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

MTSU student and Tennessee delegate on expectations for the 2024 DNC post-Biden dropout

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter July 21, 2024
As the world stands aghast from President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Tennessee delegates for the Democratic National Convention are in a frenzy to figure out how to approach a convention now only four weeks out.
Gas Prices Are High. Why?

Gas Prices Are High. Why?

CIM Digital March 20, 2022

Story by Maddy Williams / Contributing Writer Gas prices have been drastically soaring in 2022.  Many blame Russia for this disturbance. However, prices should not have risen to this degree.  Gas...

Russia Starts “Full-Scale War” in Ukraine, Dozens Dead

Russia Starts “Full-Scale War” in Ukraine, Dozens Dead

CIM Digital February 24, 2022

Story by Matthew Giffin / Contributing Writer Russian missiles and airstrikes bombarded Ukraine and its capital city this morning, leaving dozens dead and at least some Ukrainian military buildings...

Choosing vaccines

Choosing vaccines

Ashley Barrientos | Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2021

Story by William Chappell / Contributing Writer On Feb. 29, 2020, Nashville Soccer Club played its inaugural match as a member of Major League Soccer, squaring off against Atlanta Football Club at...

Biden Issues New Vaccine Mandate

Biden Issues New Vaccine Mandate

CIM Digital September 10, 2021

Story by Cassie Clark / Contributing Writer Photo via Pexels President Joe Biden announced on Thursday his newest effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The plan included...

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

CIM Digital September 1, 2021

Story by Cassie Clark / Contributing Writer The Taliban, an extremist Islamic group who ruled most of Afghanistan until ousted by U.S.-led forces after the 9/11 attacks, has taken over Afghanistan...

Diplomatic Talks with Iran are Threatened by Israeli Aggression

Diplomatic Talks with Iran are Threatened by Israeli Aggression

CIM Digital April 16, 2021

Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer Diplomatic talks continue this week in Vienna where a joint commission of France, Russia, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and the European Union are...

$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...

Military Actions in Syria are Raising Questions About Biden’s Commitment to Diplomacy

Military Actions in Syria are Raising Questions About Biden’s Commitment to Diplomacy

CIM Digital March 6, 2021

The attack could further strain relations with Iran and lead to more U.S. involvement in the region Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer President Biden’s administration took its first...

Biden Administration Draws Criticism for Recent Deportations

Biden Administration Draws Criticism for Recent Deportations

CIM Digital February 23, 2021

Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer and Ashley Barrientos / Lifestyles Editor Photo via Immigration and Customs Enforcement Despite Campaign Promises, Biden’s Early Moves are Worrying...

A Summary of President Biden's Executive Orders: COVID-19

A Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders: COVID-19

CIM Digital February 21, 2021

Story by Brendon Donoho / Contributing Writer COVID-19 Response Joe Biden began this set of executive orders by establishing the position of Covid-19 Response Coordinator within the White House...

A Summary of President Biden's Executive Orders: Environment

A Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders: Environment

CIM Digital February 15, 2021

Story by Ashley Barrientos / Lifestyles Editor Cover photo designed by Toriana Williams / News Editor Biden’s predecessor was known for lack of environmental policy and enforcing little to no...

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