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Listen to this – Enough by Nathan Nzanga

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Trojan Living

Andrea Hammack Trojan Living Editor This “Listen to This” from me will be short as there’s only one artist I want to focus on this week. Nathan Nzanga, “a first-generation Congolese-American storyteller with a whole lot of love to share,” according to his website nzangamusic.com, was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He uses all elements of genres which have influenced him, including folk, soul, gospel and musical theater and refers to himself as a “SoulPop Storyteller” rather than just a rapper. I can agree with this title as he…

Program encourages sexual health

January 27, 2021 Photography

PJ Heath Staff Writer Coming up this February, Trojan Outreach’s latest project, Bedside Bags, is set to promote sexual health and hygiene among Troy students. This project brings light to the e issue of sexual health while also giving students the opportunity to obtain items for safer intercourse and personal hygiene that otherwise might not be available to them. The items in these bags include, but are not limited to, condoms, lubricant, tampons, pads and other contraceptives. Joel Miller, a sophomore human resource management major from Eufaula, Alabama, is a…

Art collector discusses “Faces of Vietnam”

January 27, 2021 Photography

( Photo / Sarah Mountain ) Humphrey discusses pieces displayed throughout the hall gallery at the IAC. Ayanna Williams Staff Writer The International Arts Center (IAC) on Troy’s campus recently invited Stephen Humphrey, who is both an art collector and attorney based in Athens, Georgia, to showcase his collection of artwork from Vietnam. The Faces of Vietnam collection of artwork included a combination of human hair pieces, mosquito netting, Vietnamese woodblock prints, gouache on Do paper, sand and lacquer works. “I find Mr. Humphrey’s art interesting because we are always…

Theatre & Dance Spring into Performances

January 27, 2021 Photography

Codi Clemmons Staff Writer Troy University has many successful faculty members and students who contribute to the outstanding Department of Theatre and Dance. While COVID-19 has brought many challenges, the department has continued with auditions and is preparing performances for the Spring 2021 semester. The semester will include performances such as Art in Motion, an acting showcase and a spring semester Pied Pipers performance. “We are also engaging lots and lots of guest artists in theatre and dance and making the most of these remote opportunities,” said Lily Everett, a…