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Red Cross holds blood drive to save lives at MTSU

Wren Bailey, Reporter • March 28, 2025

MTSU and the American Red Cross partnered for a blood drive on campus, a Red Cross manager explains the importance of giving blood regularly.

MTSU’s and WKU’s “100 Miles of Hope” saves lives through donations

Stephanie Hall • September 29, 2023

Featured Photo by Marshal Clemmer Story by Marshal Clemmer 2023 is the thirteenth year of a friendly competition between Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University to see...

“Battle of the Branches” Blood Drive honors 9/11

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor • September 8, 2022

Story by Stephanie Hall and Jordan Reining | Contributing Writers Photos by Reggie Johnson | Photographer Middle Tennessee State University hosted its annual “Battle of the Branches” blood...

“Circulate the Love” Blood Drive Hosted by American Red Cross Amid Blood Shortage

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor • February 8, 2022

Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos by Darwin Alberto | Photographer The pandemic has caused the worst blood shortage in a decade. There was a 62% decrease in college and high...

MTSU’s Red Cross Club hosts Valentine’s blood drive

Sidelines • February 13, 2019

Photo and story by Matthew Olson / Contributing writer MTSU’s Red Cross Club ran their bi-annual blood drive Monday night in honor of Valentine’s Day week on the third floor of the KUC. When asked...

MTSU faces off with WKU in eighth annual blood drive competition

Sidelines • October 31, 2018

Photo and story by Ariel Reiter / Contributing Writer The eighth annual blood-drive competition between Western Kentucky University and Middle Tennessee State University took place on Monday, Oct. 29...

MTSU, American Red Cross partner to host ‘Bleed Blue to Beat WKU’ Blood Drive on campus

Sidelines • November 17, 2017

Photo and story by Sabrina Tyson / Contributing Writer On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Middle Tennessee State University partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the "Bleed Blue to Beat WKU" Blood...