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Roe v. Wade Overturned, Tennessee Abortion Ban Triggered
Story by News Editor Matthew Giffin and Assistant News Editor Kailee Shores In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the landmark decisions that ruled abortion a constitutional right in the United States for five decades. As a result, the ability to allow, restrict or …

MTSU Customs Gets New Students Excited for College
Story and Photo by Savannah Williams | Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University is hosting Customs throughout the summer to help new students transition into the community. This themed orientation program mimics the process of entering a new country and going through customs. New students are grouped together by majors, using country names to identify …

MTSU students take on Bonnaroo as featured act
Story by Lily Manyara | Contributing Writer Music business students Cece Coakley and Oscar Dunn sat down for an interview with True Blue TV after their performance at the Who Stage Friday afternoon. Coakley, 20, performed as the featured artist alongside Dunn, 21, her bassist. After their Bonnaroo debut, the two were asked how they …

“Hands-on Experience”: MTSU students produce concerts on Bonnaroo stages
Story by Kailee Shores | Assistant News Editor Middle Tennessee State University College of Media and Entertainment students worked in association with Bonnaroo and the streaming service Hulu to produce 21 concerts on the Who Stage and the Other Stage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival from June 16 to June 19. MTSU senior Kayla …

MTSU Trustees Board Flattens Tuition
Story by Matthew Giffin | News Editor Middle Tennessee State University’s tuition and program services fees will not increase in the upcoming academic year, the school’s board of trustees unanimously determined last Tuesday. Both in-state and out-of-state tuition rates will remain flat. “A full-time, in-state undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours this fall will continue …

Murfreesboro Market in Cannonsburgh Village Has Something for Everyone
Story and Photo by Savannah Williams | Contributing Writer The Murfreesboro community comes together every Friday evening to shop among local vendors and food trucks, while appreciating live music in the warm summer air at the Friday Night Market in the Boro. From April 1 to October 7, Murfreesboro Markets and Events hosts this market …