Gov. Kay Ivey issued a stay at home order effective Saturday at 5 p.m. in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19. The order was announced at a news conference on April 3. In compliance with this order, Troy University is changing its guidance regarding students retrieving possessions from residence halls and consolidating those staying into Read More
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Pradyot Sharma is the opinion editor for the Tropolitan. He can be reached at pradyot@tropnews.com.
Tornado touches down in Troy, none injured
Scott Shelton Sports editor Pike County experienced severe weather and a tornado Tuesday morning, causing damage in the northern parts of the county near the Troy Municipal Airport. Damage was reported near Pike County Road 1177. A tree fell on a home in this area, but no one in the house was injured, according to WSFA. Read More
Read MoreUpdated semester plans challenge students
Sarah Mountain Arts & Living Editor Troy University officially announced its decision Tuesday morning to remain online for the rest of the spring semester, as well as suspend in-class meetings for the upcoming summer semester. The university will also close all but two dorms, prorating costs and providing refunds for graduating seniors and giving non-graduating students Read More
Read MoreSpring sports athletes to receive extra year of eligibility
Scott Shelton Sports Editor All Division I student-athletes competing in spring sports will be given an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 canceling 2020 seasons, according to a decision made by the NCAA on Monday evening. The NCAA will allow Division I schools to determine for themselves how much scholarship money to give to seniors Read More
Read MoreFrom the Editor: We will continue to be your voice
Pradyot Sharma Editor-in-Chief Tuesday morning, Troy University announced suspension of all on campus classes for the remainder of the spring semester and the summer semester. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of billions around the world with the United States issuing strict guidelines to help flatten the curve of contagion while numerous other nations have imposed mandatory Read More
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