Coby Alexander Hannah “Halo” Littleton, a senior broadcast journalism major from Montgomery, Alabama, is a musical artist and student at Troy University. After falling in love with the being the lead singer for a praise band at her high school, Littleton said that music turned into a career path for her. However, balancing school and music with being a full-time student who also commutes isn’t always easy. “It is tiresome,” Littleton said. “I drive about an hour and then drive back (to Montgomery) to go to the Studio Media where…
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Upcoming concert to showcase “major growth” of campus band and student conductors
Andrea Hammack Staff Writer Troy University’s campus concert band is set to put on its fall concert on Monday, Nov. 18. The concert will feature a wide variety of band selections from the 1900’s through recent years and will be directed by graduate assistants within the School of Music. Jordan Guy, an administrative graduate assistant from Enterprise, is one of the conductors for the concert. “I am conducting ‘Toccata for Band’ by Frank Erickson and ‘Irish Tune from County Derry’ by Percy Grainger,” Guy said. “’Toccata for Band’ is considered…
Read MoreShowcase to display student artistic talent in competition
Lauren Post Staff Writer Troy University’s Pendulum Art Society will be hosting its first performing artist showcase on Saturday, April 14, from 7-10 p.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. “I expect Saturday to really become the landmark spring event of the organization,” said Jermaine Van Buren Jr., a sophomore theater major from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and the secretary of Pendulum. This will be the organization’s first time hosting a competition event. “It will be an inaugural event of a tradition that people look forward to every spring from Pendulum,” Van Buren…
Read MoreOfficials confirm tuberculosis case at Troy University, warns others are at risk of infection
Lilly Casolaro News Editor Dean of Student Services Herbert Reeves and the Alabama Department of Public Health have confirmed that an off-campus Troy University main campus student has contracted pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), Other students who may have come in contact with the individual could be at risk. “Tuberculosis is an airborne disease, that is spread when someone with active TB talks, speaks or sings and they are in a small closed area,” said Pam Barrett, director of the division of TB control for the Alabama Department of Public Health. “The…
Read MoreStudent artwork inspired by dreams, illuminated by light
Lizz Robb Copy Editor Malone Gallery is currently housing two student projects, designed to capitalize on the participating students’ strengths, while also pushing them past their comfort level. From now until Tuesday, Feb. 14, Malone Hall will be exhibiting student artwork from classes taught by Larry Percy, associate professor of art and design. Currently housed are two separate projects: “Dreams, Paths, Threats” and “Samurai Helmets.” At first glance, the gallery exhibits many beautiful colors and designs that have unique, eye-catching qualities. On the left side of the room, the “Dreams,…
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