debra murray

formerly: @richmondrnews @wfplnews @kycir @wkuherald | she/her | ideas/tips: [email protected]

[lorianne willett 🪐🦋💐 @loriannejpg]

My work, alongside that of so many incredible student photojournalists from across the country, has been featured in TIME’s cover story. Not sure if I can properly articulate how I’m feeling, but I do know I am so honored to be included.

https://t.co/WtbFcMyCZT

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

An early look at the cover for next week’s issue, “Class of 2024,” by Barry Blitt. #NewYorkerCovers

[WKU Student Publications @StudentPubsWKU]

We had a fabulous night tonight at our annual garden party, celebrating our 21 graduating seniors from WKU Student Publications and announcing more than $68,000 in fellowships for this coming summer and scholarships for the 2024–25 academic year!

[Jack Corbett @jackcorrbit]

some of u could stand to do this

[Kentucky Lantern || bsky @kentuckylantern.com @KYLantern]

"University administration is not taking a stand, so we are."

Kentucky's collegiate newspapers collaborated on this editorial.

#KYGA24 https://t.co/ZzqtIMPKIZ via @KYLantern

[College Heights Herald @wkuherald]

Kyle Rittenhouse spoke on campus at an event hosted by the WKU Turning Point USA chapter, addressing supporters and opposition on the evening of Wednesday, March 27. 
https://t.co/9gaWs8mM0y

[College Heights Herald @wkuherald]

For The People, a student advocacy group, and the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers, a community advocacy group, protested outside Downing Student Union during the WKU Turning Point USA chapter event with Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on Wednesday, March 27.
https://t.co/cS5rB6FSnz

[College Heights Herald @wkuherald]

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, individuals gathered outside of Downing Student Union in protest of Kyle Rittenhouse’s speaker appearance.

Video by Debra Murray.
Edited by Caroline Chubb.

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

WKU Police and Bowling Green Police Department line in front of DSU following the end of the “Rittenhouse Recap.” For @wkuherald.

[College Heights Herald @wkuherald]

Rittenhouse has left WKU.

Protestors remained pressed up against the barricades outside DSU, chanting “lock his ass up.”
https://t.co/s2p7aBGeQO

[College Heights Herald @wkuherald]

Rittenhouse has concluded the question and answer session and has left the room. Protestors began chanting as he left the room.
All those lingering in DSU Nite Class after the event’s conclusion have been asked to leave. Protestors are still present outside DSU.

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

WKU students and protestors gather by the service exit on the side of DSU to see Rittenhouse leave campus. For @wkuherald.

[@mjcollinsnews.bsky.social @MJCollinsNews]

https://t.co/88HkJG7WAS

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

for @wkuherald.

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

WKU students and For the People member chant “Kyle is a killer” while outside DSU now that Turning Point USA event attendees have entered the event.

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

BG Freedom Walkers begin marching towards DSU shouting “whose streets? our streets.”

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

The Bowling Green Freedom Walkers protest walk towards DSU, led with chants and drumming by Karika Nelson, founder and CEO of the Freedom Walkers. for @wkuherald

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

BG Freedom Walkers begin marching towards DSU. Once there, they will have several guest speakers. for @wkuherald

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

The gate to enter the waiting area for the event has been closed, as the number of attendees has reached capacity. An email from TPUSA was sent earlier today to those who registered for the event, stating the venue only has 104 seats. For @wkuherald.

[debra murray @debramurrayy]

Dana Beasley Brown, BG city commissioner spoke outside DSU. “ Use your voices to come together today but not just today. Use it to continue to form organizations like for the people and to move for positive change here at WKU” she said. For @wkuherald