Month: November 2019

Celebrating all cultures with International Education Week

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(PHOTO/University Relations) The Student Government Association (SGA) and the International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) invited Troy students to create a world map on the quad during a drone photo as part of the International Education Week (IEW). Sarah Mountain Staff Writer Troy University is celebrating its international students and their cultures with International Education Week (IEW) from Nov. 18-22, with a series of events hosted by the International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO).  The week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education…

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The Value of Loan$

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Yifei Jiang Contributor   It costs $24,912 for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend Troy University solely for tuition for one year. According to the 2018-2019 tuition and fees posted on Troy University’s website. If students take summer classes, it would cost them $37,368 every year. For Troy University students who have a fixed income, it is a large amount of money; therefore, the opportunity for loans gives these students a chance to enjoy quality campus life. “The university loans are very useful,” Madelaine Worley said. “These can effectively alleviate the…

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Volleyball drops final two regular season games

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(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Junior outside hitter Cheyenne Hayes posted 14 kills, two aces, and 14 digs in the road loss to Appalachian State. Kennedy Roy Staff Writer Troy Volleyball went 0-2 to end the regular season on the road this weekend, defeated by Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State. Coastal Carolina’s physical play at the net was too much for Troy as the Trojans dropped a tough road match to the Chanticleers Friday night at the HTC Center. The Chanticleers recorded 15 blocks en route to a 3-1 (36-38, 25-19, 29-27, 25-18)…

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Women’s basketball falls to 10th-ranked Mississippi State

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(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Senior guard Jasmine LeBlanc puts up a shot over a Jacksonville State defender earlier this season. LeBlanc posted team high 19 points with 11 boards. Hanna Cooper Staff Writer The Troy women’s basketball team trumped Jacksonville State 94-64 on Saturday in Trojan Arena before falling on the road to No. 10 Mississippi State on Monday, 122-82. The Trojans became the first team since the 2005-06 squad to begin the season 3-0 with its convincing win over in-state foe Jacksonville State. Troy held a tight grasp on the lead…

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Men fall to Indiana, top Carver at home

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(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Sophomore guard Jalen Tuck puts up a contested three in Troy’s road game against basketball powerhouse Indiana. Troy fell 100-62 in Bloomington. Dylan Hurst Staff Writer The Trojans fell 100-62 against Indiana last Saturday night in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. However, this loss also saw sophomore Zay Williams record a new career-high in points with 28 points scored with 11 of 19 field goals made and eight rebounds. Senior Charles Norman recorded 10 points alongside six rebounds while redshirt sophomore Atakan Sahinkaya scored five points…

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