Seven years can make all the difference. In 2006 Nicolo’ Bolla was just beginning his career in hammer throwing. Now heading into this season, he is ranked 15th in the nation and was named to the Preseason Division I Outdoor Favorites list by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Originally Bolla ran track, jumped hurdles and threw the javelin. But his coach then suggested to him that the hammer throw would be his best opportunity. “He basically said ‘you can be really good at this, and…
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Newman Center Lease
While the Newman Center dorms are still under construction, Troy University has taken steps to ensure it’s here to stay. University officials, along with the Catholic Archbishop of Mobile, Thomas Rodi, signed a 25-year lease for the 2,400 square foot property to the Archdiocese of Mobile. “It is the essential role of a university to build the foundation on which students will prepare to not only make a living but also build a life,” Rodi said at the signing. “A university is more than just a place where learning takes…
Read MoreJohn M. Long Concert Article
Troy University is honoring Dr. John M. Long with a concert as the second installment of the celebratory event. The concert will be held at the Montgomery Campus, on March, 28 at 7 p.m., inside of the Davis Theater for Performing Arts. Admission for this event is $10. Dr. Long plays a major role in the history of Troy University. He served as the director of bands from 1965-1996. Under his direction, the University’s “Sound of the South” marching band represented the state in four presidential inaugural parades and…
Read MoreLizzie Clough Feature
Reality is a phone call at three in the morning with bad news, getting laid off at work and, for Lizzie Clough, Sept. 7, 2010, in Sartain Hall. The Trojan volleyball player went up to hit the ball in the Auburn match when her life was turned upside down with a big dose of reality. “I went up, I hit and then when I landed, I landed funny,” Clough said. “My foot went one way, my knee went the other, my thigh went the other, and it was awful.” Clough…
Read MoreBooks vs. e-books
Books vs. e-books – the big debate. Both have their own uniqueness and some prefer e-books over regular books just for the cost, but here is a compiled list of pros and cons for both media. Books Pros: The physical book itself is a pro. The smell of the pages is enough to make me excited about buying a new book. They are easier to highlight or take notes in. I’ve had experience with a Kindle before, and I don’t really enjoy not being able to see my…
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