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Buried under the blue horseshoe in Walnut Grove is a penny from MTSU's 1911 founding. (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.
MTSU sociology professor presents findings on challenges facing formerly incarcerated women in the U.S.

MTSU sociology professor presents findings on challenges facing formerly incarcerated women in the U.S.

CIM Digital September 25, 2018

Photo courtesy of Thomas Hawk / Flickr Story by Anh Le / Contributing Writer Meredith Dye, an MTSU assistant professor of sociology, gave a speech about the fears and expectations from women released...

Video: Hands Across MTSU allows students, faculty, staff to create campus-wide display of unity

Video: Hands Across MTSU allows students, faculty, staff to create campus-wide display of unity

Sidelines November 7, 2017

Video by Anthony Merriweather / Contributing Writer  Photos and story by Andrew Wigdor / News Editor Hundreds of students, faculty and staff members gathered throughout the Middle Tennessee State University...

MTSU hosts 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel

MTSU hosts 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel

Sidelines September 21, 2017

Photo and story by Ethan Clark / Contributing Writer Students and faculty alike gathered Wednesday afternoon for Middle Tennessee State University’s 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel, which included...

MTSU Red Cross Club hosts first blood drive of semester

MTSU Red Cross Club hosts first blood drive of semester

Sidelines September 12, 2017

Photo and story by KeWana McCallum / Contributing Writer MTSU’s Red Cross Club hosted a blood drive in the James Union Building on Monday in order to assist those who are currently in need of blood...

The Walker Library

Sidelines Guidelines: Hidden gems on MTSU’s campus everyone should know about

CIM Digital August 29, 2017

Photo by Eric Goodwin / Assistant News Editor Given the size of MTSU’s sprawling campus, it can be difficult to learn all the places that make up the university. That is especially true for first-time...

Laila Ali delivers dual Black History Month and Women's History Month keynote

Laila Ali delivers dual Black History Month and Women’s History Month keynote

CIM Digital March 23, 2017

Photo by Steve Barnum / Staff Writer Laila Ali, daughter of the late Muhammed Ali, spoke in the James Union Building Wednesday as a part of a dual keynote address for Black History Month and Women’s...

New 'bathroom bill' proposed in Tennessee and how it could affect MTSU students

New ‘bathroom bill’ proposed in Tennessee and how it could affect MTSU students

Sidelines March 14, 2017

Photo and Story by Eric Goodwin / Contributing Writer Proposed “bathroom bills” in the Tennessee legislature meant to limit bathroom usage to the sex assigned on an individual’s birth certificate...

Students enter the "Tunnel of Love" educational fair at MTSU's James Union Building to learn about the risks of sexually transmitted infections on Thursday, September 19, 2013. (MTSU SIdelines / John Connor Coulston)

MTSU students explore the ‘Tunnel of Love’ for STI awareness program

CIM Digital September 19, 2013

MTSU students had the opportunity to learn about the risks of sexually transmitted infections at the annual “Tunnel of Love” educational fair held on September 19 in the Tennessee Room of the James...

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