MTSU Sidelines

Sidelines primarily covers news related to campus life but also includes updates on events in the Middle Tennessee region. Since its inception, the publication has heavily featured stories about student government and sports. For many years, the Public Relations office oversaw the paper, but it is now managed by its editorial team. The writing style has shifted to reflect a more objective tone, similar to that of larger newspapers. Interestingly, many articles in today's issues are quite reminiscent of those published four decades ago.

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MTSU celebrates spring convocation with weekend of ceremonies

5 days ago | mtsusidelines.com | Sam McIntyre

Categories: Supporters laughed, cried, and ferociously cheered on graduates this weekend as MTSU celebrated spring convocation. Nearly 2,400 people received their diplomas in three separate ceremonies spread out over two days. Each ceremony had a unique speaker who shared encouraging words with the new graduates. Cameron Sexton, Speaker of the Tennessee House, talked to the College of Basic and Applied Sciences graduates about the importance of civil communication.
LGBTQ couple finds acceptance and love in a church wedding

1 week ago | mtsusidelines.com | Alyssa Williams

Between the walls of rainbow stained glass windows, a queer couple exchanged vows in the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church hall Saturday. Wren Miller and Grace Holland said “I do” while surrounded by a tight-knit circle of family and friends in the hall of their church. Every detail reflected their bright personalities and interests, from the ring box painted to look like the lantern scene from “Tangled” to the colorful flowers decorating the stage.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Memory Bank Tour stops at the Ryman

1 week ago | mtsusidelines.com | Sam McIntyre

Drew and Ellie Holcomb under the lights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 3, 2025. To contact the Features editor, email [email protected]. For more news, visit www.mtsusidelines.com, and follow us on Facebook at MTSU Sidelines and on X and Instagram at @mtsusidelines. Also, sign up for our weekly newsletter here.
Future Islands rock The Caverns

1 week ago | mtsusidelines.com | Sam McIntyre

Categories: The enduring alternative band performs at a venue that redefines underground rock. To contact the Features editor, email . For more news, visit www.mtsusidelines.com, and follow us on Facebook at MTSU Sidelines and on X and Instagram at @mtsusidelines. Also, sign up for our weekly newsletter here. Your donation will support the student journalists of Middle Tennessee State University.
Queer Southerners find solace in community

4 weeks ago | mtsusidelines.com | Alyssa Williams

Queer people in the South areincreasingly pushing back against a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. However, queer communities thrive in the South by building support systems among each other to resist these legislative attacks and create safe spaces. The laws are a part of a broader legislative trend across the United States, as the American Civil Liberties Union tracked a total of 533 anti-LGBTQ+ bills nationally in 2024.
The knights of Murfreesboro: Armored MMA arrives at MTSU

1 month ago | mtsusidelines.com | Will Phillips

Swords and shields clash as Middle Tennessee State University’s Armored Combat Club brings medieval combat to campus. Armored MMA has spread across the nation, becoming incredibly popular in a very short period of time. The full contact sport allows combatants to clash using traditional MMA techniques, but it’s the added twist of medieval swords and shields that makes it unique.
Photo gallery: “Hands Off!” protesters flood Murfreesboro and Nashville

1 month ago | mtsusidelines.com | Sam McIntyre

Skip to Content Categories: The best photos from the “Hands Off!” protest. To contact the Multimedia editor, email [email protected]. Follow Sidelines on Facebook at Facebook.com/MTSUSidelines, on X @mtsusidelines and Instagram @mtsusidelines. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here. Tags: Your donation will support the student journalists of Middle Tennessee State University. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.
Born in the backyard: Armored MMA enjoyed worldwide

1 month ago | mtsusidelines.com | Will Phillips

In the heart of Music City emerges a new sensation within the world of combat sports. Armored MMA (AMMA) combines the intensity of hand-to-hand combat with the thrill of medieval warfare, as combatants don full suits of armor and clash with medieval weapons. Armored MMA has taken the combat sports world by storm, attracting a massive fan base within just a few short years. With its roots firmly planted in Music City, AMMA remains deeply connected to Nashville.
Swords clash as armored MMA fighting tournament kicks off in Nashville

1 month ago | mtsusidelines.com | Will Phillips

In the heart of Music City emerges a new sensation within the world of combat sports. Armored MMA, commonly known as AMMA, combines the intensity of hand-to-hand combat with the thrill of medieval warfare. Combatants don full suits of armor and clash with medieval weapons. AMMA has taken the combat sports world by storm, attracting a massive fan base within just a few short years. With roots planted firmly in Music City, it remains deeply connected to Nashville.
Midseason storylines from MTSU tennis

2 months ago | mtsusidelines.com | Will Phillips

As MTSU men’s tennis (9-8) and women’s tennis (8-5) near the season’s halfway point, both teams are set to take six—and four-game road trips, respectively. While both programs hit the road, here are some midseason storylines to keep an eye on. Freshman Kacper Szymkowiak has had an incredible start to his season to say the least, winning his first 11 singles matches. Szymkowiak started the season off in the No. 5 singles spot and won his first five matches.