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Jacob Johnson rocks the rim against Rhodes College, 12-4-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Middle Tennessee men’s basketball wins first of four in-state games of the year

Jacob Burgess December 5, 2024

Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek Story by Jacob Burgess Middle Tennessee State University men’s basketball won against in-state opponent, Rhodes College on Wednesday with a final score of 103-55....

Nick Vattiato fires a pass over a leaping Aggie defender, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Where does MTSU land on a ranking of all 134 college football teams? Hint: It’s not good.  

Brett Walker December 5, 2024
How bad did Middle Tennessee football struggle through its first season in the Derek Mason era?
Marchers chant for biweekly pay as one student, Levi Dandridge holds up a sign that says “Biweekly Pay or I Freeze.” (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Campus workers met by faculty while marching on campus for bi-weekly pay

Noah McLane, Kameron Scott, and Maia O'Brien December 4, 2024
MTSU campus workers marched for bi-weekly pay on Dec. 3.
Sila Developments plan for what the hotel on MTSU's campus will look like. (Photo courtesy of Sila Developments)

MTSU in negotiations with Sila Development to bring a hotel to campus 

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter December 4, 2024
MTSU leadership wants to bring a $26 million hotel and family-friendly sports bar to campus by fall 2027. 
Photo by DeAsia Powell

What is the MTSU CARE Team?

DeAsia Powell, Staff reporter December 3, 2024
The MTSU Campus Action Response and Engagement team works to assess reports of concerning student behavior reported by the campus community and coordinate centralized responses to a variety of situations, including seasonal depression, excessive absence, difficulty adjusting to college life, relationship problems, etc. 
Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Brett Walker December 3, 2024

Feature Photo by Paige Mast Story by Brett Walker For the third straight week, Middle Tennessee’s offense started hot.   MTSU made quick work of Louisiana Tech’s defense on...

MTSU's health clinic is located near the Student Union in the Campus Recreation building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Campus Health Services announces new Relaxation Station, offering relief from the stress of finals

Noah McLane, Lead News Reporter December 3, 2024
MTSU’s Relaxation Station at Health Services opens Dec. 4 in the Recreation Center. This space allows students to relax and escape the stress of finals, which is evidence of MTSU Health Services’ effort to extend its care beyond counseling and check-ups.
Receiver Omari Kelly runs after the catch, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Breaking: Top MTSU wide receiver to enter transfer portal

Brett Walker December 1, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie  Story by Brett Walker  MTSU wide receiver Omari Kelly intends to enter the transfer portal according to ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel.   Kelly finished...

Nick Vattiato fires a pass against New Mexico State, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU’s season ends with 35-24 loss to FIU

Brett Walker November 30, 2024

Feature Photo by Myles Valrie Story by Brett Walker In the early heat of August, Middle Tennessee State University prepped for a new era of football.   Signs, commercials and inflatables...

Confetti falls on Oakland as the team and its fans celebrate a state title berth, 11-29-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland tops Maryville 21-13, secures fifth straight state championship berth

Brett Walker November 30, 2024

Featured Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach Story by Ephraim Rodenbach Oakland High School (13-1) took down the Maryville Rebels (12-2) by a score of 21-13 to punch its ticket to the state championship...

The sun beams down during pregame warmups, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU football senior day photo gallery

Brett Walker, Sports editor November 27, 2024
The best photos from senior day 2024
"Arcane" season two promotional photo introduces the main characters of season two (Photos courtesy of Netflix)

‘Arcane’ season 2 delivers an explosive masterpiece

Alyssa Williams, Editor-in-chief November 26, 2024

Feature photo courtesy of Netflix Story by Alyssa Williams There’s really only one way to react to “Arcane” season two, and that is to sit in bed and stare at the ceiling while contemplating...

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