Ora Nelson Staff Writer Trojans expressed their thoughts and expectations for President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “The inauguration is so symbolic no matter who becomes president,” said Michael Slobodchikoff, chair of Troy’s political science department. “It’s symbolic of the peaceful transfer of power that really sets the United States apart as a democracy from many other countries. “This year’s inauguration is going to be very different.” “Well, I’m sure President-elect Biden is going to speak about unity,” said Richard Ledet, an associate chair of the…
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Police investigate death at Troy University
An active death investigation is underway on Troy University’s campus Friday morning according to the Troy University police chief. A male student was found near Sorrell Chapel Friday morning and reported to police at 8:47 a.m., Chief George Beaudry said. The university has also confirmed this in a statement. According to the university, the name of the student is not be released at this time, and the cause of death is still under investigation. Both Beaudry and the university believe there is no threat to the campus. Campus remains blocked…
Read MoreTrojans bring home the Palladium after win against MTSU
Three different Trojan running backs recorded touchdowns to power Troy past Middle Tennessee, 47-14, in the Battle for the Palladium Saturday at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Charles Strong, DK Billingsley and Kimani Vidal found the end zone on the ground marking the first time three running backs recorded touchdowns in a single game since 2017. Gunnar Watson connected with Khalil McClain for a pair of touchdowns, and Evan Legassey kicked a career long 47-yard field goal to cap off Troy’s 47-point affair. Watson becomes the first quarterback to win…
Read MoreFootball game time changed
Hanna Cooper Sports Editor Troy’s season opener against Middle Tennessee State has been moved to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and is set to be aired on ESPN. The game was originally slated for a 3 p.m. kick airing on ESPN2, but with the cancellation of the Georgia Southern and Florida Atlantic game, the game has jumped over to ESPN. Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill will be hosting a watch party for fans to attend featuring appetizer and drink specials. The Trojans’ opening two games of the season will now…
Read MoreFootball holds unity march
Troy football played host to a unity march on campus Friday. The team marched from Veterans Memorial Stadium to the John Robert Lewis quad to raise awareness about social justice and the need for unity across campus. Full details can be found in the upcoming print edition of the Tropolitan. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”141″ gal_title=”Troy Football Unity March”]
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