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Retired U.S. Army Col. Charles Loyd “Charlie” Pigg and Cadet Battalion Cmdr. George Jouny cut into the celebration cake with a saber at MTSU's Veteran Memorial on April 10, 2025.

MTSU’s ROTC celebrates 75 years of excellence

Olivia Summers, Reporter April 13, 2025
MTSU ROTC celebrated 75 years of operation by unearthing a 20-year-old time capsule and burying one for future cadets.
MTSU Health Services nurse practitioner Kendra Todd administers the Moderna vaccine to Vickie Bailey at MTSU on March 10, 2021.

Measles is coming back in the US. Is MTSU prepared?

Jenene Grover, News editor April 9, 2025
As cases of the once-eliminated disease begin to rise in the U.S., health officials at MTSU remain unconcerned about campus safety.
Protest signs in Centennial Park in Nashville on April 5, 2025.

Nashville ‘Hands Off’ protest unites next-gen protesters and seasoned advocates

Hannah Carley, Reporter April 6, 2025
Thousands gathered in Nashville's Centennial Park to protest against President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk on Saturday.
Protesters raise their signs high in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on April 5 2025.

‘Hands Off!’ protesters flood Murfreesboro’s Broad Street, calling out Trump’s tariffs and DOGE’s effort to cut the federal workforce

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter April 5, 2025
Hundreds took to the streets of Murfreesboro to protest President Trump and Elon Musk on April 5.
Daria Rabotkina at MTSU's Keyboard Artist Series in Hinton Music Hall on April 4, 2025.

MTSU hosts pianist Daria Rabotkina for Nashville International Piano Competition opening recital

Bailey Brantingham, Managing Editor April 5, 2025
Russian pianist mesmerized Hinton Music Hall with an impressive hour-long recital.
MT One Stop's table for financial Literacy Month in the Student Union on March 2, 2025.

MTSU Department of Economics celebrates Financial Literacy Month with games, speakers, $10,000 in scholarships

Hannah Carley, Reporter April 4, 2025
April is Financial Literacy Month, and MTSU's Department of Economics has planned several events across campus over the next two weeks.
The MTSU Korean Club poses with representatives from Hankook Tire on March 19, 2025 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Korean Club at MTSU receives sponsorship from global tire manufacturer

DeAsia Powell, Reporter April 3, 2025
A local tire company surprised the MTSU Korean club at a career panel with a $2,500 donation.
Siblings Selah and Daisy Keegin show off their costumes at MTSU Cosplay Club's semi-formal in the James Union Ballroom on March 29, 2025.

Students show out at MTSU Cosplay Club’s spring semi-formal

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter March 30, 2025
Members of the MTSU Cosplay Club dressed up for a night of music, costume showcasing, raffles and more at the James Union Building on March 29.
A sign for the blood drive on March 26, 2025 at the James E. Walker library.

Red Cross holds blood drive to save lives at MTSU

Wren Bailey, Reporter March 28, 2025
MTSU and the American Red Cross partnered for a blood drive on campus, a Red Cross manager explains the importance of giving blood regularly.
MTSU's James Union building just before economist Arthur Laffer spoke to students and community members on March 26, 2025.

MTSU College of Business hosts former presidential financial advisor to talk about Trump-era economics

Olivia Summers, Reporter March 28, 2025
Arthur Laffer spoke to MTSU students and community members about supply-side economics in the Trump era.
MTSU for Palestine partnered with 615 for Palestine and MTSU's YSDA to bring an exhibit on Palestinian history to MTSU's Student Union on April 19, 2024.

MTSU student group supporting Palestine to make resurgence this spring

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter March 26, 2025
MTSU for Palestine plans to resume advocacy amidst the arrests of pro-Palestinian activists.
The Student Union Ballroom decorated with balloons and posters advertising Rutherford County Schools' STEM Expo on March 22, 2025 at MTSU.

Young women and girls showcase their work at RCS STEM Expo at MTSU

Wren Bailey, Reporter March 23, 2025
Young women and girls from across Rutherford County came to MTSU to present their work in STEM.
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