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MTSU redefines HOPE standards; students benefit

by Faith Franklin in News

A simple form may prevent Tennessee HOPE Scholarship recipients from receiving their aid in the future. This may cause less aid for students since the HOPE Scholarship recently rose from $1,500 a semester to $1,900. The increase in money is due to additional funding that passed on to the students.… Post the First Comment

Restaurant smoking ban proposed for Tennessee

by Woody Baird (AP) in News

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (AP) - Pausing over a plate of pork barbecue, Neil Harkavy gave two simple reasons he believes smoking should be banned in Tennessee restaurants. "It's unhealthy, No. 1," he said, "and it doesn't smell good." That pretty well sums up the feelings of many nonsmokers who will be watching the state Legislature this year as it debates how to protect people from second-hand smoke.… 5 Comments

Sigma Nu nationals issued court order

by The Staff in News

Rutherford County has issued a court order to Sigma Nu national headquarters for documents pertaining to the investigation on claims of hazing at the MTSU chapter. "Depending on the information the headquarters can provide to us, this will affect whether criminal charges will be filled," said Buddy Peaster, MTSU police chief.… 1 Comment

Students plan Gulf trip as alternative spring break

by Andy Harper in News

Students plan Gulf trip as alternative spring break
Instead of beach-party Spring Breaks, MTSU is offering an alternative trip to the Mississippi gulf this March. The trip, sponsored by Student Organizations and Community Service, is a volunteer based trip during the first week of March. Students will travel to the gulf and aid in hurricane relief.… Post the First Comment

Road construction to add sidewalks, greenery

by Josh Hudson in News

Road construction to add sidewalks, greenery
An irrigation system will be installed on Middle Tennessee Boulevard between East Main Street and Mercury Boulevard in addition to the landscape design of the area as part of the ongoing construction to widen the road. Lose and Associates, a civil engineering, city planning, architecture and landscape firm, has priced the work at $42,500.… Post the First Comment

Warmer climate affects Tennessee gardeners

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The Blue Raider track team earned 11 total victories this weekend, defending their home turf at the Blue Raider Invitational held in the Murphy Center. Against a strong field with teams like Illinois, Western Kentucky, and Southern Mississippi, junior Carlos Morgan won the long jump event with a mark or 25-5, the best mark by a blue raider this season, and also finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 48-5.… Post the First Comment

Pi Kappa Phi constructs ramp for MTSU alumna

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Pi Kappa Phi constructs ramp for MTSU alumna
Two members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity aided United Cerebral Palsy last Friday in Nashville to help build a wheelchair ramp for Beth Hopkins, a 2006 sociology graduate. "It was a great opportunity to help out our fellow students and give back to our community," said Michael Binkley, senior media design major.… 1 Comment

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