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All content by Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
Creasy's paintings based on his return to Vietnam in 2018.

‘Vietnam Then and Now’: MTSU Military and Veterans Center Hosts Vietnam Art Exhibit

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 30, 2022
Cannon County courthouse. (Photo courtesy of Cannon County)

Tennessee County with Most “No” Votes for Antislavery Amendment Posted Misleading Information

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 29, 2022
"Where the Stars Fell": an MTSU Student Podcast

“Where the Stars Fell”: an MTSU Student Podcast

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 23, 2022
MT Lambda hosts Annual Trans Remembrance Day

MT Lambda hosts Annual Trans Remembrance Day

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 21, 2022
Women in Film at MTSU

Women in Film at MTSU

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 18, 2022
Adonis on stage singing with soul.

A Soulful Night in the Boro

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 14, 2022
Student artists got to sell their art in an outdoor market.

Art Festival Brings Student Artists Together

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 6, 2022
Judd Concert Marks 50 Years of Music in Murphy Center

Judd Concert Marks 50 Years of Music in Murphy Center

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 5, 2022
Yes On 3 is a bipartisan campaign to pass Amendment 3, which would change Tennessee's Constitution to prohibit slavery in all instances (Photo by Ethan Pickering)

“Forever Prohibited”: How an Amendment to Abolish Slavery Appeared on Tennessee’s Midterm Ballot

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 3, 2022
"Vote Yes on 3" billboard in Nashville. Photo courtesy of WPLN.

Majority Rules: The Birth of Amendment 3 in Tennessee

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 3, 2022
'Boro International Fest Returns

‘Boro International Fest Returns

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 2, 2022
Fiber in the Boro Fest: "Small but Mighty"

Fiber in the Boro Fest: “Small but Mighty”

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 2, 2022
Model creating a creepy vibe inside a vintage TV.

MTSU Photo Society Halloween Shoot

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 31, 2022
The annual MTSU Ghost tour outside of Walker Library.

Haunting Tales from MTSU Campus to tell at your Next Bonfire

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 31, 2022
Leslie Haines in her colorful office

Surviving Breast Cancer: MTSU’s Leslie Haines Tells her Story

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 30, 2022
Photos by DeAngelo Conley

“Drip Purple Vintage” Offers a Retro Look for Consignment

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 20, 2022
Photo by Georgia Smith

Life in the Carnival is a Non-Stop Ride

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 18, 2022
The Church Mothers and Usher Board line up to greet the newest member of Beans Creek after a baptism. Photo by Kailee Shores.

The Women in White

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 16, 2022
MTSU Homecoming Parade 2022

MTSU Homecoming Parade 2022

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 15, 2022
Some members of MTSU SIGGRAPH who competed in the competition. Photo by Stephanie Hall.

Animation Students Race to Make Short Film in Just 24 Hours

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 15, 2022
Serlita Rangel (right) and her friend getting ready to paint. Photo by Jordan Reining.

Student Support Services hosts Pumpkin Painting

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 13, 2022
Judy Phillips with the Franklin County Archives remembers Awalt. Photo by Ethan Pickering.

Memories Under Tims Ford Lake

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 13, 2022
Group photo of all Game & Greet attendees. Photos by Makayla Sulcer.

MTSU Esports Club Hosts Game and Greet

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 4, 2022
A canoe with three fishermen slips downriver into the fog of a Saturday morning. (Photo by Ethan Pickering)

A Morning on the Elk River: Finding Serenity and Catching Fish

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
October 1, 2022
Get Linked: MTSU Senior Launches a Permanent Jewelry Business

Get Linked: MTSU Senior Launches a Permanent Jewelry Business

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 29, 2022
57 Years of Friendship and Quality Service: People of Winchester will Miss Jane Smith

57 Years of Friendship and Quality Service: People of Winchester will Miss Jane Smith

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 29, 2022
Kathryn Lewis stands confident in the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter look on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Middle Tennessee State University. (MTSU Sidelines / Makayla Boling)

Rose Tint My World: “Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” Niche Spot in Pop Culture and MTSU History

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 27, 2022
Anderson and his 1964 Cherokee

The Renaissance Man of Winchester

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 27, 2022
MTSU Tabletop Club goes to State-Wide Gaming Convention

MTSU Tabletop Club goes to State-Wide Gaming Convention

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 26, 2022
MT Lambda Meeting on Aug 31.

MT Lambda Hosts Weekly Meetings this Semester

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 21, 2022
Blue Zoo Bash kicks off Family Weekend

Blue Zoo Bash kicks off Family Weekend

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 18, 2022
Students and football fans group up to discuss MTSU’s chances at Walnut Grove on Saturday, September 7, 2019. (Toriana Williams / MTSU Sidelines)

Getting into the Football Spirit: MTSU Football Returns to Campus this Season

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 16, 2022
MTSU Photo Society Hosts Photographer Stacy Kranitz

MTSU Photo Society Hosts Photographer Stacy Kranitz

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 15, 2022
A look at Murfreesboro's new retro sneaker boutique

A look at Murfreesboro’s new retro sneaker boutique

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 13, 2022
Greg Mays, Director of Homeland Security at the Tennessee Department of Safety

9/11 Remembrance at MTSU: 21 years later

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 11, 2022
Womack Lane Apartments to be torn down: Combatting the Campus housing crisis for Students to come

Womack Lane Apartments to be torn down: Combatting the Campus housing crisis for Students to come

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 9, 2022
"Battle of the Branches" Blood Drive honors 9/11

“Battle of the Branches” Blood Drive honors 9/11

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 8, 2022
MTSU's first Friday Star Party

MTSU’s Friday Star Parties: Off to a Stellar Start

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 7, 2022
"I am my community": Conversations with Jimmy Mumford

“I am my community”: Conversations with Jimmy Mumford

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 2, 2022
International Students from around the world welcomed to MTSU

International Students from around the world welcomed to MTSU

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
September 1, 2022
Night of Comedy: Adam Conover Brings Laughs to MTSU 

Night of Comedy: Adam Conover Brings Laughs to MTSU 

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
August 29, 2022
A Glimpse of Peru - MTSU Global Studies goes to South America

A Glimpse of Peru – MTSU Global Studies goes to South America

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
August 25, 2022
Remembering Those Who Served for Memorial Day

Remembering Those Who Served for Memorial Day

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
May 30, 2022
One fatality, one in critical condition after shots fired at Murphy Center

One fatality, one in critical condition after shots fired at Murphy Center

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
May 18, 2022
MTSU Alumna Reaches American Idol Finale

MTSU Alumna Reaches American Idol Finale

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
May 17, 2022
David Rosen Creates NFT Technology for Music Makers

David Rosen Creates NFT Technology for Music Makers

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
May 5, 2022
Talks with a Ukrainian Student from MTSU

Talks with a Ukrainian Student from MTSU

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
May 2, 2022
Jack Harlow Rocks out Murphy Center

Jack Harlow Rocks out Murphy Center

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 28, 2022
SGA Welcomes back the BIG Event for the First time since COVID-19

SGA Welcomes back the BIG Event for the First time since COVID-19

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 25, 2022
"Sunset Showcase" featuring Chaz Crawford and his band

“Sunset Showcase” featuring Chaz Crawford and his band

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 21, 2022
Welcome To the Rock: "Come From Away" performs at TPAC 

Welcome To the Rock: “Come From Away” performs at TPAC 

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 20, 2022
Camp Kesem starts MTSU Chapter

Camp Kesem starts MTSU Chapter

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 20, 2022

The History of Ripped Jeans through the Decades

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 18, 2022
"Sunset Showcase" Featuring Kenna Elpers

“Sunset Showcase” Featuring Kenna Elpers

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 14, 2022
MTSU Holds Annual LGBT+ Conference: "All Identities: Taking the Next Step"

MTSU Holds Annual LGBT+ Conference: “All Identities: Taking the Next Step”

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 11, 2022
Chinese Culture's Influence on American Music: a Lecture by Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao

Chinese Culture’s Influence on American Music: a Lecture by Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 11, 2022
A Reflection of Memories: MTSU Theatre Performs "Fun Home" at Tucker Theatre  

A Reflection of Memories: MTSU Theatre Performs “Fun Home” at Tucker Theatre  

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 10, 2022
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 8, 2022
Spring Out, Be Out: MT Lambda Hosts Pride Event

Spring Out, Be Out: MT Lambda Hosts Pride Event

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 5, 2022
Photo Gallery: MTSU Alum and Professional Dancing Fiddle Player Hillary Klug

Photo Gallery: MTSU Alum and Professional Dancing Fiddle Player Hillary Klug

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 5, 2022
Dear.Murfreesboro : an unusual take on Murfreesboro Culture

Dear.Murfreesboro : an unusual take on Murfreesboro Culture

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
April 1, 2022
MTSU HOSTS GIRL BOSS GALA IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

MTSU HOSTS GIRL BOSS GALA IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 27, 2022
MTSU Alumnus Nominated for Academy Award in Best Sound

MTSU Alumnus Nominated for Academy Award in Best Sound

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 26, 2022
Festival of Veils Sheds Light on Misconceptions About Religious Veils

Festival of Veils Sheds Light on Misconceptions About Religious Veils

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 21, 2022
Exotic Bird Fair Held at MTSU's Livestock Center

Exotic Bird Fair Held at MTSU’s Livestock Center

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 20, 2022
Dance Battle of the Boy Bands

Dance Battle of the Boy Bands

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 20, 2022
Student Music: Celtic Tunes at a Coffee Cafe

Student Music: Celtic Tunes at a Coffee Cafe

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 18, 2022
"Wednesday Night Live" Featuring Cassie Joy

“Wednesday Night Live” Featuring Cassie Joy

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 17, 2022
Marketing Professor and Content Creator Dr. Raj Discusses His TikTok Journey

Marketing Professor and Content Creator Dr. Raj Discusses His TikTok Journey

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2022
"The Batman" Review: How Good Could Another Batman Movie Be?

“The Batman” Review: How Good Could Another Batman Movie Be?

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2022
"Wednesday Night Live" featuring Maya Nicole

“Wednesday Night Live” featuring Maya Nicole

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 4, 2022
The Broadway Musical "Dear Evan Hansen" Premiers at TPAC

The Broadway Musical “Dear Evan Hansen” Premiers at TPAC

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 2, 2022
Dr. Jacqueline Walters Bridges Black History Month and Women's History Month

Dr. Jacqueline Walters Bridges Black History Month and Women’s History Month

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 1, 2022
The State of the African American Union Address by Bishop Byfield

The State of the African American Union Address by Bishop Byfield

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
March 1, 2022
Founding Member of the Rock Band Rascals Receives Free Speech in Music Award

Founding Member of the Rock Band Rascals Receives Free Speech in Music Award

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 28, 2022
"Showtime at the Apollo" returns to MTSU

“Showtime at the Apollo” returns to MTSU

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 25, 2022
People and Trees: Collision or Cooperation? Photographer Speaks on Baldwin Photographic Gallery Exhibition "Still, Trees"

People and Trees: Collision or Cooperation? Photographer Speaks on Baldwin Photographic Gallery Exhibition “Still, Trees”

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 21, 2022
"Let's Dance": Karaoke Night at Chris Young Cafe

“Let’s Dance”: Karaoke Night at Chris Young Cafe

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 18, 2022
Healthy Relationships: Learning the Tips, Tricks and Resources

Healthy Relationships: Learning the Tips, Tricks and Resources

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 17, 2022
Fiction Book Recommendations for Your Next Read

Fiction Book Recommendations for Your Next Read

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 16, 2022
Kacey Musgraves "Star-Crossed" Tour Comes to Nashville

Kacey Musgraves “Star-Crossed” Tour Comes to Nashville

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 14, 2022
Ridenour Studios Hosts Cling Magazine's Valentine's Day Dance

Ridenour Studios Hosts Cling Magazine’s Valentine’s Day Dance

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 14, 2022
Fifth Annual Fashion Show 'Color the Runway' held for Black History Month

Fifth Annual Fashion Show ‘Color the Runway’ held for Black History Month

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 13, 2022
Indie and Alternative Music Coming to Nashville

Indie and Alternative Music Coming to Nashville

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 10, 2022
"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

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 8, 2022
Comic D.L. Hughley Visits MTSU to Honor Black History Month Celebrations

Comic D.L. Hughley Visits MTSU to Honor Black History Month Celebrations

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
February 5, 2022
'Winterfest' Continues in Murfreesboro

‘Winterfest’ Continues in Murfreesboro

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
January 25, 2022
Girls Behind the Rock Show Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of Breaking Barriers in the Music Industry

Girls Behind the Rock Show Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of Breaking Barriers in the Music Industry

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
December 9, 2021
AMP Club Hosts "Sign of the Times" in Celebration of Semesters End

AMP Club Hosts “Sign of the Times” in Celebration of Semesters End

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
December 8, 2021
Netflix's "Hellbound" Swiftly Tops Charts

Netflix’s “Hellbound” Swiftly Tops Charts

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
December 4, 2021
Tabletop Club Brings Students Together Weekly for Board Games

Tabletop Club Brings Students Together Weekly for Board Games

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 29, 2021
MT Lambda honors Transgender Day of Remembrance during the Deadliest Year on Record for Trans People

MT Lambda honors Transgender Day of Remembrance during the Deadliest Year on Record for Trans People

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 23, 2021
MTSU Japan Club Hosts Multicultural Potluck

MTSU Japan Club Hosts Multicultural Potluck

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 22, 2021
"An Evening with Silk Sonic" : A Night to Remember or Regret?

“An Evening with Silk Sonic” : A Night to Remember or Regret?

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 22, 2021
Music Monday : Wet Flag

Music Monday : Wet Flag

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 18, 2021
Animal Crossing Update and DLC: Truly Paradise?

Animal Crossing Update and DLC: Truly Paradise?

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 18, 2021
Annual 'Boro International Festival Comes to MTSU

Annual ‘Boro International Festival Comes to MTSU

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 15, 2021
Exchange Student at MTSU Creates Daily Diary Instagram Account

Exchange Student at MTSU Creates Daily Diary Instagram Account

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 11, 2021
MTSU Theatre and Dance performs "Sweeney Todd"

MTSU Theatre and Dance performs “Sweeney Todd”

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 9, 2021
"Dune" brings Sci-Fi and Adventure to Netflix

“Dune” brings Sci-Fi and Adventure to Netflix

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor
November 8, 2021
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