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Troy student narrows down the best eating spots on campus

News

Coby Alexander  Staff Writer Troy University students are entering the third week of classes, and needless to say, there have been a lot of changes this year. New protocols and practices were not easy to get used to. One of the biggest adjustments for this semester is the food options available on campus.  Some places have changed their hours, some have changed the meals they serve, and some are simply not open at all. Below are three of the best food options available for this semester to save you some…

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Finding friends at college: a how-to guide

Sports

Alex Villari photo Three Gardner Hall residents gather in the lobby for a game of “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” in the spring. From left are Matthew Doyle, a freshman computer science major from Enterprise; Zachary Smith, a freshman computer science major from Dothan; and Sam Ganguly, a freshman physics major from India.   Alex Villari Lucas Sanabria was leaving a class on an average day in Troy when a classmate approached him. As an international student, she was interested in what’s popular in America and asked for Sanabria’s opinion.  “When…

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Keeping pets at Troy: the housing factors that come in play

Trojan Living

Will Oliver photos Aysiah Stroud (left) and Landon Gaskins hang out with best friends Sunny Bear and Luna.   Will Oliver Coming off a rough semester, Landon Gaskins — a history education major from Helena, Alabama, who was a sophomore in the spring — couldn’t resist when he was offered a free dog. Gaskins and his 1-year-old emotional support Australian shepherd, Luna, reside in a rental home off campus.  He sought the benefits that can come with owning a pet, specifically while in college. “I have something to look forward…

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Troy student gets hands dirty on grounds crew

Trojan Living

Bishal Niroula photo  Amari Graben (left), a sophomore social work major from Alabaster, Alabama, and Eliza Thomas (right), a freshman psychology major from Cullman, Alabama, working outside of Jack Hawkins Hall. Pratibha Gautam Staff Writer Tia Yarbrough, a junior criminal justice major from Eufaula, is at work landscaping the university grounds by 6:30 a.m. three days a week. Yarbrough has been working for the grounds crew for about a year. The grounds crew under the Troy University Physical Plant is responsible for maintaining all the grounds on campus, recycling, maintaining…

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