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A Trump and Vance sign sits in front of the Rutherford County GOP headquarters in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Nov. 5, 2024 (Photo by Vanessa Hamel)

Key points of Trump’s second inaugural address

Hannah Carley, Reporter January 21, 2025
A look into President Donald Trump's inaugural speech.
Demonstrators chant in unison during the 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.

Hundreds join the People’s March in Nashville before Trump’s inauguration

Hannah Carley and Jenene Grover January 20, 2025
A look into the action and words at the 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.
A young girl waves a pride flag among demonstrators during the 2025 People's March at Public Square Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: Nashville People’s March brings hundreds together

Rusty Miller and Hannah Carley January 19, 2025
A look at the crowd, event and performers at 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2025.
The United States Supreme Court upheld Congress's TikTok ban to be enacted Jan. 19, 2025.

The Supreme Court unanimously upholds TikTok ban. What does that mean?

Hannah Carley, Reporter January 18, 2025
A look into the Supreme Court decision upholding the TikTok ban being enacted Jan. 19, 2025.
A barn serves as a place for campaigning for politicians in Van Buren County, rather than campaigning through local news outlets on Nov. 15, 2024.

Small Tennessee county replaces local newspapers with social media, road signs and chit-chat

Hannah Carley, Reporter January 16, 2025
A look at how Van Buren County communicates news to each other without a local newspaper.
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

What is MTSU doing to help disabled students in an inaccessible state?

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer January 15, 2025
A look at MTSU's accessibility efforts after the state was assigned a nearly failing grade from the Tennessee Disability Coalition in 2024.
The square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is covered in snow on Jan. 17, 2024. (Photo Destiny Mizell)

MTSU closed Friday due to inclement weather

Alyssa Williams, Editor-in-chief January 9, 2025
MTSU officials announced that the university will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to winter storms.
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

‘Sidelines’ 2024: A year in review

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor December 15, 2024
A collective list of the most important Sidelines stories to come out of 2024.
MTSU celebrates 114th academic year with graduation ceremony at Murphy Center

MTSU celebrates 114th academic year with graduation ceremony at Murphy Center

Noah McLane and Hannah Carley December 15, 2024
MTSU hosted the annual fall semester commencement ceremonies with speeches from alumni Peggy Chabrian and Byron Smith.
Sidelines year-end survey reveals best and worst of 2024

Sidelines year-end survey reveals best and worst of 2024

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor December 14, 2024
Sidelines staff opinions on the best, worst and most surprising moments of 2024.
MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter December 14, 2024
Blue Raider women's soccer reflects on the past season and prepares for 2025.
Brandon Buckner takes a moment to pray before kickoff, 9-7-2024.

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Sports editor December 13, 2024
Look back on the MTSU Blue Raiders football season with the best Sidelines photos.
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