Month: September 2019

Student studies under Nobel Prize winner

News

(CONTRIBUTED/ Ty Naquin) Ty Naquin, a senior physics major from Millbrook, Alabama, had the opportunity to research optics under Nobel Prize-winning physicist Gerard Mourou in France during the summer of 2019. Lirona Joshi Staff Writer What if your job this summer was hanging out in the lab with one of the best people in your field trying to solve problems that you are passionate about? Ty Naquin, a senior physics major from Milbrook, Alabama, got a chance to spend his summer researching optics under a program run by Nobel Prize-winning…

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Keep calm and Comic Con: Troy University’s library holds third annual Comic Con to kick off Banned Books Week

Trojan Living

(PHOTO/ Suraj Thapa Magar) Grace Parsons, a junior sign language interpretation major from Auburn (left), and her friends, attended Troy’s Comic Con decked out in their best cosplay to show their support the “nerd” community.  Andrea Hammack Staff Writer Troy University held its third annual Library Comic Con on Sunday, Sept. 22 to kick off the beginning of Banned Books Week. The Library first held the event in 2017. Though it was small in the beginning with only a few available activities and tables set up, the event has matured.…

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Troy student shares study abroad experience

News

(CONTRIBUTED/ Rachid Bowles) Rachid Bowles, a junior physics major from Birmingham, researching nanofibers during his internship over the summer.  Luke Brantley Variety Editor Rachid Bowles, a junior physics major from Birmingham, Alabama, gave a presentation Tuesday about his experience studying abroad at an internship in the Czech Republic over the summer. Bowles’ internship was done through the International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program through the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Bowles was referred to the program by Dr. Govind Menon, the director of the school of science and technology,…

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Competitively funding student organizations

Opinion

Asem Abdelfattah Opinion Editor Campus involvement is a vital part of the college experience. There are many ways to be involved, and all are arguably important for a student’s development. Currently, Troy students have three main ways to get involved and active on campus; school-sponsored organizations, student-led organizations, and hybrids such as the Student Government Association (SGA) and University Activities Council (UAC). These organizations offer an avenue for students to create, learn, and enjoy while serving the student body and the Troy community. More could be done by the University…

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Sigma Chi to remain suspended for fall; Seven members removed from organization, eight victims hazed

News

Emma Daniel News Editor Troy University’s Sigma Chi chapter will be suspended until the end of the fall semester after an investigation into hazing, according to university officials. Seven members of Sigma Chi were removed from the organization. After hazing allegations and an assault report filed through the Troy Police Department, Sigma Chi was suspended on Sept. 9. An investigation by the dean of student services and the Office of Fraternity Affairs deemed the allegations credible. “Nobody was injured to the point where they required any kind of medical attention,”…

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