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Adriel Davis prepares for a debate in MTSU's prep room, surrounded by other students researching their debate topics and pitching ideas. (Photo by Noah McLane)

MTSU Speech and Debate: Ashes to triumph, to tragedy and healing

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 19, 2024

MTSU Speech and Debate is the university’s oldest active club – 113 years to be exact. It was here when MTSU had only 125 students and 19 faculty, was the first co-ed debate team in Tennessee...

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Concert couture creates community, enhances show experience

Featured photo by Destiny Mizell Story by Destiny Mizell If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. It is no secret...

$1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Passed by the House

$1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Passed by the House

CIM Digital March 11, 2021

The House passed the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan on Wednesday after revisions by the Senate. President Joe Biden is expected to sign it on Friday, which will start the process of sending direct...

Preserving Students' Mental Health During a Pandemic

Preserving Students’ Mental Health During a Pandemic

Story by Hannah Plunkett / Contributing Writer “What we have seen is that the mental health needs of students have increased during the pandemic. Students are struggling during the pandemic primarily...

A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

First-time voters ready to show their strength at the polls

CIM Digital November 3, 2020

Story by Makala Greene, Nick Surratt, Melanie Rodriguez and Terica Black / Contributing Writers Cover photo by Joshua Blake / Contributing Photographer Casting a ballot for the first time should be memorable....

How celebrity endorsement and youth activism could translate to Gen Z votes

How celebrity endorsement and youth activism could translate to Gen Z votes

CIM Digital November 2, 2020

Photo Courtesy of The New Daily Story by Ashley Barrientos/Contributing Writer “We are Gen-Z—born into tragedy and movements and protests,” said the director for March for Our Lives, a movement...

"Romeo and Juliet" review: love in a pandemic

“Romeo and Juliet” review: love in a pandemic

CIM Digital October 2, 2020

Photo Courtesy of MTSU Story by Peyton Tranas/Contributing Writer The way in which we view and produce media has been just as impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as anything else. With this in mind, MTSU’s...

A table covered in post-it notes, pens, markers and tape.

Pre-K teachers hand out supplies to students

Sidelines May 6, 2020

Story by Caroline Culver/ Contributing Writer The sun shines down brightly, and the wind whips through a parking lot filled with only four cars. Soon, there will be more. It's April 21, a Tuesday, and...

A person's elbow can be seen braced over a computer and an open notebook. It appears to show homework.

Teachers adapt to remote learning, one hurdle at a time

Sidelines April 16, 2020

Story by Ally Vaupel/ Contributing Writer All MTSU students are taking on-line classes now as a precaution against spreading the COVID-19 virus. This change to online learning has come with chaos for...

From the (virtual) pulpit: one campus minister's efforts to keep the fellowship going

From the (virtual) pulpit: one campus minister’s efforts to keep the fellowship going

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief April 13, 2020

On one unremarkable afternoon, in the middle of the seamless flow of days that the new socially-isolated status quo has brought all students, six students logged into a Zoom session. Contrary to most student’s...

Younger Tennesseans have highest COVID-19 infection rate—why?

Younger Tennesseans have highest COVID-19 infection rate—why?

Sidelines April 8, 2020

Story by Kristi Jones/ Contributing Writer As COVID-19 cases rise in Tennessee, younger adults are surpassing all other age groups in the number of cases throughout the state. Tennessee has more than...

A doctor holds a test tube of red liquid--presumably blood--up for analysis.

COVID-19 in Tennessee: Maps, Data & Daily Updates

COVID-19 Data Team April 1, 2020

April 29, 2020 Story by Zoe Haggard / Contributing writer and data analyst The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is 10,366 today after rising by 314. Davidson County reported 71 of...

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