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Kevin Smith (left) standing with Amy Goldstein (right) after she defended her honors thesis. (Photo courtesy of Amy Goldstein)
MTSU community remembers founder of anthropology department
Megan Goble, Copy Editor • May 29, 2025
Kevin E. Smith, a professor of anthropology at MTSU, died March 14 but left behind a strong legacy.
Sidney A. McPhee addresses the crowd in MTSU’s Murphy Center at spring convocation May 9, 2025.
MTSU 2025 spring graduation recap
Siri Reynolds and Noah McLane
Graduates smile as they start walking down the aisle of chairs at Murphy Center on May 9, 2025.
MTSU celebrates spring convocation with weekend of ceremonies [Gallery]
Sam McIntyre and Noah McLane
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Kevin Smith (left) standing with Amy Goldstein (right) after she defended her honors thesis. (Photo courtesy of Amy Goldstein)

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Sports
Senior infielder Clay Badylak leads off first base in a game against Jax State at Reese Smith Jr. Field on May 4, 2025.
How a mentality change is the difference for MTSU’s Clay Badylak
Willie Phaler, Reporter • May 8, 2025
After his benching in 2023, Badylak returned to the lineup due to injury and his making strides at second base and at the plate.
Ava Tepe standing on first base at Blue Raider Softball Field on March 28, 2025.
Ava Tepe caps off senior weekend with stellar performance
Jacob Burgess, Lead sports reporter • May 6, 2025
Tepe finishes career in the record books for MTSU softball.
Entertainment
The band Lucius. (Photo by Dana Trippe)
Weekly Distractions: Lucius jumpstarts summer with self-titled collection
Sidelines staff • May 5, 2025
A sampling of this week’s healthy distractions from all the chaos of the world.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 3, 2025.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Memory Bank Tour stops at the Ryman
Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer • May 4, 2025
Samuel T. Herring sings with Future Islands at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee on May 2, 2025.
Future Islands rock The Caverns
Sam McIntyre, Staff photographer • May 3, 2025
Partynextdoor entertains at MTSU's Murphy Center on April 30, 2025.
MTSU turns up with Partynextdoor and Mariah the Scientist
Brianna Sorrell, Reporter • May 2, 2025
Photos
Eston Snider bolts back to first in a game against Jax State at Reese Smith Jr. Field on May 4, 2025.
Photo gallery: MTSU baseball vs Jacksonville State
Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • May 5, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's weekend series against the Gamecocks.
Ethan Imbimbo pumps his fist after securing the final out in a win against No. 9 Vanderbilt at Charles Hawkins Field on April 22, 2025.
Photo gallery: MTSU baseball vs No. 9 Vanderbilt
Ephraim Rodenbach, Staff photographer • April 23, 2025
The best photos from Middle Tennessee's top 10 win over the Commodores.
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