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Troy's rugby team kicks off season
Troy Rugby’s spring season has kicked off. The team's season began at the Iron City Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, at the beginning of February, where the Trojans would win the final game of their four games. The team is composed mostly of newcomers, adding several new members this semester. Young Cutter graphic “At the beginning of the semester, there were only three members; now we have grown to around 12,” said Team Vice President Charles Longmire, a freshman nursing
Jimmy Nichols
4 days ago
Career Services holds career fair workshop
The Office of Career Services continued their Wednesday Workshops series with some tips and tricks for mastering career fairs last Wednesday. In what career services called the Career Fair Playbook, students walked through the dos and don’ts of attending a career fair and making a good impression. They were instructed on how to present themselves, how to treat the employers and what to bring to make the most positive, lasting impression on their potential future employers.
Ty Davidson
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SGA holds first ever State of the Student Body address
Students and faculty gathered in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballroom inside the Trojan Center for a first-of-its-kind event last Thursday afternoon. The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) held its first-ever State of the Student Body address. SGA President Caleb Smith, a senior risk management insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, along with university leaders, focused on one central theme — transparency. “Transparency means talking about everything that SGA d
Simon Brown
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Softball struggles against strong competition on road
The Troy softball team, which has already achieved double-digit wins and double-digit run-rule wins, was invited to the Jane B. Moore Invitational and faced Auburn, USC Upstate and No. 11 Virginia Tech. The Trojans lost all four games over the weekend, but bounced back with a 6-2 win over Georgia Tech on the road Tuesday night. Following a rough weekend, Troy continued a long road trip with a midweek against the Yellow Jackets. The Trojans used a six-run third inning to take
Donald Stables
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Baseball earns a second Power Four win against Rutgers
Troy baseball defeated its second power conference opponent of the season at the Keith LeClair Classic, taking down Rutgers 2-1, after falling in the opening two games of the weekend. Success came on Sunday for the Trojans in a pitcher’s duel, where pitcher Dylan Alonso secured the win. "This is a perfect way to win this game,” said head coach Skylar Meade. “It's better than a 9-1 game that doesn't test you. “It tests every part of you, and I think we need that. When you
Maddie Bagdonas
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Women's tennis drops match to Mercer
Troy women’s tennis closed out the month of February with a two-match homestand. The Trojans faced Jacksonville State to open the week and concluded the week by taking on Mercer. While Troy ultimately dropped both matches, they pushed their opponents to seven and six matches, respectively. Maria Guirguis hits a shot during a 2026 match. (Troy Athletics photo) Starting with JSU, the Trojans ultimately fell, 4-3, but secured some key victories along the way. On court one, Maria
Tarvares Dennis Jr.
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What the ending of 'Frankenstein' means for women in this society
When it first hit screens, I, like so many avid readers and fans of the frightful, could not wait to watch the newest “Frankenstein” (2025), directed by Guillermo del Toro. I presented research on the original novel by the same name (1818) just a few months prior and have been a fan of Mary Shelley’s work since I first got my hands on it. As always happens when a book is adapted to a film, there were butchered plot lines, misplaced references and strange character insertions
Anais Shelley
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ALBUM REVIEW With Jimmy Nichols: Bruno Mars 'The Romantic' — A return to glory
When talking about some of the best artists of the 21 st century, it is easy for people to mention Beyoncé, Adele, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and other fan favorites. However, one artist who seems to be underrated by music lovers is Bruno Mars. Bruno debuted in 2010 with his album “Doo-Wops and Hooligans” and showed his caliber as an artist immediately. Songs like “Grenade,” “Count on Me,” “The Lazy Song,” “Talking to the Moon,” “Just the Way You Are” and “Marry You” went
Jimmy Nichols
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Sigma Chi philanthropy holds rodeo
With cowboys, cattle and a cause, Sigma Chi’s first ever rodeo brought the community together for two nights of high energy competition. Held at the Pike County Cattlemen's Association arena, the event featured everything from bareback riding and steer wrestling to team roping and barrel racing, all presented by Bo Campbell Rodeo Productions. However, behind the boots and buckles, there was a bigger cause. “We actually did raise $55,000 this year,” said Reagan Robinette, t
Avery Lewis
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When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras
“Think horses, not zebras.” That’s what they tell you. When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras. Sometimes, and evidently so, it’s zebras. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. As defined by the World Health Organization, this is a complex disease that affects many women globally. It’s characterized by endometrium-like tissue, usually found only in the lining of the uterus, growing outside the uterus, causing inflammation and scar tissue formation. It’s lifelo
Kathryn Clark
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Sports logos suck... kinda
Most sports logos nowadays suck. Key word: most. Recently, a new logo for the Tennessee Titans was leaked, and fans are divided on it. A simplified circle. The sword T lost its edges. Even the flames of the famous logo are gone. However, others point out that the logo returns to the popular colors of the Houston Oilers, the former name of the Titans. Personally, I despise this logo. As a Titans fan, the logo is generic and bland, and the personality and detail from the curr
Hunter Boozer
4 days ago
Building songs with squelch
“Gantz Graf” as an EP is sort of an anomaly. The EP was released after their album “Confield,” one of their more intricate works in terms of drum programming and came out before albums like “Draft 7.30” and “Untilted.” The main thing that sets it apart from other EPs by the duo, though, is the fact that it’s mostly extremely abrasive. If you get used to it, it’s an amazing listen, but in general, it’s very abrasive. The EP opens up with “Gantz Graf,” which slaps you in the
Dawson Parks
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