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Board votes to remove 13 more books from RCS library shelves — with a ‘Catch’

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor • March 7, 2025

'Catch-22' among titles not returning to school and classroom libraries.

Photo gallery: CFRC Rodeo at Tennessee Miller Coliseum

Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer • March 5, 2025

The event, featuring Lone Star Rodeo Company, returns to Tennessee Miller Coliseum for the third year.

Murfreesboro music makers: Cade Ortego and the Mood Swings take fans back in time with ‘Sophia’

Kerstie Wolaver, Reporter • March 4, 2025

From jazz to soul to motown, Cade Ortego and The Mood Swings exist in their own venn diagram of a genre. The Mood Swings blend these influences and describe themselves as “young guys with old...

Weekly Distractions: ‘Top’ country release, 10 year ‘Throw’ back and more

Sidelines staff • March 3, 2025

A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the turmoil of the world.

History and culture hit the runway at Night in Africa fashion show

Brianna Sorrell, Contributing writer • March 2, 2025

MTSU's African Student Organization rekindles a powerful tradition.

Tea Meets Kettle stirs interest in the art of Chinese tea making at MTSU

Logan Bowman, Reporter • February 28, 2025

The Asian Arts Association hosted Music City Tea's Jinlan Zhong for a traditional workshop and tasting.

MTSU FaDS Pop-up thrift event promotes sustainable style while supporting fashion students

Victoria Stone, Reporter • February 28, 2025

On Feb. 26, warm weather and cool clothes brightened up MTSU’s campus at the FaDS pop-up thrift event. MTSU fashion and design students began setting up the pop-up thrift at 2 p.m. By the time...