Month: November 2019

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

Trojan Living

(PHOTO/ Chris Wallace) The “Sounds of the Season” concert will feature a myriad of performances by different groups, such as theater, band, and choir. Pictured above is Troy’s Chorale ensemble, directed by Dr. Diane Orlofsky. Andrea Hammack Staff Writer With the holidays approaching, Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts (CCFA) is getting into the Christmas spirit and hosting its “Sounds of the Season” concert on Dec. 3.  “Sounds of the Season” is an annual performance put on by the CCFA collaboration out of the office of Dr. Larry…

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Football preps for last road games

Sports

Scott Shelton Staff Writer Troy football will play the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, in a pivotal Sun Belt Conference matchup for both teams.  Troy (4-5, 2-3) comes into the game following a victory over Georgia Southern that could play crucial in the East division standings with three weeks remaining in the season. The division crown might not be within reach for the Trojans, but there is still a lot to play for, including bowl eligibility. Texas State (3-6, 2-3) comes into the…

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Homecoming Queen, Alumni of the Year announced

News

(PHOTO/ Troy University) Sarah Mountain Staff Writer Troy University crowned its new Homecoming Queen and announced the Alumni of the Year during the Homecoming football game on Nov. 9.Savannah Maddox, a senior elementary education major from Enterprise, was named Troy University’s 2019 Homecoming Queen. She is a member of Phi Mu sorority and represented the College of Education.  “Being crowned Homecoming Queen is such an incredible honor,” Maddox said. “Troy University has helped me physically, mentally and emotionally become my best-self.  “I am so thankful to have this position to…

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Troy on top for homecoming

Sports

(PHOTO/ Rojan Maharjan) A Georgia Southern defender makes a dive for a scrambling Kaleb Barker in Saturday’s homecoming win. Barker completed 27 of his 41 attempts through the air with one interception. The junior posted 330 yards and three scores on the day.   Kennedy Roy Staff Writer A stellar offensive performance by Kaleb Barker and D.K. Billingsley sent Troy football past Georgian Southern 49-28. With the win, the Trojans advance to 2-3 in the Sun Belt Conference and 4-5 overall. The win puts Troy in 4th place in the…

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