Month: September 2014

Destiny Hosmer Contributor   Troy City Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a student that took place at the Grove apartment complex Monday, Sept. 22. This incident follows the arrest of a non-student on campus last week who had an outstanding warrant for carrying a concealed weapon without a license. According to Lt. Bryan Weed from the Troy City Police Department, the victim, Samuel Williams, was going to his car around 5pm when he was approached by three black males. Williams told police that one of the suspects…

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Lilly Casolaro Staff Writer Nearly 450 current Troy students formerly attended Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW) in Andalusia; nearly 500 current Troy students formerly attended Southern Union State Community College in Montgomery; and nearly 1,167 current Troy students formerly attended Wallace Community College in Dothan. Chancellor Jack Hawkins signed a reverse transfer agreement with these three schools, allowing current Troy students who previously earned 15 credit hours at the community college and at least 3 hours at Troy University to attain their associate degree while also working towards a…

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Josh Richards Staff Writer Destiny Hosmer Contributor   Practicing free speech on campus is a First Amendment right, but the means and location have become an issue. According to firstamendmentcenter.org, throughout the 1960s and ’70s, students enrolled in public universities were heavily involved in campaigning and protesting issues such as the Vietnam War. Later, in the 1980s and ‘90s, “free speech zones” were created on campuses because of the students vocalizing their opinions, specifically on racism and sex, more aggressively. Initially, universities were able to downplay any complaints that arose…

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