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Troy Goes 2-1 in Trojan Invitational

September 28, 2022 Sports

by Taylor Fraze The Troy volleyball team played host to the Trojan Invitational over the weekend inviting Alabama State, Gardner-Webb and Jacksonville to compete. The Trojans finished the tournament 2-1 with wins over Alabama State and Gardner-Webb. Tori Hester totaled 54 kills over the span of these three games, and Amara Anderson complimented with 122 assists. Troy played host to Alabama State Thursday night in what would end up being a beat down. Troy swept Alabama State, winning three straight sets to claim the victory 3-0. The Trojans dominated from start to…

Cashing in Connections

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 News

by Caleb Thomas The IDEA Bank and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce held the Business After Hours networking event last Thursday to connect students with the business owners of Troy. “It’s an opportunity for local business professionals, business owners, and those that are involved in the community to meet-and-greet, to socialize and to make connections and networking,” said Preston Pritchett, Program Coordinator at the IDEA Bank and a lecturer in the Sorrell College of Business. Organizers say linking business owners together can bring about financial growth in the whole…

Defense Leads Troy Past Marshall

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Sports

by Caleb Thomas In front of the fourth largest recorded crowd at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy defeated Marshall 16-7 last Saturday to move to 2-2 on the season. 27,514 fans witnessed the victory under the lights Saturday night, as Head Coach Jon Sumrall got his first Sun Belt victory as Troy’s head coach. “We came back after the heartbreak of last week and competed with great effort,” said Sumrall during the postgame press conference. It was a memorable night for plenty of reasons, but the most notable has to be…

Neon Pep Rally has Students Pumped

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 News

by Emma Ellis Troy University students had the opportunity to show their excitement for the first home football game during the neon pep rally held by Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA). The pep rally was held last Thursday in the Trojan Arena, and students were encouraged to dress in bright, neon colors. “It was really nice to see a lot of the students, Greek and non-Greek, just being excited and cheering on the Trojans, but also recognizing other students in other sports,” said Josh Dawsey, a senior history major from…

Student Enjoy Mooncake Festival Traditions

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 News

by Jennifer Keil The International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) gave international students the opportunity to learn more about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional holiday. “As a Chinese student studying abroad, I think this activity not only makes me review Chinese culture but also makes me understand how other regions celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival,” said Aoxue Zhang, a sophomore computer science major from Xuzhou, China. Students from Chinese or Taiwanese culture presented different aspects of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The festival, also called the Mooncake Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the…