Month: September 2019

DKE suspended, under investigation for possible hazing

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Emma Daniel News Editor Troy University’s Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) has been suspended on “rule violations… and possible hazing,” effective Monday, Sept. 23, according to Herbert Reeves, Dean of Student Services. This is the second fraternity suspension in less than a month. DKE is currently under investigation by the Dean of Student Services and the Office of Fraternity Affairs, and they will remain suspended until the investigation concludes “by the end of the week,” Reeves said. The possible hazing comes from “violation of alcohol policies and verbal abuse,” Reeves said.…

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Troy falls to Arkansas State in Sun Belt Conference opener

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Scott Shelton Staff Writer   The Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Troy Trojans 50-43 at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saturday night in the opening Sun Belt Conference game for both teams. Troy’s offense drove down the field inside a minute remaining. With nine seconds remaining and no timeouts, the Trojans got the 8-yard line before an offensive lineman suffered an injury. Per NCAA rules, if an offensive player is injured with under a minute left in the game, a 10-second runoff occurs on the game clock. Since there were only…

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Celebrate Banned Books with giveaways

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Emma Daniel News Editor Banned Books Week is in full swing at the Troy University Library, featuring book giveaways and a celebration of controversial books. “Personally, I am very passionate about Banned Books Week and strongly against censorship,” said Kelly Wilson, the social sciences and government documents librarian, who is heading up the event. “Banned Books Week is a celebration of the freedom to read whatever you wish without penalty or prejudice. “This week is highly important because it gives librarians the opportunity to educate students on the problems with…

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Celebrating Hawkins’ time with new clock

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Brady Talbert Staff Writer  Troy University is ringing in 30 years of Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr.’s time by dedicating a clocktower in his name on the Bibb Graves Quad.  Before Troy’s Sept. 28 football game, members of the faculty and staff, student groups, the Sound of the South marching band, ROTC Color Guard and more will gather in front of Smith Hall at 2 p.m. to honor Hawkins’ three decades of service, which will be represented through a new 16-foot-tall tower.  Representatives from Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA) plan to…

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Get professional with career fair

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Sarah Mountain Staff Writer Troy University’s annual career week is kicking off with three events to get students prepared for professional job opportunities.  Career Closet, a used clothing bank that is open to all students, will be held Oct. 2. Students can walk away with up to three free pieces of professional wear. All items are donated by professors, faculty or members of the community and are cleaned and chosen based on quality. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Bibb Graves room…

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