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Covid-19 vaccine vials. (Photo from Sidelines archive)

Sidelines staff remembers the COVID-19 pandemic five years later

Sidelines staff • March 13, 2025
Bits and pieces of life during a pandemic as recounted by Sidelines editors.
The Super Smash Bros. tournament at MTSU on Feb. 7, 2025.

MTSU Esports takes Super Smash Bros. community to the next level

Brett Walker, Sports editor • March 11, 2025
For the last five years, the MTSU Esports club hosted weekly Super Smash Bros. tournaments on campus. Located on the third floor of the student union, the weekly invitationals saw players of the popular Nintendo fighting game come together to enjoy the franchise they held so dearly. 
Women in Film actors Millie May (left) and Taniya Bryant (right) prepare for a scene on set in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on March 1, 2025. (Photo by Rowan Barberry)

MTSU’s Women in Film Club wraps up short film for 54 Fest competition

Wren Bailey, Contributing writer • March 10, 2025
Members of MTSU's Women in Film club talk about working on a film team comprised mostly of women and nonbinary students for the 54 Fest competition.
Poster for conservative commentator and host of The Morning Wire podcast, Cabot Phillips. Phillips spoke at MTSU on March 6, 2025. (Poster by TurningPointUSA)

Turning Point USA kicks off spring lecture series at MTSU with senior editor of The Daily Wire

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • March 8, 2025
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor and podcast host at conservative outlet The Daily Wire, spoke to students and community members on the dangers of the mainstream media.
Haley Ferguson joined Melania Trump at the joint Congress address on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

MTSU student joins Melania Trump as special guest to joint Congress address

Jenene Grover, News Editor • March 7, 2025
Melania Trump chose Haley Ferguson as one of her special guests at the joint Congress address on March 4.
The Offices of the Student Government Association on the third floor of the Student Union. Photo by Dylan Aycock

MTSU Student Government Association announces election results

Hannah Carley, Reporter • March 7, 2025
MTSU Student Government Association announced who won the spring elections for the positions of president, vice president and senators.
The Rutherford County Board of Education building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Board votes to remove 13 more books from RCS library shelves — with a ‘Catch’

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor • March 7, 2025
'Catch-22' among titles not returning to school and classroom libraries.
An MT Dining board depicts dining options around campus.

Is the meal plan at MTSU worth it?

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • March 6, 2025
MTSU meal plans can be expensive, leaving some students to ask if it's worth it.
Republican President Donald Trump.

Can Donald Trump deport or imprison MTSU students who take part in ‘illegal protests?’

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • March 4, 2025
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would cut federal funding to universities who allow students to participate in "illegal protests."
MTSU's Student Government Association has offices on the third floor of the Student Union building.

MTSU Student Activity Fee could increase following referendum

Kameron Scott, Reporter • March 4, 2025
Students can vote on a resolution to raise the student activity by $10 annually over the course of three years.
Campaign signs from RJ Ware and Kennedy Garrett on MTSU's campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on March, 4 2025. (Photo by Kameron Scott)

What MTSU students need to know about the 2025 SGA elections

Kameron Scott, Reporter • March 4, 2025
Meet the candidates running for MTSU student body president and vice president.
The Tennessee State Capitol is located in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Samuel McIntyre)

Tennessee House resolution may impact MTSU’s political clubs by calling for ‘institutional neutrality’

Cameron Burkett, Contributing writer • March 3, 2025
Bill HJR175 calls on Tennessee universities to preserve principles that allow all viewpoints to be respected on campuses.
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