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A sign reminding voters to have their Tennessee or federal photo ID ready in order to vote at Central Magnet School on November 5, 2024. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)

MTSU out-of-state students registered to vote in Tennessee misunderstand ID requirements, forced to vote provisionally

Many MTSU out-of-state students voted provisionally on Nov. 5 because they were unaware that state law requires voters to present a valid Tennessee photo ID or federal ID, such as a passport, for their ballot to be counted.
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

LIVE: Follow along for 2024 election results in Middle Tennessee

Bailey Brantingham and Kameron Scott November 5, 2024

Voters took to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for candidates in local, state and national elections. Tennessee races include U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Tennessee State...

Tennessee Democrats unanimously voted to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris at the DNC next month. (Photo from Sidelines Archive)

First time watching an election? Here’s a guide to the terms used in coverage

Jenene Grover, News editor November 5, 2024
Election Day and its coverage use terms you may have never heard before, are not quite sure about or you only hear every four years. Here’s a dictionary of some of the terms you might see or hear tonight while watching the coverage.
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

Do first-time voters believe AI spreads misinformation on social media?

Jenene Grover, News editor October 31, 2024
The creation of the internet localized information and made it convenient to access. The creation of AI, however, localized and made convenient misinformation.
Photo courtesy of Mark Humphrey, AP

Senate Race has Tennessee Democrats unsure whom to vote for

Zoe Naylor March 5, 2024

Featured photo via AP, by Mark Humphrey Story by Mark Manning If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. As...

Ben Payson answers questions at the 2024-2025 Student Government Association Debate (Taken by Hannah Carley.)

Polarizing SGA presidential candidate enters social media firing match with former student senator

Alyssa Williams March 1, 2024

Featured photo by Hannah Carley Story by Hannah Carley and Alyssa Williams If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Editor's...

Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan on Thursday. He is the first former president who has been formally charged. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Trump Indictment: the first ex-president to be formally charged

Kailee Shores March 31, 2023

Story and Photo by Jenene Grover Former President Donald Trump was indicted Thursday by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg for a closed list of over 30 charges. Trump is the first president...

New leadership for the Rutherford County Democratic Party is sworn in to their positions after the meeting concludes. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Rutherford County Democratic Party elects new executive chair

Kailee Shores March 21, 2023

Featured Photo by Jenene Grover Story by Jenene Grover Rutherford County Democratic Party, RCDP, elected Morgan Woodberry as its executive chair along with many other representatives of the party...

Cannon County courthouse. (Photo courtesy of Cannon County)

Tennessee County with Most “No” Votes for Antislavery Amendment Posted Misleading Information

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor November 29, 2022

Featured Photo courtesy of Cannon County Story by Matthew Giffin | News Editor Cannon County's Election Commission — whose county accumulated the most "no" votes for Amendment 3 to Tennessee's...

Student Government Election Results Announced

Student Government Election Results Announced

CIM Digital April 15, 2022

Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer For the fall semester, Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Body President-Elect is Executive Vice-President Jada Powell, who took 64 percent...

SGA Elections Paused But Will Resume

SGA Elections Paused But Will Resume

CIM Digital September 1, 2020

Story by Kristi Jones / Contributing Writer Photo courtesy via MTSU The Student Government Association is the middleman between students and Middle Tennessee State University Administration. When campus...

Taylor Swift finds her political voice in new documentary “Miss Americana”

Taylor Swift finds her political voice in new documentary “Miss Americana”

CIM Digital February 1, 2020

Photo Courtesy of LA Times Story by Delaney Johnson/Contributing Writer Taylor Swift’s new documentary “Miss Americana” released on Netflix this week and social media is raving with good reviews....

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