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Students package snacks for children at ‘Freshman Day of Service’ event
By John Connor Coulston // Staff Writer The Freshman of MTSU had the chance to give back to the Rutherford County community at the “Freshman Day of Service,” which was held on Friday. The event, which was a collaboration between United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, MTSU’s Student Government Association and the university’s Center for …
Freshmen First Impressions | Photo Gallery
We asked ten freshman students to give us their first impressions of life here at MTSU. Here are their responses:
MTSU Convocation kicks off fall semester
Faculty and student leaders joined together Sunday to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students during the university’s 103 convocation in the Murphy Athletic Center. “Today is the day you become one of us,” said Debra Sells when she welcomed the new student body. She is currently the vice president of Student Affairs. University president Sidney …
During holiday season, poverty is priority
By Nick Carey // Contributing Writer Persisting economic struggles this holiday season have placed a greater emphasis on the work of local organizations dedicated to easing the worst effects of poverty. The Rutherford County Salvation Army, Room at the Inn Day Shelter and the MTSU Food Pantry make up just a few. According to a U.S. …
Raiders claw Cats 50-44 in first-ever NCAA Tournament win
Story by Don Harris // Staff Writer | Photo by Jack Ross // Staff Photographer NASHVILLE — “Maybe we were looked at as a sacrificial lamb,” Blue Raider head coach Stan “Ramrod” Simpson said of Middle Tennessee. “That lamb turned into a raging bull tonight.” The raging bull—Middle Tennessee State University’s Blue Raiders—snarled, snorted and …