Emma Daniel Editor-in-Chief I feel personally attacked when my phone notifies me my screen time is up from the previous week. Jeez, iPhone — don’t you know there’s a pandemic on? There’s sometimes a fleeting moment of clarity in which I think to myself, “Self, you need to get it together. This little computer in your pocket isn’t your life.” Reader, those fleeting moments of clarity are where real changes can be made. I could sing you the normal song and dance of, “Go outside! Talk to a friend! Clean…
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Mors Eloquentiae by Duane Paxson now up at International Arts Center
Tierra McCall Staff Writer The International Arts Center (IAC) on Troy’s campus boasts an expressive collection from various artists year-round. The center, which is open Monday through Sunday, offers free admission and guided tours when requested. While the permanent exhibits are spectacular, the rotating exhibits are a must-see. The latest installment is an exhibit, Mors Eloquentiae, by Duane Paxson, a local artist and an art and design adjunct professor. Paxson has produced seven major series since the 1980s, and his most recent is now on display for Troy students. …
Read MoreTroy student explores building connection through photography
Coby Alexander Staff Writer Gearing up for spring break last school year, a conversation took place in Wallace Hall – one of the last mask-free conversations I had with a fellow student. “I ain’t spoke to you in a minute, how you been my boy,” a cheerful voice erupted from a friend I’ve known since 2016, Trey “Guapo” Chatman. It’s been years since we last spoke to each other besides the passing, “What’s good?” or “How you been, bro?” But within those few years, he’s adopted some new skills. …
Read MoreTroy student launches clothing line
Taylor Boydstun Staff Writer Meda Jordan, a junior graphic design major from Dothan, recently launched her own clothing line. Her line, called Farming Feeds, boasts T-shirts and baseball caps bearing the brand name. Jordan developed the desire to design clothing as a senior in high school, when she attended the Dothan Technologies Center. Soon after, she began an internship with Playmaker, a custom promotional products business in Dothan. “I accepted that internship and started making art for Little League teams and stuff like that,” Jordan said. “I saw my designs…
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