Lisa Schrader

‘Revisiting Reality’: Student-created virtual reality game simulates bystander intervention
Photos and story by Savannah Meade / MTSU Sidelines “Revisiting Reality,” an event that took place at Tuesday’s MTBaeWatch, showcased a version of a student-created virtual reality game based around recognizing people at risk for impaired driving and other alcohol-related incidents. A version of the game presented a filmed scenario of groups of people in …

MTSU Health Promotion holds interest meeting for sexual violence awareness exhibit
Photo and story by Bailey Wilson / Contributing Writer MTSU will display a “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit April 2-6 in multiple locations across campus to bring awareness to sexual violence and an end to victim blaming. An interest meeting regarding the project was held Tuesday by MTSU Director of Health Promotion Lisa Schrader and …

Photos: American Heart Association raises awareness for heart health in women, honors 4 MTSU students during Wear Red Day event
Photos and story by Megan Cole / Contributing Writer The American Heart Association held its “Go Red for Women” event Friday in MTSU’s science building for National Wear Red Day, at which MTSU students Lauren Davis, Mackenzie Carroll, Adia Moody and Maureen Norris were honored for their own battles with heart conditions. People from all …

Tobacco-Free MTSU: Is the policy recognized or up in smoke?
Story and Photo by Andrew Wigdor, Editor-in-Chief Middle Tennessee State University is a tobacco-free campus. According to the university’s policy, any use of “cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco and snuff, as well as smokeless electronic cigarettes” is prohibited. Yet, it’s easy to see the rules being violated on campus on a daily basis. The University …

MTSU educates students about sexual health awareness with Tunnel of Love
Photo and story by Megan Cole / Contributing Writer MTSU’s Tunnel of Love event was held on Wednesday in the Student Union Ballroom to educate students about sexual health awareness, sexually transmitted diseases and prevention methods. MTSU’s Health and Human Performance Department was the primary sponsor and organizer of the event. Community agencies and MTSU …