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Murfreesboro ‘No Kings Day’ protest pulls unexpectedly large numbers

Lauren Blake, Contributing writer • June 17, 2025

Murfreesboro's No Kings protest drew in a crowd of over 1000 people on Saturday.

‘I Roo’: 3 stories of falling in love at Bonnaroo

Liv Rapier, Kerstie Wolaver, and Emma Burden • June 10, 2025

Couples tell their stories about getting married at Bonnaroo.

Missing zebra located in Christiana, still evades capture

Siri Reynolds, Reporter • June 6, 2025

Ed the zebra has been spotted via drone in Christiana, Tennessee, and efforts are underway to capture the exotic pet.

Have you seen the zebra?

Siri Reynolds, Reporter • June 2, 2025

Missing Zebra in Rutherford County leads to a multiday search for the missing pet.

MTSU community remembers founder of anthropology department

Megan Goble, Copy Editor • May 29, 2025

Kevin E. Smith, a professor of anthropology at MTSU, died March 14 but left behind a strong legacy.

Rocking with Rankin: Murfreesboro business owner shares models, music and musings

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor • May 25, 2025

Thor Rankin, owner of Thor's furniture on Medical Center parkway talks about his past and his experiences as a staple in the Murfreesboro business community for nearly 40 years.

Tennessee House tables undocumented students bill until next legislative year

Hannah Carley, Reporter • May 8, 2025

The Tennessee General Assembly shelved a legislation on April 22 that would have required proof of citizenship to be enrolled in Tennessee schools.

May Day protest rallies Murfreesboro in 25-hour filibuster

Hannah Carley and Taylor Lawson • May 6, 2025

Two Murfreesboro locals and MTSU graduates organized a May Day protest in Murfreesboro on May 1.

Brood XIV cicadas set to serenade MTSU after 17 years underground

Wren Bailey, Reporter • May 2, 2025

Cicadas will return one year after Brood XIX invaded Tennessee.

Dollar Generals closing may worsen food insecurity in Murfreesboro

Cameron Burkett, Reporter • April 28, 2025

Community members weigh in on Murfreesboro's 17 Dollar Generals and what loosing them would mean for food insecurity in the area.

MTSU Catholic community reacts to the death of Pope Francis

Kameron Scott, Reporter • April 26, 2025

MTSU Catholic community reacts to Pope Francis I's death, and reflect on what comes next.

Local fire marshals teach MTSU students and Murfreesboro teens fire safety

Hannah Carley, Reporter • April 21, 2025

Murfreesboro holds a fire academy for teens each year, partnering with MTSU Fire Safety and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue.