Middle Tennessee Record

January 2008

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Milk Production at the MTSU farm laboratory
From the grass to the glass, dairy production at the MTSU farm laboratory is a hands-on experience for students. The facility supplies milk for a campus of 23,000 plus.

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Textbook prices at MTSU
Textbooks prices are often a students’ worst nightmare. Each semester, students get sticker shock from purchasing textbooks, never taking the time to reflect on the time and effort that authors put into writing. We learn about one dedicated professor and her passion for writing textbooks.

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Capturing the youth vote at MTSU
As we approach the primaries, presidential hopefuls are putting a greater focus on capturing young voters. What measures are candidates using to reach this key demographic and more specifically, what being done at MTSU to encourage students to vote?

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Finding a job to help with college expenses
Take this job and love it. Students learn how—and where—to find a career, or just make a quick buck, by applying on campus for employment or an internship.

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SimMan a dummy on a mission for MTSU students
This story is about a dummy, but SimMan is no ordinary dummy. The MTSU School of Nursing has recently purchased one of the devices for graduate nursing students. SimMan provides a realistic way for students to get important training before they interact with real patients.

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A new degree program in songwriting at MTSU
With Nashville just down the road, it’s not surprising that the MTSU recording industry program is one of the tops in the nation. Beginning this spring students get chance to pursue a new degree in songwriting.