The Local Impact

When you think of public participation, or civic duty, odds are the word “voting” comes to mind. When done correctly, voting in elections, whether they be local or national, is the ultimate way for civilians to have their voices heard and to make a difference in their community.  Unfortunately, many to do not express their opinion by casting their ballots at the polls, but rather bicker about the outcome of elections over social media.  During the 2016 Presidential Election, a little over 58 percent of eligible voters actually voted, according to  PBS News . That means 42 percent of the population’s opinions were not expressed.  This trend can be seen other places, including right here at Troy University.  Each school year, the student body has the chance to elect representatives into the Student Government Association’s Executive Board, which is made up of Troy University’s President, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Vice President of Cam...

“Being a better man, and just being a more diverse man”  - Destin Henderson, Troy Student Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day last month, February is Black History Month. For many, the month is a time for reflection on civil rights issues in the United Sates, but for others the month is a time of evaluation, or a look at how to address unification moving forward.  Troy University student leaders, administrators, faculty and staff members of varying backgrounds come together on Saturday Feb. 9 for an  Inaugural Martin Luther King Day Male Unity Breakfast. The breakfast included an opening prayer by the Student Government Association Vice President of Campus Activities Morgan Long and Board of Trustees member Lamar Higgins as the main speaker. The group broke bread, rather literally with biscuits, to create a dialogue about how to best unify students of differing demographics.  “Things are never going to change unless you take action, and o...