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Adriel Davis prepares for a debate in MTSU's prep room, surrounded by other students researching their debate topics and pitching ideas. (Photo by Noah McLane)

MTSU Speech and Debate: Ashes to triumph, to tragedy and healing

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 19, 2024

MTSU Speech and Debate is the university’s oldest active club – 113 years to be exact. It was here when MTSU had only 125 students and 19 faculty, was the first co-ed debate team in Tennessee...

MTSU's health clinic is located near the Student Union in the Campus Recreation building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Flu and COVID season is upon us: Are MTSU students receiving vaccines?

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer September 26, 2024
As the flu and COVID season progresses, some MTSU students wish to receive the flu COVID-19 vaccines for an extra layer of protection, while others choose to continue without the vaccines for a multitude of reasons.
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Concert couture creates community, enhances show experience

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Megan Hollis, an X-ray and laboratory technician in MTSU Student Health Services, continues the lab work process for an MTSU student seen by a nurse on March 17, 2019 in the Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center. (MTSU photo and caption by J. Intintoli)

The third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic is upon us

Kailee Shores March 13, 2023

Story by Alyssa Williams March 13, 2020 is a date branded in the minds of many Rutherford County citizens. Exactly 3 years ago, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County and many other Tennessee schools...

MTSU Health Services nurse practitioner Kendra Todd, left, administers the Moderna vaccine to Vickie Bailey, who worked in Health Services 25 years before retiring. The campus vaccine clinic is open to eligible MTSU faculty, staff, students, retirees and household members who meet current state requirements. The clinic is open, by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is operated independently from the School of Nursing community clinic, available to area residents, by appointment only, on Thursdays and Saturdays. (MTSU photo by J. Intintoli)

MTSU Health Services Offers Monkeypox Help

Matthew Giffin September 11, 2022

Story by Kayla Walker | Contributing Writer Monkeypox is of concern to Middle Tennessee State University’s health officials, even as they keep close tabs on Covid cases on campus. “This virus...

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

MTSU Removes Mask Mandate

CIM Digital November 9, 2021

On Tuesday at 6:51 p.m., President Sidney McPhee informed Middle Tennessee State University students that masks are no longer required inside campus facilities. In an email, McPhee stated, "Your continued...

MT Engage Activism Panelists Urge Listeners to "Make Tennessee A Place for All"

MT Engage Activism Panelists Urge Listeners to “Make Tennessee A Place for All”

CIM Digital September 24, 2021

Story by Cassie Sistoso / Assitant News Editor Photos via MTSU On Thursday, Middle Tennessee State University's MT Engage hosted a variety of events for "Communities Surviving Together: Communicating...

What do music events during a pandemic look like?

What do music events during a pandemic look like?

CIM Digital September 15, 2021

Story by Peyton Tranas | Core Writer When events began to be re-planned and put on schedules again, the world was under the assumption the pandemic would be significantly better, if not gone. Unfortunately,...

Biden Issues New Vaccine Mandate

Biden Issues New Vaccine Mandate

CIM Digital September 10, 2021

Story by Cassie Clark / Contributing Writer Photo via Pexels President Joe Biden announced on Thursday his newest effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The plan included...

MTSU Students Receive Third COVID-19 Relief Payment

MTSU Students Receive Third COVID-19 Relief Payment

CIM Digital September 10, 2021

Story by Morgan Baker / Contributing Writer Due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Tennessee State University is set to receive a total of $51,043,433 from the Higher Education Emergency...

MTSU Photographers React to Bonnaroo Cancellation 

MTSU Photographers React to Bonnaroo Cancellation 

CIM Digital September 5, 2021

Story by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Photo via Jonathan Trundle / MTSU Photography Professor After many events were postponed due to COVID-19, Bonnaroo was canceled due to Hurricane Ida's...

Entrance to Middle Tennessee State University campus at East Main and Old Main Circle. (MTSU photo)

Concerned and Optimistic: Students and Staff Return to Campus

CIM Digital August 28, 2021

Story by Cassie Sistoso / Assitant News Editor Photo via MTSU The 2021 fall semester at Middle Tennessee State University has just begun, and it is safe to say that although COVID-19 is still a...

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