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Tennessee Democrats unanimously voted to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris at the DNC next month. (Photo from Sidelines Archive)

First time watching an election? Here’s a guide to the terms used in coverage

Jenene Grover, News editor November 5, 2024
Election Day and its coverage use terms you may have never heard before, are not quite sure about or you only hear every four years. Here’s a dictionary of some of the terms you might see or hear tonight while watching the coverage.
MTSU opened an exhibit holding various campaign memorabilia on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Kameron Scott)

Tennessee politicians, strategists help open campaign collection with MTSU panel

Jenene Grover October 3, 2024

Feature photo by Kameron Scott Story by Kameron Scott A panel of political strategists who worked with some of the most powerful politicians in  Tennessee discussed a brand new political exhibit...

Former Vice President Mike Pence came to MTSU for a Constitution Day event entitled "Defining Democracy," where he talked about various voter issues. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Former Vice President Mike Pence connects Jan. 6 experience to democracy at MTSU Constitution Day event

Jenene Grover, News editor September 17, 2024
Students, faculty and visitors filled Tucker Theater for former Vice President Mike Pence’s discussion titled “Defining Democracy” for Sept. 17 Constitution Day, ending with guests asking controversial questions.
Photo courtesy of Mark Humphrey, AP

Senate Race has Tennessee Democrats unsure whom to vote for

Zoe Naylor March 5, 2024

Featured photo via AP, by Mark Humphrey Story by Mark Manning If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. As...

Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan on Thursday. He is the first former president who has been formally charged. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Trump Indictment: the first ex-president to be formally charged

Kailee Shores March 31, 2023

Story and Photo by Jenene Grover Former President Donald Trump was indicted Thursday by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg for a closed list of over 30 charges. Trump is the first president...

(Photo by Kailee Shores)

Depolarizing America: National Divorce?

Kailee Shores February 24, 2023

Featured Photo by Kailee Shores Story by Kailee Shores "Imagine if America decided to just go ahead and have a national divorce,” tweeted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday, launching...

Congress is inching towards the debt ceiling. (Photo by Kailee Shores)

U.S. is quickly approaching the debt ceiling: What happens if it is hit?

Kailee Shores January 26, 2023

Featured Photo by Kailee Shores Story by Jenene Grover On Jan 19, the United States hit its debt limit of $31.4 trillion, meaning that come summertime, the government may become unable to perform...

Gov Bill Lee takes the oath of office on Saturday, Jan 21, marking the beginning of his second term. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Tennessee Gov Bill Lee sworn in for second term

Kailee Shores January 26, 2023

Featured Photo by Jenene Grover Story by Jenene Grover On Saturday, Governor Bill Lee celebrated the inauguration of his second term as 50th governor by friends, family, colleagues and Tennessee...

The Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry: a step-by-step summary

The Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry: a step-by-step summary

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief December 22, 2019

The impeachment of President Donald Trump came as a shock to everyone. After Trump's three politically tumultuous years in office and numerous rumblings of impeachment from his opponents, the country was...

2020 Election Breakdown: your guide to the in's and out's of the Presidential Election

2020 Election Breakdown: your guide to the in’s and out’s of the Presidential Election

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief December 4, 2019

Note: Graphics will be updated as candidates drop. This was last updated on January 13, 2020, after Cory Booker dropped out of the Democratic race (pictured above in the bottom right corner). 

Photos: C-SPAN Bus visits MTSU, delivers interactive media experience to students

Photos: C-SPAN Bus visits MTSU, delivers interactive media experience to students

Sidelines January 17, 2019

Photos by Andrew Wigdor / MTSU Sidelines Story by Ashley Perham / Contributing Writer The C-SPAN Bus visited Middle Tennessee State University Wednesday while on its regional tour. The bus, which comes...

'More than I could've imagined': MTSU group studies abroad in Israel

‘More than I could’ve imagined’: MTSU group studies abroad in Israel

CIM Digital August 2, 2017

Photo by Ronny Simon / Submitted MTSU students and faculty returned from a two-week trip to Israel on July 22. The group participated in an upper division political science course that many students...

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