Troy’s resident assistants adjust to COVID-19 guidelines amidst pandemic
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Troy to receive vaccine as early as next week, ADPH investigates Auburn
By Sarah Mountain and Brady Talbert Troy University will begin receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week, according to an email sent to Troy faculty and staff Thursday afternoon. Dean of Student Services Herb Reeves said the university does not yet know how many doses it will receive, but the campus health center will be ready to begin distribution within 24 hours of receiving the vaccine. While Wednesday the Tropolitan spoke with Dr. Lance Tatum, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and chair of Troy’s Coronavirus…
Read MoreMeanwhile 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…
Read MoreSports are back: a fan’s perspective
Wesley Kirchharr Staff Writer As the ever-changing landscape of college sports evolves by the hour, fans across the country are gearing for the start of college football. Many teams have already started play, while many others pledge to never begin, making for a true roller coaster of a season. Troy’s biggest rival, South Alabama, handed Southern Miss its first loss on the biggest stage. The matchup itself wasn’t very anticipated; perhaps, it was more the fact that two teams were actually playing football that landed the game on CBS. The…
Read MoreTroy season opener postponed after ULM COVID outbreak
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 to an outbreak of…
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