Month: October 2016

Pratiksha Joshi Staff Writer “Chopped University,” a culinary competition based on the reality show “Chopped” sponsored by Troy University Dining Services, was held from Oct. 18-21 in the Troy Dining Hall. Similar to the television series, four teams were provided with a variety of ingredients to construct an appetizer, entrée and dessert within a 45-minute time limit. The provided ingredients were tortillas, ramen noodles, leftover doughnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken breast, peanut butter crackers, peaches, grapefruit, ricotta cheese, feta, Rice Krispies treats and M&MS. Four teams competed in the competition: “Hot…

Tu To Staff Writer Students for Liberty (SFL) is a campus organization that focuses on the ideas of free markets and freedom for all American citizens. According to Jeremiah Baky, a senior political science major from Dauphin Island and the president of SFL, the club is a part of a larger, international movement that focuses on bringing the ideas of classical liberalism to college students. “We focus on the principles and ideas of libertarianism, and not the party politics,” said Baky. Felicia Cowley, a senior economics major from Ewa Beach,…

Sinclair Portis Staff Writer The Troy University College Republicans has decided to remain neutral in the presidential election. According to its Facebook page, the organization looks to elect Republican candidates to all levels of government and fight for Republican principles on the collegiate level. However, this year members believe that Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has not exemplified the conservative values they promote. “Donald Trump was not many people’s first choice, and, in all honesty, has not done a good job promoting the compassionate, rational and hope-filling message of conservatism,”…