Skip to main content
Journalist, writer, lifelong learner. Junior Writer for Firecrown

Caleb Revill’s Journalist Portfolio

View as a grid

General Store may close after 70-plus years

General Store may close after 70-plus years

The Oak Ridger — Scotty Phillips hunches over the sales counter of his New River General Store in Devonia, which as the crow flies is just across the mountains that rise up north of Oak Ridge. DEVONIA COMMUNITY - Scotty Phillips hunches over the sales counter of his New River General Store in Devonia, which as the crow flies is just across the mountains that rise up north of Oak Ridge.

'Dueling Dulcimers': United by music

'Dueling Dulcimers': United by music

MTSU Sidelines — Photos by Connor Story by Caleb Revill / Contributing Writer Burnard / Contributing Photographer T he MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture hosted its "Dueling Dulcimers" musical performance in Hinton Hall Friday night. Several performers attended, one of which was the US National Champion of hammer dulcimer, David Mahler.

Holocaust survivor Eva Kor discusses 'power to forgive' at Central Magnet School

Holocaust survivor Eva Kor discusses 'power to forgive' at Central Magnet School

MTSU Sidelines — Holocaust survivor Eva Kor spoke about her experience in Auschwitz to a full auditorium of guests at Central Magnet School on Tuesday. The speech brought local high school students, parents, MTSU students and citizens of Murfreesboro together in droves. After seating was filled, many more guests stood along the sides of the auditorium.

'Rock on': Murfreesboro's Museum of Natural History

'Rock on': Murfreesboro's Museum of Natural History

MTSU Sidelines — Story by Caleb Revill / Contributing Writer From teaching geology in the classroom to excavating prehistoric fossils, MTSU Professor Alan Brown has been working towards assembling Murfreesboro's Museum of Natural History, one bone at a time. "I've always loved museums, and that's kind of what helped get this museum up and running," Brown said.

'Game changer': Delta, MTSU partner to provide aerospace students path to pilot career

'Game changer': Delta, MTSU partner to provide aerospace students path to pilot career

MTSU Sidelines — Delta Air Lines Inc. is launching a new program to identify and mentor the next generation of pilots, and MTSU's Department of Aerospace has been selected as one of eight initial collegiate partners, according to an MTSU press release.

'Always smiling': MTSU students, faculty remember graduate killed in car crash

'Always smiling': MTSU students, faculty remember graduate killed in car crash

MTSU Sidelines — Recently graduated MTSU alumnus Geoffrey Cheruiyot died in the early morning hours of May 31 after being involved in a car crash in East Tennessee. The 23-year-old was a co-worker, an athlete and a friend among many MTSU students and faculty. "He always had a smile on his face.

'Step Up' teaches students how to have a safe spring break, offers bystander intervention trainin...

'Step Up' teaches students how to have a safe spring break, offers bystander intervention trainin...

MTSU Sidelines — Story by Caleb Revill / Contributing Writer With spring break approaching, sexual assault and bystander intervention were the topics of discussion at the MTSU Scholars Academy "Step Up" training seminar. Barbara Scales, Director of the June Anderson Center for Women & Nontraditional Students, explained how the Step Up program was created.

MTSU Preview Day welcomes prospective students to campus

MTSU Preview Day welcomes prospective students to campus

MTSU Sidelines — Story by Caleb Revill / Contributing Writer MTSU hosted its spring 2017 "Preview Day," an event where transfer students and high school upperclassmen are invited to learn more about MTSU, ask advising questions and tour the campus on Saturday. During the sign-in portion of the event, MTSU mascot "Lightning" greeted visitors at the entrance to the Student Union Building.

14th annual Kappa Delta 'Wing Fling' held for national, local charities

14th annual Kappa Delta 'Wing Fling' held for national, local charities

MTSU Sidelines — Mouths were on fire for a good cause at the MTSU Kappa Delta society's 14 th annual Wing Fling at the Murphy Center on Saturday. The Wing Fling is Kappa Delta's annual philanthropy event. Proceeds were donated to organizations that combat child abuse, including the Prevent Child Abuse America charity and the Family Center in Murfreesboro.

MTSU Student Government Association officer debates display candidate goals before election

MTSU Student Government Association officer debates display candidate goals before election

MTSU Sidelines — With the MTSU Student Government Association spring elections right around the corner, candidates for officer positions participated in a forum where they were allotted time to convey their qualifications and goals to a room of constituents on Wednesday. SGA is MTSU's student-run legislative institution.

MTSU Student Government Association results are in for 2017 board

MTSU Student Government Association results are in for 2017 board

MTSU Sidelines — MTSU's Student Government Association held its elections for the spring 2017 SGA candidates from April 10 to April 13. The Student Government Association is a student operated legislative body that represents student voters on campus. They work to pass legislation in accordance with the needs of the student body.

Photo Gallery: Second annual Crawfish Boil held by Alpha Tau Omega

Photo Gallery: Second annual Crawfish Boil held by Alpha Tau Omega

MTSU Sidelines — The sun was shining and crawfish were boiling at the MTSU Alpha Tau Omega chapter's second annual Crawfish Boil on the Murphy Center lawn on Saturday. All proceeds from the event went toward Global Brigades, an on-campus student organization that goes on medical mission trips to countries in need of assistance.

MTSU Professor Klumpe presents lecture on TRAPPIST-1 stars, planets

MTSU Professor Klumpe presents lecture on TRAPPIST-1 stars, planets

MTSU Sidelines — Students were encouraged to shoot for the stars by MTSU Professor Eric Klumpe at his lecture on the TRAPPIST-1 star and planets on Monday. The lecture was held in the Honors Building on campus. Visiting guests ranged from students to faculty, including Dean of the University Honors College John Vile.

'Hands Not for Hurting' table provides students with information on domestic violence, abuse

'Hands Not for Hurting' table provides students with information on domestic violence, abuse

MTSU Sidelines — Students were given information on domestic violence and abuse at the "Hands Not for Hurting" table in the Student Union Building as a part of MTSU's "Take Back the Night" week. Students at the table were also able to make the pledge not to use their hands or words for hurting themselves or others.

Tai Chi day in Murfreesboro teaches visitors fundamental techniques

Tai Chi day in Murfreesboro teaches visitors fundamental techniques

MTSU Sidelines — Aspiring students and intrigued visitors were taught the fundamentals of Tai Chi by several instructors during Murfreesboro's 7th annual World Qi Gong and Tai Chi day at Oaklands Mansion. Event organizer, Bret Hawkins, along with several of his student-instructors demonstrated a few of the many forms and styles of Tai Chi to an audience of event attendees.

Students from across Tennessee compete in 'You Be the Chemist Challenge'

Students from across Tennessee compete in 'You Be the Chemist Challenge'

MTSU Sidelines — Young chemists from all over Tennessee competed at this year's "You Be the Chemist Challenge" hosted by MTSU on Saturday. The You Be the Chemist Challenge is organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation nonprofit. The event has been held annually for three years now. Participants ranged from fifth to eighth-grade students.

Smyrna's 4th annual Depot District BBQ Festival rallies barbecue enthusiasts

Smyrna's 4th annual Depot District BBQ Festival rallies barbecue enthusiasts

MTSU Sidelines — The aroma of smoked barb ecue was in the air Saturday night at Smyrna's fourth annual Depot District BBQ Festival on Front Street. Local vendors and barbecue enthusiasts alike prepared freshly cooked barbecue for the large crowd. From barbecue food trucks to hotdog stands and funnel cake booths, attendees were treated to an assortment of southern treats.

Rutherford County Heart Walk brings almost 1,000 walkers, raises awareness, money for heart disea...

Rutherford County Heart Walk brings almost 1,000 walkers, raises awareness, money for heart disea...

MTSU Sidelines — The American Heart Association's Rutherford County Heart Walk brought almost 1,000 walkers to the Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital on Friday to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of all Americans, and money for research. The event started at the hospital at 8 a.m, and event-goers were able to visit several different booths set up around the parking lot.

Campus 9/11 memorial honors veterans, families

Campus 9/11 memorial honors veterans, families

MTSU Sidelines — Heroes were honored and the perished weren't forgotten at MTSU's third 9/11 Observance Ceremony on Monday morning. The memorial was hosted outside of the Tom H. Jackson Building by MTSU's Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center, an on-campus institution that helps student veterans to study and receive help and advice from fellow veterans.

Vice Provost of International Affairs hosts lecture on cultural awareness, value of traveling

Vice Provost of International Affairs hosts lecture on cultural awareness, value of traveling

MTSU Sidelines — MTSU Vice Provost for International Affairs David Schmidt shared his experience s with students in a lecture about traveling the world and becoming culturally aware on Monday. A lot of people have started travelling the world a lot more recently (so that they can become culturally aware).

MTSU June Anderson Center hosts BaeWatch Beach Party to raise awareness for bystander interventio...

MTSU June Anderson Center hosts BaeWatch Beach Party to raise awareness for bystander interventio...

MTSU Sidelines — The MTSU June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students hosted the BaeWatch Beach Party on Tuesday to raise awareness for bystander intervention, resources for sexual assault victims on campus and healthy dating practices.

Rutherford County GOP invites citizens, supporters, speakers to discuss issues, goals of local ju...

Rutherford County GOP invites citizens, supporters, speakers to discuss issues, goals of local ju...

MTSU Sidelines — The Rutherford County Republican Party invited citizens and supporters to an event Thursday evening, titled "An Evening with Justice," to learn more about the local justice system, along with several issues that Rutherford County is facing.

MTSU Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology Program celebrates new clinic opening, 50th anniversary

MTSU Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology Program celebrates new clinic opening, 50th anniversary

MTSU Sidelines — MTSU's Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program hosted an open house on Friday in celebration of the program's new home on campus. The open house fell on the 50th anniversary of the program. The clinic serves to assist people with different impediments, ranging from autism to language disorders and hearing difficulties.

History professor, author Charles Hughes provides lecture on impact of racial inequality on count...

History professor, author Charles Hughes provides lecture on impact of racial inequality on count...

MTSU Sidelines — History professor and author Charles Hughes provided a lecture on the impact racial inequality had on country and soul musicians during the 1960s and 1970s on Monday in the Bragg Media and Entertainment Building. Hughes is currently a professor of history at Rhodes College in Memphis, and his book, "Country Soul: Making Music and Making Race in the American South," was published in 2015.
Show More