Day: September 3, 2020

Trojans recieve nod from conference

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Hanna Cooper Sports Editor Troy’s Amara Anderson and Cheyenne Hayes have been named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt team. The decision was announced last Wednesday by the conference office.  With Anderson and Hayes both receiving a nod from the conference, it marks the first time since 2013 two Trojans have landed on the preseason team in the same year.  “I’m thankful the conference coaches are recognizing this team’s progress and competitiveness as well as the talent of our players,” Head Coach Josh Lauer said. “Cheyenne and Amara have worked very…

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Adjunct professor talks dreams of becoming writer

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Andrea Hammack Lifestyle Editor Remember when you could read a story and get lost in the words in front of you?  For Katelyn Smith, a Troy alumna from Andalusia, Alabama, this is still her reality.  As an adjunct instructor in Troy’s English department currently working toward her Masters in Liberal Arts through both Troy and Auburn University at Montgomery, Smith has been writing almost her entire life.  “I started when I was in elementary school,” Smith said. “For me, it was just like – I’d read a book that I…

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Troy Soccer climbing the ranks

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Tanner Colvin Contributor With soccer just around the corner, the Sun Belt Conference released the Preseason Coaches’ Poll and the Preseason All-Conference Team on Thursday.  The Trojans were projected to finish second in the 2020 season, while junior Kate Eubanks was dubbed a member of the Preseason All-Conference squad.  “We’re very excited for Kate,” Head Coach Ged O’Connor said. “Todays’ honor is another great accolade that she’s received, and it says a lot about her character and quality as a player.  To be ranked second in the conference in the…

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Troy student explores building connection through photography

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Coby Alexander  Staff Writer Gearing up for spring break last school year, a conversation took place in Wallace Hall – one of the last mask-free conversations I had with a fellow student. “I ain’t spoke to you in a minute, how you been my boy,” a cheerful voice erupted from a friend I’ve known since 2016, Trey “Guapo” Chatman.  It’s been years since we last spoke to each other besides the passing, “What’s good?” or “How you been, bro?” But within those few years, he’s adopted some new skills.  …

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