MTSU Sidelines

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.

‘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

Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • December 14, 2024

Blue Raider women's soccer reflects on the past season and prepares for 2025.

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.

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 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.

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....

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?

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.

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

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...

Campus Health Services announces new Relaxation Station, offering relief from the stress of finals

Noah McLane, Lead News Reporter • December 3, 2024

MTSU’s Relaxation Station at Health Services opens Dec. 4 in the Recreation Center. This space allows students to relax and escape the stress of finals, which is evidence of MTSU Health Services’ effort to extend its care beyond counseling and check-ups.