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Bill Steber, Richie Owens and Ted Drozowski spend time picking before the showing of "The River:  A Songwriters Stories of the South" on Nov. 5, 2025 in the Business and Aerospace Building at MTSU

Ted Drozowski combines folk and prog rock for captivating storytelling in ‘The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South’

Kerstie Wolaver, Lead features reporter November 6, 2025
Students and guests at MTSU dove into the sounds and stories of the American South during a screening of Ted Drozowski’s “The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South.”
Raj Srivastava and Ryan Winn speaking at the "On-Brand" Q&A event in the BAS State Farm room on Nov. 3, 2025.

‘On-Brand’ contestants Raj Srivastava and Ryan Winn reflect on their time in the spotlight

Tucker Young, Contributing writer November 5, 2025
From the set of Jimmy Fallon’s “On-Brand” to a packed classroom at MTSU, Raj Srivastava and Ryan Winn turned their competition experience into a lesson on passion, storytelling, and perseverance.
Scene from Season one episode one of "IT: Welcome to Derry."

Weekly Distractions: Creeps, costumes and the cha-cha

Sidelines staff November 3, 2025
A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.
Middle Tennessee State University marketing professor Raj Srivastava, who teaches in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business, debuted on national television Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025,  as a cast member in the first episode of NBC’s new competition show “On Brand with Jimmy Fallon.” (Photo courtesy of NBC)

MTSU’s Raj Srivastava talks TikTok, teaching and TV

Tucker Young, Contributing writer November 3, 2025
What started as a fun video with his daughter turned into a social media experiment that reached millions. Now, MTSU’s own TikTok professor has taken his creativity to national television.
MTSU student Anahi Dixon practicing CPR on mannequin in the Ellington Health and Science Building on Nov. 1, 2025.

Students learn life-saving skills at Middle Tennessee Council on Family Relations training event

Tucker Young, Contributing writer November 3, 2025
MTSU students spent Saturday learning life-saving skills and strengthening their résumés during a professional development session hosted by the Middle Tennessee Council on Family Relations.
The winners of the Cosplay Contest in the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 31, 2025.

MTSU Cosplay Club showcased students’ Halloween spirit at costume contest

Cole Terranova, Reporter November 2, 2025
From superheroes to video game icons, MTSU students brought their favorite characters to life at the Cosplay Club’s first Halloween costume contest — a celebration of creativity, confidence and community.
African Student Organization versus NAACP finale round in S.W.E.E.T Melanin's "Family Feud" game night in the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 28, 2025.

S.W.E.E.T. Melanin hosts ‘Family Feud’ game night at MTSU

William Holman, Contributing writer October 31, 2025
Costumes, competition and campus camaraderie filled the Student Union Ballroom as S.W.E.E.T. Melanin brought a spooky twist to “Family Feud” night at MTSU.
Panelist Jonathan Williamson, Robb McDaniel and Shane McFarland speaking at The People's Table at the Academic Classroom Building on Oct. 29, 2025.

The People’s Table sparked conversation on civic engagement and local leadership

Brianna Sorrell, Features editor October 31, 2025
From the mayor to the NAACP president, panelists at The People’s Table encouraged students to take part in civic life beyond the ballot box, reminding attendees that lasting change begins in their own community.
"Trick 'r Treat" movie poster. (Image courtesy of Warner Bros).

4 fantastic thrillers to watch for the Halloween season

Logan Bowman, Reporter October 30, 2025
From cult classics to modern masterpieces, these four thrillers will keep you on edge long after the Halloween lights go out.
Members of Kappa Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity with the Miss Old Gold and Black Queens in the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 26, 2025.

New Queen, same legacy: MTSU student wins Miss Old Gold & Black Pageant

Dekaisha Sullivan, Contributing writer October 29, 2025
Grace, intellect and service took center stage as Alpha Phi Alpha’s Kappa Xi chapter crowned a new queen.
A phone prop at the Horrors of War Haunted House on Monday, Oct 27, 2025.

Photo gallery: Horrors of War

Samuel McIntyre, Photographer October 29, 2025
Students turned spooky into educational as they hosted an interactive haunted house blending Halloween thrills with lessons on international humanitarian law.
MTSU's Band of Blue in the 2nd performance at the Contest of Champions at Floyd Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025.

High school bands dazzle at MTSU’s 2025 Contest of Champions

Graham Thompson, Contributing writer October 28, 2025
High school marching bands from across the South brought their best performances to MTSU’s 62nd annual Contest of Champions, showcasing talent, creativity and school spirit in a day full of music and competition.
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