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Jenene Grover

Jenene Grover, Managing editor

I will graduate in May with a bachelor’s in Journalism and minors in Political Science, Philosophy, and University Honors. I love playing board and video games with my friends and reading anytime I can. I’ve started to get more into hiking, too. I’m obsessed with Gilmore Girls and have watched it over 20 times!

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Officials gather outside the Student Union after a false active shooter situation on Sept. 16, 2025.

How a campus tradition turned into a false active shooter panic

Jenene Grover and Olivia Summers
September 25, 2025
Murfreesboro Police in front of the Student Union on Sept. 16, 2025.

BREAKING: Police respond to false active shooter alert at MTSU Student Union

Sidelines Staff
September 16, 2025
Nathaniel Rateliff wins the Album of the Year Award onstage at the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nathaniel Rateliff wins first award of his career at the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards

Kerstie Wolaver, Brianna Sorrell, and Jenene Grover
September 11, 2025
Harvey Mason Jr. asks Brandi Carlile her thoughts on the future of the music industry. 9/10/2025

Brandi Carlile speaks on community, activism and returning to herself at AmericanaFest

Jenene Grover, Managing editor
September 10, 2025
Mainstage at Cannery Hall during AmericanaFest on Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)

WMOT Day Stage returns to AmericanaFest – but with a new partner

Jenene Grover, Managing editor
September 9, 2025
A laptop screen displays a D2L page through MTSU on July 2, 2025.

[Photo] MTSU to switch from D2L to Canvas in 2026

Brianna Sorrell, Features editor
July 2, 2025
Sidney A. McPhee, president at Middle Tennessee State University, addresses the university’s Board of Trustees during its summer quarterly meeting held Tuesday, June 17, 2025 the Miller Education Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

MTSU Board of Trustees approves 6.49% tuition increase

Jenene Grover, Managing editor
June 17, 2025
Tracy Rogers, vice president of Nexstar Media Group Inc. and MTSU alum speaks to students at the afternoon ceremony at Murphy Center on May 10, 2025.

[Photo] MTSU celebrates spring convocation with weekend of ceremonies [Gallery]

Sam McIntyre and Noah McLane
May 10, 2025
The James E. Walker Library is a hub for student resources. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

Four MTSU international students’ visas restored

Noah McLane and Jenene Grover
April 25, 2025
Cummings Hall is one of two freshman dorms of MTSU's campus. (Photo by Kailee Shores)

MTSU housing staff receives email about ICE procedures

Jenene Grover, News editor
April 16, 2025
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

MTSU provides more information about six international students with revoked visas

Jenene Grover, News editor
April 15, 2025
The MTSU obelisk sits on the border of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Six MTSU international student visas revoked, MTSU confirms

Jenene Grover, News editor
April 11, 2025
MTSU Health Services nurse practitioner Kendra Todd administers the Moderna vaccine to Vickie Bailey at MTSU on March 10, 2021.

Measles is coming back in the US. Is MTSU prepared?

Jenene Grover, News editor
April 9, 2025
Murfreesboro Police Department are searching for a man who robbed the Halls Hill Pike Dollar General at gunpoint. (Photo courtesy of Murfreesboro Police Department)

Murfreesboro Police ask for assistance locating armed robber

Noah McLane and Jenene Grover
April 1, 2025
A sign in the Student Union explains the advertisement board is removed for two weeks. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

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

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter
April 1, 2025
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
Haley Ferguson joined Melania Trump at the joint Congress address on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

MTSU student joins Melania Trump as special guest to joint Congress address

Jenene Grover, News Editor
March 7, 2025
An image of the Nazi "dog whistle" poster found across campus. (Photo provided by Professor Ashley Valanzola)

Posters with Nazi ‘dog whistles’ found across MTSU’s campus

Jenene Grover, News editor
February 18, 2025
The MT OneStop financial aid office is located in the Student Services and Admissions Center.

Judge blocks Trump administration freeze on federal loans and grants. What does this mean for MTSU?

Jenene Grover and Emma Burden
January 28, 2025
The Tennessee State Capitol is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

What does the Tennessee General Assembly do?

Jenene Grover, News editor
January 26, 2025
Demonstrators chant in unison during the 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.

Hundreds join the People’s March in Nashville before Trump’s inauguration

Hannah Carley and Jenene Grover
January 20, 2025
Tennessee Democrats unanimously voted to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris at the DNC next month. (Photo from Sidelines Archive)

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

Jenene Grover, News editor
November 5, 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, News editor
November 4, 2024
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Do first-time voters believe AI spreads misinformation on social media?

Jenene Grover, News editor
October 31, 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
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, News editor
September 17, 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
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, News editor
September 4, 2024
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the Keathley University Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (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
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden arrived at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base on Friday, January 9, 2014 to speak on education at Pellissippi State Community College. (Dylan Skye Aycock/MTSU Sidelines)

Biden addresses major accomplishments and concerns in State of the Union address

Jenene Grover
March 10, 2024
The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

Early Voting: Who’s on the ballot?

Jenene Grover
February 19, 2024
Club secretary for the American Democracy Project, Kayla Jenkins, standing in front of the KUC urging people to register to vote.

Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Nikki Haley stays in the race

Jenene Grover
January 31, 2024
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

What does Trump winning the Iowa caucus mean?

Jenene Grover
January 19, 2024
(Photo by Matthew Giffin)

MTSU’s Board of Trustees approves merger of 2 departments

Jenene Grover
September 14, 2023
Three Tennessee representatives face expulsion from the House because of a protest of the Covenant School shooting.

3 Democratic Representatives from Tennessee House might face expulsion

Jenene Grover
April 4, 2023
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