New IAC art exhibit showcases pieces created from the “sticks and stones” found in nature

(PHOTO/ Chris Wallace) Larry Strickland (above) has created his “Sticks and Stones” exhibit from nature, using driftwood, bone, copper, and other materials that he makes “representative of life’s cycle.” Andrea Hammack Staff Writer The International Arts Center (IAC) is hosting a new exhibition, “Sticks and Stones,” featuring artist and Troy University alumnus Larry Strickland.  Strickland serves as a special artist for the university and is the creator behind the 9-foot-tall Trojan warrior sculpture on the main academic quad.  Carrie Jaxon, curator for the IAC, said she is excited to showcase…

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Trop talks tips and tricks for maintaining a social life while on a budget

contributed by Linh Cao Fan Wu, a junior human resource management major from China and Ruifeng Wang, an assistant coordinator of special international initiatives, participated in the prom themed Starry Night on April 11. Tickets cost $5, and included food, dancing and games — a past example of a great local event to help keep students socially active while also being kind to their wallets.  Lilly Barnett Staff Writer Being a college student, we all understand how difficult it can be to maintain a social life while keeping to a…

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