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Can we be thankful for a 16-year wait for Eli Roth’s “Thanksgiving”? 

Stephanie Hall November 19, 2023

Featured Photo by IMDB Story by Marshal Clemmer  Holiday horror stories have been around for a long time. From “A Christmas Carol” being one the oldest surviving holiday ghost stories about...

Staying On Campus For Thanksgiving? Here's What You Can Do

Staying On Campus For Thanksgiving? Here’s What You Can Do

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor November 23, 2022

Stephanie Hall | Contributing Writer Infographic Courtesy of MTSU Parent and Family Association With Thanksgiving break approaching, many students are planning trips to get some home-cooked...

The runners participated in costume competition after the Music City Turkey Trot 5k Run outside of the Nissan Stadium on Nov. 28, 2019. (Veronica Prigmore / MTSU Sidelines)

Annual Music City Turkey Trot brings aid to seniors in need

Sidelines December 2, 2019

Photos and Story by Veronica Prigmore/Contributing Writer On Thanksgiving morning, thousands of runners participated in the Music City Turkey Trot 5k Run outside of the Nissan Stadium. The Run Nash organization...

Photo by Johnny Silvercloud via Creative Commons

Learning to be thankful for your body in time for the holidays

Sidelines November 26, 2018

Photo courtesy of Johnny Silvercloud via Creative Commons Story by Toriana Williams / Contributing Writer The holidays are right around the corner, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. You'll...

Eighth annual BoroDash brings hundreds of Murfreesboro residents together to raise funds for local charities

Eighth annual BoroDash brings hundreds of Murfreesboro residents together to raise funds for local charities

Sidelines November 29, 2017

Photo and story by Michael Aldrich / Contributing Writer While most people typically spend Thanksgiving immersed in the traditions of feasting, family and football, hundreds of Murfreesboro residents...

MTSU Best Buddies program hosts Thanksgiving dinner

MTSU Best Buddies program hosts Thanksgiving dinner

CIM Digital November 23, 2017

Photo by Ethan Clark / MTSU Sidelines Friends and members of Middle Tennessee State University’s Best Buddies program came together for a Thanksgiving dinner in the Thomas H. Jackson Building Monday...

Video: MTSU students share what they're thankful for this holiday season

Video: MTSU students share what they’re thankful for this holiday season

CIM Digital November 23, 2017

Photo by Gerardo Palacios / Sidelines Archives Video by Daniel Scroggins / Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is finally here and everyones minds are likely stuck on the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie...

‘I’ll be here’: For some students, Thanksgiving is just a Thursday

Sidelines November 17, 2016

Photo courtesy of Flickr By Marissa Gaston/ Contributing writer It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, which for many students conjures up images of stuffed poultry, stuffed bellies and intrusive conversations...

Murfreesboro's Salvation Army to serve Thanksgiving dinner

Murfreesboro’s Salvation Army to serve Thanksgiving dinner

Sidelines November 25, 2015

Story by Joshua McCreery // Contributor Salvation Army is once again going to provide meals for those who cannot have a nice turkey dinner this Thanksgiving. With local volunteers to give assistance...

Murfreesboro's 6th annual Borodash set for Nov. 26

Murfreesboro’s 6th annual Borodash set for Nov. 26

Sidelines November 23, 2015

Story by Simone Collins // Contributor It’s that time of the year again as Murfreesboro gears up for its sixth annual Borodash set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, at 8 a.m. The four-mile fundraising run...

MTSU students spend Thanksgiving on the job

MTSU students spend Thanksgiving on the job

Sidelines November 23, 2015

Story by Eryka Hammonds // Contributor The holidays seem to come quicker and quicker each year. But while Thanksgiving is fast approaching, are people anticipating the day after it even more? For some,...

Thanksgiving Turkey: A Brief History

Thanksgiving Turkey: A Brief History

Sidelines November 23, 2015

Story by Holden Phillips // Contributor This Thanksgiving, families all across the nation will sit down to give thanks and to enjoy a meal with turkey as the centerpiece. During this time of the year...

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