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MTSU students, MT Dance Team, and the Band of Blue cheer on the Blue Raiders during a game against Louisiana Tech on Jan. 29, 2017. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)

Go Big Blue: How MTSU’s dance and cheer teams handle a turbulent sport

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October 5, 2020
A table covered in post-it notes, pens, markers and tape.

Pre-K teachers hand out supplies to students

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May 6, 2020
"We were trying to build... and then this": Murfreesboro childcare during COVID-19

“We were trying to build… and then this”: Murfreesboro childcare during COVID-19

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May 5, 2020
Give stress the boot: how to maintain good mental health during a pandemic

Give stress the boot: how to maintain good mental health during a pandemic

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May 5, 2020
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

MTSU student’s online petition for partial tuition reimbursement grows

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April 21, 2020
A person's elbow can be seen braced over a computer and an open notebook. It appears to show homework.

Teachers adapt to remote learning, one hurdle at a time

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April 16, 2020
Samantha War climbs up a very sheer rock face. She is only about halfway up, and it is obvious that the climb is treacherous. Trees and roots surround her, indicating that she is deep in the woods.

Climber’s ascent is one mindful move at a time

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April 16, 2020
The Blues are the roots: Bill Steber's journey to capture the essence of the Delta

The Blues are the roots: Bill Steber’s journey to capture the essence of the Delta

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April 11, 2020
a hand holds a remote towards a TV, with American soccer on the screen. Snacks and drinks line the foreground of the photo.

A socially distant fan finds a way: How the Internet became a sports junkie’s best friend

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April 10, 2020
Younger Tennesseans have highest COVID-19 infection rate—why?

Younger Tennesseans have highest COVID-19 infection rate—why?

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April 8, 2020
COVID-19's long reaching effects force MTSU exchange students to flee

COVID-19’s long reaching effects force MTSU exchange students to flee

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March 31, 2020
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

MTSU refunds students amidst COVID-19 responses

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March 29, 2020
Courtesy of Detroit Metro Times

6 Binge-able Netflix shows to watch while social distancing

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March 29, 2020
MTSU cancels study abroad trips, students refunded

MTSU cancels study abroad trips, students refunded

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March 29, 2020
Student, interrupted: MTSU senior Brandon Casteel

Student, interrupted: MTSU senior Brandon Casteel

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March 28, 2020
A letterboard lays against a pink background: it says "self-care isn't selfish"

Op-ed: Pay attention to mental health while social-distancing

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March 27, 2020
Delay of baseball leaves administrators, fans somber

Delay of baseball leaves administrators, fans somber

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March 26, 2020
Need help with the transition to online classes? Use these resources

Need help with the transition to online classes? Use these resources

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March 22, 2020
Women in science lecture discusses finding the perfect mentor

Women in science lecture discusses finding the perfect mentor

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March 17, 2020
“I Am Not Okay With This” is just...okay

“I Am Not Okay With This” is just…okay

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March 13, 2020
Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/MTSU Sidelines

Men’s Basketball: Blue Raiders fall shy again in loss to UTEP 60-56

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March 5, 2020
MTSU student Abby Vaughn performs first single

MTSU student Abby Vaughn performs first single

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February 29, 2020
Visiting speaker Dr. Hafsa Kanjwal speaks on the crisis in Kashmir

Visiting speaker Dr. Hafsa Kanjwal speaks on the crisis in Kashmir

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February 28, 2020
Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/MTSU Sidelines

Women’s Basketball: Hotshot Raiders notch big conference win at UTEP

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February 23, 2020
Celebration of Scholars invites prospective MTSU students to celebrate achievements

Celebration of Scholars invites prospective MTSU students to celebrate achievements

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February 18, 2020
MTSU presented with 2019 Tennessee college voter registration competition award

MTSU presented with 2019 Tennessee college voter registration competition award

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February 18, 2020
Peyton Wiggington winds up for one of his 99 pitches during the Blue Raiders 1-0 shutout of the Bradley Braves on Sunday. (Photo by Devin Grimes / MT Athletics)

Baseball: MTSU shows potential in series loss at UNC

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February 18, 2020
MT SPARE throws "golden gala" to ring in the 20s

MT SPARE throws “golden gala” to ring in the 20s

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February 16, 2020
MTSU hosts a money literacy event, teaches students about the importance of credit

MTSU hosts a money literacy event, teaches students about the importance of credit

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February 14, 2020
Students show love for MTSU at TRIO funny valentine event

Students show love for MTSU at TRIO funny valentine event

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February 14, 2020
Climate change lecture series offers uplifting, philosophical perspective

Climate change lecture series offers uplifting, philosophical perspective

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February 11, 2020
Get Ready, Get Set, Vote! MTSU steps up annual voter registration activities

Get Ready, Get Set, Vote! MTSU steps up annual voter registration activities

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February 6, 2020
Bradley Academy Museum kicks off Black History Month

Bradley Academy Museum kicks off Black History Month

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February 2, 2020
Rover begins new weekend route, plans service changes

Rover begins new weekend route, plans service changes

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February 2, 2020
Logan's Hugs: One man’s mission of love and peace through hugs

Logan’s Hugs: One man’s mission of love and peace through hugs

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December 7, 2019
MTSU hockey team spends time with families at Murfreesboro winterfest

MTSU hockey team spends time with families at Murfreesboro winterfest

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December 7, 2019
Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/MTSU Sidelines

Football: MTSU’s rocky season ends in loss to rival WKU 31-26

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December 2, 2019
The runners participated in costume competition after the Music City Turkey Trot 5k Run outside of the Nissan Stadium on Nov. 28, 2019. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Annual Music City Turkey Trot brings aid to seniors in need

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December 2, 2019
American Music Awards brings the house down with performances, drama, and nostalgia

American Music Awards brings the house down with performances, drama, and nostalgia

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December 2, 2019
MTSU's "Silent disGlow" rocks campus...silently

MTSU’s “Silent disGlow” rocks campus…silently

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November 25, 2019
Review: Don't wait until the night before Christmas to watch "The Knight Before Christmas"

Review: Don’t wait until the night before Christmas to watch “The Knight Before Christmas”

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November 25, 2019
Nial Hay, Teddy Robb, and Ray Akers perform for CMA EDU students at the Chris Young Cafe on November 18th, 2019. (Sydney M. Cohn / MTSU Sidelines)

Country singer Teddy Robb inspires listeners and dreamers alike

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November 21, 2019
Ladies for a Change members Nashyra Ellis, Alanna Gordon, Naomi Stegall received large donations for the Nashville's Rescue Mission. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Donation drives across campus result in resounding success

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November 20, 2019
The Lotus Pond Achway is a symbol for the people's survival on November 15, 2019. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Zoolumination shines light on Chinese culture, art

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November 20, 2019
MTSU's holds annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces, honors Blake Pickel

MTSU’s holds annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces, honors Blake Pickel

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November 17, 2019
Breakdown of Taylor Swift's re-ingited dispute with Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta

Breakdown of Taylor Swift’s re-ingited dispute with Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta

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November 16, 2019
50 years later, Big Bird still a big hit with kids of all ages

50 years later, Big Bird still a big hit with kids of all ages

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November 16, 2019
1 for All PR campaign dares students to give up first amendment rights

1 for All PR campaign dares students to give up first amendment rights

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November 16, 2019
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and Dolly Parton hosted the 53rd annual CMA Awards on November 13, 2019. (Photo courtesy of CMA Awards official website)

CMA Awards celebrates female country artists

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November 16, 2019
Ninon Jouvan and Dr. Jasmin Kwon learn new insights about upcoming events at Nashville's Fashion Week on November 13, 2019. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Nashville Fashion Week launch party prepares for 2020

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November 16, 2019
Law enforcement panel discussion covers mental health, police accountability

Law enforcement panel discussion covers mental health, police accountability

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November 16, 2019
Billie Eilish haunts with new single

Billie Eilish haunts with new single

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November 16, 2019
Annual Senior Day gets seniors hyped about graduation

Annual Senior Day gets seniors hyped about graduation

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November 14, 2019
MTSU hosts Dr. Temple Grandin to discuss autism, agriculture, and everything in between

MTSU hosts Dr. Temple Grandin to discuss autism, agriculture, and everything in between

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November 13, 2019
"Old enough to fight, old enough to vote:" veterans, students and the 26th Amendment

“Old enough to fight, old enough to vote:” veterans, students and the 26th Amendment

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November 13, 2019
Annual Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition brings community together

Annual Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition brings community together

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November 13, 2019
A feast of comfort foods at Nashville's Food Truck Festival on November 9, 2019. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Food Truck Festival brings food diversity to Nashville

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November 11, 2019
Comic book workshop helps give artists the power

Comic book workshop helps give artists the power

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November 11, 2019
Take talent, make it double: MTSU's Prokop brothers talk music and mentality

Take talent, make it double: MTSU’s Prokop brothers talk music and mentality

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November 9, 2019
"Let it Snow" on Netflix is full of holiday cheer

“Let it Snow” on Netflix is full of holiday cheer

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November 9, 2019
A large sign spelling out U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’s first name attracted hundreds of supporters who wore matching yellow t-shirts to the Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines on Nov. 1. (Zoë Haggard/ Siegenthaler News Service)

Kamala Harris aims high in Iowa

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November 9, 2019
Illustration courtesy of Angele Latham/ MTSU Sidelines

Latinos in Iowa: a growing community, a growing force in politics  

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November 9, 2019
Photo courtesy of MTSU News

MTSU wins college voter registration contest

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November 9, 2019
Open Jar Masterclass: an inside look at the future of Broadway

Open Jar Masterclass: an inside look at the future of Broadway

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November 9, 2019
Illustration courtesy of Angele Latham/ MTSU Sidelines

Caucus system makes Iowa special

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November 8, 2019
Video: Democratic candidates rally in Des Moines

Video: Democratic candidates rally in Des Moines

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November 8, 2019
Photo courtesy of MT Athletics

Women’s Basketball: Lady Raiders eek past Eastern Carolina in opening win

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November 8, 2019
Fall Honors Lecture sheds light on Student Voting Rights 

Fall Honors Lecture sheds light on Student Voting Rights 

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November 5, 2019
White lanterns at Light the Night on November 1st, 2019 at Nissan Stadium. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Light the Night Walk – Nissan Stadium

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November 5, 2019
Jodal Bravo, a rock band based out of Murfreesboro, kept everyone entertained throughout the event, taking few breaks from time to time. The band consists of Jacob Hendrixson, James Touchton, and other temporary artists in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 (MTSU Sidelines / Sergio Pacheco)

Thai-Laos food fair brings culture and cuisine to Murfreesboro

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November 5, 2019
Illustration courtesy of Angele Latham/ MTSU Sidelines

Choices, choices, choices: Des Moines voters making up their minds

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November 4, 2019
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont makes his point to a crowd of mostly young voters at an event held Nov. 2 at Drake University in Des Moines. (Christyn Allen/ Siegenthaler Center)

Search for young voters begins in Iowa

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November 4, 2019
A bright mural painted by local high school art students welcomes visitors to Newton, Iowa, home to about 16,000. A number of Democratic presidential contenders have made a point of campaigning in the town. (Sabrina Washington/ Siegenthaler Center)

Coffee houses, corn fields and caucuses draw candidates to town that made Maytag a household name

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November 4, 2019
MT LAMBDA's annual Benefit Drag Show returns to MTSU

MT LAMBDA’s annual Benefit Drag Show returns to MTSU

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November 2, 2019
Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/MTSU Sidelines

Soccer: DePriest becomes all-time leading scorer in Senior Night win

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November 2, 2019
Think tank finds $732 million for Tennessee's poor goes undistributed

Think tank finds $732 million for Tennessee’s poor goes undistributed

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November 2, 2019
Illustration courtesy of Angele Latham/ MTSU Sidelines

Iowa matters: how the Hawkeye state became king of the caucus

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October 31, 2019
Recap: National Pan-Hellenic Homecoming Step Show

Recap: National Pan-Hellenic Homecoming Step Show

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October 29, 2019
Monster Mash: Peek inside Nashville's Plaza Mariachi Halloween dance party

Monster Mash: Peek inside Nashville’s Plaza Mariachi Halloween dance party

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October 29, 2019
Black Tuesday, 90 years later: five survivors tell their stories

Black Tuesday, 90 years later: five survivors tell their stories

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October 28, 2019
"In Process: A Creative Writing Event Series" talks writing, cults, and living with ALS

“In Process: A Creative Writing Event Series” talks writing, cults, and living with ALS

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October 27, 2019
Towing the line between "Black and Blue:" movie presents societal tensions in vivid light

Towing the line between “Black and Blue:” movie presents societal tensions in vivid light

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October 26, 2019
Murfreesboro resident Jordan McCullough talks about appearance on NBC’s show The Voice

Murfreesboro resident Jordan McCullough talks about appearance on NBC’s show The Voice

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October 24, 2019
After the show, all the survivors took to the stage to celebrate their performance. (Elizabeth Juengling / MTSU Sidelines)

Heroes in Heels fashion show: showing beauty through resilience

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October 24, 2019
Suffrage lecture series shines a light on felon disenfranchisement

Suffrage lecture series shines a light on felon disenfranchisement

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October 22, 2019
Once On This Island: a summary of an emotional, balmy musical

Once On This Island: a summary of an emotional, balmy musical

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October 22, 2019
Photo courtesy of the June Anderson Center for Women and Non-Traditional Students

June Anderson Center hosts workshop for students to examine healthy and unhealthy relationships

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October 10, 2019
The Rundown: MTSU homecoming 2019-20 candidates campaign for King and Queen

The Rundown: MTSU homecoming 2019-20 candidates campaign for King and Queen

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October 10, 2019
Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes performs live at The Caverns on Oct. 6, 2019 (Sydney Cohn/ MTSU Sidelines)

Review: Folk-rock group ‘Dawes’ puts on raw performance in The Caverns

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October 8, 2019
Photo by Devin P. Grimes / MTSU Sidelines

Soccer: Blue Raiders light up the scoreboard, upset UTEP

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October 7, 2019
"Joker" movie review: Does it live up to its own controversy?

“Joker” movie review: Does it live up to its own controversy?

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October 5, 2019
MTSU hosts discussion on gender-based violence in the #MeToo era 

MTSU hosts discussion on gender-based violence in the #MeToo era 

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October 3, 2019
Kayla Henley makes a diving dig during the Blue Raiders four-set loss in their C-USA opener on Sunday. Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/ MTSU Sidelines

Volleyball: Blue Raiders drop first game of the C-USA slate against Charlotte.

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September 30, 2019
Photo from previous home game, courtesy of MT Athletics.

Women’s Soccer: North Texas breezes by MTSU for record 52nd consecutive conference home win.

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September 30, 2019
Brewer Company pouring an attendee some of their fine beer on Saturday September 28, 2019. (Carla Hicks_ MTSU Sidelines)

Photos: Fifth annual Murfreesboro Oktoberfest is a tasty hit

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September 30, 2019
Album review: "Kirk" marks a turning point for DaBaby

Album review: “Kirk” marks a turning point for DaBaby

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September 28, 2019
Photo by Kaitlyn Hungerford/MTSU Sidelines

Women’s soccer: Blue Raiders settle for tie in C-USA opener against Rice

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September 28, 2019
ASL student Montgomery Barreto (right) laughs at a funny conversation in sign language. (Photo by Veronica Prigmore/MTSU Sidelines)

Students learn sign language using games and activities

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September 28, 2019
Students pose with professors and law enforcement officials after the "Law and Your Community" lecture. (Photo by Mitchell Casteel/ MTSU Sidelines)

“Get home safely tonight” MTSU hosts event to teach students about law, interacting with law enforcement

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September 28, 2019
Simon Tam opens up "The Slants" lecture with an acoustic performance to set the tone for the evening. (Sydney Cohn / MTSU Sidelines)

The Slants: the Asian-American rock group fighting against discrimination

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September 26, 2019
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