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State assists groundbreaking change

The groundbreaking of the new building for the department of education and behavioral sciences occurred in mid June due to an estimated $29 million of state bonded funding that earmarked the project by Tennessee lawmakers. Tom Tozer, MTSU's director of news and public affairs said the building is slated to be finished in 2011 with its first classes scheduled in the spring semester of 2012.… 1 Comment

Star receiver sacked

by Zac DeFrancesca, Stephen Curley in Sports

Head coach Rick Stockstill dismissed senior wide receiver Eldred Jamar King from the Blue Raider football team on June 24 after King pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor domestic assault charges. The decision came after the original announcement was made that King had been suspended for the 2009 season.… Post the First Comment

Eldred King

Going for another Grand Slam

Federer seeks another Wimbledon win, but will it be a win without Nadal?

by Ethan Lannom in Opinions

As Roger Federer seeks to claim his sixth title at Wimbledon in the next two weeks, some experts question whether this championship will be legitimate if he wins it without Rafael Nadal present. Nadal had to pull out of Wimbledon the week before due to the nagging tendonitis in his knees.… Post the First Comment

Make vacation memories while staying close to home

by Katy Coil in Features

It's the middle of the summer and your bank account is bare, except for that hard-earned cash you're saving to help cover tuition and book costs next semester. You could really use a break, but with your budget, a vacation seems out of the question. Or is it? Due to the economy, a new type of vacation has emerged: the staycation.… Post the First Comment