatest Gala over the weekend. A Gala was held on Saturday by Morehead State University Alumni Board. The event has been held for over 25 years to help raise money for Morehead State student scholarships. “This is an annual event held at Morehead State each year,” said Mikayla Ray, alumni relations and event officer. “It benefits college scholarship students and employees raise money at this event.
Gardening for the greater good
A local club hosted an environmental festival for the community. The Painted Hills Garden Club of Morehead Kentucky held its first Heart and Soil Gardening Festival inside the First Baptist Church on Saturday. The group based the festival’s activities around their kid's day event hosted every spring. “This is hopefully the first annual event. It has been a huge learning experience,” said Dee Houser, a group member. “We have never tried anything like this before.
Songwriters showcase creativity
Students provided a showcase full of originality. The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music’s Songwriting Ensemble has been around for over 20 years. A concert was held Thursday, April 20, 2023, in the Adron Doran University Center theater. “The KCTM at MSU is a great place that I've been in for the past couple of years that fosters creativity and motivation,” said Anabel Peterman.
The pawfect egg hunt
A local business encouraged dog owners to celebrate Easter with an 'eggciting' event. Roll Over Rolled Ice Cream hosted their second annual Easter egg hunt for dogs on Saturday. Puppy lovers were invited to enjoy the event alongside their pet and take cute pictures with the Easter Bunny thanks to a few generous sponsors. “We got a grant through the Morehead tourism and Rowan County tourism board to help with our marketing and advertising,” said Angie Nelson, manager at Roll Over.
'Just as I am' returned
An inclusive evening of joy and laughter made for a successful event. Bluebank Church hosted their seventh annual ‘Just as I am’ event at the Morehead Conference Center on Thursday. Jeff Fannin, the pastor at Bluebank, felt that this event brought children and adults of all abilities together for a night of fun. “What inspires me to host this each year is the love for people, the love for special needs and nobody was having any special event,” said Fannin.
Imaging science job fair made its debut
Students had the opportunity to seek out an image of their future career. The department of kinesiology, health and imaging sciences hosted an imaging science job fair on Tuesday, March 7 in the Center for Health Education and Research. Representatives from area colleges attended the event to provide information on job opportunities for students. “This is to help our students get jobs upon graduation,” said Kelly Waite, the academic department specialist for kinesiology health and imaging sciences.
Campus conversation discusses diversity
The Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging Initiative on campus has hosted a semiannual seminar for three years. The Eagle Diversity and Inclusion Team hosted their spring semester's conversation on March 1 and gave students a safe space to discuss three topics based around social media and diversity. “The conversations are important to me because they help us expand our horizon and to be more open with personal view,” said M’Shae Mathews, who has been a part of the committee since 2021.
Faith mapped route from Honduras to Morehead
MOREHEAD A native of Honduras has found her new home through family and faith, and the road ran right through Ashland. Kat Lucas, a radiology at Morehead State, started her path from Tecucigalpa, Honduras, to Ashland when she was 12 years old when she met Larry Lucas while he was on a mission trip to her all-girls orphanage with his church. He soon started the adoption process.
Faith mapped out the route from Honduras to Morehead
MOREHEAD A native of Honduras has found her new home through family and faith, and the road ran right through Ashland. Kat Lucas, a radiology at Morehead State, started her path from Tecucigalpa, Honduras to Ashland when she was 12-years-old when she met Larry Lucas while he was on a mission trip to her all-girls orphanage with his church. He soon started the adoption process.
Mardi Gras meets gaming
A celebration combined with a gaming competition made fora good time. Mardi Gras is an annual holiday traditionally celebrated in Louisiana. However, the Campus Activities Board worked with the gaming center to bring the party to the Morehead State pub on Tuesday. “It is a really fun time to celebrate friendship and colorful things and great food,” said Melody Trumbo, the marketing coordinator for dining on campus.
The spice of life
The Eagle Diversity Education Center hosted a tasteful event to celebrate Black history month. The ‘spice of life’ event, which has been held for the past two years, took place Wednesday in ADUC. Attendees created their own spice by mixing a variety of seasonings together. “The inspiration for diversity of the spice of life is to kind of tie in a more interactive program with a lesson,” said Myiah Clemons, coordinator of diversity and inclusion for first and second-year programs.
Tegucigalpa native is called to Morehead
A native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras found her newhome through family and faith. Kat Lucas, a current student at Morehead State, began the adoption process when she was 12. She met her father, Larry Lucas, while he was on a mission trip to her orphanage with his church. After moving to the United States, she became a missionary in her own right. "I had to think about leaving my family and friends back home and then moving to a new country, and I didn't know English very well,” said Lucas.
Sculpted sales return
The Ceramics Guild sale made a comeback this semester, which directly benefited students in many ways. Pottery and other hand-sculpted art pieces were sold on Tuesday and Wednesdayin the basement of the Claypool-Young art building to raise money for future commissions. Proceeds from the sale also helped the Guild buy materials for future classes and fundeda host of valuable learning experiences for students.
Baked goods help set the stage
The SUMM club, named after their Steven Universe musical, held a bake sale in ADUC on Tuesday and Thursday to raise money for their new production, “Over the Garden Wall.” “The purpose of the bake sale is because we cannot use any money from the university because it it's a copyright show from Cartoon Network,” said Benner Costa, the director and president of the club. “The only way we're allowed to raise money for the play is through fundraising.
17th annual Follies
A sorority celebrated 20 years with their charity partnership through dance. Chi Omega, a sorority at Morehead State, hosted their annual Follies dance competition on Tuesday to raise money for this year’s Make-A-Wish child, a four-year-old boy named Winston who battled leukemia. 14 different MSU student organizations participated in the show with different themed choreographies dedicated to Winston, who was in attendance with his family.
Third annual Pumpkin Glow
Pumpkins glowed at Morehead’s city park. The Morehead City Park hosted their third annual Drive-Thru Pumpkin Glow on Saturday to celebrate Halloween. Cars lined the roads to drive around the park while families walked together in costumes to see the pumpkins lit. Several local families participated in the event for the first time as they brought pumpkins they had carved to the park. “We just started this tradition. We decided two carved pumpkins this year,” said Sherry Plank.
Pumpkin glow
Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. A shower is possible early. Considerable clouds this evening. Some decrease in clouds late. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable.
One mile celebrates 100 years
The cross country and track team at Morehead State held a one-mile run to celebrate the 100 years of Morehead. Clay Dixion, MSU’s head cross country and track coach, hosted the run Saturday as an opportunity for students, alumni and community members to celebrate that Morehead has been a public institution for a century.
One Mile Race
Steady light rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Thunder possible. Low around 55F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Steady light rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Thunder possible. Low around 55F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Rowan County Library gets crafty
Seasonal crafts were aimed to unite Morehead’s community. The Rowan County Public Library held a crafts event on Thursday to invite adults of all ages to paint and decorate cut-outs to hang up for autumn. Jess Brack, program coordinator at the library, holds similar events throughout the year to make Morehead feel like home. “I love the community,” said Brack. “It’s diverse, inclusive and is just a great place in general. We try to bring the community together with some type of activity every year.
Special Olympics at MSU
A Special Olympics event was held before MSU’s second home game on Saturday where volunteers played games with special needs children in the Eagle Center. Kenna Gouche, senior associate director of MSU athletics, worked with the Recreation and Wellness Center on Morehead’s campus to have the Special Olympics event on campus. “Morehead State Athletics has been very excited to work together and to provide opportunities for our Special Olympics athletes,” said Gouche.
Carter Caves experience
A full day of adventure that included rock climbing, archery, rock propelling, and tomahawk throwing acted as a preview for Carter Caves State Resort Park's signature winter event. Recreation supervisor Coy Ainsley wanted visitors to have Saturday a new and epic experience this autumn before preparations start on the annual Winter Adventure Weekend in January.
Morehead's Moon Festival
A Moon Festival at MSU taught students about an important Chinese festival and tradition. Students learned about a celebrated festival in China known as the Moon Festival on September 13 in ADUC, hosted by the Campus Activity Board. Students were able to participate in traditions like decorating paper lanterns and eating mooncakes, which traditionally gave thanks to the Moon for the autumn harvest in Chinese culture. “I want students to have different cultural exposure to familiarize themselves.
Moon Festival
Students learn about Chinese traditions at the Moon Festival in ADUC Tuesday, September 13 in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Melanie Maddox | The Trail Blazer
Moon Festival
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.
Lions land a win against Eagles
North Alabama landed a win against Morehead State with a strong and patient defense. Morehead State Eagles went against the North Alabama Lions September 10 to wrap up the Comfort Inn-Vitational. The Lions defeated The Eagles in a 3-0 sweep (21-25, 23-25 and 13-25). The first kill in set 1 was from Mattice Harris (24) for the Lions. With Morehead taking the lead, Maycie Welborn (7) scored with a kill and Ella Ratzloff (10) served an ace making the score 1-5 in Morehead’s favor.
Sawstone celebrates three years
A local brewery threw themselves a well-deserved birthday party. Sawstone Brewing Co., located on Main Street, celebrated their three-year opening anniversary with new beers, live music, good food and great conversations on Saturday, September 3. Owner Derek Caskey said it all started with a dream that he wasn’t sure could become a reality. “It was a wild idea that we never thought would come to fruition. There are three of us total and we were all homebrewers.
Sawstone Anniversary
Scattered thunderstorms this morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 78F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low near 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Math Bash = fun for students and staff
Morehead State Math Department has calculated that math can be fun. Chris Schroeder, chair of the Mathematics Department, has kept the annual “Math Bash” tradition alive to provide a welcoming environment for students after the first week of classes. “We wanted to keep this tradition going because we really want our students in our department to feel like they are part of the family,” said Schroeder.
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