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Black History Month themed pins that were handed out at the Black History Month Kickoff in the MTSU Student Union in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Feb. 3, 2025.

How MTSU is celebrating Black History Month 2025

Bailey Lowe, Reporter • February 3, 2025
MTSU gears up to celebrate Black History Month this February with on campus shows, speakers and more planned throughout the month.
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

What is MTSU doing to help disabled students in an inaccessible state?

Zavian Hailey, Contributing writer • January 15, 2025
A look at MTSU's accessibility efforts after the state was assigned a nearly failing grade from the Tennessee Disability Coalition in 2024.
Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

‘Sidelines’ 2024: A year in review

Bailey Brantingham, Managing editor • December 15, 2024
A collective list of the most important Sidelines stories to come out of 2024.
MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

MTSU soccer looks to build on 2024 success with early look into 2025 

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • December 14, 2024
Blue Raider women's soccer reflects on the past season and prepares for 2025.
Brandon Buckner takes a moment to pray before kickoff, 9-7-2024.

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Sports editor • December 13, 2024
Look back on the MTSU Blue Raiders football season with the best Sidelines photos.
MTSU celebrates a win against Louisiana Tech, 10-24-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from fall sports

Brett Walker, Sports editor • December 13, 2024
A collection of the best sports photos from fall 2024
Oakland hoists its eighth state championship trophy after defeating Houston, 12-7-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Oakland football secures eighth state title in 42-20 win over Houston

Willie Phaler, Reporter • December 9, 2024
Feature Photo by Erin Douglas Story by Willie Phaler CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Oakland Patriots completed their 2023 revenge tour, winning the 2024 6A BlueCross Bowl, defeating the Houston Mustangs 42-20.  Oakland (14-1) and Houston (12-3) are familiar foes on the big stage, as the two schools squared off in last year’s championship game with Houston prevailing, 24-9.
Jacob Johnson rocks the rim against Rhodes College, 12-4-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Middle Tennessee men’s basketball wins first of four in-state games of the year

Jacob Burgess • December 5, 2024

Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek Story by Jacob Burgess Middle Tennessee State University men’s basketball won against in-state opponent, Rhodes College on Wednesday with a final score of 103-55....

Nick Vattiato fires a pass over a leaping Aggie defender, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Where does MTSU land on a ranking of all 134 college football teams? Hint: It’s not good.  

Brett Walker • December 5, 2024
How bad did Middle Tennessee football struggle through its first season in the Derek Mason era?
Marchers chant for biweekly pay as one student, Levi Dandridge holds up a sign that says “Biweekly Pay or I Freeze.” (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Campus workers met by faculty while marching on campus for bi-weekly pay

Noah McLane, Kameron Scott, and Maia O'Brien • December 4, 2024
MTSU campus workers marched for bi-weekly pay on Dec. 3.
Sila Developments plan for what the hotel on MTSU's campus will look like. (Photo courtesy of Sila Developments)

MTSU in negotiations with Sila Development to bring a hotel to campus 

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter • December 4, 2024
MTSU leadership wants to bring a $26 million hotel and family-friendly sports bar to campus by fall 2027. 
Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Brett Walker • December 3, 2024

Feature Photo by Paige Mast Story by Brett Walker For the third straight week, Middle Tennessee’s offense started hot.   MTSU made quick work of Louisiana Tech’s defense on...

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