( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Chance Armstrong runs past his opponents in the 400m. Troy will com- pete again on the 22nd in Birmingham. Tanner Colvin Sports Writer Troy’s track and field team wrapped up its final competition of the regular season last Sunday at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the Scarlet Read More
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Athletes are more than players
Hanna Cooper Sports Editor With the rise of celebrities using their platform to express their opinions on issues concerning all things COVID-19, social justice and the presidential campaign, the role of athletes on the field has been called into question. Many people view sports as entertainment, which has led to the notion that athletes lose their Read More
Read MoreFootball set for rival of the Battle for the Palladium
( Photo / Troy Athletics ) Tanner Colvin Staff Writer Troy Football is back in action with the Trojans taking on Middle Tennessee State Saturday at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Starting quarterback Gunnar Watson is a pro-style quarterback who can throw with force and has terrific touch. The sophomore has the ability to scramble out Read More
Read MoreNew SOTS halftime show to debut during the first football game of the season
(PHOTO/ Zenith Shrestha) The band has spent weeks preparing three different shows for this year’s football season. Andrea Hammack Staff Writer The Sound of the South (SOTS) is marching into the Vet this season with three separate shows at the ready. “We are doing three shows this year,” said Mark Walker, director of bands. “For the Read More
Read MoreTroy Rugby seeks new players
Abhigya Ghimire Staff Writer Zenith Shrestha Staff Writer Every Monday and Wednesday, the Troy Rugby Club meets at the band field on John M. Long Road at 6 p.m. for its practice sessions. The sessions consist of athletic training, drills and scrimmages. The club is welcoming new members who are interested in trying a new sport. Read More
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