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Liv Cook, protest organizer, addresses the media in Nashville Tenn. on Jan. 28, 2025.

Gov. Bill Lee reignites controversial push for state-funded private school vouchers

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter January 29, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly to decide if state tax dollars should be diverted to parents who want to send their kids to private school.
State Sen. Charlene Oliver introduced a bill that eliminates the Tennessee grocery tax.

Proposed General Assembly legislation aims to eliminate the grocery tax in Tennessee

Kameron Scott, Reporter January 28, 2025
A look at the proposed grocery tax legislation in the Tennessee General Assembly and what it could mean for students.
Photo gallery: MTSU women's basketball defeats Louisiana Tech

Photo gallery: MTSU women’s basketball defeats Louisiana Tech

Paige Mast, Multimedia editor January 25, 2025
Louisiana Tech falls to MTSU women's basketball, 61-43.
MTSU James E. Walker Library sits at the heart of campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo from Sidelines Archives)

Are MTSU professors censored by the state?

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 22, 2024
Last week, students received a biennial campus climate survey asking if they can express themselves adequately at MTSU. The survey resulted from Public Chapter No. 268, which prohibits public higher education institutions from taking specific actions regarding divisive concepts and students' and employees' beliefs, ideologies or viewpoints. Governor Bill Lee signed it into law in 2023.
MTSU Counseling Services is located in the Keathley University Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

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

Maia O'Brien, Staff reporter November 22, 2024

MTSU students received the TN Together Higher Education student survey in their emails on Monday. The survey focuses on campus climate and students’ substance use, and the results will help MTSU...

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, Lead news reporter November 19, 2024

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, was the first co-ed debate team in Tennessee...

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, Managing editor November 13, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, following the results of the 2024 presidential election, MTSU Student Government Association Senator Autumn Gray posted a Snapchat story of her Black friend from Tennessee State...

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, Features editor November 5, 2024

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais defeated Democratic challenger Victoria Broderick in the race for Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District, resecuring the office he has held since 2011. Small...

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...

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

Emma Burden and Hannah Carley November 5, 2024

Evening Entering the SportsCom voting location, Shane Reeves, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump supporters lined the street. It was immediately clear that the SportsCom had a higher turnout than...

The Tennessee Capitol Building (Hannah Ferreira)

Preparing to vote in a supermajority state: MTSU student reflects

Hannah Ferreira, Staff reporter October 20, 2024
For the past decade or so, Tennessee consistently scraped the bottom of the barrel when it came to voter registration and turnout.
Peck Hall houses a variety of classes at MTSU, such as English, history, math, and more. (Photo from Sidelines Archive)

MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer October 16, 2024
MTSU is a staple part of the community and economy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, producing over $15 billion in revenue for Rutherford County. 
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