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MTSU Sidelines

Students gave blood in the 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive, competing against rival Western Kentucky University. (Photo by DeAsia Powell)

MTSU wins 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against rival WKU by 36 units

DeAsia Powell, Contributing writer September 18, 2024

The Blue Raiders won against Western Kentucky University last week in the 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive, winning by 36 units of blood. Since 2010, the MTSU Athletics Department and Campus...

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

Feature photo by Lucas Larkin Story by Savannah Shaver and Taylor Lawson Many know MTSU and Western Kentucky University’s 70-year rivalry as the 100 Miles of Hate, but this week the schools look...

Photo by Marshal Clemmer

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...

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

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

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 Kicks Off First Annual Blood Drive of the Year

CIM Digital September 12, 2020

Story and photos by Ryann Kieu / Contributing Writer The Middle Tennessee State University hosted their first blood drive of the year. Each donor will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test with their...

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

Sidelines November 20, 2019

Story and Photos by Veronica Prigmore Various student organizations hosted donation drives in the Students Union’s auditorium on Monday, November 18. Tables were decorated with informative trifold boards,...

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

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

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

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...

MTSU Red Cross Club hosts first blood drive of semester

MTSU Red Cross Club hosts first blood drive of semester

Sidelines September 12, 2017

Photo and story by KeWana McCallum / Contributing Writer MTSU’s Red Cross Club hosted a blood drive in the James Union Building on Monday in order to assist those who are currently in need of blood...

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