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A barn serves as a place for campaigning for politicians in Van Buren County, rather than campaigning through local news outlets on Nov. 15, 2024.

Small Tennessee county replaces local newspapers with social media, road signs and chit-chat

Hannah Carley, Reporter January 16, 2025
A look at how Van Buren County communicates news to each other without a local newspaper.
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

What is MTSU doing to help disabled students in an inaccessible state?

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer January 15, 2025
A look at MTSU's accessibility efforts after the state was assigned a nearly failing grade from the Tennessee Disability Coalition in 2024.
The square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is covered in snow on Jan. 17, 2024. (Photo Destiny Mizell)

MTSU closed Friday due to inclement weather

Alyssa Williams, Editor-in-chief January 9, 2025
MTSU officials announced that the university will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter storms.
"Arcane" season two promotional photo introduces the main characters of season two (Photos courtesy of Netflix)

‘Arcane’ season 2 delivers an explosive masterpiece

Alyssa Williams, Editor-in-chief November 26, 2024

Feature photo courtesy of Netflix Story by Alyssa Williams There’s really only one way to react to “Arcane” season two, and that is to sit in bed and stare at the ceiling while contemplating...

A student lights a candle at a vigil for Serenity Birdsong at MTSU on Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Memory of Serenity Birdsong shapes Trans Day of Remembrance at MTSU

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 20, 2024
This year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance at MTSU carries a heavier weight for many on campus. Students and teachers alike continue to mourn Serenity Birdsong, a transgender student who died earlier this semester.
The Central Magnet School polling location displays a sample ballot for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

MTSU minorities concerned for safety after 2024 election results

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 13, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted a Snapchat story of her Black friend from Tennessee State...

Grace Holland and Wren Miller share a meal in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU queer couple finds home in faith – and each other

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 2, 2024
For some, Christianity and queerness represent two separate circles, rather than parts of the same Venn diagram.  MTSU students Wren Miller and Grace Holland live in the intersection.
Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Third-party voting: Do MTSU students believe it a viable option?

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor September 16, 2024

As the election draws closer, the debate over third-party voting grows in size, MTSU students included.  In an increase from previous years, 63% of U.S. adults in 2024 agree that a third...

Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

Key takeaways from McPhee’s 2024 State of the University Address

Aiden O’Neill, Magazine editor August 23, 2024
To start the new school year, President Sidney A. McPhee presented his annual State of the University Address Thursday morning, and university administration presented faculty awards and recognition.
Many festival goers gather for their favorite artists at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee (Photo by Dusana Risovic, Bonnaroo 2024 Press Selects)

27 years old never felt so good: MTSU alumnus Veggi plays at Bonnaroo

Alyssa Williams June 25, 2024

Feature Photo by Dusana Risovic, Bonnaroo 2024 Press Selects Story by Matthew Olson DJ Veggi, known as Veggibeats on social media, rolled up to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival following...

Gary Clark Jr. returns to Bonnaroo after 13 years 

Gary Clark Jr. returns to Bonnaroo after 13 years 

Alyssa Williams June 25, 2024

Feature Photo by Roger Ho, Bonnaroo 2024 Press Selects Story by Matthew Olson Grammy Award winner Gary Clark Jr. played the Which Stage last weekend at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival...

Megan Thee Stallion performs at the What Stage at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, on June 16, 2024. (Photo by Skyler Wendell)

Bonnaroo day four: Chappell Roan and Megan Thee Stallion bring Hot Girl Summer to The Farm

Alyssa Williams June 17, 2024

Feature Photo by Skyler Wendell Story by Alyssa Williams Chappell Roan took Bonnaroo to church.  A crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the Which Stage an hour before the pop singer’s performance,...

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