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MTSU sociology professor presents findings on challenges facing formerly incarcerated women in the U.S.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Hawk / Flickr Story by Anh Le / Contributing Writer Meredith Dye, an MTSU assistant professor of sociology, gave a speech about the fears and expectations from women released from long prison sentences in the James Union Building on Thursday. Dye conducted a long-term research project in three prisons in Georgia. …
Video: Hands Across MTSU allows students, faculty, staff to create campus-wide display of unity
Video by Anthony Merriweather / Contributing Writer Photos and story by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor Hundreds of students, faculty and staff members gathered throughout the Middle Tennessee State University campus Monday to display an act of unity by clasping hands and creating a massive human chain, which spread from one side of the 500-acre campus …
MTSU hosts 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel
Photo and story by Ethan Clark / Contributing Writer Students and faculty alike gathered Wednesday afternoon for Middle Tennessee State University’s 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel, which included five judiciary officials and took place in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building. Although Constitution Day actually occurred last Sunday, MTSU hosted the day’s event …
MTSU Red Cross Club hosts first blood drive of semester
Photo and story by KeWana McCallum / Contributing Writer MTSU’s Red Cross Club hosted a blood drive in the James Union Building on Monday in order to assist those who are currently in need of blood donations that the organization can provide. Red Cross Club President Shivan Berwari created the organization to increase the blood supply …
Sidelines Guidelines: Hidden gems on MTSU’s campus everyone should know about
Photo by Eric Goodwin / Assistant News Editor Given the size of MTSU’s sprawling campus, it can be difficult to learn all the places that make up the university. That is especially true for first-time students who have never set foot on campus until move-in day. Most students will quickly become familiar with essentials like …
Laila Ali delivers dual Black History Month and Women’s History Month keynote
Photo by Steve Barnum / Staff Writer Laila Ali, daughter of the late Muhammed Ali, spoke in the James Union Building Wednesday as a part of a dual keynote address for Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Laila shared her life story with a loaded repertoire of being an undefeated professional women’s boxer, a …