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Cassie Gibbs absolutely loved children,” Clark said. “I News Editor remember that she said she may want to look at education for her major.” A Troy University student died in a Strickland worked with First Baptist two-vehicle collision Tuesday, Oct. 14, Church’s day care center, a Mother’s Day around 11 a.m. Out, run by Betty and B.J. Bateman. Lauren Brooke Strickland, 20, was According to Strickland’s supervisors, driving a 2007 Mazda 6 along Highway she was thought of highly by all who 10, about 5 miles east of Clio, Tuesday worked at the day care. She was described morning when she collided with a 2014 as being a “very dependable worker” and International tractor-trailer, according to “well-liked by all who worked with her.” an Alabama State Troopers press release. Hannah Galloway, a senior communi- The driver of the tractor-trailer was cation major from Ariton, knew Strick- Clarence Hardison, 50, from Portsmouth, land from high school. Virginia. “She was an all- Hardison sustained around awesome girl,” injuries and was Galloway said. “She transported to a local always had a smile on hospital. Strickland, her face. I never saw who was not wearing a her without one. She seat belt, was declared was a great person dead at the scene. to be around, all the State troopers are still time.” investigating the crash. Galloway said that Strickland, a in a small town, when sophomore undeclared an event like this major from Ariton, was Lauren Brooke Strickland happens, people in the a leadership scholar at Troy University. community support each other. She worked in the Career Services office with Anne Clark, the secretary for the “Of course, we all come together then department. and really try to show what the person “I worked with Lauren Strickland for means to us.” three semesters,” Clark said. “She was a Herbert Reeves, dean of student Contributed photo wonderful young lady. She always had a services, said that the university’s Lauren Brooke Strickland, a sophomore undeclared major from Ariton, natural smile. I don’t remember a time thoughts are with her family during this and her boyfriend Seth Calloway, a freshman homeland security major when she didn’t come in with a smile on time. from Ariton, take a photo after a Troy game. Strickland died Tuesday her face.” “This is a very tragic event,” Reeves morning after a crash with a tractor-trailer about 5 miles east of Clio. Clark said that Strickland always loved said. “Anytime you have the life of a She was not wearing a seat belt. State troopers are still investigating the children and was thinking about what she person lost at such a young age, it’s a wreck. Some co-workers and friends called her a “wonderful person.” would choose for her major. loss for the Troy community and the She was a leadership scholar and a preschool teacher. “She had two younger siblings and university.” Troy to host Native American ceremony Lilly Casolaro and typically includes flashy or colorful Staff Writer attire with ornamentation depending on what the dance represents. Troy University will host a two-day Guests can expect to view several types event on Friday and Saturday where of Native American dances, each associ- students and community members can ated with a specific Ma-Chis tradition witness a Native American ceremony and meaning, according to Carnley. and learn about the culture. The Ma-Chis, an Indian Lower Creek The Pow Wow serves as a unique Tribe of Alabama, are having a Pow chance for students to learn from and Wow exhibiting Ma-Chis culture through connect with Native Americans. Caleb Hicks photo ceremonies, authentic crafts and tradi- “For many of our students, this oppor- Slayton Scott, a junior risk management and insurance major from tional dancing. tunity may not present itself again,” said Panama City, Florida, stands with Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (left) and The event is open to the community, Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. after being announced as homecoming Herbert Reeves, dean of student services families and local schools. Those in at- and coordinator for the event. “This queen. Homecoming queen and event winners were announced during tendance will experience singing and event is one that provides our students an halftime at the Troy vs. New Mexico State game Saturday. music, native food and Indian vendors showcasing the Ma-Chis folklore. opportunity to learn through means other than the classroom.” According to machistribe.net, the Ma-Chis are remnants of what was The Ma-Chis Pow Wow embraces the Slayton Scott named known to European explorers as the diversity of Troy University’s campus “Creek Confederacy” located in present- and provides a cultural and learning ex- day Southeastern United States. perience for all students. At the event, the Ma-Chis will be homecoming queen “It is also an opportunity to expose our performing their sacred Grand Entry Cassie Gibbs Council, a former Troy University cheer- Ceremony, which will begin the Pow international students to early Americans News Editor leader, and social chair and risk manage- Wow. This ceremony is a time for the and the culture and traditions from the ment chair for Phi Mu sorority. Ma-Chis to reflect on the tribe's history Native Americans,” Reeves said. Slayton Scott was named 2014 home- She is also a member of Delta Mu and traditions. During the ceremony, the Pow Wow etiquette is required at the coming queen Saturday at the homecom- Delta, a business honor society, and the participants wear colorful regalia (the event, according to Chief James Wright ing game against New Mexico State. risk management and insurance honor traditional uniform of the ceremony) and of Elba. Photos should not be taken She succeeds 2013 homecoming queen society, and is the director of events for perform cultural songs and dances. without permission, nor should people or Mallory Jayjohn. Gamma Iota Sigma. “It is a spectacular sight filled with regalia be touched without asking first. Scott is the publicity chair for the Scott is an active member of Tea for beauty, excitement and pride,” said Vice Student Government Association, a Troy, is a Trojan Ambassador and a Troy Chief Nancy Carnley. member of the University Activities IMPACT leader. The regalia exhibits the type of dance See Culture, page 2 News Page 2 | [email protected] October 16, 2014 Trojan Madness New aerial systems Destiny Hosmer minor first in state Staff Writer Jojo McBride operations. Staff Writer Troy University director of basketball op- Allenback said this technol- ogy covers a large field from com- erations coach Mike Worley spoke about Troy Troy University became the first mercial to private operation. He Men’s Basketball at the Student Government university in Alabama to offer stated that the conflict with this Association meeting Tuesday night. a program in unmanned aerial is between commercial interests, Worley encouraged student involvement in systems when the new minor like Amazon, which would use the upcoming Trojan Madness event held in the launched this fall. “drones” to bring packages to your Trojan Arena on Thursday, Oct. 23. Col. Al Allenback, USAF door, and the Federal Aviation Ad- (retired), said in a university press ministration, which has to focus on The event, sponsored and catered by Chick- release, “This new minor is very the national airspace. fil-A, will start at 6:30 p.m. The men’s and timely, especially as Gov. (Robert) women’s basketball teams will be in attendance Bentley has just announced the “The commercial guys are for the event, which will include a 3-point formation of an Unmanned Aerial pulling a tighter turn that the FAA shooting contest, a dunk contest and a fan Systems Task Force.” right now,” Allenback said. “They participation contest. Three big prizes will be The minor consists of seven have formed a small unmanned awarded at the end of the event. courses that cover the history of aerial system coalition. They’re Jennifer Carlisle photo unmanned aerial systems, back- going to lobby for special rules “We felt like if we did a madness night where Mike Worley, director of basketball ground on how the systems operate, and regulations to allow them to we got all of the students involved, it would get operations, talked to the SGA about design of the systems, applications operate legally.” the word out about the basketball team. We the Trojan Madness event, meant to of the systems and the legal and The program is small at the need you guys (the students) in the stands to promote support for the basketball ethical aspects of the machines. moment, but there is hope for help us, and student participation and support teams. Allenback said that the rules of growth in the future. “We’ve got kicks off at this event,” Worley said. ethics are important because people eight people signed up for the first The SGA placed two new organizations’ con- sities and hosting cricket practices. This may who already operate the unmanned semester and looking to recruit also involve teaching cricket to interested aircraft have to be careful about stitutions on docket: the Troy University Trojan more,” Allenback said. individuals. where they operate in the Federal Thunders Cricket Club and the Troy University The new UAS minor, added to The purpose of the Troy University Russian Airspace. Russian Club. There are plans to include a Troy’s new private pilot program, Club is to provide opportunities to share has caused Troy to have aviation The Trojan Thunders Cricket Club’s purpose Russian and Eastern European culture and course on piloting familiarization is to promote the sport of cricket at Troy Uni- in the future, which will be a lab courses across the entire spectrum knowledge, as well as encourage cross-cultural of flight. versity and in the United States. This involves communication between student members, split between construction and competing in tournaments with other univer- faculty and administration. actual UAS piloting. Troy University has one UAS The minor is 18 hours, and all of already being used on campus, but the courses are taken online. as of now there is no plan to have rope to enter the arena. The price for the aerial minor more. That plan could change in Culture classes are the same as regular the future. Friday, Oct. 17, the festivities will begin at 9 continued from page 1 online classes. “There are other schools around a.m. at the practice fields behind Troy Univer- Allenback said that in Term 1 the the United States that have had sity’s Trojan Arena. program has covered a large span programs in existence for a while of students, ranging from military that actually have teams and go Clothing worn by participants is called to students who are simply inter- Friday is a designated School Day, allowing out and compete,” Allenback said, ested in unmanned aerial systems. “regalia,” not a “costume.” area schools to participate by “Honoring our “If this becomes an in-residence He said this program will be a tre- course, it could be a possibility to Heritage.” However, anyone is welcome to mendous growth industry. There is a specific protocol for the Grand get more for the university.” attend. “The estimates are that over Entry, and it is a sacred ceremony. 100,000 jobs will be created over Because of the demand, the Saturday, Oct. 18, the event will continue 10 years and it will be an $82 billion Unmanned Aerial Systems Guests and visitors are asked to please be re- Overview, AFT 2200, is being with open admission to the public with the industry in 2025,” Allenback said. spectful. Drums and instruments have special According to the press release, offered for online Term 2 for Troy Grand Entry Ceremony starting at noon. The Allenback and a team of profes- and is still open for students to rules and should not be touched or played by Grand Entry Ceremony is reserved for dancers sors developed the minor over register. Students can find more in- anyone other than the drum group. the last two years. This team rep- formation online in the 2014-2015 and veterans, but others can come and go as resents physics, law enforcement undergraduate catalog under No one should crawl under or go through the they please throughout the event. and other unmanned aerial system Aviation Flight Course. Politicians will debate on campus
Cassie Gibbs registration. candidate, in the general election on Nov. 4. News Editor “We intend for the event to be bipartisan, with can- Joel Williams, a Troy local, is a Democratic candidate didates from Republican, Democratic and Libertarian running for Alabama State House Representative for Local politicians will be on Troy University’s campus parties represented,” Tallant said. District 89. Williams’ platforms are related to leader- Thursday to participate in an open forum debate. “We want to encourage people to be exposed to ship in the community, health care, education and jobs. The “Meet the Candidates” event, hosted by the different political beliefs and raise awareness for reg- Williams will face Alan Boothe, the Republican group Students for Social Justice, will have a moderator istering to vote.” candidate, in the general election. asking politicians several questions on topics ranging Two politicians participating in the event are Erick “Meet the Candidates,” will be held Thursday, Oct. from health care to tax policies. Wright and Joel Williams. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Claudia Crosby Theater. Students for Social Justice was created to promote Democrat Erick Wright, a Troy University alumnus, is The event is also open to any local politicians, social equality and educate the community about social running for the U.S. House 2nd Congressional District students and community members who wish to attend issues. of Alabama. the event. Trey Tallant, a junior liberal studies major from According to his campaign website, Wright's Tallant said that he hopes the event will help those in Troy and a member of Students for Social Justice, said platforms include reforming tax codes, protecting the the community be aware of local politics. the event is meant to teach students and community American Dream, looking at the issue of women and “We want to emphasize how important it is to have members about the differences between political pay disparity, and improving veteran aid. a chance to voice your opinions directly to the officials parties and bring awareness for the importance of voter Wright will face Martha Roby, the Republican that have a chance to make a difference,” Tallant said.
AHomecoming look week 2014 wasat all about homecoming going “Back 2014 to Our Roots.” (Left): Zachary Harvard, a junior bio- medical sciences major from Plant City, Florida, tastes the variety of food available at the Tailgate for Troops event. (Bottom): Alpha Tao Omega participates in the homecoming skit competition. (Right): The Student Government Association overlooks the tree ceremony, where leaves with students’ names were placed on a tree to represent their pledge to remember Troy’s history.
Jennifer Carlisle photo Caitlin Collins photo Hannah Crews photo Features October 16, 2014 [email protected] | Page 3 Zombies taking over
Alyse Nelson that you can play hardcore if Features Editor you want to, but it can be played by someone who has no time,” The virus will soon spread Goble said. across Troy’s campus, as well Goble notes that the game as dozens of other college has no membership costs or campuses around the country. meetings to attend. There It is not is no email Ebola, but the list or other first campaign responsibilities. of Humans Vs. “It’s With no real Zombies for this time or money semester. commitments, it All students a game can be played as are invited to a way to liven participate in up the walk to the dash to of class. remain a human For those as Halloween survival.” wishing to nears. take the game “It’s a game more seriously, Caitlin Collins photo of survival,” said head of the there are ways to become more The quad will soon be the scene of a zombie invasion as students play a weeklong leadership team Andrew Goble, involved. game of Humans Vs. Zombies. a senior music education major Humans who want to remain from Jay, Florida. human can carry sock grenades missions and we allow Nerf women and people being chased injuries during the course of the Beginning with an “original with them, which are just as guns and things like that,” with more nefarious offenses. game at Troy. zombie,” all other participants simple as they sound: balled-up Goble said. When asked about any specific socks. For those interested in joining wear bandannas around their In previous years, Nerf guns mishaps in the course of the When a zombie approaches, this year, Goble states that all arms, indicating their status have been allowed during the game, a memory immediately as humans. Once a player is it can be hit with entire week you need is a bandanna and surfaced and Goble laughed as tagged, which is defined as the grenade and that the preferably some socks that he told the story. any physical contact with the “stunned” for five “He campaign can be spared in the making of zombie, the bandanna is moved minutes, unable lasted, but The rules of the game clearly grenades. to his or her forehead to show to strike any jumped the group has state that the buildings are The first campaign begins the victim during that safe zones, but there were no their new status. decided to morning of Monday, Oct. 20, It is up to the zombies to tag time frame. tone the action specifications on cars. An eager and runs through the afternoon the remaining humans. “We do on top of down for this zombie leaped onto a car and of Friday, Oct. 24, allowing a “Literally anyone on campus discourage semester. tagged one of the remaining can play,” Goble said. “Start headshots,” a moving “It got too humans through the sunroof of full school week of gameplay. playing of your own accord. All cautioned Goble, involved,” her car. There is the possibility of you need is a bandanna.” stating that it Goble said. “He jumped on top of a another campaign taking place The game is played on all does not count car.” “This last moving car,” Goble said. “We closer to finals. of campus grounds, and the if the grenade semester had a field day with the ruling buildings are safe zones, so as strikes a zombie in the head. was the first time we didn’t Interested students can also not to interfere with classes. “Missions” are also done have the police called on us on that one.” like the “Troy University Likewise, the game cannot be occasionally at night on the for a misunderstanding,” he Despite the run-ins with Humans vs. Zombies” Facebook played off campus. quad. said, explaining that people police and extreme stunts being page to see updates about the “The beauty of the game is “Late at night, we have frequently confuse screaming performed, there have been no group. Actress discusses play, performing
Brenna Patrick photo Brenna Patrick photo Actors Taylor Morgan and Shelby Steverson (standing) perform in the “Little Shop of Horrors,” a play that takes place in a flower shop in a slum play. Morgan, a senior communication major from Slapout, said that “it called Skid Row, tells the story of a man who finds a new breed of plant didn’t feel like it was real” to be cast as one of the leads. that will only grow if it’s fed blood. The show opened last week at Troy. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opened last week to an eager crowd; the final showings have sold out
Jamie Bennett working with the other cast members, Staff Writer Morgan said, “They’re all amazing. We’re all good friends. “Little Shop of Horrors” opened this “It was really awesome bonding with week in the Trojan Center Theatre, and the freshmen that were cast for the Taylor Morgan, a senior communication mainstage. There’s never a dull moment major from Slapout, took the stage as with this group of people. It’s just a big Audrey. group of friends doing something we all “It didn’t feel like it was real,” Morgan love.” said when asked about her casting as the Morgan expressed her appreciation for female lead. “It had been rumored that the theater program and Troy itself. we were going to do ‘Little Shop’ for a “People don’t normally look at Troy as a while, and I knew I wanted theater school,” she said. “But to be Audrey. there’s some really amazing “My friend called me and “It’s just a things going on, really told me that they’d posted talented people and really the cast list, and I told her big group of good professors that put their to read it to me. When she heart and souls into helping told me I got Audrey, I sat friends doing us achieve our dreams.” down on the curb outside something we When asked if there was Trojan Village in shock.” anything more that she Morgan talked about all love.” would like to say about rehearsals after the cast her experience working was selected. with the Troy theater “We’d been in rehearsals for about five department, Morgan said, “It is absolutely weeks before the show started,” she said. more than I could have imagined.” “It was really fast-paced, because we Little Shop of Horrors will continue to didn’t have a lot of time. run until Sunday, with showings on Oct. “It was a lot of out-of-rehearsal work. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 19 at 2:30 I spent a lot of time with Audrey, and p.m. worked on who she was, outside of Tickets are sold out, but if you arrive rehearsal time.” 15 minutes before a show, you may find When asked about her experiences that a seat is availble. Opinion Page 4 | [email protected] October 16, 2014
Editorial Board Ngoc Vo ...... Opinion Editor Post-homecoming reflection Chase Robinson ...... Editor-in-Chief Non-Greek students can choose to become involved with school events Cassie Gibbs ...... News Editor Jill Odom ...... Sports Editor Pierce Godwin step up and get involved. ganization over all the groups. I do Seth Nicholson ...... Cartoonist Contributor One reason for the lack of involve- not believe there should be one, yet ment from non-Greek students may this is a difference worth consider- While many organizations partic- be that homecoming does cost a lot ing when looking at the involve- ipated in the homecoming events, of money. However, the theme is ment and achievement of Greek and it seems that a large number of about bringing all students together non-Greek organizations in various Be sure to vote students were questioning whether for a common purpose. events. homecoming is for everyone. Greek members are constantly Since the United States declared independence in 1776, People like to win, but participat- informed and involved because it is there have been numerous movements to return the right There were concerns about the ing with other students who love required of the organization-specif- to vote to citizens disenfranchised on the basis of their facts that all of the homecoming Troy should be the more important ic councils’ delegates to meet on a wealth, religion, race, gender and age. Despite the ever- candidates were members of the goal. Many of the events cost very weekly basis. ongoing efforts to restrict voting rights, those rights have five PanHellenic sororities, and that little if anything. Even though the 19 candi- become significantly more inclusive. 15 of the 28 competing organiza- One of the characteristics of the dates for homecoming court were The increase in the youth vote and the smaller gap tions were Greek organizations. non-Greek-affiliated student orga- Greek-affiliated, anyone could be between black voters’ turnout rate and white voters’ There was also the question of nizations is that despite their signif- nominated. The candidates are put turnout rate in the past presidential election demonstrate whether the homecoming theme, icant quantity, there is no mass or- up by organizations that wish to the growing public interest in national politics. “We Are One: Getting Back to Our participate in homecoming court. However, a 2013 survey from Pew Research Center for Roots,” was a statement of possibil- Troy University College Repub- the People and the Press shows public trust in govern- ity. After some reflection, I could licans, a non-Greek-affiliated -or ment was 19 percent, almost the record low for post-2008 see why people had such doubts ganization, nominated Molly Bell, America. Many people blame the government for national regarding the theme and the home- a member of Phi Mu, to represent affairs, yet less than 60 percent of the voting-age popu- coming morale. it for homecoming court. If the lation cast their vote in the 2012 presidential election, The majority of students on College Republicans club wanted according to the United States Elections Project, George Troy’s campus are independent of to nominate a non-Greek member, Mason University. Greek organizations. While there it could have done so. We believe Americans have to start taking the respon- are many reasons that contribute to All students have the opportunity sibility of making national decisions through their votes the high level of involvement from to make an impact while at Troy, on issues and elected representatives. the Greek population, there are whether they are Greek-affiliated A bigger concern is to make sure America is not the few valid excuses for why Troy’s or not. If you have always wanted “land of the free” where people vote for matters they do campus is not predominantly run by to, go ahead and run for SGA, join not understand. A well-informed electorate, one that is non-affiliated members. an organization and seek home- able to change its opinions after receiving facts, is the According to Chris Hager, coor- coming court nomination. You can most important factor in democracy. dinator of student involvement, of even start a club if Troy has not With the development of various media platforms, the Troy’s 9,000-student population, yet offered an organization to your modern public is constantly bombarded with informa- only 1,364 are Greek-affiliated, interests. I was always told by my tion delivered in a way designed to frame perception. Noah McGuire photo which is roughly 15 percent. father: “You can’t complain about Many news networks have adopted partisan agendas with Abby Thompson (left), a soph- a problem if you didn’t try to con- biases and misinformation to steer the voting public to The Greek-independent students omore elementary education tribute to a solution. Don’t get dis- one extreme or another. have a good opportunity to become major from Naples, Florida, couraged if you lose, and don’t tear Moreover, people are occupied and fascinated with the ruling majority and move past and Holly McGuire, a fresh- the excuse that Troy is run only by down yourself for not trying.” newsfeeds in which information is instant and bite- man nursing major from Phenix Pierce Godwin is a junior mul- sized. People tend to subscribe to media communities Greek-affiliated members. They City, representing the BCM in timedia journalism major from whose values and beliefs they generally share. They seek can, and I would believe the univer- the can castle contest. Montgomery. places where they are comfortable and reassured of their sity event organizers want them to, assumptions. With the polarized media and political system, it is becoming increasingly harder for voters to make well- founded, well-rounded judgment calls unless they College and the American Dream actively look into the issues being discussed. With the right to vote, Americans have the obligation to do their Porter Grubbs own research to form their opinions. the best intentions. less likely to live in poverty than We believe people are not entitled to their opinions; Contributor “I do believe most people are their less-educated counterparts, it opinions should be earned through research, exploration, in college for that perfect career,” is important to pursue curiosity and said Katie Curry, a sophomore introspection and refrain from being contemplation and challenges from opposing beliefs. Why are we here right now, fine arts major from Georgia. “The sidetracked by what has become Voters identifying with one political party do not reading the Tropolitan, at this very American Dream is ingrained in a known as “The American Dream.” have to agree with its entire platform. Even though our moment? This is less a question lot of people in our generation.” If we take a look at the evolution party system is currently turning Americans against one of philosophical existentialism of this ideology, even before the another, it is important to note that Democrats do not and more a question of conscious This idea manifests itself through popular images of white picket have to oppose a free-market solution and Republicans decision and metacognition. students who seem to coast through are not bound to oppose equality and secular education. school on auto-pilot, transitioning fences and All-American families According to Pew Research Most national issues are not black-and-white, despite through grade school to high school of the 1940s and ’50s, we find a goal Foundation’s study “Millennials in political agendas geared toward making them appear so. and then college, doing only what that is simple and personal rather Adulthood,” a third of older millen- There is this whole gray area where decisions warrant is expected of them and finally than one that requires an excessive nials aged between 26 and 33 have conditions and limits as to what is right. Americans surfacing with a degree and the abundance of material goods and a at least a four-year college degree. should exercise their right to vote, and, more importantly, question “What now?” lifetime of labor in the system. Then, for what purpose do millen- to be able to say when someone they support is crossing Many students often treat college James Truslow Adams’ “The nial college students enroll in insti- the line. as if it were a school for the cartog- Epic of America” explains that tutes of higher education? Voters should also understand the inner workings of raphy of life. By the completion of “The American Dream” “is not a each agenda: who set it, for what purpose and how it was We can begin the search for their senior theses, they should have dream of motor cars and high wages set, especially through lobbying efforts. Voters should answers to this question with more the remainder of their existence merely, but a dream of social order make it their battle to combat political indifference and questions, ones that I am commonly mapped out in detail with a clear in which each man and each woman ignorance. asked and often hear aimed at my path marked in pen from one major shall be ... recognized by others for Another matter Americans should understand before fellow students: “What is your milestone to the next. While this what they are, regardless of the for- they cast their votes is that the rights of minority groups major?,” “What kind of jobs are may seem ideal to some, it is im- tuitous circumstances of birth or should not be up for voting. They are rights, not privi- available in that field of study?,” possible and overshadows the true position.” leges granted to people by the majority. Generally, no and a favorite, “What is the starting purpose of education: to explore Perhaps the best description of Americans are in a position to give other Americans salary for your career?” and discover our own hearts and this dream, this human right, is by the same civil rights that they enjoy. This is to warrant In a nutshell, the most common minds and seek that which fulfills Thomas Wolfe: “the right to live, to against the tyranny of the majority in power. What we are answer I received when asking us not only physically, but also work, to be himself, and to become seeing is that minority groups are growing in population other Troy students what they hope emotionally and intellectually. whatever thing his vision and his yet still are grossly oppressed and underrepresented. to get out of a college education was “College is a place where you manhood can combine to make a degree, especially in the context learn how to think for yourself,” him.” of a good job or an above-average said Alexis Smith, a Harvard Uni- Maybe college isn’t solely about income. versity senior social anthropol- attaining a degree, a ticket to the Many students, especially high ogy major from Dothan. “Everyone workforce and a piece of paper that school seniors and those just starting undergoes some type of personal may or may not measure our true their higher education, see univer- and/or spiritual growth as a result value to society. Maybe we are here sity as the gateway to a steady, well- of being in university.” in order to learn to live, to love our paying job, which is then supposed This is true of any place of higher work, to discover our ever-chang- to lead to a nice house, car and education, and although many ing selves and to decide our vision family. “The American Dream,” published studies, including Pew for the present moment so that we essentially, starts with a college Research Center’s “The Rising Cost can fit the mold of our own identity education, or at least that is what of Not Going to College,” affirm and take that with us to shine in the many of us are taught to believe by that millennial college graduates world outside. society, the education system, and earn more in wages annually, have Porter Grubbs is a sophomore Seth Nicholson friends and family who have only a lower unemployment rate and are dance major from Dothan.
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The Troy University Tropolitan Troy University’s Editor-in-Chief A&E Editor Chief Copy Editor Jennifer Carlisle, Caitlin Collins, Hannah Chase Robinson Kianna Collins Laura Hutto Crews, Tedric Davenport, Hallie Dodds, Student Newspaper Caleb Hicks Business Manager Features Editor Copy Editors Whitney Butler Alyse Nelson Jane Morrell, Nik Knighten, Thomas Gleaton, Graphic Design Editor 103 Wallace Hall Jessica Smith, Beth Hyatt Taylor Bowser Troy, Alabama 36082 News Editor Variety Editor Ad Sales Cassie Gibbs Grishma Rimal Staff Writers Tori Roper, Jamie Bennett, Parker McCann, Kira Oliver, Alex Lewis [email protected] Sports Editor Photo Editor Emily Beckstrom, Jamal Carswell, Valario Web Master/Social Media Jill Odom April Irvin Johnson, Jojo McBride, Lilly Casolaro, Wally Joshua Thurston Pendergrass TropNews.com Opinion Editor Cartoons Adviser Ngoc Vo Seth Nicholson Photographers Steve Stewart Arts & Entertainment October 16, 2014 [email protected] | Page 5 Mayes teaches master class Mary Ferrill an exercise to channel nervous energy Contributor into their performances, which will be useful throughout their careers. The Troy Arts Council, in cooperation Mayes also connected personally with with the Troy University Department the crowd. Many theater students had of Theatre and Dance and the Alabama concerns for their future careers and State Council on the Arts, sponsored a families, and Mayes talked about how free voice master class on Monday, Oct. she gave up Broadway for her son. 13, at the Black Box Theater in Malone “I just wanted to play with blocks Hall. in the floor with my son,” Mayes said. The master class was open to anyone Mayes advised to have priorities in a to perform a musical theater song for theater career, but said, “A life you create Broadway star Sally Mayes in return for is more precious than any role you can her advice and critique. create.” “You are going to work because you Mayes was impressed with the talent are so weird,” Mayes said to a young of Troy students. “The talent here is off singer after he belted his heart out in the charts. I was pleasantly surprised by front of the audience of 30. the sophistication of the material, and I This playful yet serious attitude that cannot wait to see more,” Mayes said. Mayes brought into the master class Mayes teaches vocal master classes created a warm and entertaining atmo- such as this one around the world, sphere that was full of constructivism including at Yale University, Boston Uni- and emotion. versity, Royal Academy of Music and Maggie Criswell, a theater major from Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center. Mayes Oneonta, sang Scott Alan’s “Behind said she would be delighted to return to These Walls.” Troy to teach more extensively. “Nice pipes, but I just really do not like that song,” Mayes said when Criswell Chris Charleston, a theater major from was done with her performance. Birmingham, said that Mayes taught him “Sally had a full Broadway career, “a whole new way of thinking.” which is what we all want to do in some “I really learned more about what way or another,” Criswell said. “There is mental state I should be in while per- a lot we can learn from her.” forming,” Charleston said after the class. Mayes interacted with the audience Mayes told participants to ask them- throughout the performance. If a student selves the following questions to create April Irvin photo was nervous about the performance, she a mental state that they can communicate Sally Mayes comforts Carlos Luckie, a sophomore theater major from would give him or her a hug. through their performance: “Who are Andalusia, after he sang “It Only Takes a Moment” from “Hello Dolly.” This “You don’t have time for nerves,” you? Where have you been? Where are exercise helped him open his diaphragm to help him perform better. Mayes said. She engaged participants in you going? Who are you singing to?” ‘The Flash’ makes its debut on The CW Reid “Sawcy” Potts There’s not much to say about Rick Cosnett’s Contributor detective Eddie Thawne yet, either, although fans of the comic will be excited by the name. “My name is Barry Allen. I am the fastest man alive.” I’m a fan of Jesse L. Martin as Joe West (is it just Hearing those words finally drove home the fact that me, or does he always look like he’s on the verge of “The Flash” is here, and, hopefully, here to stay. tears?). And how cool is it that they got John Wesley The latest comic book show (until “Constantine” Shipp (Wally West Flash from the 1990s series) to play drops, and then the dozen or so after that) follows the Barry’s dad, Henry Allen? life and times of DC’s “Scarlet Speedster.” Other than Eddie Thawne, the biggest teases have to I won’t compare it too much to the comics because come from the STAR Labs scientists who help Barry. that might inadvertently spoil stuff for new fans who Again, comic fans know that Cisco Ramon (Carlos are just watching the show, even though you should Valdes) and Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker) could read the comics, too. potentially play much larger roles, but I’m loving After two episodes, the show looks good. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh). Barry Allen is a chronically late assistant forensic He’s been responsible for both cliffhangers of the first investigator who, in his spare time, researches every two episodes, and I fanboyed hard after the first one. strange crime he can find. Speaking of awesome, the powers of the Sultan of He does this so he can find whoever — or whatever Speed, Weather Wizard and Multiplex look good. — killed his mother when he was a child. Barry’s narration in the episodes is pretty cool, too, His father was arrested for the murder, but, in reality, because that’s one of the smaller yet nicer touches from she was killed by these red and yellow blurs of lightning the comics. that whirled around her. Also, keep your eyes open, fans, for there are Easter After that, Detective Joe West — the father of Barry’s eggs aplenty — especially in the first episode. close friend, and eventual love interest, Iris West, raises Barry. My main complaints of the show have to do with Flash forward to the present day, and not only do we comparisons to both “Arrow” and “Smallville.” see Barry constantly ticking off those closest to him For the most part, I do enjoy the flashbacks in because he’s always late and off in the world of the “Arrow,” and so far they’re done well here, but I’m weird, but we also see STAR Labs’ particle accelerator worried they’re going to feel really forced really soon. malfunction, which sets off the show. I also really don’t want to have another monster-of- Barry is struck by lightning in his lab and goes into the-week show where every villain is powered by the a coma for nine months, but, when he awakes, he soon same event that created the hero. realizes the super storm gave him super speed. That got old quickly in “Smallville,” and it could po- tentially do the same in “Flash.” The CW photo I was initially skeptical of Grant Gustin as the “Grand I have another minor complaint about how the “The Flash” is a spinoff series from another CW Vizier of Velocity,” but his goofy charm as Barry Allen in “Arrow” and now his desire to protect and serve the villains have been handled so far, too, but I won’t go series titled “Arrow,” as the two series exist in people of Central City as a hero here won me over. into spoilers with it. Just know it’s a complaint about the same universe. Two episodes have aired so As much as I like Iris in the comics, her character some of the villain-handling in “Arrow,” as well. far, and the series seems to be going in a good here, played by Candice Patton, hasn’t gotten much All in all, “The Flash” looks great, feels fun and is direction. time to shine in the first two episodes. setting up one heck of a world. Variety Page 6 | [email protected] October 16, 2014 Tutors encourage seeking guidance Valario Johnson they don’t realize they have one.” Staff Writer “We want to instill confidence in the students in the fall (as freshmen),” The reward felt by helping students Bassett said. She said that confidence and pushing them toward success is the comes with good analytical skills. motivation that the tutors at both the “Good writing reflects good thinking,” Natural Science Center and the Writing she said. “If a student is not confident Center said they need to come in to work in their skills, this is a perfect place to each day. come.” Lauren Wiggins, a junior English Robert Sheppard, coordinator of the major from Troy and a tutor at the Natural Science Center, said that students Writing Center, said that besides hanging need to come in the first time they don’t out with Elaine Bassett, director of the understand something. Writing Center, she enjoys helping “I think, perhaps, students need to students with papers. come in each day they have a problem “I realize when I am helping people, I with a subject,” he said. “And math and learn a lot,” she said. science, in particular, seem to snowball, Wiggins said that if she finds that she so the amount of information you don’t has a weakness similar to that of the know will only accumulate.” student who comes in for tutoring, she However, when students make the usually tries to home in on this because mistake of waiting too long, Wood said attempting to help the student understand that she has to take them back a few also helps her grasp the material better. Caleb Hicks photo steps. She said the main issue is when On the other hand, “I also try to help Lauren Coughlin (right), a senior political science and social science students bring in problems but have no people with their strong points and help double major from Annapolis, Maryland, who is a tutor at the Writing idea how to start on them. them learn how to do it well,” she said. Center, helps Mingdong Lang, a junior marketing and computer science While Sheppard understands how Courtney Wood, a senior biomedical double major from Lanzhou, China, with his paper. difficult it is, as most students’ schedules sciences major from Troy and a Natural are erratic, he said that it’s best to keep Science Center tutor, had a similar up with courses on a regular basis so you opinion on tutoring students. “It’s helped “Most freshmen won’t come here until “Students feel intimidated by analyzing don’t get behind in class. It starts with me be able to keep practicing my skills,” they fail a couple tests,” she said. “So I’d literature,” said Anna Orlofsky, a senior instantly seeking help when you have she said. much rather them come at the beginning Spanish and English major from Troy problems. Wood said helping with subjects, such of the semester when they find a problem and a Writing Center tutor. “They find it Hours for the Writing Center are as general chemistry, has helped her to instead of waiting until they think they difficult to even summarize a story or to Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until stay fresh with the material so that she are going to fail.” read deeper into the literature than just 4 p.m., and hours for the Natural Science can do well on graduate school exams. Tutors at the Writing Center said that focusing on the surface.” Center are Monday through Thursday She also said that exams are usually they usually see students come into the Wiggins said that it’s due to the absence from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday from what brings students into the Natural center because they have trouble with of confidence. “It’s a lack of an opinion,” 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Both centers are in Science Center. analyzing literature. she said. “They have an opinion, even if Eldridge Hall. Life on two wheels: the fun and the troubles Grishma Rimal also cheaper than cars. Both said that they can get to the front of the parking space to make room for their Variety Editor between 45 and 60 miles to the gallon on their bikes, car to be parked in the same spot. insurance is only around $30 per month, and the cost of Despite their problems, the cost, ease, swiftness and They weave in and out of traffic, drive past lines maintenance is less than a car’s. “A lot of stuff, it’s easy fun of motorbikes make it an unparalleled must-have of cars and zoom ahead faster than the four-wheelers to do it yourself,” Carl said, regarding maintenance. for Wynn and Carl. waiting behind them. While motorcycles may not be Despite all the fun and the freedom felt in riding “Be safe. Don’t ride outside of your confidence or the most popular mode of transportation among college two-wheelers, safety is a major concern for riders, skill level. Don’t be cocky, but it is OK to show off” is students, these vehicles are still dear to some Troy who always need to stay cautious. According to Wynn, Wynn’s advice to other motorcycle enthusiasts looking students, who describe them as almost addicting. other drivers — who may be texting, drunk or simply to hone their biker skills. Jonathan Wynn, a junior psychology major from not paying attention — increase the risk of motorcycle “It’s a lot more fun and easier to park on campus,” Skipperville, has been riding motorcycles for 11 years. accidents. Carl said. “And it saves money.” “My dad rode all his life, and he taught me how to ride ”It’s not so much that motorcycles are dangerous when I was 10,” he said. “I rode it every day when I got as much as it’s other drivers who don’t see you,” Carl home from school, out in the fields, however far my dad said. “If people don’t see you, most of the time, it’s would let me.” your reaction that saves you. You have to stay alert.” He describes it as defensive driving. Although Carl and Wynn have immense passion for their bikes, the weather limits the time they spend “As close as on them. “You definitely can’t just have a motorcy- cle,” Wynn said. “You have to have a car or a truck, as the weather is crazy here.” The rain and the cold, the biggest foes of motorcycle riders, make riding a you can get seasonal activity. But when they can, they make the most out of their time. Carl, in fact, took a road trip all the way to California on his motorcycle last spring break. “It took me four to flying” days to get to the Grand Canyon, and then two days going north through Las Vegas and then Sacramento.” Carl said that the road trip may have been physically Wynn describes riding a motorcycle as “as close as exhausting from long hours of driving alone, without you can get to flying.” According to him, driving a car any back support like you may get in a car, but the ex- shields one from the actual environment. On a motor- perience was still an amazing one for him. cycle, however, you can feel the wind, every movement With other students constantly fretting about parking of your vehicle and even everything you are riding over. spots for their cars, motorcycle riders find having a The adrenaline from it all, he said, makes it hard to quit. motorbike convenient in terms of getting to park almost “And the ladies like it,” he added. anywhere with enough area. “Parking is more lenient “I had one of my best friends who had a motorcycle, with bikes because you don’t take up so much space,” and I knew he rode around and he taught me how to Carl said. He said that he usually parks next to the ride,” said Tucker Carl, a senior sport and fitness man- Trojan Center between two lamp posts, which is not agement major from Cusseta, who has been riding mo- technically a parking spot, but works for him. torcycles for a year now. “It’s a lot of fun, and there is Wynn, however, said that he feels there needs to be a lot of freedom involved.” more parking space allocated specifically for motorcy- Jennifer Carlisle photo According to both Carl and Wynn, motorcycles are cles, as he sometimes finds people moving his vehicle Jonathan Wynn with his Kawasaki Ninja 650R. Sports October 16, 2014 [email protected] | Page 7 Soccer drops two road games Michael Shipma Staff Writer
The Troy soccer team dropped two straight confer- ence road matches this weekend against Appalachian State 3-2 in double overtime, and 2-0 to Texas State. After a seven-game win streak earlier this season, the Trojans (10-5, 2-3 Sun Belt) now are on a two-game losing streak. The Trojans traveled to play Appalachian State (6-8, 3-2 Sun Belt) on Friday, Oct. 10, after coming off a pair of home conference wins. The offense got off only five shots and gave up eight shots, two of which went in. Troy wasn’t going to go down without a fight, however, and controlled the second half. The offense made adjustments at halftime and came to life, getting off 12 shots. Troy finally scored in the 60th minute, when sophomore midfielder Abby Reynolds helped swing momentum in Troy’s favor. After that goal, it took just three minutes for Troy to score again. After being fouled in the box, junior forward Chelsey Williams scored on the penalty kick to complete the comeback. Troy looked to keep the pressure on, but did not score for the remainder of regu- lation. Fortunately for Troy, neither did Appalachian State. In the 103rd minute, the stalemate ended. Appalachian State senior forward Jenna Claude scored a golden goal on a header, giving the match to the Mountaineers. Troy’s second match of the weekend was also a tough Jennifer Carlisle photo loss. The Trojans were shut out for the first time since Junior forward Chelsey Williams scored her fifth goal of the season with a penalty kick that tied the season opener against LSU. the game late in the second half against Appalachian State on Friday, Oct. 10. Although the Trojans got off 19 shots in the match, the Bobcats’ junior goalkeeper Caitlynn Rinehart saved Grout put the Bobcats up with a goal in the 32nd minute. have to put goals in the back of the net, and when you nine of them. The Trojans were unable to regroup, however, and have as many chances as we did and can’t (score), then Both goals for the Bobcats (9-4-1, 4-1 Sun Belt) came gave up another goal when the Bobcats’ junior forward you can’t win. This is conference play, and if you get in the first half, and despite numerous opportunities, the Lynsey Curry stole the ball from the defense. Curry outworked you will lose. We found that out twice this Trojans were unable to score. broke away, scoring to give Texas State the 2-0 lead. weekend.” The Trojans came out looking to score quickly and “We just couldn’t seem to get out of our own way Troy will play host to Georgia State on Friday, Oct. were close to leading until freshman midfielder Rachel this weekend,” said head coach Jason Hamilton. “You 17, as it looks to get back on track in conference play. Tennis team comes up short in Tuscaloosa Ty Ammons Ohta progressed to the third round second round on a bye for their first. Staff Writer and faced senior Emily Zabor from the In their second-round match, Huynh University of Alabama. Ohta won the and Ohta won against sophomore The Troy University women’s match 6-4, 6-1. Jazmin Britos and junior Alexandra tennis team competed in the USTA/ In the fourth round, Ohta met her Starkova from Louisiana Tech, 8-7. ITA Southern Regional Championship match against Ole Miss senior Julia In Huynh and Ohta’s third round, this past weekend at the University of Jones. Jones won 6-1, 6-4. they lost to the Ole Miss team of junior Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Junior Trang Huynh competed in the Mai El Kamash and freshman Arianne Four women competed this weekend Hartono, 8-2. in singles and doubles matches, but Singles A Draw and got a bye for her none of the players were able to move first round. Durden and Skymberg defeated the Jacksonville State sophomores Diana past the fourth round. In her second round match, she Mirceta and Sadey St. Amant. Freshman Sanae Ohta played her played junior Marija Mulitinovic from first round match in the Singles A Draw Ole Miss. Mulitinovic beat Huynh in In their second-round match, Durden against Jackson State junior Rebekah three sets: 6-7, 7-6, 7-5. and Skymberg lost to junior Georgiana Adewumi. Ohta won with a match Patrasc and senior Naomi Tran from Freshman Linnea Skymberg and score of 6-2, 6-0. Mississippi State University. The final junior Olivia Brooke Durden played in In Ohta’s second-round match, she match score was 8-3. the Singles B Draw, and both lost their faced senior Stephanie N’tcha from The next women’s tennis tourna- Joshua Thurston photo Samford, and Ohta won the first set first-round matches. ment is Oct. 17-19 in Birmingham. The Junior Trang Huynh made it to her 6-1. Ohta’s opponent retired in the Huynh and Ohta played as a team in men’s next tennis tournament is Oct. second set. the Doubles A Draw and moved to the 16-20 in Auburn. second round before getting eliminated. Pigskin Picks Week 8 Current Leader:
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#23 Stanford @ #17 Arizona St Stanford Arizona State Stanford Arizona State Arizona State Arizona State Arizona State Stanford Sports Page 8 | [email protected] October 16, 2014 Trojan victory at last Troy football team snaps five-game losing streak at homecoming Michael Shipma returned it for 89 yards. Going out there Staff Writer giving maximum effort on every play is the result of it.” The Troy football team never surren- The defense would kick it up a notch dered the lead on Saturday. The Trojans as well, and stopped NMSU in the red (1-5, 1-1 Sun Belt) defeated New Mexico zone. State 41-24 in Troy’s homecoming game Sophomore safety JaQuadrian Lewis to get its first win this season. picked off a pass at the 6-yard line to Head coach Larry Blakeney recorded keep the Aggies from scoring before the 176th win of his career, tying former halftime. The Trojans have not allowed Auburn head coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan fewer first-half points this season. for third-most wins by a head coach in After an Aggie field goal early in the the state of Alabama. The win comes just third quarter, it was the Trojan offense’s days after Blakeney announced his re- turn to shine. Sophomore running back tirement at the end of this season. Jordan Chunn scored two rushing touch- While Troy played well offensively, downs to put Troy in control in the it was the defense that proved its worth, second half. causing a season-high four turnovers and sacking Aggies sophomore quarterback Chunn now has 18 career rushing Tyler Rogers four times. Before Satur- touchdowns, putting him at eighth day’s game, the Aggies (2-5, 1-3 Sun all-time for rushing touchdowns at Troy. Belt) led the nation with zero allowed Troy had 360 yards rushing in the game, sacks. which is only the fifth time it has rushed Troy started the game by scoring on for more than 300 yards in a game since its opening possession. Quarterback becoming a Division I Football Bowl Brandon Silvers capped off a 12-play, Subdivision team in 2001. 85-yard scoring drive with a 12-yard Despite a couple of touchdowns from touchdown run. Rogers in the second half, the Trojan That touchdown, along with a 28-yard defense caused two turnovers to halt field goal by sophomore kicker Ryan potential scoring drives. This left Troy’s Kay, put Troy up 10-0 after the first offense to dominate, and Silvers in par- quarter. ticular, who put the Aggies away with a April Irvin photo The Aggies responded in the second 35-yard touchdown pass to Worthy with (Above) Senior wide receiver Chandler Worthy returned a kickoff for an quarter. Freshman running back Larry 3:26 left. 89-yard touchdown. Worthy also had a 35-yard touchdown catch from Rose III scored on a 53-yard touchdown “The kids really took it upon them- redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Silvers to seal the game. run to put New Mexico State on the selves to get ready to play, and I thought board. It would be the Aggies’ only score we played with a lot of emotion and in the first half. 89 yards for the score. Another field goal momentum around,” Worthy said. “I just spirit,” Blakeney said. “It was a great day On the following kickoff, senior wide by Kay put the Trojans up 20-7. wanted to go out there and give it my all for Troy. It was a great day for me. It was receiver Chandler Worthy caught the “As a leader on the team, I knew on that play and show the team that I am a great day for those football players at kick at Troy’s 11-yard line and returned it I had to do something to change the giving my all. It just so happens that I Troy University.” Troy golf teams earn top five finishes Wally Pendergrass up another top 10 finish, with two under par rounds, Staff Writer after shooting two 75s and a 1-under 71 in the first a 72 for the tournament. round and a 3-under 69 in The women’s golf team She finished 10th with a the second round. score of 222. surged up the leaderboard Senior Jake Tucker on the final day of the JU Senior Taylor McGraw finished the tournament at Classic to grab second finished tied for 13th after 1-under-par and tied for place, while the men’s a final round score of 78. golf team finished fourth 14th for the tournament. in a rain-shortened Au- Senior Langley Vannoy Sophomore Jared Bettcher toTrader.com Collegiate finished tied for 18th with also shot a 3-under in the Classic on Monday, Oct. a score of 226. Vannoy second round and finished 13. shot the best round for the the event tied for 19th. The women went into Trojans, a 1-under 71 on The women’s and men’s the final day, Tuesday, the final day. golf teams each have one Oct. 14, in sixth place. The men’s team more tournament left The team shot a 297 on finished fourth at the Au- in the fall season. The the final day to climb up toTrader.com Collegiate women will play at the the leaderboard and finish Classic after the final second. Old Waverly Bulldog In- day was canceled due to The Trojans defeated vitational in West Point, the weather in Duluth, 12 schools in the tourna- Mississippi, on Oct. Georgia. Contributed photos ment, including Maryland 20-22, while the men will (Above left) Sophomore Jared Bettcher tied for 19th in AutoTrader.com and host Jacksonville Senior Phillip Brennan play at the Intercollegiate Collegiate Classic. (Above right) Sophomore Fatima Fernandez Cano University. tied for fourth on the indi- at The Grove in College finished 10th place at the JU Classic. The women’s golf team finished sec- Sophomore Fatima vidual leaderboard in the Grove, Tennessee, on Oct. ond out of 12, and the men’s golf team took fourth place. Fernandez Cano picked event and led the Trojans 26-28. Volleyball fails to snap losing streak
Wally Pendergrass on the loss, as they faced UL-Lafayette Staff Writer the next night. Unfortunately for Troy, this match’s The Trojan volleyball team went on the script looked similar to the day before. road this weekend and lost two five-set The Trojans took the first set 25-21. Once matches. The team has now lost nine again, they would drop the second set, straight matches, including six matches this time 25-13. that went to five sets. The Trojans responded out of the half Troy started well at UL-Monroe on by taking the third set 25-21 and yet again Friday, Oct. 10, taking the first set 25-21. were one set away from ending the losing The Warhawks would bounce back and streak. UL-Lafayette won the fourth set take the second set 25-23. 25-20 to force a deciding fifth set. The Trojans took the third set 25-18 The Trojans fought in the fifth set and and needed only one more set to end the at one point were losing only 5-4, but the losing streak. However, Troy lost the Ragin’ Cajuns scored the next five points fourth set 25-15, and as a team had a .000 to lead the Trojans 10-4. attack percentage during that set. UL-Lafayette went on to take the set The Warhawks would also take the 15-8 and won the match 3-2. fifth set, 15-10, as Troy again had a low Zelenovic and Winston led the team attack percentage: .056. with 12 kills, while Waggoner had Senior outside hitter Marija Zelenovic 42 assists. Dowdall had 17 digs, but and junior outside hitter Blair Winston Waggoner led the team in that category led the team with 15 kills each. Junior with 20. setter Tineille Waggoner had 42 assists, The Trojans will face UALR this April Irvin photo while junior libero Ali Dowdall led the Friday, Oct. 17, at Trojan Arena at 6 p.m. Junior libero Ali Dowdall (foreground) had 18 digs in the game against defense with 18 digs. and host UT Arlington on Sunday, Oct. UL-Monroe on Friday, Oct. 10, and 17 digs in the game against UL- The Trojans didn’t have long to dwell 19, at noon. Lafayette on Oct. 11.