Sam Stroud Opinion Editor Former President Donald Trump has been acquitted twice now as the Senate once again concluded the former President’s trial in a highly anti-climactic fashion. Despite the conclusion repeating itself, there were several major differences. The vote to find the President guilty was not strictly along party lines, as it had been for the last trial. With the exception of Mitt Romney, no Republican voted for Trump’s expulsion in his first trial. In this trial, seven Republican senators defected to the Democrat side. The list included the…
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The Pretty Reckless create album full of life and rebirth, “Death By Rock and Roll”
Andrea Hammack Trojan Living Editor After the loss of idols and friends such as Chris Cornell in 2017 and longtime producer Kato Khandwala in 2018, it took a while for Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless (TPR) to find herself again. But after three years since their previous album, “Who You Selling For,” the band is finally back with a new album, “Death by Rock and Roll.” The title-track “Death by Rock and Roll” opens the album with the sound of the footsteps of Khandwala walking down the hallway of…
Read MoreMu Alpha celebrates Black History Month in new, creative ways
( Photo / Contributed ) Members of Mu Alpha volunteering at the Community Backpack Project in Spring 2019. Ayanna Williams Staff Writer The Mu Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Troy’s campus is looking to highlight local and student talent on its social media accounts concerning Black History month. “We are looking for creative ways to highlight local talent within the campus community and the city of Troy,” said Jennifer Johnson, president of Mu Alpha and a senior global business major with a concentration in Human Resources…
Read MoreNew IAC exhibit “reflects the reality of life” during quarantine
( Photo / Sarah Mountain) “Quarantine Walks” gallery is up in the International Arts Center and is open for view until April 15. PJ Heath Staff Writer New at Troy University’s International Arts Center, “Quarantine Walks” is the latest exhibit created by artist and photographer, Micah Mermiliod. His work depicts his perspective on the results of COVID on the community of Mobile, Alabama, in both negative and positive aspects. The photos Mermiliod shared reflects the reality of life and different parts of modern society. The title, “Quarantine Walks,” stems from…
Read MoreTroy University Choir Department now offering scholarships to non-music majors
( Photo / Contributed ) Members of Troy University Concert Chorale practicing safely in Fall 2020, during COVID-19 Pandemic. Rory Johnson Staff Writer Troy University’s choir department is open for any non-music majors to join and has scholarship opportunities for existing members. Choir classes, such as Collegiate Singers, Gospel Singers, Opera Workshop, Concert Chorale and more are all offered for students. Many students join without ever auditioning and do not receive any scholarship for the class. “We have been doing these auditions for many years, and typically we focus on…
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