Month: August 2019

Nursing school holds poll to name baby

News

Emma Daniel News Editor Norma and her unnamed baby aren’t typical patients at the School of Nursing (SON). The mother is a SimMom, a simulation patient mannequin, and the SON’s newest development in hands-on nursing training. The SimMom’s debut is part of the 50-year anniversary of the nursing program, and the SON wants faculty, staff and students to help name her baby. Once the name votes are counted, the SON will hold a celebration to name the infant simulator and unveil the SimMom. Norma — the fifth simulator Troy owns,…

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Mural is a ‘gateway to culture;’ Terracotta warrior artwork added to IAC exterior

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(PHOTOS/ Kerissa Justice) Troy graduates Kavarus Moore and Sara Ivey work on painting the warriors before moving on to the background. Kerissa Justice Contributor The Troy University International Arts Center, which houses art pieces and exhibits, is now itself a work of art. Two Troy graduates painted a mural of the terracotta warriors on a wall of the IAC building in the Daniel Foundation plaza. The location for the mural was chosen to tie it to Troy’s terracotta warriors exhibit that it overlooks. “They can come up to here to…

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Soccer takes opener at home

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(PHOTO/ Rojan Maharjan) Senior midfielder Nathali Dasilva drives through the Tiger defense during the win.  Kennedy Roy Staff Writer The Troy women’s soccer started its 2019 campaign with a win over the weekend, defeating Jackson State at home 7-0.  The Trojans beat the Lady Tigers with senior Nathali DaSilva scoring a hat trick within 69 minutes. Haleigh Mercer recorded her third career clean sheet as she had three saves. The match was delayed more than 90 minutes due to inclement weather, but that didn’t stop the Trojans from putting 10…

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Football braces for Campbell; Barker retakes the helm as quarterback for season opener

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(PHOTO/ Chris Wallace) Sophomore quarterback Jacob Free lobs a pass to a Trojan receiver during one of the final practices before Saturday’s season opener.   Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy football team begins its 2019 campaign on Saturday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium against the Campbell Camels from the Big South Division of the FCS.  “We’re looking forward to getting on the field Saturday,” Troy Head Coach Chip Lindsey said. “Campbell is a good looking football team, and they’re coming in ready to play.” Troy is entering the 2019…

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Guitar class sets beginners on their way to success with individualized lessons

Trojan Living

(CONTRIBUTED/ Andrew Williamson) Sophie Lyle, a previous Troy student from Signal Mountain, Tennessee and Andrew Williamson, the coordinator of the Troy University Institutional Effectiveness Committee and instructor of the guitar class, worked together last year to create an individualized lesson plan specialized for Lyle’s needs.  Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Troy University students looking to learn to play the guitar can do so through a one credit hour introductory guitar class for non-music majors interested in playing the instrument. “The objective of the class is for it to be fun, but…

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