The Sidelines

Campus construction concluding soon

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Several construction projects on campus are expected to conclude this summer, including the new baseball field on Faulkinberry and the expansion of the Recreation Center.

"The date set for completion of the Recreation Center and the Student Health Care Center is around Aug.

Web site educates students nationwide

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Four students have created a Web-based community called 'Schoology' to encourage academic collaboration and offer financial incentives for posting helpful and elaborative notes online.

Schoology was created by Jeremy Friedman, Tim Trinidad, Ryan Hwang and Greg Mervine, all of which are students at Washington University of St.

Campus bus modified to use alternative fuel

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This summer a bus modified to run on alternative fuels is expected to join MTSU's fleet of vehicles.

The bus has three fuel tanks: one for petrodiesel, one for biodiesel, and one for used cooking oil, said Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence with the department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies.

New scholarship aids students studying abroad

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MT Study Abroad office offers a new international education scholarship to help students extend their academic opportunities in different locations.

This new scholarship is designed to help alleviate the cost; however, students must apply and be accepted into a study abroad program and have at least a 2.

Red Cross raises funds to aid disaster victims

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Heart of Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross raised $180,000 for disaster victims with their annual fundraising campaign.

"We have actually just completed one of our biggest events, our annual fundraising campaign," said Beth Ferguson, financial development director for the Heart of Tennessee chapter.

Greek Life teaches leadership, friendship

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coming to college is a major change for any student and can be a confusing time to figure out alone.

Fortunately for new students, the Office of Greek Affairs can provide an opportunity to join organizations that will help a person excel academically and socially by involving the student in leadership and volunteer experiences.

Critical Mass rolls into summer

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Local cyclists gather at the park on Bell Street for April's Critical Mass, "Murfreesboro's mobile celebration of bicycles," which meets there at 6 p.m. on the last Friday of every month.

Involvement will improve college experience

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There isn't much to be said about college that, as students new and old, we haven't heard before.

"Make sure to get plenty of sleep."

"Always go to class."

"Don't compete for the title of 'Beer Pong Champion' the night before your final."

But the one thing that does matter and never changes is the involvement you should have with your campus.

Campus safety should be top priority for all

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College is not like high school. The rules and structure we grew accustomed to over the years are now pulled out from under us, largely leaving us to fend for ourselves. Ahh, the first taste of adulthood. It's fun, it's scary, it's different.

But it doesn't have to be dangerous.

Vic Bubas Cup still within reach for MT

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since Middle Tennessee State University became a full-time member of the Sun Belt Conference in 2000, success has become synonymous with its athletic program. The Vic Bubas Cup, given each year to the university that comes in first in the Sun Belt's all-sports standings, has been awarded to MT four out of the last seven years.

MT looking to plug holes before next season

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A nationally televised home game, an excellent recruiting class and filling some big shoes will be some of the headlines that should be seen throughout Middle Tennessee's upcoming football season.

One of the big themes from last year's team, which finished 5-7 (4-3) Sun Belt, was injuries.

2008 MTSU Football Schedule

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

2008 MTSU Football Schedule.

Bookbag to briefcase

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Few things are as unsettling to a college student as the idea of graduating. The thought of leaving school once and for all, entering the "real world" and beginning a career on one's own may leave students plagued with anxiety, apprehension and utter fear.

MT by the numbers

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Let's get existential here for a minute. Let's take a close look at MTSU students-by the numbers. Who are we, really? What do we do with our time? What do we care about? How happy are we with our college experience? There's no easy way to respond to these questions, but Sidelines has attempted to find even the smallest glimmer of an answer. So here's a look at a day in the life of MTSU Students-who are, as it turns out, a complicated breed.

MTSUParkingSucks.com

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ever have an impossible time finding a parking spot on campus? Find yourself in the rush each morning to get to campus before all the spots are gone? Ever get what seems like an unjust parking ticket for parking somewhere you're not supposed to because you couldn't see any notification?

Many students at MTSU have had similar problems.

Book stores rent out textbooks via Web

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MTSU students can now rent textbooks as an alternative to purchasing them.

Blue Raider Bookstore of Greenland Drive and Beat The Bookstore of Middle Tennessee Boulevard have partnered with mybookhead.com to offer three-day textbook rentals to students.

MTSU alumni Stephen Watkins and Ronald Atkins developed mybookhead.