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Partynextdoor entertains at MTSU's Murphy Center on April 30, 2025.

MTSU turns up with Partynextdoor and Mariah the Scientist

Brianna Sorrell, Reporter May 2, 2025
Students filled Murphy Center for the annual Signature Event concert to commemorate the end of the school year.
Clothesline Project t-shirts hang in the atrium of the Student Union at MTSU on April 10, 2025.

What is the Clothesline Project? MTSU students raise awareness for sexual assault

Richard Maneiro, Reporter April 24, 2025
Decorated t-shirts demand attention during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month.
Rebecca Brown and Alayna Groce at Walk a Mile in Their Shoes at MTSU on April 15, 2025.

Students Walk a Mile in Their Shoes for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness

Kerstie Wolaver, Reporter April 23, 2025
The event's hosts aim to destigmatize asking for help in times of crisis.
Karena Prince modeling an outfit designed by Zoe Grummons at the MTSU Melting Point fashion show in the Student Union Ballroom on April 12, 2025.

Melting Point: Where fashion meets climate awareness on the runway

Brianna Sorrell, Reporter April 22, 2025

Under the bright lights of the Student Union Ballroom, models strutted down the runway dressed in bold, expressive designs — not just to showcase style, but to make a statement. MTSU’s “Melting Point”...

Customers gather in The Great Escape in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on April 12, 2025.

Murfreesboro vinyl lovers line up for Record Store Day 2025

Parker Johnson, Contributing writer April 18, 2025
The twice-yearly event brings big crowds to small local businesses.
Carly Rose Ratcliffe sings at Seasons of Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on April 10, 2025.

Match Records goes country at Seasons of Murfreesboro showcase

Jaeda Jackson, Contributing writer April 16, 2025

Despite storms and venue complications Thursday night, organizers of the Match Records country showcase at Seasons of Murfreesboro knew the show must go on. The crowd was thin, but the strumming...

Ryleigh Taye entertains at an MTSU Sunset Showcase on April 9, 2025.

SPARE Sunset Showcase: MTSU performers shine as the school year winds down

Kerstie Wolaver, Reporter April 16, 2025
The Kyelen Arora Trio and Ryleigh Taye take the stage on drastically different April nights.
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
The women's empowerment group hosted the event, inspired by the Netflix show.
The cast of "The Crucible" at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jenna Anderson)

‘The Crucible’ brews a stir among MTSU theater goers

Logan Bowman, Reporter April 12, 2025
The Alpha Psi Omega production flips the script by focusing on the story's women.
The crowd begins to arrive for "Bluegrass Forever: the Making of a First Class Stamp" at MTSU's Walker Library on April 9, 2025.

‘Bluegrass Forever’ stamp designer delivers hands-on presentation at MTSU

Kerstie Wolaver, Reporter April 11, 2025
Curious students and serious philatelists gathered to learn about the intersection of art, music and mail.
Allie Sultan makes closing remarks at the LGBT Plus College Conference's film festival in the Student Union at MTSU on April 3, 2025.

LGBT Plus College Conference film festival spotlights international perspectives

Zavian Hailey, Reporter April 9, 2025
Host Allie Sultan curated ninety minutes of short films for the tenth annual event.
The doors open to the Lavender Closet Experience in MTSU's Student Union on April 5, 2025.

Lavender Closet Experience provides free clothing, care and encouragement

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor April 6, 2025

Garments decorated with soft spring florals, serious business stripes and versatile skull prints hung from clothing racks. Eager shoppers browsed the selection, which spanned styles, sizes and occasions....

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