Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

Jones College of Business hosts ‘Back to Business Courtyard Bash,’ welcomes students back to MTSU
Photo and story by Emily Blalock / Contributing Writer The annual “Back to Business Courtyard Bash” took place in the MTSU Business and Aerospace Building courtyard on Thursday. Kelly Prince, the event coordinator for the Jones College of Business, has coordinated the event for the last four years as a way to welcome students back to campus. …

Hispanic Culture Night provides unity, entertainment
Photo by Rachael Anne Keisling / Contributing Photographer Story by Jessica Knoble / Contributing Writer September 15 through October 15 marks the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, and MTSU has held many events to recognize the cultural celebration, including the Hispanic Culture Night on Thursday. If you think you might be from Hispanic decent …

Bash the Rec provides night of food, entertainment
Photo and story by Kashima Allen / Contributing Writer Friday night students came together to participate in 2017’s Bash the Rec Connection Point event in front of the Campus Recreational Center. Bash the Rec featured games, food, giveaways, a performance by the Band of Blue and music from the DJs of “Tha Remix,” the Friday …

Survivor encourages MTSU athletes to stand up against sexual violence
Photo by Ashley Coker / Staff Writer Sexual assault survivor and activist Brenda Tracy encouraged MTSU student athletes to join the fight against sexual violence Wednesday night. Tracy, who was drugged and raped by four men at a house party in 1998, recounted her story three times: once to male athletes, once to female athletes and …

Students package snacks for children at ‘Freshman Day of Service’ event
By John Connor Coulston // Staff Writer The Freshman of MTSU had the chance to give back to the Rutherford County community at the “Freshman Day of Service,” which was held on Friday. The event, which was a collaboration between United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, MTSU’s Student Government Association and the university’s Center for …