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The Central Magnet School polling location displays a sample ballot for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

MTSU minorities concerned for safety after 2024 election results

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 13, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted a Snapchat story of her Black friend from Tennessee State...

The Rutherford County Election Commission building is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jackson Thomas)

Can celebrities guide young people out of the Tortured Voters Department?

Bailey Brantingham October 21, 2024

Feature photo by Jackson Thomas Story by Bailey Brantingham In the last few months, a number of public figures have fueled the presidential proxy war by announcing their 2024 political preferences....

Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Anthony Merriweather)

Marsha Blackburn vs. Gloria Johnson: Campaigning in a red supermajority

Marim Abbas, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
As Tennessee gears up for the 2024 U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn faces off against Democratic Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson. With Tennessee being predominantly Republican, the different campaigning strategies of Blackburn and Johnson offer insights into how candidates approach Tennessee’s political landscape.
Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Who is on the Rutherford County ballot?

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday and goes until Oct. 31, and it is important to be informed on the candidates on the ballot, all the way from president to your state and local level.
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at MTSU's Constitution Day event, answering questions from students. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU Constitution Day event with Mike Pence sparked questions from the student body 

Aiden O, Magazine editor September 17, 2024

Hundreds of students and Murfreesboro community members asked former Vice President Mike Pence hard-hitting questions this afternoon at the MTSU Constitution Day event.  Constitution...

Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Third-party voting: Do MTSU students believe it a viable option?

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor September 16, 2024

As the election draws closer, the debate over third-party voting grows in size, MTSU students included.  In an increase from previous years, 63% of U.S. adults in 2024 agree that a third...

Many voters consider third-party candidates in 2024 Presidential election

Many voters consider third-party candidates in 2024 Presidential election

Hannah Ferreira March 28, 2024

Featured photo via Sidelines Archives, by Austin Lewis Story by Hannah Ferreria If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday...

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden arrived at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base on Friday, January 9, 2014 to speak on education at Pellissippi State Community College. (Dylan Skye Aycock/MTSU Sidelines)

Biden addresses major accomplishments and concerns in State of the Union address

Alyssa Williams March 10, 2024

Featured photo via Sidelines archives, by Dylan Skye Aycock Story by Jenene Grover If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday...

The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

Early Voting: Who’s on the ballot?

Alyssa Williams February 19, 2024

Featured Photo from Makayla Sulcer Story by Jenene Grover If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Valentine’s...

A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Nevada’s Republican Party holds clashing caucus and primary with decisive results

Alyssa Williams February 11, 2024

Featured Photo from Kayla Walker Story by Hannah Ferreira In Nevada’s recent Republican primary, former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley lost resoundingly to the “none of these...

Club secretary for the American Democracy Project, Kayla Jenkins, is standing in front of the KUC urging people to register to vote.

Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Nikki Haley stays in the race

Alyssa Williams January 31, 2024

Featured Photo by Kayla Walker Story by Jenene Grover The New Hampshire primary on Jan. 23 fared dimly on Gov. Nikki Haley’s campaign as she trailed 11 points behind Former President Donald Trump. Even...

Joe Biden Claims Victory in Presidential Election

Joe Biden Claims Victory in Presidential Election

CIM Digital November 7, 2020

Story by Austin Laymon / Contributing Writer Photo via Joe Biden's Social Media After four long days of patiently waiting, democratic nominee Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has won the 2020 presidential...

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