Month: August 2014

JoJo McBride Staff Writer   Troy University students have a new program option this fall with the introduction of its new flight school program. The new pilot program is a partnership between Troy University officials, The City of Troy and Mauna Loa Helicopters of Troy (Troy Aviation). According to Govind Menon, department chair of Chemistry and Physics, the program had been in the works for about a year and a half before it became available to the students. Menon said that the university’s chemistry and physics department is hosting the…

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Jamal Carswell Staff Writer The “Altars of Transition” exhibition by Bryan Alexis is a modern reminder of the importance of growing up. “Altars of Transition” — now underway in Malone Gallery — features six different sculptures showing the different stages that lead an individual to adulthood. “I like how it’s something so complex put on top of something so simple,” said Robby Elmore, a sophomore anthropology major from Troy, when referring to Alexis’ “Altars of Education” stage. “The symbols make you think, and I believe that’s what art is supposed…

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Parker McCann Staff Writer This semester will be Irby Pace’s first semester at Troy University. Pace has been teaching for almost five years and has been a photographer for 14 years, since he started his associate’s degree in 2000. This semester, Pace will be teaching Photography Studio 1, 2 and 3. He will also be teaching Collab Studio, and Time and Sound. “I grew up in a small town, so it’s like being back home,” Pace said. “I love the area for students and their creativity. I really like all…

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Cassie Gibbs News Editor The Student Government Association passed a resolution that allows for the practice of prayer at any Troy University-sponsored event for the 2014-2015 academic year. Senators discussed possibly amending the resolution to allow a person from different religions on campus to present a prayer at events.Senator Victoria Bailey said that she supported the resolution and believed that the SGA should pass the resolution. “I think this is a wonderful resolution,” Bailey said. “I think that it should pass, but be amended to make sure that it is…

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Cassie Gibbs News Editor   Troy University’s fitness center recently became home to new, top-of-the-line exercise equipment. All of the equipment, with the exception of the dumbbells, is new. The equipment is part of Life Fitness’ new, 2014 line of exercise equipment that came directly from the production line. The next set of the new line to be produced will not be available for another six months. Troy is currently the only school in the United States that has access to them. The university’s lease on the previous equipment ran…

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