Emma Daniel Editor-In-Chief The Office of Civic Engagement is holding a virtual discussion on social media as part of the Democracy Project, a new initiative to open up a dialogue on issues for students, faculty and staff. Lauren Cochran, the civic engagement coordinator, said this project aims to expand students’ worldviews and encourage a dialogue. She said the project aims to encourage students to be active learners and be more aware or the world around them. “For us to make good decisions, we have to be informed,” Cochran said. “This…
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Cast of Supernatural comes together to educate and entertain with “Watch Party for Democracy”
Andrea Hammack Trojan Living Editor With the election being only a few weeks away, and the world still somewhat being at a standstill due to COVID-19, there are many celebrities using their platform to educate and entertain. One of those being Misha Collins, known widely for his role as the angel Castiel on the CW series “Supernatural.” On Thursday, Oct. 9, the actor put together a “Watch Party for Democracy” for the opening episode of Supernatural, season 15 — the show’s final season. The show is the longest-running program on…
Read MoreStudent encourages readers to put the phone down, “Go outside! Talk to a friend! Clean something!”
Emma Daniel Editor-in-Chief I feel personally attacked when my phone notifies me my screen time is up from the previous week. Jeez, iPhone — don’t you know there’s a pandemic on? There’s sometimes a fleeting moment of clarity in which I think to myself, “Self, you need to get it together. This little computer in your pocket isn’t your life.” Reader, those fleeting moments of clarity are where real changes can be made. I could sing you the normal song and dance of, “Go outside! Talk to a friend! Clean…
Read MoreTHE PALLADIUM IS HOME!
Wesley Kirchharr Staff Writer The Troy football team cruised to a victory behind 40 unanswered points to leave Middle Tennessee State with a 47-14 loss Saturday at Floyd Stadium. The Trojans returned to Troy with the Palladium trophy, the hardware given to the team that wins the old Sun Belt rivalry coined the Battle for the Palladium. “It’s extremely exciting (to start this season off with a win),” said Head Coach Chip Lindsey. “At one point, we weren’t sure if we would play. “I told our guys that before we…
Read MoreNew policies and changes implemented for Troy University library
Tierra McCall Staff Writer The Troy University Library, located in Wallace Hall, is implementing some new policies for the fall 2020 semester. These changes include new hours, new databases and new policies. With the new fall hours, the library is open Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may differ during holidays and exam week. The library offers more than 245 databases, which gives students access to millions of articles on…
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