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Students fling axes at MTSU's Rage and Relax on Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by Victoria Stone)

MTSU students destress and decompress at Rage and Relax

Victoria Stone December 4, 2024

Featured photo by Victoria Stone Story by Victoria Stone Things get hectic during finals season. On Monday, Dec. 2, students headed to the Student Union ballroom for Rage and Relax, hosted...

The MTSU Student Government Association voted to increase the student activity fee at their final meeting of the fall 2024 semester on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

MTSU SGA Senate votes to increase student activity fee

Siri Reynolds, Staff reporter November 14, 2024
MTSU’s Student Government Association held their final senate meeting of the semester Thursday to pass legislation increasing the student activity fee and discussed housing plans with Michelle Safewright, director of MTSU Housing and Residential Life.
Student Government Association President Michai Mosby hosted the 2024 election watch party on Nov. 5, 2024 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

SGA and honors college students join together for Election Day watch party

Sarah Baczewski, Maia O'Brien November 5, 2024
Late afternoon on Nov. 5, students and staff gathered in the Student Union Building at MTSU for the 2024 Electoral Vote Watch Party. Red, white and blue balloons and streamers covered the tables that filled the atrium. Students and faculty chatted and laughed as they ate pizza, chips and salsa provided by MT Dining. 
A crowd gathers for a vigil in honor of Serenity Birdsong at MTSU on Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo by Sam McIntyre)

MTSU remembers Serenity Birdsong

Shauna Reynolds, Bailey Brantingham, and Noah McLane October 31, 2024

Chirping birds swooped above the crowd of over a thousand that gathered to mourn the death of an MTSU student on Wednesday. Their songs served as a gentle reminder of the vigil’s purpose: to remember...

Students play casino-style games at Lightning's Lucky Casino at MTSU on Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo by Logan Bowman)

MTSU students hit the jackpot at Lightning’s Lucky Casino

Logan Bowman, Reporter October 24, 2024

  A slot machine awaits the next player at Lightning's Lucky Casino at MTSU on Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo by Logan Bowman) MTSU students gathered to test their luck and roll the dice...

MTSU President Sidney McPhee joined the joint Senate-Freshman Council meeting on Oct. 3, 2024, and took questions from SGA members. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Sidney McPhee discusses Forrest Hall with SGA: ‘We have not given up’

Jenene Grover October 4, 2024

Feature photo by Siri Reynolds Story by Siri Reynolds MTSU President Sidney McPhee addressed questions from Student Government Association members about Forrest Hall, faculty salaries, and other...

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at MTSU's Constitution Day event, answering questions from students. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU Constitution Day event with Mike Pence sparked questions from the student body 

Aiden O, Magazine editor September 17, 2024

Hundreds of students and Murfreesboro community members asked former Vice President Mike Pence hard-hitting questions this afternoon at the MTSU Constitution Day event.  Constitution...

MTSU's Student Government Association has offices on the third floor of the Student Union building. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Princeton Review ranks MTSU Student Government Association nationally

Hannah Carley, Contributing writer September 15, 2024
MTSU Student Government Association ranked 20th most active in the nation this year due to its consistent growth in student interaction and its versatile methods for communicating with the student body.
Student Government Association held their second Senate Meeting at MTSU, on Sept. 12. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

SGA recap: Second meeting brings Faculty Senate President, election, Forrest Hall discussion

Siri Reynolds, Contributing writer September 13, 2024
MTSU’s Student Government Association held its second meeting of the semester Thursday, featuring a discussion with a special guest: Faculty Senate President and history professor Suzanne Sutherland.
MTSU Parking Services issues parking tickets to students in higher quantities at the beginning of the semester. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

How do you appeal an MTSU parking ticket?

Hannah Carley, Staff reporter September 10, 2024
To combat students struggling with parking tickets and regulations at the beginning of the semester, the Student Government Association and Parking Services offer resources and information.
Salsa Under the Stars: A night of rhythm and unity

Salsa Under the Stars: A night of rhythm and unity

Featured photo by Halima Ibrahim Story by Halima Ibrahim If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. The vibrant...

Sen. Jenene Grover, a sponsor of the bill, introduces the resolution to MTSU's Student Government Association.

SGA unanimously approves resolution calling for biweekly pay

Ethan Schmidt March 23, 2024

Featured photos by Ethan Schmidt Story by Ethan Schmidt If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. The Student...

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