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Media Commentary on Misunderstood Moments: The Iwo Jima Flag Raising Controversy

Feb 25, 2025 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: February 23rd marked the 80th anniversary of the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The famous photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal shows the.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: The Illusion of Fame: Reality vs. Perception

Feb 18, 2025 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In this media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss focuses on the nature of fame and the role of media in shaping perceptions of public figures like entertainers, athlete.... Read More

Heaven’s Gate and Beyond: Understanding UFO Religions at MTSU

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:12 pm by WGNS News

Nearly 28 years ago, police discovered 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult had participated in a suicide in a San Diego suburb. Cult leaders preached that suicide would.... Read More

Biology Teachers Role: Do Religious Students Embrace Evolution When Choice Is Presented?

Feb 13, 2025 at 07:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology researcher M. Elizabeth Barnes has collaborated on a study aimed at improving evolution education in.... Read More

46% of households on verge of instability!

Feb 08, 2025 at 06:51 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the United Way of South Central Tennessee, and the Human Development and Family Science Progra.... Read More

ALICE in Rutherford County: Unveiling the Hidden Struggles of Working Families

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:12 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the United Way of South Central Tennessee, the Human Development and Fa.... Read More

No Sleep, All Code: MTSU Students Push Limits at 10th Annual HackMT

Feb 04, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While most of the teams in the 10th annual Middle Tennessee State University Computer Science Department HackMT experienced successful comp.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

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Sign of Spring: 52nd Annual MTSU Baseball Groundhog Day Luncheon

Jan 31, 2025 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO - It’s a celebrated early sign of spring for the Middle Tennessee State University community: the annual Groundhog Day luncheon in support of Blue Raider Ba.... Read More

Nashville State, MTSU Expand Transfer Paths for Associate Degree grads In Aerospace, Cybersecurity Management

Jan 28, 2025 at 06:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Leaders from Middle Tennessee State University and Nashville State Community College signed two agreements Tuesday, Jan. 28, that create seamless p.... Read More

MTSU Equestrian, Horse Judging, Stock Horse Teams’ Successful Fall Seasons Build Toward Spring Events

Jan 23, 2025 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was quite an impressive fall season for the Middle Tennessee State University equestrian, horse judging and stock horse teams. The equestrian t.... Read More

Innovative Store Concept Earns MTSU Student Recognition in Global Design Contest

Jan 17, 2025 at 05:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University interior architecture major Annalise Phillips of Nolensville earned top honors at the 29th annual Planning and Vi.... Read More

Explore Art and Dialogue at MTSU's Spring Exhibition Featuring Bert Gilbert and Steve Ward

Jan 16, 2025 at 04:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The MTSU Department of Art and Design is thrilled to announce its opening exhibition for the Spring 2025 semester, entitled Concerns, Delusi.... Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at MTSU

Jan 14, 2025 at 10:39 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Student Union Atrium,.... Read More

MTSU will Close Friday Due to Inclement Weather

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to inclement weather. University offices will be closed except for oper.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

MLK Breakfast 9AM Saturday (1/18) at MTSU

Jan 07, 2025 at 09:52 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The public is encouraged to attend and support the MLK Breakfast at 9:00 o’clock Saturday morning, January 18, 2025. This year’s theme is.... Read More

Beloved Former MTSU Baseball Player Chuck Akers Passes Away

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University and Murfreesboro community is mourning the loss of Charles Richard “Chuck” Akers, Jr., a former s.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Nostalgic Sarcasm: Surviving Nuclear Threats with a Sense of Humor

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism professor at MTSU, recently reflected on his father’s sarcastic advice, “When in wonder or in doubt, run in circles scr.... Read More

MTSU Engineering Students’ Impressive Projects Wrap up Fall Mech-Tech Expo

Dec 17, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tech-savvy Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering students exhibited their one- and two-semester cap.... Read More