Sidelines 100: ‘EEEEEEEEKKKK!’

Sidelines staff, Sidelines archives • April 26, 2026

You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper...

What is Build Blue? Breaking down MTSU’s athletics overhaul

Ephraim Rodenbach, Co-sports editor • April 12, 2026

The Murphy Center is among the upcoming renovations to the northwest side of Middle Tennessee's campus.

‘A lifetime cheerleader,’ Deb Insell is ready to support the next generation of Lady Raider basketball

Brett Walker, Managing editor • March 25, 2026

As her husband calls it a career and her son prepares to take over the family business, Deb Insell reflects on how they got here.

MTSU women’s basketball defeats St. Bonaventure in WNIT second round

Brett Walker, Managing editor • March 23, 2026

The Lady Raiders defeated the Bonnies to move on to the WNIT's 'Super 16'.

MTSU men’s basketball defeats Delaware in rematch

Brett Walker and J’Lyn Hare • February 21, 2026

The Blue Raiders are set to host the Blue Hens and celebrate the 10th anniversary of MTSU's NCAA Tournament win over Michigan State.

Lady Raiders topple Western Kentucky behind Contreras’ season high

Brett Walker, Managing editor • January 31, 2026

Senior guard Alayna Contreras scored a season-high 25 points with a career-best five made three-pointers in the win over Middle Tennessee’s biggest rival.

Photo gallery: MTSU women’s basketball head coach Rick Insell earns 500th win

Ephraim Rodenbach, Lead sports reporter • January 24, 2026

The best photos from the Lady Raiders’ win over the Flames.

MTSU 2025 winter graduation recap

Wren Bailey, Lead news reporter • December 14, 2025

Over 1,600 students received degrees in two separate ceremonies on Saturday.

The Other Baseline: Previewing the Lady Raiders’ matchup versus the No. 15 Lady Vols

Jacob Burgess, Co-sports editor • November 19, 2025

Tyler Edmands of The Daily Beacon sat down to give an in-depth look at the Lady Raiders’ first Power 4 opponent of the year, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers.

Cults to headline MTSU fall concert series

Noah McLane, Editor in chief • October 24, 2025

MTSU Campus Life announces 2025 fall concert headliner.

Sidelines 100: Elvis rewards embattled, scalped crowd

Staff Writer, Sidelines archives • October 2, 2025

Elvis Presley himself appeared at Murphy Center in 1974, and did not disappoint.

MTSU Student Government Association rails against a mandatory fee increase to fund athletics

Sidelines Editorial Staff • June 3, 2025

Athletics says most of the funds will go toward updating Murphy Center, but did not say how much.