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MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee (right) and Vice President for University Enhancement, Joe Bales (middle) look on as University Provost Mark Byrnes (left) answers a Student Government Association senator's question in the Student Union Parliamentary Room on Nov. 6, 2025.

MTSU president Sidney A. McPhee responds to pressing questions from SGA

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • November 8, 2025
MTSU President Sidney A. Mcphee answers SGA's burning questions.
A clear sidewalk on a snowy day at Linebaugh Public Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 19, 2025.

Rutherford County Library System announces emergency closure for an ‘age-appropriateness review’

Jenene Grover, Managing editor • November 7, 2025
Linebaugh Public Library in downtown Murfreesboro will be closed for several days later this month, find out why.
Volunteers and community members gather at Nourish Food Bank's "Community Cafe" in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Nourish Food Bank)

From food banks to families: How the longest government shutdown is impacting Murfreesboro

Gary Davis, Reporter • November 6, 2025
Murfreesboro and MTSU locals react to freeze in SNAP payments.
Items in the MTSU food pantry at the Student Services and Admissions Services on Sept. 13, 2025.

Food resources in Rutherford County for those facing hunger

Bridget Cullen and Bailey Lowe • November 4, 2025
These local resources are available for those facing food shortages.
Items in the MTSU food pantry. 9/13/2025

A government shutdown cut SNAP benefits. Here’s what that means for Rutherford County

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • November 3, 2025
SNAP benefits are halted because of a government shutdown.
Jason Maxedon, TWRA executive director, at TWRA Biodiversity Summit at MTSU on Oct. 22.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces red-cockaded woodpeckers’ return

Graham Thompson, Contributing writer • October 25, 2025
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces a new project
Electric scooters sit on a bike rack outside of the James E. Walker Library on Oct. 20, 2025. MTSU Police have urged students to secure their scooters with locks to prevent theft.

MTSU police urge students to secure e-scooters following string of thefts

Noah McLane, Editor in chief • October 20, 2025
See where on campus electric scooters are being stolen from and how students can better secure their mobility devices.
Chris McQuistion holds signs that read "Shell Yes to Democracy!" and "Shell No to Monarchs!" while wearing a lobster inflatable costume at the No Kings protest in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Oct. 18, 2025.

From Nixon to now: Generations unite in Murfreesboro to declare ‘No Kings’ in Trump era

Staff report • October 18, 2025
Dinosaurs, dogs and dissenting voices came together in Murfreesboro to protest the Trump administration.
People cross the street in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on August 11, 2017. (Connor Burnard / MTSU Sidelines)

Addressing Murfreesboro’s walkability crisis

Ariyannah Artis, Reporter • October 16, 2025
Walking around Murfreesboro can be dangerous, but does it have to be?
The Tennessee Honeybee Association's table at their annual fall conference in the Student Union on Oct. 10, 2025.

Student Union buzzes during beekeeper’s conference

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • October 11, 2025
Find out the biggest threat to Tennessee's honeybees and more from the Tennessee Beekeepers Association's fall conference.
A balloon arch at Boro Pride on Oct. 4, 2025.

‘Companies don’t want to be seen at Pride anymore’: Boro Pride faces financial troubles

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • October 5, 2025
The Tennessee Pride Chamber celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at Boro Pride.
A group picture of the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity after their step show performance.

History comes to life at the 2025 NPHC step show

Dekaisha Sullivan, Contributing writer • September 22, 2025
MTSU's Divine 9 sororities and fraternities showed up and showed out at MTSU's 2025 NPHC step show with unique, original step routines.
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