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MTSU alum Reed Blankenship captures Super Bowl title

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter • February 9, 2025

Blankenship's Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.

Rutherford County School Board bans more books, limiting options for student readers

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor • February 7, 2025

The Rutherford County School Board removed 32 more books from its school libraries at its Feb. 6 meeting.

50501 protest comes to Tennessee: An anti-Trump outrage in downtown Nashville

Hannah Carley, Reporter • February 6, 2025

The 50501 protest against Trump Administration policies echoed across the United States on Feb. 5, with Nashville, Tennessee, joining.

MTSU football releases 2025 season schedule

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 6, 2025

The Blue Raiders will kick off the season at Floyd Stadium on Aug. 30 against Austin Peay and wrap up regular season play on Nov. 29 on the road at New Mexico State.

Tennessee Democrat state representative introduces bill to enshrine birth control access

Maia O'Brien, Reporter • February 5, 2025

A Tennessee state Representative introduced a bill into the legislature that would change birth control access in Tennessee.

Kendall Simmons reflects on life and NFL career

Brett Walker, Sports editor • February 4, 2025

MTSU’s offensive line coach remembers his strides and struggles.

From BNA to LAX: 6 MTSU students travel to California for the Grammys

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor • February 4, 2025

MTSU sent six College of Media and Entertainment students to Los Angeles for Grammys week.

Grammys 2025: A night of tributes, surprises and remembrance

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor • February 3, 2025

An inside look at the most moving, surprising and mind-blowing moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards.

How MTSU is celebrating Black History Month 2025

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • February 3, 2025

MTSU gears up to celebrate Black History Month this February with on campus shows, speakers and more planned throughout the month.

First half struggles doom MTSU men’s basketball

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • February 1, 2025

A bad day at the boards and the rim lead to MTSU's loss to New Mexico State.

Tennessee General Assembly narrowly passes the Education Freedom Act of 2025, making Tennessee a ‘school choice state’

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • January 30, 2025

The Education Freedom Act passed the House and Senate in a relatively narrow margin, matching voters' mixed feelings on vouchers.

First responders rescue MTSU student stuck in Corlew Hall elevator

Gary Davis, Contributing writer • January 29, 2025

An MTSU student became trapped in an elevator Wednesday night.