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The Slants: the Asian-American rock group fighting against discrimination
Story and Photo by Sydney Cohn On Sept. 24, MTSU students and staff gathered in the Student Union Parliamentary Room to hear the story behind Simon Tam’s Asian-American rock band, The Slants. Deborah Fisher, the director of the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies, was eager to welcome the activists. Starting with …
“You can see the future here at MTSU:” Makerspace Open House welcomes curious minds
Photos and story by Toriana Williams. Did you know that Middle Tennessee State University offers free-to-use equipment such as 3D printers, vinyl cutters, virtual reality equipment and more for MTSU students? That’s what Wednesday’s Makerspace Open House on Wednesday was all about. The Makerspace can be found in the James E. Walker Library on the …
Photos: MT Engagefest rocks the Quad with student performers
Photos and Story by Makayla Boling Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment held its annual Engagefest on Tuesday, September 24. The event takes place in the quad in front of Bragg Media and Entertainment building. Engagefest features performance showcases, good vibes, free Red Bull and even voter registration. Every musician is an …
Volleyball: Blue Raiders dominate Arkansas-Pine Bluff in home opener
Story by Montana Findley The MTSU Blue Raider volleyball team (6-8) hosted its first home game of the season on Sunday as they faced off against the Golden Lions of Arkansas – Pine Bluff (0-12). MT made quick work of the Golden Lions, winning the first three sets (25-20, 25-21, 25-15). After playing their first …
MTSU Football Honors, Remembers Brandon Archer After Tragic Drowning
Story by Megan Cole / Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of MT Athletic Communications Many say they will miss his smile, how friendly he was or his willingness to help anyone who needed it. Family, friend, and teammate, Brandon Archer’s legacy at MTSU lives on. Archer passed away on Monday, September 2nd in a tragic drowning …
Former MTSU employee arrested for theft, forgery
Photo courtesy of KIC UnivAssist An investigation by Middle Tennessee State University’s Audit and Consulting Services and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of former MTSU international recruiter Aryo Hasnugung, according to an official statement released July 30. According to the Comptroller’s statement, investigators found that Hasnugung, who traveled extensively …