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From Forks to forever: The timeless charm of the ‘Twilight’ saga

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Nearly 20 years after its release, “Twilight” remains a pop-culture sensation. This poses a question bigger than “Team Edward or Team Jacob?”

Why do we still like it?

With a “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” so-bad-you-can’t-look-away type of appeal, the “Twilight” movies (and books) are criticized by the masses for its production quality, plot and controversial ele

Concert couture creates community, enhances show experience

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It is no secret that concert attire becomes more of a spectacle each time a tour hits the road. Eccentric outfits fill social media feeds and concertgoers promenade in head-to-toe glam as they fill streets surrounding venues.

Of course the days of band tees and jeans at shows aren’t gone, but fans have grown much more expressive. The practice gained popularity in t

Emerging talent gets comfortable on Country Music Hall of Fame stage

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Seventeen year old Miley Henderson strode onto the carpeted stage of Ford Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

As the only teenager, she stood amongst established artists Maggie Baugh, Denitia and Jack McKeon for the Acoustic Guitar Project’s songwriter round, held earlier this month inside the vereated hall. The Acoustic Guitar Project is a global
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Rutherford County top volunteer Marilyn Rogan brings veterans to calm waters

Marilyn Rogan has been named Rutherford County’s Governor’s Volunteer Star Adult award winner for her devotion to veterans through her involvement with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Murfreesboro.

PHW is a nationwide nonprofit with seven locations in Tennessee. The organization provides active military personnel and veterans connections through fishing.

For the past 15 years, Rogan has opened her home for activities like building fishing rods. She became involved with the organization when

"Bridgerton” Season 3 sneak peek Q&A spills tea, reveals subplots

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Netflix and Shondaland held an exclusive Q&A to share a sneak peek at season three of “Bridgerton,” also known as Polin season.

In typical “Bridgerton” fashion, the virtual event took place on Valentine’s Day – A date that super-fans know belongs to the series. Every Feb. 14 since 2020, showrunners and cast have gathered to raise a glass to the next batch of antici
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Murfreesboro native Julia Hunter makes the journey from TPAC seats to TPAC stage with role in “Annie”

Murfreesboro native Julia Hunter is returning to Tennessee to perform in “Annie” at TPAC.

Hunter, a 2009 Riverdale High graduate, said that a group of 18 people including family, friends, former choir and theater teachers and her high school principal plan to attend the March 30 shows. Hunter said she was in the audience for many TPAC performances while growing up.

“We have gone to see her plays in Philadelphia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and of course we are going to Nashville to see her

Embracing discomfort: A quest for freedom at SXSW

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I ignored my SXSW confirmation email for weeks. My family and mentor practically forced me to go — and, more importantly, enjoy myself. Had I known it would be the most liberating experience of my life, I would have freed myself from my mind a lot sooner.

Middle Tennessee State University sent 10 audio production students to attend the festival in Austin, Texas. Th

From Forks to forever: The timeless charm of the ‘Twilight’ saga

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Nearly 20 years after its release, “Twilight” remains a pop-culture sensation. This poses a question bigger than “Team Edward or Team Jacob?”

Why do we still like it?

With a “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” so-bad-you-can’t-look-away type of appeal, the “Twilight” movies (and books) are criticized by the masses for its production quality, plot and controversial ele
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The Regulars: Meet Some of Murfreesboro’s Talented Musicians and Find Out Where to Hear Them Live

Murfreesboro’s music scene has grown over the years to include a consistent lineup of talented local artists and musicians, along with venues that host live music on a regular basis.

These names often appear in the Pulse concert calendar. Learn more about who these artists are and where to find them.

Singer-songwriter Roland Justice delivers toe-tapping tunes that ignite the senses. He stirs Americana, soul, rock and country music into a heavenly blend that demands movement. He takes his song

Sweating 'All The Small Things': Blink-182's top four albums ranked

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Dive into Blink-182’s top four albums, each a chapter in their rebellious pop-punk discography.

After weathering storms of hiatuses, lineup changes and personal struggles, Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker emerge triumphant. With a world tour and latest album “One More Time…” the band is reliving their days on the road. The reunion follows a bitter split i

MTSU alumni Chris Young and Jaelee Roberts light up Ole Red stage

Chris Young took to the stage at Ole Red happy to be anywhere but jail, so he told the crowd Wednesday as he perched on a wooden barstool.

Nashville Lifestyles’ annual Music in the City event came two weeks following Young’s arrest in Nashville, in which the charges have been dropped.

“I needed to address it in the beginning, so here we are,” he said.

Among others, Middle Tennessee State University College of Media and Entertainment sponsored the concert, proud to support Young, who attended

Top 5 standout performances at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards performances fostered a night of connection and celebration through heartfelt intimacy and captivating visuals. The evening presented legends, pop sensations, rappers and everyone in between on stage, including a surprise duet. Women take the cake for best performances this year, but support from artists like Finneas and Luke Combs doesn’t hurt.

Ready to find out who stood out? Read on for the best Grammys performances this year.

The night’s most anticipated perfo
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Sasquatches in the South? R.D. and Brenda Rhodes Release Their Documentation of Bigfoot in The Bigfoot Finders Book Release

A Tennessee couple showcased “documented, overwhelming evidence to support the existence of Bigfoot” in a Murfreesboro press conference in January.

After a year of spending multiple hours in the woods each week, snapping photos on their Samsung Galaxies and investing around $7,000 out of their own pockets, R.D. Rhodes Jr. and his wife, Brenda, are ready to present their findings through the release of their book The Bigfoot Finders.

“The world simply deserves to know the truth about Bigfoot,”
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German Filmmakers Simon and Joshua Wesley Shoot Feature in Middle Tennessee, Telling of Holiday Romance and the Love of Jesus

Amidst the summer heat, two filmmakers brought Christmas to life in Murfreesboro and the surrounding areas.

The recently released film A Law for Christmas is a cinematic celebration of love and Christianity during the holiday season, woven against the backdrop of Middle Tennessee.

Though the film is set in Washington, D.C. and a fictional rural town called Snowpoint, a significant amount of it was filmed in Murfreesboro. The most-used shooting locations include Oflow Cafe, The Abbey Public Hou
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Art Studio Tour: Decades-Long Tradition Celebrating One-of-a-Kind Treasures Continues Nov. 17–19

Since 1993, the Stones River Craft Association has hosted its annual Art Studio Tour around Murfreesboro and the surrounding area. The Art Studio Tour fosters a medium for local artists to showcase their eclectic works and for the community to visit their home studios and gain exposure to a variety of creators and their respective styles. The 2023 Art Studio Tour will take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17–19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The four participating studios this year are Jona
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Chords for a Cause: Mac Frampton Trio Performs Oct. 22 Benefit Concert for We Remember You, Dementia Caregiver Support Group

The Mac Frampton Trio will take the stage on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at Murfreesboro’s First United Methodist Church (265 W. Thompson Ln.) for We Remember You’s second benefit concert.

The trio will engage attendees with a soul-stirring blend of gospel, classical and jazz music to show their support not only for those battling dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but also their caregivers. Admission is free, but donations to We Remember You are appreciated.

We Remember You is a local nonprofit

Catfeine: Sip coffee, cuddle cats

When Catfeine Cat Cafe opened, owners Curtis and Taura Byrd strived to facilitate at least 100 adoptions a year.

They quickly exceeded that goal, nearly doubling it annually.

Since welcoming feline-friendly customers in 2019, the business helped more than 750 cats — or three to five per week — find their “furever” homes.

Their business plan allows 15 to 20 cats to roam freely, make friends and pick their parents. They only host rescues vetted by Rutherford County Cat Rescue, Puurrrfect Paws,

Eight crystals every student needs to survive college

Overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of balancing school, work and other life factors? Don’t worry, there’s a way to cope.

Crystals — a holistic approach to healing one’s mind, body and spirit — are said to cause a plethora of effects such as abundance, grounding and joy by interacting with one’s energy centers and mindset. This alternative medicine can be practiced through meditation or by simply carrying the crystal on your person.

“Whether or not someone believes in the power of crystals,

Women in Film president moderates "An evening with Brittany Broski" event

Brittany Broski flew from Los Angeles to Murfreesboro to answer student-asked questions about her current heartthrobs, music taste and experiences as a female content creator and comedian.

Students nearly covered the perimeter of the Student Union Building’s second floor waiting for the event to start Thursday night. Empty seats in the Student Union Ballroom were scarce.

Signs displaying the event’s information and a QR code to submit questions cropped up in multiple locations on Middle Tennes

MTSU alumnus searched the world for answers, shares findings with students

Johnny Ruhl, 73, has dedicated the past 15 years of his life to teaching, offering guidance and lending a listening ear to Middle Tennessee State University students.

On most days, Ruhl can be found sitting beneath a willow oak tree in front of James E. Walker Library. Students have likely noticed him, even if most don’t pause to take a closer look. He’s the guy with the long, gray beard seated in a corner of the commons area between the library and the Business and Aerospace building. He stays
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Audio production students take Austin, SXSW

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Audio production students alongside three department professors flew to Austin, Texas, on Tuesday to attend South by Southwest’s annual music festival.

Spending four days at the festival, this served as Middle Tennessee State University’s first time collaborating with SXSW. Professor Frank Baird spearheaded the project with support from Professor Mike Hanson and ad
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Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race: MT Sprint Triathlon and 5K Supports Endure Athletics

The annual MT Sprint Triathlon and 5K event benefiting Endure Athletics will return to Murfreesboro on Sunday, April 21, raising funds for the local organization and giving Middle Tennessee athletes the opportunity to participate in a sprint distance triathlon.

Endure Athletics provides disadvantaged children of all ages with everyday necessities, unconditional support and Christ-centered mentorship. It started with hosting Saturday morning games for area homeless children. The program quickly

Murfreesboro residents embrace winter wonderland

Retail workers are cursing the heavens, children are jumping for joy, truck drivers are scoping out stranded sedans and residents are trudging out of their homes with tote lids or pool floats clutched in their socked hands. It’s a southern snow day.

However, in Middle Tennessee’s case, it’s sort of a snow week.

Middle Tennessee winters usually receive dustings of snow here and there, but sometimes a snowstorm hits. Sunday night the flurries came in and persisted for several hours, then started
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Big Blimpin’: Rutherford County Residents Spotting Blimps Landing and Taking Off From Smyrna Airport

Murfreesboro and Smyrna residents have been speculating the who, what and why on the soaring submarine-shaped objects seen in the surrounding airspace this past month.

Some sky watchers have cast out theories about aliens amongst us and spyware, but the truth is much more mundane—the vessels are blimps, originating from the Smyrna airport. Currently, French pilots are training in the area so that, eventually, they can fly blimps in France.

The Smyrna Airport is one of the only locations in Mid
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Enriching the Community or Threatening Tradition? Murfreesboro Residents Cry Foul After City Proposes Baseball Stadium at Cannonsburgh

The debate on whether to place a minor league baseball stadium at Cannonsburgh, a Murfreesboro City Parks property, became a huge talking point in Murfreesboro last month.

In early September, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland confirmed that the city had been contacted by developers looking to build a AA minor league baseball stadium somewhere in the heart of Murfreesboro. Local controversy unleashed after McFarland’s Sept. 7 Facebook post shared that he did not support demolishing Cannonsburgh

Womack Lane Apartments to be torn down: Combatting the Campus housing crisis for Students to come

Womack Lane Apartments are on the list to be demolished to make room for more updated student housing on Middle Tennessee State University’s campus.

While this project is still in the discussion phase, and other updates will be done to the campus in the interim, Womack Lane will most likely be demolished in the next few years.

“This project will house more students than what is currently provided by the Womack Lane apartments,” said Assistant VP of Campus Planning Bill Waits.

While roughly th

Murfreesboro to expect first ampitheater by early 2024

On Aug. 10, the city of Murfreesboro finalized plans with Live Notes Inc. to bring the largest-capacity entertainment venue Murfreesboro has ever seen. The Sunset Music Colosseum on the River will be located on the corner of Medical Center Parkway and Gateway Boulevard. This $40 million investment will seat 4,500 people in their outdoor venue and 1,400 people in their indoor venue, Boot Barn Hall. The outdoor and indoor venues will span over 18 acres, accompanied by a Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse

Take a Stand: Denim Day

On Wednesday, people across the globe were seen wearing denim jeans, jackets, vests and more to stand in solidarity with survivors and victims of sexual assault.

Middle Tennessee State University students, faculty and staff commemorated this day by showcasing their denimwear. In addition, organizations such as the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students and their counterpart, Power of ONE, helped promote Denim Day to ensure campus support.

The June Anderson Center’s Office o

MTSU Hosts Discussion on the Relationship Between Religion and Public Policies

The Honors College building buzzed with discussion concerning topics such as religion, public policy and government on Tuesday.

John Vile, Dean of the Honors College and scholar of the United States constitution, explored how religion and public policies have coincided with one another throughout America’s history. Ken Paulson, Middle Tennessee State University’s non-partisan Free Speech Center director, hosted the lecture and helped spark conversation on Vile’s main points.

The majority of th

MTSU Aerospace Program to Relocate to Shelbyville

With a budget of $62 million dollars and three years to do it, Middle Tennessee State University plans to shift all student flight operations from the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport.

It is no secret that in most cases, anyone could walk into an MTSU classroom and find at least one aerospace major of some sort. The program has boomed in recent years and does not look like it is stopping any time soon.

The university and Murfreesboro Airport agreed to conclud

Murfreesboro Police Department Welcomes First-Ever Mental Health Co-Responder

Earlier this month, Murfreesboro Police Department welcomed their first-ever mental health co-responder due to a partnership between Volunteer Behavioral Health Murfreesboro and the department.

Feb. 9 was Heather Noulis’ first day. Noulis is an employee at Volunteer Behavior Health Murfreesboro but works with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) at MPD alongside Police Officer and CIT Instructor Quentin Peeler and other officers.

“The responder [Noulis] will basically assist MPD by responding out to

Rise of Sex Trafficking in Tennessee

In recent years, there has been a rise in sex trafficking in Middle Tennessee.

Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. A U.S. Department of State fact sheet from January defined sex trafficking as “the range of activities involved when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to compel another person to engage in a commercial sex act or causes a child to engage in a commercial sex act.”

According to a law firm in Murfreesboro, Taylor Law Group, in 2017, “sex trafficking ranks behin

Immigration Expert Discusses Xenophobia With Students

On Tuesday, Erika Lee, director of the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota, spoke on xenophobia in America at Middle Tennessee State University’s Strickland Visiting Scholar Lecture.

The 90-minute webinar mainly consisted of a discussion centered around Lee’s latest book, “America for Americans: A History of Xenophobia in the United States”. Lee also provided a Q&A throughout the discussion to encourage conversations with students.

Lee is a professor, historian a

Is There a Shortage of Food Service Staff on Campus?

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses around and on campus have observed new hours of operation and sometimes services can take a little longer than they used to.

Many students have noticed that fast food restaurants on campus close earlier than in the past. Students have also noticed a lack of PODs, or Provisions on Demand, in operation since many PODs have been vacant. Dining halls tend to have the same hours, however.

MT Dining Services manages campus pods, dining h

MTSU Photographers React to Bonnaroo Cancellation

After many events were postponed due to COVID-19, Bonnaroo was canceled due to Hurricane Ida’s effects on the music festival’s grounds.

Bonnaroo’s dates were set as Sept. 2 through Sept. 5; However, the torrential rains flooded the grounds.

Before the closing, the festival realized that the whole Bonnaroo experience wouldn’t be provided due to the weather conditions. In addition, the camping capacity was reduced because of the flooding. As a result of these changes, the festival offered refund

Mercury Boulevard: A Road to Honor

Many cities in Tennessee have streets dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr., and his dedication to civil rights, yet Murfreesboro has yet to follow suit. Since recent civil protests and an increase of the prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, creating a tribute to someone who has had such an impact on unity and civil rights comes as no surprise and has generally been welcomed by the community.

Over the course of a few years, suggestions of having a road in Murfreesboro dedicated to the r

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Battle of the Bands Returns to Washington Theatre, Six Bands to Perform Feb. 3

Six local bands will compete at the third annual Murfreesboro Battle of the Bands on Saturday, Feb. 3. Held at Washington Theatre, located inside Patterson Park Community Center, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the battle will begin at 6 p.m.

The participating bands include Aconundrum, Blue Willow, Outpost, The Feetles, Warplay and Zoe Imperium, six groups all performing original songs encompassing multiple rock subgenres.

Aconundrum is a high-energy rock band with pop elements as well as some blu
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Deck the Halls: Valley Growers Offering Plenty of Poinsettias, Trees and Garland for Christmas

Searching for the best places to find good old-fashioned live Christmas decor? No need to search far and wide like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Valley Growers Garden Center sells poinsettias, wreaths, garland, cut Christmas trees and more, right here in Murfreesboro.

Serving the area for 24 years, most of Valley Growers Garden Center’s product is locally sourced. Owner Susie Tramel’s family grows the products on a 650-acre Tennessee farm with about 65 greenhouses. Tr
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Pat Travers Band to Rock Hop Springs Nov. 17

The Pat Travers Band has been a force in the rock music scene for decades. Travers’ signature blend of hard rock and blues brought hits such as “Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)” and “Snortin’ Whiskey” in the late ’70s and early ’80s, and the Canadian-born guitarist is still going strong.

The Pat Travers Band, with special guests The Great Affairs, promises an evening of epic guitars and energetic melodies at Murfreesboro’s Hop Springs Beer Park on Friday, Nov. 17, kicking off at 8 p.m.

Though mu
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Musical Benefit for Isaiah 117 House: J. Whitty and the Xmas Cowboys Spread Holiday Cheer and Charity

The holiday season is a time of giving and jolly deeds. J. Whitty and the Xmas Cowboys, a group from Murfreesboro dedicated to spreading joy and raising funds for local charities, will perform a concert to benefit the Isaiah 117 House of Rutherford County this season. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Luna’s Night Club.

The dinner and show’s musical plate will provide a taste of varying flavors such as Americana, classic rock and offbeat Christmas music. As for the meal, The Alley
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Dave-a-Palooza Celebrates Five Years of Fun, Friends and Folk Music With The Retreats, Brett Bone, The Ghost Ballerinas, John Salaway

The free outdoor music festival Dave-a-Palooza returns to Dave’s farm on 1295 Knob Creek Rd. in Wartrace, Tennessee, on Oct. 13 and 14. The festival will feature 17 artists playing Americana, folk and country music. Based on the last four years, organizers expect a turnout between 1,800 and 2,220 people.

This year celebrates five years of a guy wanting a huge birthday party. Little did he know that his party would become the annual Dave-a-Palooza, where most attendees don’t actually know who Da
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Concerts and Cycling: Boro Fondo Hits the Murfreesboro Streets Again

Boro Fondo will return for an action-packed three-day weekend Friday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 1. Participants bike, skate, walk or unicycle to several venues around Murfreesboro while admiring artwork and swiping through clothing at vendor booths.

The festival, free for all ages, is centered around the importance of both safe pedestrian and bicycle travel and local artists. It celebrates a variety of musical genres and rocks on until the wee hours of the night on Saturday.

“We have shoe
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Uncle Dave Macon Days Working With American Mule and Music Association in Shelbyville to Keep Roots Music and Rural Culture Alive

After more than four decades of Murfreesboro performances, Uncle Dave Macon Days will be collaborating with American Mule and Music Association and relocating to Shelbyville for 2023.

The Macon Music and Mules Festival will take place at the Cooper Steel Arena, 721 Whithorn St., Shelbyville, on the World Famous Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration grounds.

The homage to roots music and traditions runs from Sept. 28 until Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day.

Attendees can enjoy a plethora
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Sippin’ and Singin’: Better Business Bureau Hosts Fifth Annual Songwriters Night Sept. 29

The Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky will hold its Fifth Annual Songwriters Night on Friday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Factory at Franklin. The evening’s talent will consist of country singer-songwriters Wyatt McCubbin, Erik Dylan and Brice Long.

“The Williamson County BBB Advisory Board began this event as a fundraiser for the BBB Integrity Foundation in 2017 in order to spotlight the importance of integrity in the music industry and to support the educat
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Journey Home Presents Tim James, Dan Couch at Sept. 14 Groovin’ in the Boro Fundraiser

The Journey Home, a nonprofit dedicated towards serving the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County, will welcome supporters to an evening of fellowship, food and entertainment on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Renowned songwriters Tim James and Dan Couch will perform some of their biggest country hits, alongside a silent auction with proceeds benefiting The Journey Home. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m.

Grammy-nominated songwriter Tim James has written numerous songs for prominent country sta

Rep Your Roots: A Celebration of Diversity

The outdoor Student Union commons of Middle Tennessee State University served as a basin of unity, diversity and entertainment in the evening of Sept. 15.

Rep Your Roots is an annual talent show put on by MTSU’s Intercultural and Diversity Affairs division office. It is a moment to represent your country, showcase your talents or share original songs/mixes/beats made by you! Students are introduced with their name, major and what they will be performing. If they are representing a certain ethni

MTSU Promotes Body Positivity In "SMASH THE SCALE" Event

Wondering what those loud smashing sounds and uplifting cheers were all about in the Middle Tennessee State University Campus Recreation Center on Wednesday? Only the fifth event in MTSU’s De-Stress Fest: Take 15 week!

April 11 through 15, MTSU carved time out to incorporate events that promoted relaxation and stress relief, such as “Smash the Scale” and other events like Love on a Leash Pet Therapy.

Smash the Scale, sponsored by Campus Rec, Blue Raiders Drink Up and MTSU Health Promotion was

MTSU's Annual AG. Day Returns

Horses, Cows and Sheep: Oh My!

After a long-awaited two years, Middle Tennessee State University’s commemoration of National Agriculture Day returned to campus on Thursday.

Located on the lawn between the School of Agriculture and the Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Ag. Day” showcased farm animals and hosted a scavenger hunt with prizes. This year, MTSU student Emily Gill coordinated the event.

“National Ag. Day was started in the 1970s by the Agricultural Council of A

MTSU Students Explore On-Campus Resources

On Monday, Middle Tennessee State University kicked off their second week by showing students their on-campus resources in the Student Union Atrium between 11 am and 2 pm.

MTSU Connection Point makes it a point to ensure that students are aware of the free services offered to them on campus, whether it be relating to both mental and physical wellness, help options for veterans, career development and more.

Tables for each organization had a plethora of goodies, handouts and sign-up sheets on e

Students Meet Murfreesboro in Connection Point Event

Music and excitement radiated from the Student Union Commons at Middle Tennessee State University on Tuesday. This resulted from Connection Point’s “Meet Murfreesboro” event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Meet Murfreesboro” is an engaging event for students both new and pre-existing to have the opportunity of seeing what kind of businesses, restaurants, churches and the like surround their beloved school. It is the one day that MTSU students can taste the city life of Murfreesboro without the travel.

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To defend oneself: Lebanon police train women in self-defense

Women In The Lead, through instruction by the Lebanon Police Department, is giving Wilson County women the opportunity to learn ways to defend themselves and escape dangerous situations.

Women In The Lead is a program under the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce dedicated to building community between women as well as combating challenges they face. Awareness and safety highlighted this month’s event: a two hour women’s defensive training course on Thursday.

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MTSU Kicks Off 2023 Football Season at Alabama; Hosts Murray State, Colorado State in Murfreesboro

After finishing the 2022 season at 8–5, including a big victory at the University of Miami and a Hawaii Bowl win over San Diego State, the MTSU Blue Raiders open this season with some challenges.

The team opens the season at the University of Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 2. This is followed by another SEC challenge the following week at Missouri.

Bringing it home, Blue Raider supporters can watch the first Murfreesboro game of the season at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Floyd Stadium. MTSU wi

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