Month: August 2020

Troy season opener postponed after ULM COVID outbreak

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Troy football’s originally scheduled home opener against the Warhawks of Louisiana-Monroe has been postponed after a COVID outbreak among the ULM players. The Sept. 5 Sun Belt matchup has been moved to Dec. 5. Troy Director of Athletics Brent Jones and Troy Head Football Coach Chip Lindsey have been in contact with ULM’s Director of Athletics Scott McDonald and Head Coach Matt Viator to carefully asses the situation. “I received the unfortunate news that ULM will be unable to take the field on Sept. 5 due to an outbreak of…

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Thinking about changing your degree plan? Go for it!

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Andrea Hammack Lifestyles Editor As a college student, it’s hard to pick just one path for your future, and if you’re anything like me, this is extra difficult when you could see yourself doing 10 different things for a career.  Granted, it might be difficult to do everything you like, but it doesn’t mean you should give up on those other options.  Deciding on a degree and staying firm in your decision can be difficult, but changing that decision is even harder. Here are five reasons you shouldn’t be afraid…

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The top three best places to eat while on Troy’s campus

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Coby Alexander  Staff Writer Troy University students are entering our third week of classes, and needless to say, there have been a lot of changes this year. New protocols and practices were not easy to get used to. One of the biggest adjustments for this semester is the food options available on campus.  Some places have changed there hours, some have changed the meals they serve, and some are simply not open at all. Below are three of the best food options available for this semester to save you some…

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Cross Country ready to run

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Tanner Colvin Contributor Troy’s cross country team is gearing up for the start of the 2020 season despite some unexpected challenges being brought on by COVID-19. Cross country has been affected by the pandemic, just as all other fall sports, putting a delay on the season.  “With the upcoming season being full of so much uncertainty, it has made the physical and mental approach quite challenging,” Head Coach Elliot Blount said. “I applaud the women and men on this team for the resilience they have shown.”   “This dedication to task feeds on…

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Reeves wins mayor re-election

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Kennedy Roy News Editor Troy alumnus Mayor Jason Reeves was re-elected to his office Tuesday night after a campaign against Tyrone “Red” Moultry. Reeves won with a decisive 74% of the vote, winning his third consecutive term. He has held the position of Troy’s mayor since 2012 and has a focus on economic development. His opponent Moultry, a Troy native and local pastor, ran on the platform of affordable housing and voiced concerns about the unemployment rate.

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