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Murfreesboro Fire Department outside James E. Walker Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2025.

MTSU students stuck in James E. Walker Library elevator

Jaeda Jackson, Contributing writer February 10, 2025
Police and fire respond to a second time in two weeks that students became stuck inside MTSU elevators.
MTSU Campus sustainable campus fund sticker on a water fountain at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

How students at MTSU advocate for a climate-friendly campus

Ariyannah Artis, Contributing writer February 10, 2025
MTSU Students for Environmental Action advocates for change on campus to counteract the campus's carbon footprint.
In the Middle Tennessee State University Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., award-winning researcher and biology assistant professor M. Elizabeth Barnes, left, graduate student Alexa Summersill and doctoral student Rahmi Aini had their findings from a nationwide survey of college biology students regarding conflict-reducing practices in evolution education published by peer-reviewed PLOS One, a science journal from the San Francisco, Calif.-based Public Library of Science, or PLOS. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

MTSU biology professor bridges the divide between science and religion in latest study

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter February 7, 2025
MTSU professor published a study observing how well college students learn about evolution when taught in a conflict-reducing way.
Black History Month themed pins that were handed out at the Black History Month Kickoff in the MTSU Student Union in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Feb. 3, 2025.

How MTSU is celebrating Black History Month 2025

Bailey Lowe, Reporter February 3, 2025
MTSU gears up to celebrate Black History Month this February with on campus shows, speakers and more planned throughout the month.
Murfreesboro Fire Department rescues MTSU student stuck in elevator on Jan. 29, 2025.

First responders rescue MTSU student stuck in Corlew Hall elevator

Gary Davis, Contributing writer January 29, 2025
An MTSU student became trapped in an elevator Wednesday night.
A massage chair sits as a centerpiece to MTSU Counseling Services' Zen Den in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Dec. 3, 2024.

MTSU’s Zen Den thrives as a resource for stress relief

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer January 29, 2025
MTSU Counseling Services offers quiet respite for stressed out students in a dedicated space.
Courtesy of Sidelines photo library

How do you claim your First Day eBook charged to MTSU billing statement?

Siri Reynolds, Reporter January 29, 2025
Students had automatic eBook fee on MTSU billing statement as part of a First Day program with Barnes & Noble Colleges.
The MT OneStop financial aid office is located in the Student Services and Admissions Center.

Judge blocks Trump administration freeze on federal loans and grants. What does this mean for MTSU?

Jenene Grover and Emma Burden January 28, 2025
A look into the new Trump Administration memo freezing federal grants and aid and how it might affect MTSU.
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.
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