Month: August 2019

Lindsey’s tenure begins with win as Troy defeats Campbell

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Scott Shelton Staff Writer Troy football earned its first win of the Chip Lindsey era with a 43-14 win over the Campbell Camels. Lindsey becomes the first Troy head coach to win in his debut game since Larry Blakeney in 1991. The offense dominated with 527 total yards, including 305 yards in the second half, and the defense stifled the Camels to just 143 total yards. Senior quarterback Kaleb Barker was playing in his first game since his injury suffered at the midway point of last season and picked up…

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SGA prayer bill knocked down

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Editors Note: A previous version of this story erroneously read that public nondenominational prayer is perfectly legal in a public university. The Tropolitan apologizes for the error and the section has been removed from the story. Keep out for an analysis on the legality of the issue by legal experts that we will be putting out soon..   Sarah Mountain Staff Writer The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) voted down the “Prayer at University Events” resolution 18-14 at its meeting Tuesday night. The bill introduced last week by Carter…

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Eight meal plan scholarships up for grabs

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Pradyot Sharma Editor-in-Chief The Student Government Association (SGA) is partnering with campus food vendor Sodexo and the office of Student Services to give out eight full meal scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. These scholarships are need based and require that the recipient be enrolled full time, in good standing with the university and maintain a GPA of 2.25 or higher, according to SGA president Morgan Long, a senior sport management major from Vestavia Hills, Alabama. These scholarships are only for the carte blanche meal plan, which gives students unlimited…

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Study abroad to explore the world

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Brady Talbert Staff Writer Students who want to visit Greece, Costa Rica, London, Paris or South Africa can begin the journey now by applying through Troy University’s study abroad office. “Study abroad offers many benefits — you learn to be more flexible and adaptable, and you also get global awareness and cultural awareness — all four of those things graduate schools and employers are looking for,” said Sarah McKenzie, the university’s Study Abroad Coordinator. McKenzie said students who are hesitant about making the journey overseas should give studying abroad some…

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Troy recognized by Princeton Review, Alabama Commission on Higher Education

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Emma Daniel News Editor In 15 and a half counties in Alabama, Troy University claimed the most students in Fall 2018 for the second year in a row, according to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. Troy was also ranked in the Princeton Review’s Best Southeastern Colleges, making this year 15 of that honor. “At Troy, you get the best education for the best price,” said SGA President Morgan Long, a senior sports management major from Birmingham. “The Princeton Review says that, and I’m sure it’s a thousand percent accurate.“You’re…

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