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Kristina Clark answers a question with Student Body President Michai Mosby in the Keathley University Center Theater at MTSU on April 14, 2025.

MTSU panel gets blunt about cannabis

Wren Bailey and Graham Thompson • April 18, 2025

MTSU sponsored a “Campus Conversation about Cannabis” in the Keathley University Center Theater on Monday, where guest speaker Kristina Clark, a prevention expert and MTSU alum, answered anonymous...

Rio Ogura flashes a peace sign at a meeting of the World Languages and Cultures Club at MTSU. (Photo courtesy of Austin Gurley)

MTSU’s World Languages and Cultures Club members share global fun without leaving campus

Shauna Reynolds, Features Editor • April 13, 2025
The student organization provides a fun and casual environment to converse in different languages.
Buttons from a Turning Point USA meeting in the MTSU Student Union on March 20, 2025.

Turning Point USA and Young Democratic Socialists of America agree on one thing: media bias

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • April 1, 2025
Two MTSU political organizations, Turning Point USA and the Young Democratic Socialists of America, ramped up their meetings this semester, focusing on some of the same topics.
Siblings Selah and Daisy Keegin show off their costumes at MTSU Cosplay Club's semi-formal in the James Union Ballroom on March 29, 2025.

Students show out at MTSU Cosplay Club’s spring semi-formal

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • March 30, 2025
Members of the MTSU Cosplay Club dressed up for a night of music, costume showcasing, raffles and more at the James Union Building on March 29.
A sign for the blood drive on March 26, 2025 at the James E. Walker library.

Red Cross holds blood drive to save lives at MTSU

Wren Bailey, Reporter • March 28, 2025
MTSU and the American Red Cross partnered for a blood drive on campus, a Red Cross manager explains the importance of giving blood regularly.
The MTSU Student Government Association hosted an MTV-inspired event at the campus recreation center on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Wren Bailey).

MTSU Student Government Association sponsors MTV-inspired event for Student Appreciation Week

Wren Bailey, Contributing writer • March 20, 2025
The MTSU Student Government Association hosted an event at the Rec Center for Student Appreciation Week.
Students pose at the Turkish Student Association interest meting at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Turkish Student Association)

MTSU Turkish Student Association shares culture with community

Jenene Grover, News editor • March 19, 2025
The new student organization brings Turkish traditions to MTSU.
MTSU Science Building during the College of Basic and Applied Sciences Scholars Day competition on March 17, 2025.

Scholars Day kicks off with a poster competition in the MTSU Science Building

Olivia Summers and Wren Bailey • March 19, 2025
Scholar's Day kicked off with a competitive poster contest during which students showed off their research and networked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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