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FEMA to alert all U.S. cell phones on Oct. 4 to test alert system

Matthew Giffin
October 3, 2023
Photo by Vladislav Babienko/Unsplash

Dear MTSU student: Just pick something

Matthew Giffin
August 27, 2023
Russian forces plan to fortify border as Finland joins NATO

Russian forces plan to fortify border as Finland joins NATO

Matthew Giffin
April 6, 2023
Master Police Officer Wayne Crowell responding to the vandalism of the niche gallery. (Photo courtesy of Megan Baker)

In wake of Nashville school shooting, one student’s artistic outburst raises safety questions for Todd Hall

Matthew Giffin
April 3, 2023
(Photo by Jenene Grover)

A review of Rutherford County’s midterm election results

Matthew Giffin
November 18, 2022
An additional free Flu shot clinic was held in the lobby of the Campus Recreation Atrium where Stephanie Cal, a Lipscomb Pharmacy Intern administers a flu shot into Dj Steffensen’s arm, a faculty member in the Department of Management. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Campus Health Services offer Additional Free Flu Shot Clinic

Matthew Giffin
November 17, 2022
For Veronika Electronika, a Tennessee bill that could ban public drag shows not only threatens him as a drag queen, but also as a small business owner of Performance Studio Cosmetics. (Photo provided by Veronika Electronika)

Tennessee might ban public drag shows. Here’s how we got here.

Matthew Giffin
November 16, 2022
Left to right — Kelly Barnes, Anna Maria Butler, Patricia Cooper, Karlie Franks, Anna Mapps-Stanley, Erica McMurray, and Christy Sigler hold their patriotic quilts at MTSU's Women Warriors event. (Photo by Lillian Chapman)

MTSU Honors Women Veterans

Matthew Giffin
November 12, 2022
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee addresses a crowd of media and guests in Franklin at his 2022 election event. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

Lee wins big and Tennessee Republicans make gain in 2022 midterms

Matthew Giffin
November 9, 2022
Tennessee's Amendment 3 would eliminate all legal exceptions for slavery from the state Constitution. (Photo by Ethan Pickering)

Abolition: A look at anti-slavery legislation efforts, state by state

Matthew Giffin
November 7, 2022
A group photo of No Exceptions Prison Collective in front of the Tennessee State Capitol. (Photo provided by No Exceptions Prison Collective)

“Involuntary servitude”: the possible impact of Amendment 3 on prisoners and beyond

Matthew Giffin
November 3, 2022
Photo courtesy of the Tennessee Equality Project.

City restricts BoroPride org from hosting future events on public property

Matthew Giffin
November 2, 2022
A group of students attend a pro-choice protest organized by MTSU College Democrats in response to a pro-life demonstration by Created Equal. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

Students make uproar at pro-life demonstration

Matthew Giffin
October 28, 2022
Left to right - Kim Bogdanopic, Ty Stallings, Tyler Roadman, Theo Baker andRavel Pirouznia, holding their sign, “True Blue Not Thin Blue” in front of the Student Union. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

Protesters and SGA Senators voice concerns with police chief’s remarks about parking garage arrest

Matthew Giffin
October 22, 2022
Middle Tennessee Police Chief Edwin Kaup takes questions from SGA members and guests. (Photo by Brian Branch)

New details about True Blue Parking Garage arrest revealed by MTSU police chief

Matthew Giffin
October 21, 2022
From left to right, Matt Ferry (State House 48), Bill Levine (State House 37), Laura Bohling (State House 34), Jeff Crum (State House 13) and Kelly Northcutt (State Senate 13). (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

What Rutherford County Democratic candidates told us this week

Matthew Giffin
October 21, 2022
The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

Early voting starts today: a voting how-to guide

Matthew Giffin
October 19, 2022
The monolith statues at Middle Tennessee State University's Greek Row display the symbols of Greek Life organizations on campus. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

Former MTSU fraternity pledge subjected to racial discrimination, lawsuit says

Matthew Giffin
October 18, 2022
Ribbon cutting officially declares the new Concreate and Construction Management Building open. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Concrete and construction management building open to public

Matthew Giffin
October 18, 2022
(Photo by Matthew Giffin)

What’s up with the painted lines on campus? Here’s what they’re for.

Matthew Giffin
October 14, 2022
Tennessee State Rep. Mike Sparks takes part in class discussion at Middle Tennessee State University's College of Media and Entertainment. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Midterm Elections and Midterm Exams: State Rep Studies at MTSU During Election Year

Matthew Giffin
October 13, 2022
Nashville skyline. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

Warmer, drier fall in Tennessee, experts predict

Matthew Giffin
October 10, 2022
A Rutherford County Sheriff vehicle is parked at Middle Tennessee State University's campus the night of a shooting at Murphy Center. (Photo by Bill Lickman)

Controversial MTSU police altercation videos circulate on social media

Matthew Giffin
October 8, 2022
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Carl Ernst speaks at Middle Tennessee State University about his work translating the writings of an enslaved West African scholar. (Photo by Reggie Johnson)

Story of enslaved West African scholar brought to light at MTSU by visiting professor

Matthew Giffin
October 7, 2022
From left to right, Eli Certain, Davina Miller-Clements, Ravel Pirouznia Jr., Katrina Aguilar and Ty Stallings pose with the signs they made for the protest. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU Activist Coalition Protests On-Campus Screening of Matt Walsh Documentary

Matthew Giffin
October 7, 2022
Ross Szabo addresses Middle Tennessee State University students on the subject of mental heath and suicide prevention. (Photo by Reggie Johnson)

MTSU Students Hear From Award-Winning Speaker on Mental Health

Matthew Giffin
October 6, 2022
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

On-campus burglary, assault decreased by 60% in 2021, report says

Matthew Giffin
October 4, 2022
Bobby Ogg showing off his punching skills to raise money for breast cancer. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

Alpha Tau Omega Knocks Out Breast Cancer

Matthew Giffin
October 4, 2022
Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney A. McPhee stands with future homeowners, Eduardo Alcocer and Arionna Robinson-Alcocer, at Habitat for Humanity event. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Student Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity Throw Up House Panels for Future Homeowners

Matthew Giffin
September 30, 2022
Nashville skyline. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

Increased Nashville temperatures and rainfall in August are signs of climate change, experts say

Matthew Giffin
September 29, 2022
(Photo by Matthew Giffin)

Here’s why temperatures spiked last week, according to an MTSU professor

Matthew Giffin
September 28, 2022
Members of the United States Air Force Band singing “Semper Supra,” the new U.S. Space Force service song, in National Harbor, Md., on Tuesday, Sept. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo)

MTSU Adjunct Writes Space Force Anthem

Matthew Giffin
September 26, 2022
What You Need to Know About Homecoming Elections

What You Need to Know About Homecoming Elections

Matthew Giffin
September 26, 2022
Valerie Hackworth, Assistant Manager of Library Technology, welcomes students to Makerspace open house. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Makerspace Highlights Tech With Open House

Matthew Giffin
September 24, 2022
Founder and President of Health Professionals Network for Tigray Dr. Rishan Desta speaks about the humanitarian crisis happening in Tigray. (Jenene Grover)

Voiceless Tigrayans Promoted by MTSU Sorority

Matthew Giffin
September 23, 2022
Attendance was high for the Banned Books seminar. (Brian Branch)

Banned Book Readings Bring Students Together

Matthew Giffin
September 23, 2022
Dr. McPhee with Winfrey Foods partner Karla Winfrey. (Photo provided by Carlton Winfrey)

MTSU Alumna Karla Winfrey Debuts Business at Floyd Stadium

Matthew Giffin
September 20, 2022
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)

Students Read Aloud Constitution to Encourage Voting

Matthew Giffin
September 14, 2022
MTSU Health Services nurse practitioner Kendra Todd, left, administers the Moderna vaccine to Vickie Bailey, who worked in Health Services 25 years before retiring. The campus vaccine clinic is open to eligible MTSU faculty, staff, students, retirees and household members who meet current state requirements. The clinic is open, by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is operated independently from the School of Nursing community clinic, available to area residents, by appointment only, on Thursdays and Saturdays. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

MTSU Health Services Offers Monkeypox Help

Matthew Giffin
September 11, 2022
State Rep Targets LGBTQ Title IX Protections in Public Colleges

State Rep Targets LGBTQ Title IX Protections in Public Colleges

Matthew Giffin
September 10, 2022
Middle Tennessee State University's Vice President for Student Affairs Debra Sells addresses the 85th Congress of the Student Government Association. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

SGA Recap: Debra Sells Gives Housing and Construction Updates

Matthew Giffin
September 8, 2022
Volunteer Fair participants brave rainy weather to seek volunteers for their causes. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Volunteer Fair Puts Out the Call To Serve

Matthew Giffin
September 8, 2022
MTSU students poured red sand into sidewalk cracks on Sept. 2, 2022 as part of the Red Sand Project to signify the countless victims of human trafficking who regularly “fall through the cracks.” Staff from the Rutherford County Health Department hosted the event between the McWherter Learning Resource Center and the Science Building and educated students on the reality of modern human trafficking. (Photo by Bill Lickman)

Students Raise Human Trafficking Awareness With Red Sand Art

Matthew Giffin
September 7, 2022
From left to right, Attorney General Nicolas Morgan swears in Chief of Staff Michai Mosby and Events Director Jasper Sanders at the first meeting of SGA's 85th Congress. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

SGA Recap: Officers Confirmed and Elected In First Meeting

Matthew Giffin
September 1, 2022
MTSU senior Will Breeding stands in front of his paper mural in the James E. Walker Library. (Photo by Luke Cameron)

One Student’s Mural Shows the Seasons of the State

Matthew Giffin
September 1, 2022
Some students stop at the Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries table. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

Student Org Fair Brings Together Students

Matthew Giffin
August 31, 2022
Members of the American Democracy Project setting up tents and tables to kick off National Voter Registration Month in September. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Campus Ramps Up for Voter Registration Competition

Matthew Giffin
August 30, 2022
Sgt. Jason Hurley and Lt. Jacob Wagner chat with a concerned faculty member after the event. (Photo by Aubrey Salm)

MTSU Holds Active Shooter Training

Matthew Giffin
August 27, 2022
Photo Gallery: Meet Murfreesboro at MTSU

Photo Gallery: Meet Murfreesboro at MTSU

Matthew Giffin
August 26, 2022
Christian Dunham, a junior MTSU student, leans on the Lucky Blue Horseshoe while wearing his 501st Legion Stormtrooper costume. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

Empire Strikes Back in Tennessee: Students Volunteer With Star Wars-Themed Group

Matthew Giffin
August 26, 2022
Portico, located at 726 S. Church St, is Murfreesboro's sole crisis pregnancy center. (Photo by Kailee Shores)

Tennessee Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect: What Exactly Does It Say?

Matthew Giffin
August 25, 2022
Blue Raider head coach Jim Toman before their game with Auburn. (Will Carter / Sports Editor)

MTSU Baseball Coach Charged With DUI

Matthew Giffin
August 8, 2022
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

MTSU Wraps Up CUSTOMS Sessions

Matthew Giffin
August 4, 2022
The Offices of the Student Government Association on the third floor of the Student Union. Photo by Dylan Aycock

SGA Positions Available in Fall 2022

Matthew Giffin
July 26, 2022
Renaming Forrest Hall: An Update

Renaming Forrest Hall: An Update

Matthew Giffin
July 22, 2022
MTSU Police Chief Finalists Selected

MTSU Police Chief Finalists Selected

Matthew Giffin
July 13, 2022
MTSU Customs Gets New Students Excited for College

MTSU Customs Gets New Students Excited for College

Matthew Giffin
June 21, 2022
MTSU Trustee Joey Jacobs discusses flat tuition rates for the coming academic year during the June 14 Board of Trustees meeting held at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

MTSU Trustees Board Flattens Tuition

Matthew Giffin
June 19, 2022
Murfreesboro Market in Cannonsburgh Village Has Something for Everyone

Murfreesboro Market in Cannonsburgh Village Has Something for Everyone

Matthew Giffin
June 18, 2022
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