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MTSU held the LGBT Plus College Conference in the Student Union building, with the final day on April 5, 2025.

Day three of LGBT Plus College Conference: Awards, Lavender Closet and graduation

Victoria Stone, Reporter April 5, 2025
Day three of the LGBT Plus College Conference on April 5 at MTSU focused on celebration with a graduation and awards ceremony, along with a Lavender Closet experience.
A panel of campus leaders spoke at the LGBT Plus College Conference on April 4, 2025, in the MTSU Student Union.

Day two of LGBT Plus College Conference: Queer Asian Americans, MTSU LGBTQ+ students and a game night

Victoria Stone, Reporter April 4, 2025
Day two of the LGBT Plus College Conference brought more panelists to attendees, finishing off April 4 with a game night.
The 2025 LGBT Plus College Conference's theme is "All Identities: Driving Change." (Graphic courtesy of MTSU's website)

Day one of LGBT Plus College Conference: Queer safe spaces, films and advocacy

Victoria Stone, Reporter April 3, 2025
Day one of the LGBT Plus College Conference at MTSU went along successfully; a look ahead at the schedule for April 4.
A Progress Pride flag. (Photo courtesy of MT Lambda)

MTSU LGBT Plus College Conference events for April 3

Victoria Stone, Reporter April 3, 2025
MTSU hosts the LGBT Plus College Conference from April 3-5.
A student lights a candle at a vigil for Serenity Birdsong at MTSU on Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Memory of Serenity Birdsong shapes Trans Day of Remembrance at MTSU

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 20, 2024
This year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance at MTSU carries a heavier weight for many on campus. Students and teachers alike continue to mourn Serenity Birdsong, a transgender student who died earlier this semester.
Adriel Davis prepares for a debate in MTSU's prep room, surrounded by other students researching their debate topics and pitching ideas. (Photo by Noah McLane)

MTSU Speech and Debate: Ashes to triumph, to tragedy and healing

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 19, 2024

MTSU Speech and Debate is the university’s oldest active club – 113 years to be exact. It was here when MTSU had only 125 students and 19 faculty, was the first co-ed debate team in Tennessee...

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...

A crowd gathers for a vigil in honor of Serenity Birdsong at MTSU on Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

MTSU remembers Serenity Birdsong

Shauna Reynolds, Bailey Brantingham, and Noah McLane October 31, 2024

Chirping birds swooped above the crowd of over a thousand that gathered to mourn the death of an MTSU student on Wednesday. Their songs served as a gentle reminder of the vigil’s purpose: to remember...

Former Vice President Mike Pence came to MTSU for a Constitution Day event entitled "Defining Democracy," where he talked about various voter issues. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Former Vice President Mike Pence connects Jan. 6 experience to democracy at MTSU Constitution Day event

Jenene Grover, News editor September 17, 2024
Students, faculty and visitors filled Tucker Theater for former Vice President Mike Pence’s discussion titled “Defining Democracy” for Sept. 17 Constitution Day, ending with guests asking controversial questions.
Associate Dean of the Honors College Philip Philips reads a portion of the U.S. Constitution in front of the Honors College building. (Photo by Lillian Chapman)

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to MTSU sparks controversy among students

Hannah Ferreira, Staff reporter September 12, 2024
Several student organizations publicly condemned those who supported and brought former Vice President Mike Pence to campus for a discussion on “Defining Democracy” on Sept. 17.
From left to right, Eli Certain, Davina Miller-Clements, Ravel Pirouznia Jr., Katrina Aguilar and Ty Stallings pose with the signs they made for the protest. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU College Democrats protests on-campus screening of Matt Walsh documentary

Alyssa Williams October 7, 2022

Story by Alyssa Williams | Contributing Writer A screening of a documentary that questions many transgender issues, including surgery, in America was met with a protest by a coalition of political...

MT Lambda Meeting on Aug 31.

MT Lambda Hosts Weekly Meetings this Semester

Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor September 21, 2022

Story and Photos by Gus Wright | Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University's LGBTQ+ student organization, MT Lambda, is scheduled to meet weekly this Fall semester. The first meeting,...

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