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The Central Magnet School polling location displays a sample ballot for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

MTSU minorities concerned for safety after 2024 election results

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 13, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted a Snapchat story of her Black friend from Tennessee State...

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

LIVE: Follow along for 2024 election results in Middle Tennessee

Bailey Brantingham and Kameron Scott November 5, 2024

Voters took to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for candidates in local, state and national elections. Tennessee races include U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Tennessee State...

Voters wait in line at Central Magnet School at 7:05 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2024, for Election Day. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Election Day sees slow voter turnout in Rutherford County

Emma Burden and Hannah Carley November 5, 2024

Evening Entering the SportsCom voting location, Shane Reeves, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump supporters lined the street. It was immediately clear that the SportsCom had a higher turnout than...

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
Election Day and its coverage use terms you may have never heard before, are not quite sure about or you only hear every four years. Here’s a dictionary of some of the terms you might see or hear tonight while watching the coverage.
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

Maia O'Brien, Staff reporter November 4, 2024
Poll workers are an essential part of the election and voting process and are often overlooked for how much they do. They work to make sure elections are accessible and fair while also assisting voters of all ages and party affiliations. They set up equipment, verify voter registration, explain the process to voters and count ballots. In the 2020 presidential election, about 159 million people cast ballots. 
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
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you encounter any issues at the polls on Election Day, contact Sidelines to report the issue.
The Rutherford County Election Commission building is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jackson Thomas)

Can celebrities guide young people out of the Tortured Voters Department?

Bailey Brantingham October 21, 2024

Feature photo by Jackson Thomas Story by Bailey Brantingham In the last few months, a number of public figures have fueled the presidential proxy war by announcing their 2024 political preferences....

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

Siri Reynolds, Staff reporter October 11, 2024
Many MTSU students will place their votes on Nov. 5 at a voting location less than half a mile from campus. For students who live outside of Rutherford County, however, much more planning is involved to vote.
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

Feature photo by Bailey Lowe Story by Bailey Lowe Early voting begins Oct. 16 and continues until Oct. 31 in Rutherford County. Any Tennessee registered voter can vote early, and it can save people...

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?

Kameron Scott and DeAsia Powell September 30, 2024
There are less than 40 days before election day on Nov. 5, and if you’re away from home but want to vote, you might be eligible to apply for an absentee ballot.
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Nevada’s Republican Party holds clashing caucus and primary with decisive results

Alyssa Williams February 11, 2024

Featured Photo from Kayla Walker Story by Hannah Ferreira In Nevada’s recent Republican primary, former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley lost resoundingly to the “none of these...

Citizens receive an "I Voted" sticker after they vote in an election in Tennessee. (Photo by Makayla Boling)

MTSU students excited to vote in first election

Alyssa Williams February 5, 2024

Featured Photo from Makayla Boling Story by RJ Ware Across Middle Tennessee State University’s campus, students are preparing to vote in their first presidential election. Tennessee will be holding...

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