You scream, ice cream for charity

( Photo / Contributed ) Ora Nelson Staff Writer The Pike County United Appeal is pairing with 2 Brothers Frozen Treats to host one of its annual fundraisers on Sept. 26 at Me Time LLC in Troy.  “I’m excited for students and faculty (from Troy University) to come out and get involved,” said Melinda Conner, executive secretary of Pike County United Appeal. “I hope getting the word out really brings in some more (people).” The United Appeal is a nonprofit agency that serves 17 organizations throughout Pike County. Those agencies…

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Oval Office is Overbearing

Sam Stroud Opinion Editor Thursday marks the anniversary of the adoption of our country’s constitution. Even though there are no fireworks being shot off, the day is just as important to our great nation as July 4. The Constitution is the single most important cornerstone which this country rests upon. It has defined what kind of nation the United States is, one which thrives off individualism and liberty.  The Constitution defines what our government’s powers are by breaking each of the three branches down. The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution…

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Meanwhile in Sparta: School unveils new state-of-the art mask design

Sam Stroud Opinion Editor Several studies recently have suggested that not all masks are universally effective against COVID-19, certain designs appear to have specific levels of effectiveness. Coupling this knowledge with a new scientific data, which suggests that COVID-19 can be transmitted through the eyes, has forced Sparta University to reconsider its current mask mandate.  With all this in mind, Sparta University has announced that it has designed the most up-to- date, sophisticated mask for the students and faculty to wear.  This new design is sturdier, as it is made…

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Aiyana Terry on owning her own business, Queen Hair Collection

( Photo / Contributed ) Tierra McCall  Staff Writer  Troy University is home to many successful and creative student businesses.  One unique business is owned by Aiyana Terry, a criminal justice major in the Army from Orlando, Florida.   Queen Hair Collection, also called “QHC the Label,” was started in 2018 and retails various products, including virgin hair extensions, mink lash extensions, lace frontals and closures, lace front wigs and braided headbands.  “I’ve always been into hair,” Terry said. “I’ve always wanted to be in the hair business.  I can…

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Hannah Hogan displays talents with ‘Hanmade Graphics’ business

( Photo / Contributed ) Kenton Arrington Staff Writer Insider’s look into Hanmade Graphics  With so many student-owned businesses on campus, getting personally made graphics are not hard to come by.  One student not wasting any time getting her art into the world is Hannah Hogan, a senior graphic design major from Decatur, Alabama.  “My business is called Hanmade Graphics,” Hogan said.  “I make a wide variety of personalized items from stickers and digital portraits to business logos and billboards.” Like any business person, a professional can only do as…

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