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MTSU Softball Drops Game to 49ers on Friday
Story by Quenterious Mabone / Contributing Writer After dropping the first game of the series, the Blue Raiders lost to the Charlotte 49ers 6-2 after a three-run seventh stifled their comeback rally on Friday at Blue Raider Softball Field. Middle Tennessee (17-25, 4-10 C-USA) scored only in the fifth inning. Head coach Jeff Breeden was …

Student Government Election Results Announced
Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer For the fall semester, Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Body President-Elect is Executive Vice-President Jada Powell, who took 64 percent of the student vote, 444 in total. Sen. Cameron Paschal won Vice President with 68 percent of the vote, 475 in total. The current Student Body President, Winton …

“Sunset Showcase” Featuring Kenna Elpers
Story and Photos by Mikayla Hart | Contributing Writer This week’s Spare-hosted event, “Sunset Showcase,” was moved inside of the Student Union at Middle Tennessee State University due to severe weather on Wednesday evening. However, the unexpected change of location did not stop singer-songwriter, Kenna Elpers from delivering a top-notch performance. A frequent performer at …

MTSU Promotes Body Positivity In “SMASH THE SCALE” Event
Story and photos by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Wondering what those loud smashing sounds and uplifting cheers were all about in the Middle Tennessee State University Campus Recreation Center on Wednesday? Only the fifth event in MTSU’s De-Stress Fest: Take 15 week! April 11 through 15, MTSU carved time out to incorporate events that …

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 …

Chinese Culture’s Influence on American Music: a Lecture by Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao
Story and Photos by Wendy Keough | Contributing Writer Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao of Rutgers University enlightened a group of listeners about the history and migration of Chinese opera in the United States and the influences it had on American music. She spoke to attendees on the history of Chinese immigration to America, explaining that …