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May 9, 2019 News

Hannah Littleton photo Jordan Pelt, a senior digital forensics major from Tusca-loosa, Alabama, and vice president of the Film Club, films a comedy skit at a meeting. Hannah Littleton As he made his way through the Trojan Center, speaking to acquaintances and friends at almost every turn, Jermaine Van Buren realized that Troy University had become a community for him — a big difference from his first semester on campus. Van Buren, a theater major, had started here as a freshman from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with hopes that Troy University…

Finding the beat and lasting friends: The Sound of the South makes music, memories

May 3, 2019May 9, 2019 Opinion

Chris Wallace photo Will Oliver, a multimedia journalism major from Wetumpka, Alabama, who was a junior in the spring, leads a line of snares in the Sound of the South. Chris Wallace Troy University’s marching band invites students to join it with its motto: “There’s always a place for you in the Sound of the South.” The band has more than 300 members, some of whom also join affiliated clubs, fraternities and honors groups. The marching band was established in 1939. Dr. John M. Long named it the Sound of…

SGA talks practical role

February 27, 2019 Opinion

Andrea Hammack Staff Writer With all of the commotion and campaigning, it is easy to forget what the Student Government Association (SGA) is really here for — to represent Troy and to exemplify leadership. Gus McKenzie, a senior communication major from Monroeville, currently serves as the president of SGA. This means that he is the direct form of communication from the student body to the administration. McKenzie explained that he sits in at meetings and is able to give students a voice in determining what goes on with the university. …