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Caroline Bowling performs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

Murfreesboro music makers: Caroline Bowling blooms where planted

Bailey Brantingham November 11, 2024

Photos by Sam McIntyre and Jaedyn Barnaby Story by Siri Reynolds Caroline Bowling is no garden variety singer-songwriter. A genuine, vulnerable and forthright artist, Bowling sat...

Promotional Image for "Cabaret" (Courtesy of MTSU Theatre and Dance)

“Willkommen! Bienvenue!”: A review of MTSU Theatre’s rendition of “Cabaret”

Stephanie Hall April 10, 2023

Featured Image Courtesy of MTSU Theatre and Dance Department Story by Stephanie Hall What do you do in times of adversity? Do you merely ignore everything, because it’s not directly harming you...

Halsey packs punch with fiery new single "Nightmare," promotes women's rights

Halsey packs punch with fiery new single “Nightmare,” promotes women’s rights

Sidelines May 20, 2019

Photo courtesy of Hypebeast Story by Diah Marche/ Contributing Writer Halsey’s new single "Nightmare" was released Friday, and it's already making waves: the song is completely different from what...

Photo via Anderson Paak website

Review: ‘Oxnard’ morphs genres, creates a new sound for Anderson .Paak’s catalog

Sidelines November 18, 2018

Photo courtesy of Mary Nichols / Wikimedia Commons Story by Naffie Najie / Contributing Writer  The long-awaited “Oxnard” is finally here. Anderson .Paak released his third studio album, “Malibu,” in...

Review: 'Halloween,' a trick or a treat?

Review: ‘Halloween,’ a trick or a treat?

Sidelines October 21, 2018

Image courtesy of film-book.com Story by Cassius Croom / Contributing Writer “Halloween” is one of the best films I have seen this year. It’s right up there with “Black Panther” and “Mission:...

Review: ‘School of Rock: The Musical’ is must-see for fans of hit movie

Review: ‘School of Rock: The Musical’ is must-see for fans of hit movie

Sidelines September 18, 2018

Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy Story by Caryn Tramel / Contributing Writer  “School of Rock: The Musical” is a hilarious, high-energy production from start to finish. This production was a part...

Many people stop by over 75 booths to view and purchase hand-crafted art in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Sarah Dixon-Morgan / MTSU Sidelines)

Review: Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman’ nails it (again)

Sidelines September 16, 2018

Photo courtesy of Goombastomp.com Story by Naffie Njie / Contributing Writer This post contains spoilers. "BoJack Horseman" daringly tackles addiction, feminism, death, sexuality and more in its...

Review: 'The Predator' plot self-destructs

Review: ‘The Predator’ plot self-destructs

Sidelines September 15, 2018

Photo courtesy of Wired Story by Isaac Arthur / Contributing Writer While "The Predator" does stay true to its sci-fi/action roots, its story is jumbled and its characters are dull. Director Shane Black...

Film Review: A 'Slice' of cheesy '80s inspired schlock

Film Review: A ‘Slice’ of cheesy ’80s inspired schlock

Sidelines September 12, 2018

Photo courtesy of On Milwauke Story by Brandon Black / Contributing Writer The trailer for "Slice," a low-budget horror/comedy starring Zazie Beetz of "Deadpool 2" and musician Chancelor Jonathan Bennett,...

Review: 'Heathers: The Musical' provides ‘big fun’ to Murfreesboro community

Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ provides ‘big fun’ to Murfreesboro community

Sidelines September 10, 2018

Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Newnes / The Center for the Arts Story by Caryn Tramel / Contributing Writer Based on the 1988 film, “Heathers: The Musical” at The Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro...

Review: Troye Sivan’s 'Bloom' will leave you feeling love-struck, emotional

Review: Troye Sivan’s ‘Bloom’ will leave you feeling love-struck, emotional

Sidelines September 10, 2018

Photo courtesy of The Music Network Story by Morgan Brantley / Contributing Writer Twenty-three-year-old Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan released his sophomore album, “Bloom,” on Friday,...

Review: 'Scorpion' is ambitious but not Drake's best

Review: ‘Scorpion’ is ambitious but not Drake’s best

Sidelines July 2, 2018

Photo courtesy of Flickr Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer Canadian artist Aubrey Drake Graham’s fifth studio album is a double album. Its title, “Scorpion,” alludes to Drake’s astrological...

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