Martavious Ginyard turns artistic passion into lifestyle

( Photo / Contributed ) Amya Mitchell Contributer How this theater major found his calling Martavious Ginyard, a senior theater major from Troy, Alabama, has turned his passion for art into a lifestyle. Ginyard’s love for art started when he was a kid, but he didn’t realize that was the path that he would be taking once he left high school. “I’ve always had this gift of art,” Ginyard said. “I’ve always been interested in movies, acting and visual art. “It has always been there, but recently performing and being…

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Peace+Clean Home Cleaning Services now offering professional organization

( Photo / Contributed ) Coby Alexander Staff Writer About a month ago, Emily Shaw, a Troy sophomore from Wetumpka, Alabama, started Peace + Clean, a room cleaning service.  She works alongside her boyfriend, Marquese Christian, a sophomore communications major from Troy, Alabama. “We mesh and work extremely well together so we can get things done efficiently and quickly,” Emily said about working with her boyfriend. “I am lucky to have such a great partnership.”  Peace + Clean stems from Shaw having the idea of entrepreneurship in her heart for…

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Pike County Animal Shelter has volunteer and adoption opportunities available for Troy students

Sarah Mountain Staff Writer Amidst the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pike Animal Shelter is still working to take the best possible care of the animals in its care. Jiggy Majors, the operations manager at Pike County Animal Shelter, said there are many ways for students to help support the shelter and its residents.  “Volunteer,” Majors said. “We always are in need of a ‘pet sitter’ or ‘dog walker’ or just someone to come in and love them and socialize them.” Majors also stressed the importance of interaction between…

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Board Game Alliance offers relaxing space for students

( Photo / Contributed ) Kenton Arrington Lifestyle When clubs are mentioned, a typical thought is that members will have responsibilities they must fulfill on top of all their classwork for that week.  However, Gabrielle Conyers is the treasurer of the Board Game Alliance and said it is an environment created to help students relax. The Alliance first began with a newfound passion for modern board games from the founders Chase Lucius, Madalyn Bond and Gabrielle Conyers. “We quickly started growing a (board game) collection and playing as much as…

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Spectrum Alliance focuses on providing safe space for students

( Photo / Suraj Thapa Magar ) Tierra McCall  Staff Writer  Troy University’s Spectrum Alliance is a club focused on the representation and acceptance of those on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and their allies.  According to the club’s Facebook page, “The goal of the Spectrum Alliance is to provide a safe zone to all students and members of the surrounding community without discrimination.”   The club holds meetings that touch on a variety of subjects – ranging from educational and informational to open discussions. Some topics that are discussed include LGBTQ+…

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