The university paid tribute and used different forms of expression to recognize the efforts of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during a vigil held Monday night in the 1.2742776 News Jr. during a vigil held Monday night in the Emily West News http://www.mtsusidelines.com/news/madden-trial-date-moves-to-may-1.2742639 Staff Report

A Rutherford County judge set back the court date for the case concerning Shanterrica Madden, the primary suspect in the murder trial of Lady Raider basketball player Tina Stewart, to May 7. ...

After a year of working out the kinks, the graduate studies program for horse science majors continues to emerge as more students filter into the equine industry. ...

It is not illegal for citizens to videotape police officers while on public duty in uniform, according to a ruling Aug. 26 by the First Circuit Court of Appeals. ...

Steve Jobs resigned as Apple's chief executive officer on Aug. 24, citing his inability to perform the job in an open letter to the Apple board of directors. ...

Oasis Church is inviting college students and young adults to attend a cookout Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the church's College and Young Adult Ministry. ...

Even if you don't follow the economy very closely, it seems unlikely that you haven't heard all the commotion about the stock market these past few weeks. ...

The chemical content of our drinking water could be much higher than most people are aware of, according to John McFadden, the executive director for the Tennessee Environmental Council. ...

This semester marks the 100th anniversary of MTSU, and officials said they have set aside $100,000 to celebrate the university's birthday. President Sidney ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 1.2568826 News MTSU, and officials said they have set aside $100,000 to celebrate the university's birthday. President Sidney Amanda Haggard News http://www.mtsusidelines.com/news/fraternity-holds-fundraiser-1.2212357 April Bailey

Kappa Sigma Fraternity held its annual fundraising event to support the Fisher House Foundation, which aids military troops and their families, Tuesday in front of the Keathley University Center. ...

Greenheart Travel, a division of the nonprofit Center for Cultural Interchange that arranges a variety of cultural and 'eco-trips' around the world, is seeking applicants for its teach abroad positions. ...

Adam Warner*, a junior majoring in business administration, grabs a few No. 2 pencils, a large scantron sheet, a bottle of water and swallows 30mg of Adderall XR. ...

More than 2,420 degree candidates are expected to graduate during the university's 100th spring commencement ceremonies, according to a report from the Registrar's Office. ...

The Student Government Association celebrated its accomplishments Monday by presenting senators, students, faculty and various organizations with awards during its annual banquet. ...

Storms struck Tennessee on Wednesday, causing students to deal with constant interruptions by tornado warnings. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) and - Federal health experts are recommending approval for a highly anticipated drug from Merck to treat hepatitis C, based on studies showing it cures patients at a higher rate than drugs used for over 20 years. ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) and - The Obama administration has issued guidelines designed to clarify which streams, wetlands and other waterways are protected from pollution under the Clean Water Act. ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) and - A former cadet rejected for re-admission to West Point because of the lingering federal don't ask, don't tell policy says she's giving up on her dream of graduating from the military academy. ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) and - A credit rating agency has issued a negative warning on Tennessee Valley Authority debt for the first time in two decades following a similar action on the federal government. ...