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by Sheldon Bloom  Spring rush has concluded, and while fewer people rush Greek life during the spring than in the fall, many of those who do say the process offers a more unique and rewarding experience. “Connections with each of my fraternity brothers was a lot more personal, which made it much easier to connect with people,” said Rod Talley, a freshman social science education major from LaGrange, Georgia, and a new member of Farmhouse fraternity. A spring rush is also a great fit for students with abnormal schedules, as…

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by Belle Johnson  Students danced the night away at Freshman Forum’s Whirl for WarHawgs Dance Marathon.  All proceeds raised went to the WarHawgs, a nonprofit organization based out of Dothan, Alabama, which helps veterans suffering from mental disabilities such as PTSD.  “They provide veterans, first responders, and other military members with free, all-inclusive, outdoor excursions such as hunting trips or fishing trips,” said Caleb Smith, a member of Freshman Forum who is majoring in business management from Gadsden, Alabama. “It’s a big charity dance event for fun.” Students who attended…

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by Mackenzie Foster Troy University art students gained a bigger audience for their typography artwork during a recent showing at the Idea Bank.  The murals placed inside of outside of the Idea Bank were created by students for an assignment in a class taught by Chris Stagl, the Assistant Chair of the Department of Art and Design and a professor at Troy University.  Students were to come up with a design that embodied the Idea Bank and what it means to be a creator.  After completing 100 sketches for the…

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