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A student looks through the seed library next to a catalogue of gardening books in the James E. Walker Library on April 2, 2025.

Don’t break the bank — just break the spine: 5 resources for cheap textbooks

Bailey Lowe, Reporter September 6, 2025
MTSU students share five budget-friendly ways to save on textbooks, from online marketplaces to campus resources.
Games in the "Library of Things" at James E. Walker Library on September 3, 2025.

MTSU expands resources with Library of Things for students

Logan Bowman, Reporter September 4, 2025
The James E. Walker Library at MTSU introduced a new "Library of Things" this semester.
A student browses through packets at the seed library in the James E. Walker Library on April 2, 2025.

11 resources all MTSU students should know about

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter August 25, 2025

MTSU offers many resources for students, but taking advantage of all of them often becomes overwhelming. So, here are eleven examples to kick off this upcoming school year.  1 - The seed library A...

A student browses through packets at the seed library in the James E. Walker Library on April 2, 2025.

New collection blooms at MTSU as seed library celebrates grand opening

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor April 2, 2025
Located within the James E. Walker Library, the seed library offers flower, vegetable and herb seeds for new and experienced gardeners.
Murfreesboro Fire Department outside James E. Walker Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2025.

MTSU students stuck in James E. Walker Library elevator

Jaeda Jackson, Contributing writer February 10, 2025
Police and fire respond to a second time in two weeks that students became stuck inside MTSU elevators.
Police respond to an incident involving a student death at James E. Walker Library on Oct. 28 at MTSU. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU President Sidney McPhee confirms death in Walker Library

Sidelines Editorial Staff October 28, 2024
MTSU President Sidney McPhee confirmed that a student died on campus on Monday afternoon in a statement sent to all MTSU email addresses.
MTSU's "Blue Horseshoe" at the Grove at Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Times change but MTSU superstitions linger with these legends

Siri Reynolds, Contributing writer September 22, 2024
MTSU’s campus has a storied past, and most students are familiar with at least two classic legends: avoiding the seal outside the James E. Walker Library and cementing relationships with a kiss on the steps of Kirksey Old Main.
Valerie Hackworth, Assistant Manager of Library Technology, welcomes students to Makerspace open house. (Photo by Brian Branch)

Makerspace Highlights Tech With Open House

Matthew Giffin September 24, 2022

Story by Brian Branch | Contributing Writer Have you ever wanted to learn how to 3D print or explore virtual reality with free, on-campus equipment, the Makerspace offers just that. The Makerspace,...

MTSU senior Will Breeding stands in front of his paper mural in the James E. Walker Library. (Photo by Luke Cameron)

One Student’s Mural Shows the Seasons of the State

Matthew Giffin September 1, 2022

Story by Luke Cameron | Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University students and staff making the trek to the third floor of James E. Walker Library and entering the Curriculum Collection...

24-Year Walker Library Employee Set to Retire

24-Year Walker Library Employee Set to Retire

Kailee Shores May 31, 2022

Story and Photo by Luke Cameron | Contributing Writer James E. Walker Library staff member Karen Martin is retiring after 24 years and eight months at Middle Tennessee State University. Her last day...

The James E. Walker Library is a hub for student resources. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

MTSU library offers Ancestry trial for students to explore family history

CIM Digital March 16, 2020

Story by Caroline Colvard/Contributing Writer This story was written prior to COVID-19 being declared a pandemic. The MTSU Library is now closed. If interested in this program, please contact library...

James E. Walker Library houses Murfreesboro Loves display to commemorate organization’s 1-year anniversary

James E. Walker Library houses Murfreesboro Loves display to commemorate organization’s 1-year anniversary

CIM Digital September 26, 2018

Photo by Megan Cole / MTSU Sidelines Representatives of the MTSU James E. Walker Library have set out special cases that will display recent history and organizations in the Murfreesboro community, beginning...

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