250,000 people currently have HIV and are unaware of it, so MTSU Student Health Services is encouraging students get tested to stop the spread of the deadly virus
An August study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that HIV is spreading faster in the United States than expected, resulting in 56,300 new cases a year.
Kevin Lawson, testing and training coordinator for Nashville Cares, said that young people from the ages 24 and under make up half of these cases.…
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The American Democracy Project hosted a vice presidential debate watch from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Cyber Cafe on Thursday. Afterwards, the group held a short discussion among those who attended.
Jim Williams, history professor and campus coordinator of the ADP, moderated the discussion.…
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The Student Government Association tabled a resolution in its last meeting that would raise the activity fee by $10 or $20 per semester.
The last time the fee was officially raised was in 1998 when the fee was increased from $5 to $20. If the resolution is voted on again by the SGA and is passed, the student body will vote by referendum in November.…
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With rising gas prices, growing environmental concerns and difficult parking on MTSU's campus, many students have turned to riding their bicycles.
More students at MTSU have switched from battling traffic and parking on campus to riding their bikes, but with the heavy traffic flow on campus riding bikes can prove difficult according to Sarah Borguez, junior photography major.…
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Award-winning and nationally recognized journalists will discuss the presidential election in the Keathley University Center Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
"History in the Making: Press Coverage of the Presidential Campaign" is the fourth event in the yearlong series of events, sponsored by the Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence in First Amendment Studies that will analyze the presidential election.…
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Industry and health groups in Tennessee say the vast majority of restaurants chose to ban smoking a year ago rather than banish those under 21 years old, and most appear glad they did.
It's been one year since restaurants went smoke-free in Tennessee. The Smoke-Free Workplace Act required restaurants to go smoke-free or limit admission to adults 21 and up.…
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Oct. 1, 2008, 9:09 a.m.
Miscellaneous
MTSU Blvd.
Officer found a vehicle with a broken window. Officer could not make contact with subject.
Oct. 1, 2008, 10:28 a.m.
Theft
Kirksey Old Main
Subject requested an officer in reference to theft of bicycle parts.…
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