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Xavier Perry looks towards the seated spectators at SWEET Melanin's Squid Games in MTSU's Rec Center on April 10, 2025.

SWEET Melanin gives the green light for ‘Squid Games’ at MTSU

Brianna Sorrell, Reporter April 14, 2025

“Red light. Green light. Red light.” Shouts echoed across the room as players dashed forward, then froze. In an intense twist on the childhood game, MTSU students tested their reflexes and nerves...

Retired U.S. Army Col. Charles Loyd “Charlie” Pigg and Cadet Battalion Cmdr. George Jouny cut into the celebration cake with a saber at MTSU's Veteran Memorial on April 10, 2025.

MTSU’s ROTC celebrates 75 years of excellence

Olivia Summers, Reporter April 13, 2025
MTSU ROTC celebrated 75 years of operation by unearthing a 20-year-old time capsule and burying one for future cadets.
MTSU tight end Hunter Tipton celebrates a touchdown during the Blue Raider Showcase at Floyd Stadium on April 12, 2025.

Three takeaways from MTSU football’s spring showcase

Brett Walker and Willie Phaler April 12, 2025
What we learned from MTSU's final spring practice of 2025.
The MTSU obelisk sits on the border of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Six MTSU international student visas revoked, MTSU confirms

Jenene Grover, News editor April 11, 2025
MTSU officials confirmed six international students had their visas revoked.
University Provost Mark Byrnes spoke to a joint session of the Student Government Association on April 10, 2025, at MTSU.

Four MTSU student visas revoked

Siri Reynolds, Reporter April 11, 2025
The University Provost told a joint session of the Student Government Association that four MTSU international students had their visas revoked.
Partynextdoor featured in promotion for his work "Partypack." Photo courtesy of Warner Records Press.

Partynextdoor set to headline MTSU’s 2025 Signature Event concert

Shauna Reynolds and Emma Burden April 9, 2025

PartyNextDoor will headline MTSU’s 2025 Signature Event concert at Murphy Center, MTSU SPARE and the SGA announced this evening. A feature performer and student DJ set will open the show, both to be...

MTSU Health Services nurse practitioner Kendra Todd administers the Moderna vaccine to Vickie Bailey at MTSU on March 10, 2021.

Measles is coming back in the US. Is MTSU prepared?

Jenene Grover, News editor April 9, 2025
As cases of the once-eliminated disease begin to rise in the U.S., health officials at MTSU remain unconcerned about campus safety.
A Piper Seminole PA-44 sits on the runway at the Shelbyville Municipal Airport. (Photo by Noah McLane)

Recent crashes prompt discussions of airplane safety at MTSU

Siri Reynolds, Reporter April 8, 2025
MTSU aerospace and professional pilot students follow careful safety procedures to avoid plane incidents, like the rise in plane crashes seen across the U.S. in 2025.
Nick McDevitt looks on as the Blue Raiders face UTEP in the Murphy Center on Feb. 1, 2025.

BREAKING: MTSU signs men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt to three-year extension

Brett Walker, Sports editor April 8, 2025
The announcement was emailed exclusively to season ticket holders and BRAA members.
Freshman pitcher Leila Ammon (left) and third baseman Jana Want at Blue Raider Softball Field on March 28 and March 1, 2025.

Freshmen Jana Want and Leila Ammon stepping up for MTSU softball

David Cassman, Reporter April 8, 2025
The two freshmen are contributing early for Blue Raider softball.
Protest signs in Centennial Park in Nashville on April 5, 2025.

Nashville ‘Hands Off’ protest unites next-gen protesters and seasoned advocates

Hannah Carley, Reporter April 6, 2025
Thousands gathered in Nashville's Centennial Park to protest against President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk on Saturday.
Protesters raise their signs high in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on April 5 2025.

‘Hands Off!’ protesters flood Murfreesboro’s Broad Street, calling out Trump’s tariffs and DOGE’s effort to cut the federal workforce

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter April 5, 2025
Hundreds took to the streets of Murfreesboro to protest President Trump and Elon Musk on April 5.
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