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A group of children wear graduation caps and hold a banner that reads "Education is a Right" at Public Square Park on April 14 in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee House tables undocumented students bill until next legislative year
Hannah Carley, Reporter • May 8, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly shelved a legislation on April 22 that would have required proof of citizenship to be enrolled in Tennessee schools.
The Cope Administration Building holds offices for top MTSU administration like the president, provost and many others. (Photo by Eliza Laugherty)
Conservative legal group files discrimination complaint against MTSU
Noah McLane, Lead news reporter
A nautiloid fossil on the James E. Walker floor on April 18, 2025.
MTSU campus geology field trip packed with “family-friendly fun” and library fossils
Siri Reynolds, Reporter
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Sports
Senior infielder Clay Badylak leads off first base in a game against Jax State at Reese Smith Jr. Field on May 4, 2025.
How a mentality change is the difference for MTSU’s Clay Badylak
Willie Phaler, Reporter • May 8, 2025
After his benching in 2023, Badylak returned to the lineup due to injury and his making strides at second base and at the plate.
Ava Tepe standing on first base at Blue Raider Softball Field on March 28, 2025.
Ava Tepe caps off senior weekend with stellar performance
Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • May 6, 2025
Tepe finishes career in the record books for MTSU softball.
Entertainment
The band Lucius. (Photo by Dana Trippe)
Weekly Distractions: Lucius jumpstarts summer with self-titled collection
Sidelines staff • May 5, 2025
A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 3, 2025.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Memory Bank Tour stops at the Ryman
Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer • May 4, 2025
Samuel T. Herring sings with Future Islands at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee on May 2, 2025.
Future Islands rock The Caverns
Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer • May 3, 2025
Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi during the climactic lightsaber duel in Revenge of the Sith. (Image courtesy of The Walt Disney Company)
Weekly Distractions: Return of ‘Revenge of the Sith’
Sidelines staff • April 28, 2025
Photos
Eston Snider bolts back to first in a game against Jax State at Reese Smith Jr. Field on May 4, 2025.
Photo gallery: MTSU baseball vs Jacksonville State
Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • May 5, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's weekend series against the Gamecocks.
Ethan Imbimbo pumps his fist after securing the final out in a win against No. 9 Vanderbilt at Charles Hawkins Field on April 22, 2025.
Photo gallery: MTSU baseball vs No. 9 Vanderbilt
Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • April 23, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's top 10 win over the Commodores.
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