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Troy holds JRL Leadership Conference
Troy University and the City of Troy collaborated to hold the 22nd annual John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference on Troy’s main campus on Feb. 6 and 7. This event aimed to promote multicultural collaboration, strengthen relationships and empower leaders, as this year’s theme was “Legacy.” On Friday, Feb. 6, Dr. Dionnne Rosser-Mims, vice chancellor of Troy University’s Montgomery campus, delivered the opening address, focused on legacy and the importance of our history. Qu
Nittany Vega
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Troy introduces Doctor of Chiropractic program
Troy University has recently received approval for its Doctor of Chiropractic program, making it the fifth doctoral program offered through Troy University. The university will be the second public institution in America to offer the program and the first in the south. “Being the second public institution to offer the degree will bring more recognition to Troy University,” said Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, associate provost and dean of the graduate school. “The program will al
Lily Smith
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SGA launches Trojan Hand Sign competition
The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) is looking for submissions for their Hand Sign Competition. SGA is asking students to submit creative hand sign ideas that embody the Trojan spirit and reflect Troy’s motto “All Ways Real. Always Troy.” A hand sign is a gesture the Troy community can use to show school spirit at events and in photos. SGA President Caleb Smith, a senior risk management and insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, shared how the competiti
Carrie McLendon
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Rigby becomes all-time wins leader
Brady Fitch photo Coach Chanda Rigby poses with family, friends and players after the game that placed her at the top. In their home locker room after the game against Louisiana, Troy women’s basketball celebrates a little harder than usual. Why? Because Coach Chanda Rigby did what she’s now known to do: win. With the 71-55 win over Louisiana at home Thursday night, Coach Rigby moved into the number one spot for most wins as a Troy women’s basketball coach. Not in Troy’s D1
Brady Fitch
18 hours ago
Track competes at UAB invite last weekend
Troy continued to smash through records in Birmingham, Alabama, during the UAB invite last Saturday. The Trojans broke several personal records and a program record throughout their competitionwhile also placing top five in some events. During the event, Troy competed with many schools throughout the southeast such as Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State and Memphis. On the women’s side, Faith Jones broke the school record for 60m hurdles, timing 8.48 during the final round fol
Dawson Parks
1 day ago
Men's tennis falls in match in Samford
Trojans fall to 5-3 in non-conference play with loss to Bulldogs on the road The Troy men’s tennis team took an unfortunate 4-3 loss to Samford this past Sunday evening. Troy fell after a tight match, with the Trojans starting off strong in doubles play. On court one, the pairing of Thiago Drozdowski and Stephan Tavares Noale secured a 6-2 victory. Ryusei Miyazato and Luciano Alcocer added in another win on court two, 6-3. The win earned Troy the doubles point to open the
Anaya Bickerstaff
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SEUS 2026 in the books
The John M. Long School of Music welcomed middle and high school students onto campus for a three-day honor band clinic over the weekend. The Southeastern United States Honor Band Clinic (SEUS) lasted from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7 and allowed middle and high school band students the opportunity to show off their skills under the command of guest conductors. The event also featured performances by Troy University’s Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Band and contemporary music group POPulus. Th
Ty Davidson
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Artist Reception for Mike Howard and two resident artists held At IAC
Troy’s International Arts Center (IAC) held an artist reception for an exhibit by Mike Howard along with the exhibits of previous resident artists last Thursday. Howard’s exhibit, titled “Gravity and Gesture,” was a part of a large donation to the university. The exhibit had all-consuming canvases that held imagery, such as corporate logos on top of landscapes that hold everyday people as well as paintings of dogs that employ layers of gloss. The paintings were held at Troy
Dawson Parks
1 day ago
Troy's Next Intramural Sport: Water Pong
Intramural sports go through a cycle of various games throughout the year. However, the next one coming up is a classic college party staple: water pong. Water pong is a game where 10 cups, filled with water, are set up on either side of a table. A line is drawn, and the object of the game is to shoot a ping pong ball across the table into the cups on the other side to relieve them. Whichever team is the first to relieve all the cups on the other team’s side is the winner.
Elizabeth Odee
1 day ago
Don't deny yourself happiness
Emma's Enlightenments As people, we have the ability to control the way we go about life. We have our own mindsets, which we can then act on. We have our own way of thinking, moving and being. Whether or not we carry ourselves positively or negatively is up to us. We control the way we carry ourselves, as I have said before, and see life. Why live through hate when you can live through love? I felt this was a good topic for this week because it can relate to so man
Emma Roberts
1 day ago
Give Sufjan a try, you might vibe
I genuinely believe that Sufjan Stevens is one of the best artists of our time. I know I usually have lots of positive opinions while writing, but Stevens has affected my life in a way that few artists have. His music is not only saturated with emotion, but with amazing lyrics as well. First, his music is so emotionally saturated that I can put it on based on almost any vibe or mood that I’m in. The first album I listened to by him that immediately clicked with me was “The A
Dawson Parks
1 day ago
Oppose date centers, save your community
We must stand firmly against the construction of data centers, and concerned citizens should petition their local leaders for the cessation of their construction. The public must also demand full transparency- the construction of data centers should be negotiated publicly, not behind closed doors. According to a 2025 MediaJustice report entitled “The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South,” there are $200 billion worth of potential data center projects across Geo
Matilda Ziegler
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