Day: September 3, 2020

Leftists, Democrats causing chaos

Opinion

Sam Stroud Opinion Editor Over the summer, Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District Rep. Earl Blumenauer gave a speech directed at the President where he chastised Conservatives and the Republican Party at large for fear mongering and insisted there was no need for federal troops to be deployed in Portland where a federal courthouse was attacked repeatedly by rioters.  Recently, Democrats have shifted from ignoring the chaos and violence in their cities to blaming their issues and mistakes on Donald Trump. On Monday, Congressional Rep. Adam Schiff stated Trump was “willfully fanning…

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Fraternities deal with COVID-19

News

All fraternity activities have been suspended until after Labor Day, and the Delta Chi fraternity house was temporarily closed last week for sanitation after fraternity members tested positive for COVID-19—including at least 14 Delta Chi members – according to a university statement. Recruitment had already been postponed, but Troy suspended all other activities last Tuesday after even more positive cases were reported.  All members of Delta Chi who have been exposed or have tested positive are required to quarantine at designated facilities on campus or return home, according to the…

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Administrators update student leaders on COVID-19

News

Emma Daniel Editor-In-Chief Administration met with student leaders from all over campus Tuesday night to discuss the status of COVID-19 at the university and hear student concerns, showing a hands-on coronavirus task force willing to work with students and understand issues.   The university is hovering around 80 to 85 cases per week, but the number of new cases and recoveries fluctuates daily, according to Dr. Lance Tatum, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and the head of the coronavirus task force. “No students have been hospitalized,” Tatum said, also…

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We’re still waiting for football…

Sports

Wesley Kirchharr Staff Writer 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…

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Mors Eloquentiae by Duane Paxson now up at International Arts Center

Sports

Tierra McCall  Staff Writer   The International Arts Center (IAC) on Troy’s campus boasts an expressive collection from various artists year-round.   The center, which is open Monday through Sunday, offers free admission and guided tours when requested.  While the permanent exhibits are spectacular, the rotating exhibits are a must-see.  The latest installment is an exhibit, Mors Eloquentiae, by Duane Paxson, a local artist and an art and design adjunct professor. Paxson has produced seven major series since the 1980s, and his most recent is now on display for Troy students. …

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