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The Feetles recreate Abbey Road (left to right) Harry Bryan, Sterling Martin, Ryan King, Levi Dandridge. (Photo courtesy of The Feetles)

Murfreesboro music makers: Meet the Feetles

Victoria Stone November 18, 2024

Feature photo courtesy of Stella Crooks Story by Victoria Stone Let’s get one thing straight: The Feetles are not a Beatles cover band.  But — the band’s origin story does involve...

Grace Holland and Wren Miller share a meal in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Photo by Alyssa Williams)

MTSU queer couple finds home in faith – and each other

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor November 2, 2024
For some, Christianity and queerness represent two separate circles, rather than parts of the same Venn diagram.  MTSU students Wren Miller and Grace Holland live in the intersection.
The James E. Walker Library is a hub for student resources. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

MTSU cancels Tuesday classes after student death

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor October 28, 2024

MTSU President Sidney McPhee announced the cancellation of all classes and closure of university offices Oct. 29, following the death of a student on campus Monday afternoon. “My hope is...

An assortment of pumpkins at Walden Pumpkin Farm in Smyrna, Tennessee. (Photo by Shauna Reynolds)

7 sweet or scary Halloweek options in and around Murfreesboro

Shauna Reynolds October 23, 2024

Feature photo by Shauna Reynolds Story by Sidelines staff When it comes to Halloween, one day is no longer enough. People have stretched the fun into Halloweekend or a whole Halloweek. Thankfully,...

Student James Long works patiently at Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo by Shauna Reynolds)

Students uncover local history at Center for Historic Preservation cemetery workshop

Shauna Reynolds, Features editor October 17, 2024

Friday morning, a small group of students assembled at Old City Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The sun blazed bright above them while giant stumps hinted at the shade they could have been working...

MTSU homecoming parade marches through Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Photo gallery: Blue Raider Rodeo homecoming parade

Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer September 22, 2024

  MTSU mascot Lightning hugs a young fan and cheerleaders march in the homecoming parade in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre) Sydney King...

An enthusiastic crowd celebrates the first anniversary of Diana Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 14, 2024.

About last year: Diana Street looks to the past and future at first anniversary show

Kerstie Wolaver September 16, 2024

Feature photo by Sam McIntyre Story by Kerstie Wolaver As the sun set behind the trees at 1507 Diana Street Saturday night, music fans drifted into the backyard that is now a staple in the music...

Two Students Steal Over $114k from MTSU, According to TBI

Two Students Steal Over $114k from MTSU, According to TBI

CIM Digital March 10, 2021

After Middle Tennessee State University officials became suspicious of MTSU students Mohamed Gure and Mohamed Osman, an investigation determined they stole $114,145 from the University, according to News...

Mercury Boulevard: A Road to Honor

Mercury Boulevard: A Road to Honor

CIM Digital February 21, 2021

Story by Destiny Mizell / Contributing Writer Photo by John Lane / Contributing Photographer and Toriana Williams / News Editor Many cities in Tennessee have streets dedicated to Martin Luther King...

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