COVID-19
Remembering a Year We’ll Never Forget
Story by Ethan Pickering / Assistant Lifestyle Editor and Other Contributing Writers One year ago, Middle Tennessee State University students were scheduled to complete their first week back after spring break. That was the week that never was. Before students could head back from their spring break destinations, university officials closed all face-to-face classes and …
$1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Passed by the House
The House passed the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan on Wednesday after revisions by the Senate. President Joe Biden is expected to sign it on Friday, which will start the process of sending direct payments of around $1,400 to American citizens, expanding child tax credit and extending a $300 weekly unemployment supplement. According to the …
Kings of Leon: Music History in the Making
Story by Taylor Rivers / Contributing Writer Photos by NME Kings of Leon’s newly released album, “When You See Yourself,” is the mellowed tune we didn’t know we needed this year. Hailed as the southern version of The Strokes and U2, the folk-rock band was dealing with a lot of pressure to produce an album …
A Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders: COVID-19
Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer COVID-19 Response Joe Biden began this set of executive orders by establishing the position of Covid-19 Response Coordinator within the White House in an effort to organize a government wide effort to fight the pandemic. He next directed many departments of the Federal Government, including the Defense, Labor, …
SIDELINES GUIDELINES: A COVID-19 Valentine’s Day
Story by Hannah Plunkett / Contributing Writer Does Cupid wear a mask now? Has the love-bug been tested for COVID-19 recently? Kissing spreads more than just cooties now! The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on countless plans for birthdays, anniversaries, parties, weekends, and holidays– including Valentine’s Day– for almost a year now. Between social …
MTSU to allow limited student, season ticket holder attendance
After a period of no fanfare and people in the stands for Blue Raider athletics, MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro announced that a limited attendance will be allowed at all indoor MTSU athletics events. Detailed in a release by the athletic department Saturday evening, MTSU will allow students and season ticket holders to return to …