If you walked around MTSU's campus and asked
someone what the significance of the KUC or
the BAS was, they would probably be able to give
you a good five or so minutes of the buildings' roles
in the lives of MTSU students. Ask what the
significance of the blue horseshoe is in
Walnut Grove, you may get a blank
stare or a vague answer.

In my first few weeks at MTSU, I might've
given you a very crumby answer as to what
that beautiful royal blue symbol stood for.
Now, I know what it means to me and my fellow
students at MTSU: that horseshoe stands for
everything the university embodies. It symbolizes
spirit, pride, community, and tradition.

It may seem insignificant to many people, which
is tragic considering what it truly means to
the university. I believe it needs to be celebrated
more. It's something that sets our community
apart from the rest.

The legend goes that anyone who touches the
horseshoe is granted good luck. The simple act
of placing your hand on its smooth metallic
surface infuses you with MTSU spirit that has
existed for nearly a century.

The horseshoe is truly a gem, and its luster continues to shower 23,000 very fortunate students with Blue Raider spirit.