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Marchers chant for biweekly pay as one student, Levi Dandridge holds up a sign that says “Biweekly Pay or I Freeze.” (Photo by Maia O'Brien)

Campus workers met by faculty while marching on campus for bi-weekly pay

Noah McLane, Kameron Scott, and Maia O'Brien December 4, 2024
MTSU campus workers marched for bi-weekly pay on Dec. 3.
Sila Developments plan for what the hotel on MTSU's campus will look like. (Photo courtesy of Sila Developments)

MTSU in negotiations with Sila Development to bring a hotel to campus 

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter December 4, 2024
MTSU leadership wants to bring a $26 million hotel and family-friendly sports bar to campus by fall 2027. 
Photo by DeAsia Powell

What is the MTSU CARE Team?

DeAsia Powell, Staff reporter December 3, 2024
The MTSU Campus Action Response and Engagement team works to assess reports of concerning student behavior reported by the campus community and coordinate centralized responses to a variety of situations, including seasonal depression, excessive absence, difficulty adjusting to college life, relationship problems, etc. 
A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

LIVE: Follow along for 2024 election results in Middle Tennessee

Bailey Brantingham and Kameron Scott November 5, 2024

Voters took to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for candidates in local, state and national elections. Tennessee races include U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Tennessee State...

The election commission building hangs a sign to remind Rutherford County citizens to register to vote. (Photo by Makayla Sulcer)

Contact Sidelines with any issues at polls

Jenene Grover, News editor November 4, 2024
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you encounter any issues at the polls on Election Day, contact Sidelines to report the issue.
Verlon Thompson and Jaimee Harris share the stage at City Winery on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)

Photo gallery: AmericanaFest 2024

Bailey Brantingham, Noah McLane, and Kailee Shores September 23, 2024

  To contact the Lifestyles Editor, email [email protected]. For more news, visit www.mtsusidelines.com, or follow us on Instagram at MTSUSidelines or on X at @MTSUSidelines....

Our parking woes: Letters from the front lines, aka parking at MTSU at the beginning of fall semester

Sidelines Editorial Team September 10, 2024

Parking on campus is notoriously bad at the beginning of each fall semester. Sidelines staff meetings over the past couple weeks have been riddled with complaining about not being able to find a...

MTSU College of Media and Entertainment student Lane Stanley checks her camera during an equipment check Wednesday before the start of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, where students will be broadcasting concerts from two of the event’s five stages during the four days. (MTSU Photo by Andrew Oppmann)

Beyond the Farm: MTSU students broadcast Bonnaroo to worldwide audience

Shauna Reynolds June 11, 2024

Featured photo by Andrew Oppmann, MTSU Photo Story by Emma Burden and Shauna Reynolds When the music starts in Manchester, Tennessee, fans around the world can experience Bonnaroo’s biggest concerts...

With over twenty unique booths, the businesses of Murfreesboro have come out to show the MTSU community what they have to offer. From local restaurants, to banks, and so much more, Murfreesboro businesses seek to form a relationship with the thriving college populace.

Course Program of Study harms students reliant on financial aid

Hannah Carley May 6, 2024

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

MTSU catcher Briggs Rutter prepares to catch the pitch. (Photo by Ryan Loftis)

Rutter continues to defy adversity on road through stellar career

Conner Smith April 28, 2024

Featured photo by Ryan Loftis Story by Conner Smith If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. MURFREESBORO,...

Vondohlen’s record-setting game propels Blue Raiders to victory

Vondohlen’s record-setting game propels Blue Raiders to victory

Conner Smith April 27, 2024

Featured photo by Ryan Loftis Story by Conner Smith If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. MURFREESBORO,...

MTSU baseball jogs off the field after a win. (Photo by Preston Todd)

The 100 Miles of Hate is on in Murfreesboro this weekend

Conner Smith April 26, 2024

Featured photo by Preston Todd Story by Conner Smith If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. MURFREESBORO,...

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