GSProm: What a Hoot!
Scholars from the ‘Price is Rite’ general studies hosted Murray State GSP’s 2023 GSProm this Thursday night. Upon thinking of the ‘rite of passage’ that every high schooler experiences in their lifetime, the biggest event that stood out was prom...
GSPN – Luke Jeziorski and Andrew Kramer Set Pace at Amazing Race
FRANKLIN HALL– 80 scholars woke up early Saturday morning to compete in the 2023 GSP Amazing Race...
Scholars Lend a Helping Hand
On July 6, scholars from Anne Justice's "Oh My Goodness" general studies class volunteered at Need Line, a community based food charity. There, scholars lended a helping hand in preparing supplies for distribution...
Fitness Fest: A Great Success!
INTRAMURAL FIELDS– Murray State was abuzz Monday evening with scholars exploring numerous options for enhancing their physical fitness and making connections at GSP.
Manic Pixie Seam Girl: Not What it Seams…
On Wednesday night, scholars signed up for an intellectual buffet— lessons and activities hosted by RAs and staff. One such group of scholars gathered in room 301 of Faculty Hall with Megan Bradley, who hosted a discussion titled "Manic Pixie Seam Girl."
Scholars Slay at Showcase Week 2
On Friday, July 7, the entirety of the Governor's Scholars Program piled into Johnson Theatre in order to observe the spectacle of talent that is the GSP Showcase. The long-held artistic tradition continued as scholars performed a variety of acts for the entertainment of their peers.
As Time Goes By: Casablanca
On the night of Casablanca, scholars seemed to just pour into the room. So much so, that scholars were even turned away at the door because it was so full. It was a highly anticipated film by many scholars, the movie went head to head with "Singin' in the Rain" as a double feature in the Classic Film Series installments...
Kazoos Take Over Freedom-Fest!
On July 4 at 8 a.m., scholars from four general studies classes departed from Franklin Hall to participate in Murray's Freedom-Fest Parade. Scholars marched one mile playing patriotic classics (My Old Kentucky Home and You're a Grand Old Flag) on the kazoo...
Do the Right Thing: The Highs and Lows of “Fighting the Power”
Do the Right Thing was the first movie presented during Murray GSP’s classic film series. Over 100 scholars piled into Room 208 in Faculty Hall, buzzing with excitement and filling up chairs, curious on what the movie had in store. Brenna Sherrill, the curator of the series, prefaced the screening with a warning on intense and disturbing scenes that addressed sensitive topics...
Kindness Club “Rocks!”
The Governor's Scholars Program highly recommends scholars involve themselves in clubs throughout their stay. Kindness Club has been a GSP tradition through the years to promote a positive environment for the community. This year, RA Calder Beasley sponsored Kindness Club to help keep this tried-and-true tradition for scholars...