Month: December 2016

Student Spotlight: B + Me

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  Sinclair Portis Staff Writer Blakelee Clack, a sophomore risk management and insurance major from Dothan, has entered the entrepreneurial realm while balancing her studies and social life. Beginning in May of this year, with the support of her boyfriend Sam Moody, a junior risk management and insurance major from Montgomery, Clack created a handmade jewelry collection business called B + Me. “My boyfriend and best friend, Sam Moody, was the one who encouraged and pushed me to pursue starting and developing my own jewelry business,” Clack said. “He has…

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‘Warriors Unearthed’ exhibit designer shares inspiration

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Tu To Staff Writer Lilly Casalaro News Editor The newly debuted Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and the International Arts Center are now home to the “Warriors Unearthed” exhibit, designed by artist Frank Marquette. The exhibit begins on the lower level of the International Arts Center and extends outside into the park. According to a university press release, “ ‘Warriors Unearthed’ (is) a collection of and an interpretive center for some 200 replica terracotta warriors, believed to be the largest such collection of statuaries outside of China.” The terracotta warriors…

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SGA proposes allowing leashed pets

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Asem Abdelfattah Staff Writer During the Student Government Association’s final meeting of the fall semester on Tuesday, Nov. 29, a resolution was passed that would lift the current pet ban and allow leashed pets on campus. Caitlin Smith, a senior political science major from Panama City, Florida, and SGA publicity and marketing committee chair, said that she is very excited to see the resolution pass. “I worked on this resolution for so long with the administration, the SGA and the student body,” Smith said. “I am so excited for it…

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Off-campus housing options

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Lasata Shrestha Staff Writer Madina Seytmuradova Variety Editor With the limited number of on-campus housing options available, many students end up looking at other options. These off-campus rentals can vary in price, and finding the right balance between the distance from campus and the price can be a tough decision. Other than the availability of spaces, some students decide to move off-campus because of the mandatory meal plan. Cathy Huang, a senior biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, said that she moved to the Pointe her sophomore year for this reason.…

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International students celebrate Thanksgiving

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Abby Taylor Staff Writer Troy’s Chi Alpha Campus Ministry offered several opportunities for international students to experience traditional American culture and holiday celebrations. A Thanksgiving potluck dinner featuring homemade dishes, provided by Chi Alpha staff and students, was held in the Hawkins Adams Long Hall of Honor building on Tuesday, Nov. 22. “We got to connect people and make friendships and share stories,” said Liz Nowling, a junior anthropology major from Ashford who served on the decorating committee for the international Thanksgiving potluck. There were over 50 students in attendance…

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