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The MTSU Student Government Association hosted an MTV-inspired event at the campus recreation center on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Wren Bailey).

MTSU Student Government Association sponsors MTV-inspired event for Student Appreciation Week

Wren Bailey, Contributing writer • March 20, 2025
The MTSU Student Government Association hosted an event at the Rec Center for Student Appreciation Week.
Students pose at the Turkish Student Association interest meting at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Turkish Student Association)

MTSU Turkish Student Association shares culture with community

Jenene Grover, News editor • March 19, 2025
The new student organization brings Turkish traditions to MTSU.
MTSU Science Building during the College of Basic and Applied Sciences Scholars Day competition on March 17, 2025.

Scholars Day kicks off with a poster competition in the MTSU Science Building

Olivia Summers and Wren Bailey • March 19, 2025
Scholar's Day kicked off with a competitive poster contest during which students showed off their research and networked.
Poster for conservative commentator and host of The Morning Wire podcast, Cabot Phillips. Phillips spoke at MTSU on March 6, 2025. (Poster by TurningPointUSA)

Turning Point USA kicks off spring lecture series at MTSU with senior editor of The Daily Wire

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • March 8, 2025
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor and podcast host at conservative outlet The Daily Wire, spoke to students and community members on the dangers of the mainstream media.
An MT Dining board depicts dining options around campus.

Is the meal plan at MTSU worth it?

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • March 6, 2025
MTSU meal plans can be expensive, leaving some students to ask if it's worth it.
MTSU's Student Government Association has offices on the third floor of the Student Union building.

MTSU Student Activity Fee could increase following referendum

Kameron Scott, Reporter • March 4, 2025
Students can vote on a resolution to raise the student activity by $10 annually over the course of three years.
MTSU Campus sustainable campus fund sticker on a water fountain at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

How students at MTSU advocate for a climate-friendly campus

Ariyannah Artis, Contributing writer • February 10, 2025
MTSU Students for Environmental Action advocates for change on campus to counteract the campus's carbon footprint.
A massage chair sits as a centerpiece to MTSU Counseling Services' Zen Den in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Dec. 3, 2024.

MTSU’s Zen Den thrives as a resource for stress relief

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer • January 29, 2025
MTSU Counseling Services offers quiet respite for stressed out students in a dedicated space.
Courtesy of Sidelines photo library

How do you claim your First Day eBook charged to MTSU billing statement?

Siri Reynolds, Reporter • January 29, 2025
Students had automatic eBook fee on MTSU billing statement as part of a First Day program with Barnes & Noble Colleges.
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

What is MTSU doing to help disabled students in an inaccessible state?

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer • January 15, 2025
A look at MTSU's accessibility efforts after the state was assigned a nearly failing grade from the Tennessee Disability Coalition in 2024.
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

‘Sidelines’ 2024: A year in review

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor • December 15, 2024
A collective list of the most important Sidelines stories to come out of 2024.
Students fling axes at MTSU's Rage and Relax on Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by Victoria Stone)

MTSU students destress and decompress at Rage and Relax

Victoria Stone • December 4, 2024

Featured photo by Victoria Stone Story by Victoria Stone Things get hectic during finals season. On Monday, Dec. 2, students headed to the Student Union ballroom for Rage and Relax, hosted...

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