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Club secretary for the American Democracy Project, Kayla Jenkins, is standing in front of the KUC urging people to register to vote.

Voter registration initiatives have resounding success on MTSU campus

Hannah Ferreira October 9, 2024

Feature photo from the Sidelines Archive Story by Hannah Ferreira Voter registration initiatives on campus, led by the American Democracy Project, had resounding success this year even in the wake...

Buried under the blue horseshoe in Walnut Grove is a penny from MTSU's 1911 founding. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Times change but MTSU superstitions linger with these legends

Siri Reynolds, Contributing writer September 22, 2024
MTSU’s campus has a storied past, and most students are familiar with at least two classic legends: avoiding the seal outside the James E. Walker Library and cementing relationships with a kiss on the steps of Kirksey Old Main.
The Middle Tennessee State University Police Department and Murfreesboro Fire Department evacuated Peck Hall after reports of the smell of smoke.

Students in Peck Hall evacuate after reports of the smell of smoke

Alyssa Williams February 7, 2024

Feature Photo by Theo Baker Story by Alyssa Williams The Middle Tennessee State University Police Department and Murfreesboro Fire Department evacuated Peck Hall due to reports of the smell of smoke. MTSU...

MTSU Attempts to Update Aging Buildings Despite Significant Budget Cuts

MTSU Attempts to Update Aging Buildings Despite Significant Budget Cuts

CIM Digital October 26, 2020

Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer According to a recent Facility Services report, 14 buildings, including EZEL and MGB, received a grade of “D” on the Middle Tennessee State University's...

Africana Studies registration drive helps students change major, learn about program benefits

Africana Studies registration drive helps students change major, learn about program benefits

Sidelines September 8, 2017

Photo and story by Laklyn May / Contributing Writer Students gathered in Peck Hall Wednesday to be a part of the MTSU Africana Studies registration drive in which they had the opportunity to change their...

'A lot of dogs': 12th Annual See Spot Run 5k hosted over the weekend to benefit local charities

‘A lot of dogs’: 12th Annual See Spot Run 5k hosted over the weekend to benefit local charities

Sidelines May 1, 2017

Photos and Story by Eric Goodwin / Contributing Writer Dogs of all breeds and their two-legged companions competed Sunday in the 12th annual See Spot Run/Walk for Habitat 5k, sponsored by the MTSU Office...

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