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MTSU's health clinic is located near the Student Union in the Campus Recreation building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Flu and COVID season is upon us: Are MTSU students receiving vaccines?

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer September 26, 2024
As the flu and COVID season progresses, some MTSU students wish to receive the flu COVID-19 vaccines for an extra layer of protection, while others choose to continue without the vaccines for a multitude of reasons.
"Circulate the Love" Blood Drive Hosted by American Red Cross Amid Blood Shortage

“Circulate the Love” Blood Drive Hosted by American Red Cross Amid Blood Shortage

Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Darwin Alberto | Photographer The pandemic has caused the worst blood shortage in a decade. There was a 62% decrease in college and high...

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

CIM Digital November 9, 2021

On Tuesday at 6:51 p.m., President Sidney McPhee informed Middle Tennessee State University students that masks are no longer required inside campus facilities. In an email, McPhee stated, "Your continued...

Harry Styles and Fans Come Together Again for the Long-Awaited 'Love on Tour'

Harry Styles and Fans Come Together Again for the Long-Awaited ‘Love on Tour’

Styles mid-performance Story and Photos by Morgan Baker | Contributing Writer Imagine a packed sports arena full of masked up and vaccinated concertgoers. The British superstar Harry Styles...

MT Engage Activism Panelists Urge Listeners to "Make Tennessee A Place for All"

MT Engage Activism Panelists Urge Listeners to “Make Tennessee A Place for All”

CIM Digital September 24, 2021

Story by Cassie Sistoso / Assitant News Editor Photos via MTSU On Thursday, Middle Tennessee State University's MT Engage hosted a variety of events for "Communities Surviving Together: Communicating...

What do music events during a pandemic look like?

What do music events during a pandemic look like?

CIM Digital September 15, 2021

Story by Peyton Tranas | Core Writer When events began to be re-planned and put on schedules again, the world was under the assumption the pandemic would be significantly better, if not gone. Unfortunately,...

MTSU Students Receive Third COVID-19 Relief Payment

MTSU Students Receive Third COVID-19 Relief Payment

CIM Digital September 10, 2021

Story by Morgan Baker / Contributing Writer Due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Tennessee State University is set to receive a total of $51,043,433 from the Higher Education Emergency...

MTSU Photographers React to Bonnaroo Cancellation 

MTSU Photographers React to Bonnaroo Cancellation 

CIM Digital September 5, 2021

Story by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Photo via Jonathan Trundle / MTSU Photography Professor After many events were postponed due to COVID-19, Bonnaroo was canceled due to Hurricane Ida's...

Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

Concerned and Optimistic: Students and Staff Return to Campus

CIM Digital August 28, 2021

Story by Cassie Sistoso / Assitant News Editor Photo via MTSU The 2021 fall semester at Middle Tennessee State University has just begun, and it is safe to say that although COVID-19 is still a...

How the Resurgence of COVID has Affected MTSU

How the Resurgence of COVID has Affected MTSU

CIM Digital August 26, 2021

Photo via MTSU Early this summer, Middle Tennessee State University students felt comfortable returning to school since the pandemic's end was in sight. However, the Delta variant became more prominent,...

MTSU Students Share Thoughts on New Bonnaroo Mandates

MTSU Students Share Thoughts on New Bonnaroo Mandates

CIM Digital August 20, 2021

Story by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Photo via Toriana Williams / News Editor After being postponed several times, Bonnaroo will take place, along with new vaccine and mask mandates. Last...

Donations Needed for MTSU Student Food Pantry

Donations Needed for MTSU Student Food Pantry

CIM Digital August 13, 2021

Photo via MTSU Middle Tennessee State University has had a food pantry for students since 2012. Now donations are needed due to an increase of students in crisis as a result of COVID-19. Laura Clippard,...

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