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Remembering Those Who Served for Memorial Day
Story and Photos by Roselyn Pickens | MTSU Seigenthaler News Service Crosses bearing the names of Franklin County servicemen and women are positioned on streets around Winchester as a reminder of their service. Losing a loved one who has served their country is a heavy cross to bear. This Memorial Day, thanks to efforts of …

MTSU Alumna Reaches American Idol Finale
Photos and Stories by MTSU Seigenthaler News Service Middle Tennessee State University alumna and country music artist HunterGirl made the final three on American Idol’s 20th season. She comes from Winchester, Tenn. and made it on the show through playing and songwriting in the Nashville music scene. HunterGirl, 23, known by her Franklin County High …

Talks with a Ukrainian Student from MTSU
Story and Photos by Reggie Johnson Jr. | Contributing Writer and Photographer Why does Ukraine matter? Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. It has a population of 44.13 million individuals. It’s also home to over 130 nationalities and various ethnic groups like Bulgarians, Hungarians, Jews and Armenians. As of recently, Ukraine has been under …

MTSU Holds Annual LGBT+ Conference: “All Identities: Taking the Next Step”
Story and Photos by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer After two years, the 9th annual LGBT+ College Conference was finally held in person over the weekend in the Student Union at Middle Tennessee State University. The conference invites LGBT+ organizations across the state to come to take part in panels, listen to many guest speakers …

MTSU HOSTS GIRL BOSS GALA IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Story and Photos by Elise Sandlin | Contributing Writer The Student Union Ballroom at Middle Tennessee State University was full of music and fans in honor of National Women’s History Month this March. Women-led student clubs set up booths outside the ballroom advertising ways to connect with other female students on campus. A photo booth …

Festival of Veils Sheds Light on Misconceptions About Religious Veils
Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Darwin Alberto | Photographer On a cold, windy Saturday, Middle Tennessee State University held its first-ever Festival of Veils. The festival featured a variety of booths and speakers in honor of women’s rights to wear veils on March 19, amid Women’s History Month. The festival showcased …