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Month: February 2020
GOP should not be about Trump
Scott Shelton Sports Editor This Tuesday, voters in the state of Alabama will vote in the primary to decide who will compete in the presidential race. Before I talk about some of the elections, I think it’s most important to encourage everyone of any political view to get out and vote. Voting is the best way to make your voice heard and is the best way to get the change you want to see happen. Voter participation in the Alabama primaries is very low. Since 2012, the highest voter turnout…
Read MoreSGA Election: Jayjohn voted president
The Student Government Association (SGA) executive elections saw Nicole Jayjohn, a junior marine biology major from Daphne, Alabama, elected president winning 65.23% of the votes. Jayjohn defeated Asem Abdelfattah who recieved 34.77% of the votes. Jayjohn currently serves as the SGA vice president of internal affairs. A total of 1,625 votes were cast for the presidential election. “I am so honored and blessed for this opportunity, and I’m so thankful to the students,” Jayjohn said. “I want to say it was a great race against my opponent — he put…
Read MoreRemembering a ‘Long’ legacy
(Photo/Troy University) Emma Daniel News Editor Universities go a long way because of the legends who serve them. Johnny M. Long, a Troy University icon, died Monday night at the age of 94. His health had been in decline for about a year, according to the university. Long served as Troy’s band director from 1965-1996 and molded the Sound of the South into the award-winning and show-stopping band it is today. “His (Long’s) leadership, not only of the Sound of the South Marching Band and the university, but also…
Read MoreAdministration dedicates fitness center
(Photo/Chris Wallace) Brady Talbert Staff Writer A ribbon cutting on Tuesday signified the official debut of Troy University’s Trojan Fitness Center . Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. said he believes the new 78,000 square-foot facility competes with fitness centers at other universities. “What a great excitement,” Hawkins said. “We are so grateful that this has culminated.” “I think it will be one of the great fitness centers, certainly in Alabama. It’s a credit to the campus and gave us the opportunity to put a new face on the campus.” During the…
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