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Depending on when they start, new workers may have to wait up to six weeks for their first paycheck. (Taken by Ethan Schmidt)

MTSU organizations host teach-in to learn about labor movements and continue their own

Jenene Grover
November 26, 2024
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the KUC. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

TN student health survey allows students chance to give feedback on MTSU services

Jenene Grover
November 22, 2024
The three ProPublica reporters Justin Elliot, Joshua Kaplan, Alex Mierjeski listen to Deborah Fisher, Director of the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies, ask about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his relationship with billionaire Harlan Crow on Nov. 19, 2024. (Photo by Noah McLane)

Pulitzer-Prize winning ProPublica journalists give talk at MTSU about Supreme Court

Jenene Grover
November 20, 2024
The MTSU Student Government Association voted to increase the student activity fee at their final meeting of the fall 2024 semester on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

MTSU SGA Senate votes to increase student activity fee

Jenene Grover
November 14, 2024
Photo by Brian Branch

MTSU Board of Trustees approves new master’s degree programs

Jenene Grover
November 12, 2024
MTSU's chapter of the American Democracy project set up for Election Day outside of Central Magnet School n Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Nov. 5, 2024 (Photo by Skyler Wendell)

MTSU American Democracy Project hosts Party at the Polls on Election Day

Jenene Grover
November 5, 2024
A sign reminding voters to have their Tennessee or federal photo ID ready in order to vote at Central Magnet School on November 5, 2024. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)

MTSU out-of-state students registered to vote in Tennessee misunderstand ID requirements, forced to vote provisionally

Jenene Grover
November 5, 2024
Tennessee Democrats unanimously voted to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris at the DNC next month.

First time watching an election? Here’s a guide to the terms used in coverage

Jenene Grover
November 5, 2024
The election commission is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

What do poll workers do? Election Day’s unsung heroes

Jenene Grover
November 4, 2024
The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

Contact Sidelines with any issues at polls

Jenene Grover
November 4, 2024
Police respond to an incident at James E. Walker Library on Oct. 28 at MTSU. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU President Sidney McPhee confirms death in Walker Library

Jenene Grover
October 28, 2024
MTSU professor Tom Holland (left) and Hugh Berryman (right) gave presentations at the Legends of Forensic Science event on Oct. 25 at MTSU. (Photos by Kameron Scott)

MTSU anthropologists discuss solving missing person cases

Jenene Grover
October 26, 2024
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

FAFSA delayed second year following last year’s issues

Jenene Grover
October 25, 2024
The June Anderson Center held an event called Pets Against Violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Day on Oct. 17, 2024. (Photo by Lillian Chapman)

MTSU hosts Pets Against Violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Jenene Grover
October 19, 2024
MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

Jenene Grover
October 16, 2024
Charlie Baum and Cheri Brown are running in the 2024 election for Tennessee State House District 37 that encompasses MTSU. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Charlie Baum vs. Cheri Brown: MTSU’s State House district candidates discuss charter schools, cost of living and more

Jenene Grover
October 15, 2024
The Smyrna Depot District building (left) and Front Street (right). (Caleb Revill / MTSU Sidelines)

Mike Sparks vs. Luis Mata: Rutherford County’s most competitive race

Jenene Grover
October 15, 2024
Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (MTSU Sidelines / Anthony Merriweather)

Marsha Blackburn vs. Gloria Johnson: Campaigning in a red supermajority

Jenene Grover
October 14, 2024
(Makayla Boling / MTSU Sidelines)

Who is on the Rutherford County ballot?

Jenene Grover
October 14, 2024
The Hardin Draw was just one of the bands who rocked the stage and kept the crowd upbeat at the 2019 Murfreesboro Pride Fest on Saturday, September 7. (Enrique A Geronimo / MTSU Sidelines)

Why is BoroPride in October?

Jenene Grover
October 12, 2024
Sophomore MTSU students Braxton Orrell and Seth Lindner both plan on voting in Georgia's election, but they differ on how they plan to vote. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Absentee vs. in-person: MTSU students decide how they will vote in November 2024

Jenene Grover
October 11, 2024
MTSU's Disability Access Center is located in the Keathley University Center in room 107. (Photo by DeAsia Powell)

Is MTSU’s campus accessible for students with disabilities?

Jenene Grover
October 11, 2024
Student volunteers and Exit Realty members helped Habitat for Humanity with their yearly panel build on Oct. 3, 2024. (Photo by DeAsia Powell)

Students, Exit Realty members volunteer at yearly MTSU Habitat for Humanity build

Jenene Grover
October 4, 2024
MTSU President Sidney McPhee joined the joint Senate-Freshman Council meeting on Oct. 3, 2024, and took questions from SGA members. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Sidney McPhee discusses Forrest Hall with SGA: ‘We have not given up’

Jenene Grover
October 4, 2024
MTSU opened an exhibit holding various campaign memorabilia on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Kameron Scott)

Tennessee politicians, strategists help open campaign collection with MTSU panel

Jenene Grover
October 3, 2024
MTSU's chapter of the American Democracy Project spearheads registering students to vote on campus. (Photo by Bailey Lowe)

When does voting start in Rutherford County? How can you vote early?

Jenene Grover
October 2, 2024
The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

How do you apply for an absentee ballot as an MTSU student?

Jenene Grover
September 30, 2024
The MTSU Philosophy Department held their annual Applied Philosophy Lyceum lecture series on Sept. 27, 2024. (Photo by DeAsia Powell)

MTSU Philosophy Department hosts annual Lyceum lecture series with Mariana Alessandri

Jenene Grover
September 29, 2024
MTSU's health clinic is located near the Student Union in the Campus Recreation building. (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

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

Jenene Grover
September 26, 2024
The Cope Administration Building holds offices for top MTSU administration like the president, provost and many others. (Photo by Eliza Laugherty)

Top 10 highest-paid employees at MTSU

Jenene Grover
September 26, 2024
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

MTSU enrollment rates increase for second year

Jenene Grover
September 24, 2024
MTSU Parking and Transportation Services offers a bus shuttle system with three routes across campus. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Parking problems may be solved by this simple solution: buses

Jenene Grover
September 23, 2024
Buried under the blue horseshoe in Walnut Grove is a penny from MTSU's 1911 founding. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Times change but MTSU superstitions linger with these legends

Jenene Grover
September 22, 2024
Students gave blood in the 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive, competing against rival Western Kentucky University. (Photo by DeAsia Powell)

MTSU wins 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against rival WKU by 36 units

Jenene Grover
September 18, 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence came to MTSU for a Constitution Day event entitled "Defining Democracy," where he talked about various voter issues. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Former Vice President Mike Pence connects Jan. 6 experience to democracy at MTSU Constitution Day event

Jenene Grover
September 17, 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at MTSU's Constitution Day event, answering questions from students. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU Constitution Day event with Mike Pence sparked questions from the student body 

Jenene Grover
September 17, 2024
MTSU College Democrats held a civic engagement panel made up of political activists and Tennessee elected officials at MTSU on Sept. 16. (Photo by Jackson Thomas)

Tennessee elected officials, political activists join panel held by MTSU College Democrats

Jenene Grover
September 17, 2024
Student Government Association held their second Senate Meeting at MTSU, on Sept. 12. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

SGA recap: Second meeting brings Faculty Senate President, election, Forrest Hall discussion

Jenene Grover
September 13, 2024
MTSU and WKU line up at the line of scrimmage, 10-15-2022. (Photo by Lucas Larkin)

Why MTSU’s rivalry with WKU is about more than just the game

Jenene Grover
September 12, 2024
Associate Dean of the Honors College Philip Philips reads a portion of the U.S. Constitution in front of the Honors College building. (Photo by Lillian Chapman)

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to MTSU sparks controversy among students

Jenene Grover
September 12, 2024
Photo from a MTSU Counseling event in September 2024. (Photo by Linsey Mata)

MTSU Counseling Services highlights Mental Health Awareness at yearly fair

Jenene Grover
September 11, 2024
The Rutherford County Election Commission building is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jackson Thomas)

Rutherford County Election Commission approves 2024 presidential ballot and early voting schedule

Jenene Grover
September 10, 2024
MTSU campus was legally cut in half by Tennessee’s latest round of political gerrymandering

MTSU campus was legally cut in half by Tennessee’s latest round of political gerrymandering

Jenene Grover
September 10, 2024
Womack Lane Apartments experience maintenance issues from the beginning of the semester. (Photo by Koda Widener)

Womack Lane Apartment residents compensated for numerous maintenance issues

Jenene Grover
September 9, 2024
Khalilah Doss became the new Vice President of Student Affairs July 15 after an extensive interview process. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Who is Dr. Khalilah Doss, the new Vice President of Student Affairs?

Jenene Grover
September 4, 2024
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the KUC. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Is MTSU Counseling Services worth the time?

Jenene Grover
April 26, 2024
Mary Magada-Ward is the first woman to serve as the chair of Philosophy at MTSU (Taken by Jenene Grover)

Women’s History Month: Mary Magada-Ward strives to make philosophy inclusive

Jenene Grover
March 29, 2024
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