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Are MTSU professors censored by the state?

Are MTSU professors censored by the state?

Noah McLane November 22, 2024

Feature photo from Sidelines Archives Story by Noah McLane Last week, students received a biennial campus climate survey asking if they can express themselves adequately at MTSU.  The survey...

MTSU Counseling Services is located in the KUC. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

TN student health survey allows students chance to give feedback on MTSU services

Jenene Grover November 22, 2024

Feature photo from Sidelines Archive by Jenene Grover Story by Maia O'Brien MTSU students received the TN Together Higher Education student survey in their emails on Monday. The survey focuses on...

Adriel Davis prepares for a debate in MTSU's prep room, surrounded by other students researching their debate topics and pitching ideas. (Photo by Noah McLane)

MTSU Speech and Debate: Ashes to triumph, to tragedy and healing

Noah McLane November 19, 2024

Featured photo by Noah McLane Story by Noah McLane MTSU Speech and Debate is the university’s oldest active club – 113 years to be exact. It was here when MTSU had only 125 students and 19 faculty,...

The Central Magnet School polling location displays a sample ballot for the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

MTSU minorities concerned for safety after 2024 election results

Alyssa Williams November 13, 2024

Feature photo by Hannah Carley Story by Alyssa Williams On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted...

Rutherford County Republicans watch the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Nov. 5, 2024 (Photo by Vanessa Hamel)

DesJarlais defeats Broderick, retains 4th Congressional District

Shauna Reynolds November 5, 2024

Photos by Vanessa Hamel Story by Shauna Reynolds U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais defeated Democratic challenger Victoria Broderick in the race for Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District, resecuring...

A "Vote" sign outside of a local polling location. (Photo by Kayla Walker)

LIVE: Follow along for 2024 election results in Middle Tennessee

Bailey Brantingham November 5, 2024

Story by Sidelines staff 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...

Voters wait in line at Central Magnet School at 7:05 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2024, for Election Day. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Election Day sees slow voter turnout in Rutherford County

Hannah Carley November 5, 2024

Feature photo by Hannah Carley Story by Emma Burden and Hannah Carley Evening Entering the SportsCom voting location, Shane Reeves, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump supporters lined the street....

The Tennessee Capitol Building (Hannah Ferreira)

Preparing to vote in a supermajority state: MTSU student reflects

Hannah Ferreira October 20, 2024

Feature photo by Hannah Ferreira Story by Hannah Ferreira For the past decade or so, Tennessee consistently scraped the bottom of the barrel when it came to voter registration and turnout. In...

MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

Jenene Grover October 16, 2024

Feature photo courtesy of Sidelines Archive Story by Maia O'Brien MTSU is a staple part of the community and economy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, producing over $15 billion in revenue for Rutherford...

Charlie Baum and Cheri Brown are running in the 2024 election for Tennessee State House District 37 that encompasses MTSU. (Photo by Siri Reynolds)

Charlie Baum vs. Cheri Brown: MTSU’s State House district candidates discuss charter schools, cost of living and more

Jenene Grover October 15, 2024

Feature photo by Siri Reynolds Story by Siri Reynolds Many MTSU students will soon choose between Charlie Baum and Cheri Brown on the ballot to represent Tennessee State House District 37. District...

Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (MTSU Sidelines / Anthony Merriweather)

Marsha Blackburn vs. Gloria Johnson: Campaigning in a red supermajority

Jenene Grover October 14, 2024

Feature photo courtesy of Sidelines Archive Story by Marim Abbas As Tennessee gears up for the 2024 U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn faces off against Democratic Tennessee...

Charges against MTSU Campus Outreach workers from 2023 dropped

Charges against MTSU Campus Outreach workers from 2023 dropped

Noah McLane October 13, 2024

Feature photo by Noah McLane Story by Noah McLane All charges against one of three men from the MTSU Campus Outreach ministry have been dropped from a 2023 investigation that found the men collaborated...

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