Military students find balance

Logan Wetzel Contributor While many students spent their summers working part-time or visiting the beach, students in the military had a much different agenda. When Lance Cpl. Jack LaBrant, freshman business marketing major from Troy, completed Marine Corps boot camp on March 31, he had two priorities on his mind: going to job school at Camp Pendleton in California and attending Troy University. “The Reserves are about balancing a civilian life and a military life,” said the Marine lance corporal reservist. “If I were active duty, this would be my…

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Welcome Week welcomes students home with a multitude of activities

Lacey Alexander Staff Writer During Troy University’s annual “Welcome Week,” students are treated to sports, food and entertainment throughout campus from Aug. 12-20. Welcome Week is hosted by a multitude of Greek, religious and other social communities on campus, with activities that are intended to give Troy students a high-energy first week of classes. The Welcome Week webpage explains that the goal of the various welcome week activities is to allow new students to meet their classmates and get to know the Troy campus. The week started with a variety…

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