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Putin’s War

Kailee Shores February 24, 2023

Featured Photo by Reggie Johnson Story by Noah McLane One year ago today, the world stood aghast as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered strikes on targets across Ukraine and over 100,000 troops...

Talks with a Ukrainian Student from MTSU

Talks with a Ukrainian Student from MTSU

Story and Photos by Reggie Johnson Jr. | Contributing Writer and Photographer Why does Ukraine matter? Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. It has a population of 44.13 million individuals....

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...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine: How did we get here?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine: How did we get here?

Story by Will Chappell I wish that I could say I have any optimism about the future of this situation, but it seems that at best we are headed for a new Cold War and potentially something far worse. Following...

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...

Second 2020 Presidential Debate Coverage

Second 2020 Presidential Debate Coverage

CIM Digital October 26, 2020

Story by Jamie Sontany / Contributing Writer The second and final presidential debate of this election season was held Thursday night at Belmont University in Nashville. Although this debate was markedly...

Photos: Nashville residents hold one of many nationwide protests in response to Jeff Sessions' resignation

Photos: Nashville residents hold one of many nationwide protests in response to Jeff Sessions’ resignation

CIM Digital November 8, 2018

Photos by Hayden Goodridge / MTSU Sidelines   Nashville’s Kefauver Federal Building was the scene of a small but fervent protest Thursday night, as demonstrators gathered to publicly oppose what they...

MTSU history professor travels to Russia to study 'Siberian Seven' after receiving $6,000 NEH grant

MTSU history professor travels to Russia to study ‘Siberian Seven’ after receiving $6,000 NEH grant

Photo courtesy of MTSU News An MTSU assistant professor of history has traveled to Russia to investigate the "Siberian Seven" after receiving a grant to fund her expedition from the National Endowment...

‘Understanding Putin’ lecture held on MTSU campus explains Putin’s history and leadership

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief November 7, 2016

Photo by Andrew Wigdor / Assistant News Editor Students and faculty of MTSU gathered in the College of Education Building on Monday evening to listen to Dr. J. Arch Getty, a professor of history at the...

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