Tag: housing

A look at the responsibilities of Troy University resident assistants

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(Photo/Zenith Shrestha) Sudeep Neupane, a senior computer science major and Pace Hall resident assistant from Butwal, Nepal, knocks on a resident’s door to perform a routine room check. RAs typically check rooms twice a month. Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Troy University Office of Housing and Resident Life recently sent out an email calling for applications resident assistants (RA) for the upcoming academic year. The position of an RA entails working as a liaison between the students and the housing office while catering to the specific needs of on-campus residents. “Resident…

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Troy apartments not exclusive to students; Students say facilities cozy but outdated

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Emma Daniel Staff Writer Amid a campus housing shortage and imposed waitlists, little-known Troy University Apartments are only filled in part by students. Located on North Franklin Drive, the residence was originally denoted “married student housing,” and Troy’s website still states that it is primarily for married students and single parents. However, half the occupants are faculty, staff and international students. There are also several empty units due to people moving out, according to Sabrina Foster, coordinator of housing and residence life. “We got in on a stroke of luck…

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Housing: Cable may be cut

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  Sable Riley Editor-in-Chief Troy University officials are looking into alternatives to the basic cable television package currently in most on-campus residences, according to Dean of Student Services Herbert Reeves. The University has not released an official statement as of yet, but speculation of its removal was addressed at the Residence Hall Association meeting on Wednesday by LuAnn Knight Crenshaw, coordinator of residence life. “Our goal is not to leave students without television-style entertainment,” Crenshaw said. Since the plan is not official, she said there are only suggestions as to…

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Off-campus housing options

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Lasata Shrestha Staff Writer Madina Seytmuradova Variety Editor With the limited number of on-campus housing options available, many students end up looking at other options. These off-campus rentals can vary in price, and finding the right balance between the distance from campus and the price can be a tough decision. Other than the availability of spaces, some students decide to move off-campus because of the mandatory meal plan. Cathy Huang, a senior biomedical sciences major from Birmingham, said that she moved to the Pointe her sophomore year for this reason.…

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