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Chinese Culture’s Influence on American Music: a Lecture by Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao
Story and Photos by Wendy Keough | Contributing Writer Dr. Nancy Yunhwa Rao of Rutgers University enlightened a group of listeners about the history and migration of Chinese opera in the United States and the influences it had on American music. She spoke to attendees on the history of Chinese immigration to America, explaining that …

A Reflection of Memories: MTSU Theatre Performs “Fun Home” at Tucker Theatre
Story by Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Photos provided by Middle Tennessee State University Theatre Program Middle Tennessee State University Theatre Department show season comes to end with “Fun Home,” a biographical musical based on the graphic novel of the same name. It ran from April 7-10 at Tucker Theatre. “Fun Home” is the story …

MTSU, Student Orgs Raise Money for Cancer
Story and photos by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer Student organizations at Middle Tennessee State University raised money for the American Cancer Society during its Relay for Life event in the Student Union atrium on Friday evening. Relay for Life volunteers lead the event with an American Cancer Society banner. From 5 p.m. to 8 …

MTSU SGA takes a stand against laws that will censor professors
Story and photos by Kailee Shores / Assistant News Editor The Middle Tennessee State University Student Government Association passed a bill to take a stance against academic censorship in Tennessee higher education on Thursday. There are three bills in the Tennessee legislature and one bill already on Gov. Bill Lee’s desk that will hinder professors’ …

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Story by Michael Cremin | Contributing Writer This Tuesday, April 12 Silent No Longer TN will be teaming up with Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students, to bring “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” to campus. “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” is an annual event and is an …

SGA Debate Held for Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections
Story and photos by Toriana Williams / News Writer The Student Government Association of Middle Tennessee State University held their Presidential and Vice Presidential debate on Wednesday evening. The debate was held to help voters decide between candidates for SGA’s upcoming election from April 11 until April 14. Vice Presidential candidates Logan Mcvey and Cameron …