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Sidney A. McPhee addresses the crowd in MTSU’s Murphy Center at spring convocation May 9, 2025.
MTSU 2025 spring graduation recap
Siri Reynolds and Noah McLane • May 11, 2025
Almost 2,500 people graduated from MTSU this weekend as supporters gathered at Murphy Center to cheer them on.
Graduates smile as they start walking down the aisle of chairs at Murphy Center on May 9, 2025.
MTSU celebrates spring convocation with weekend of ceremonies [Gallery]
Sam McIntyre and Noah McLane
The James E. Walker Library is a hub for student resources. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)
MTSU actuarial sciences professor indicted with fraud
Noah McLane, Editor-in-chief
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The James E. Walker Library is a hub for student resources. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

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Jimmy Hart poses on Faulkinberry Drive on campus on April 29, 2025.

Jimmy Hart and his legacy of informing the Murfreesboro community

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Ranking Murfreesboro's four Walmart locations.

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Sidney A. McPhee addresses the crowd in MTSU’s Murphy Center at spring convocation May 9, 2025.

MTSU 2025 spring graduation recap

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Grace Holland and Wren Miller share a joyful moment at the altar before they say “I do” in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 3, 2025.

LGBTQ couple finds acceptance and love in a church wedding

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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