This is a developing story. Last update: Oct. 14, 2026, 5:02 p.m. Troy University has suspended its Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter following an ongoing investigation which found violations of university and national fraternity policies surrounding hazing. The chapter must cease all operations immediately, and members living in the fraternity house must vacate the property by Oct. 26. Pi Kappa Phi Gamma Gamma chapter will not be eligible to return to campus until fall 2029. A

You don’t need an excuse to listen to “Excuses for Travelers” Before the turn of the millennium, Mojave 3 had already released two country-tinged and dreamy albums for the world’s listening pleasure. While both were similar in a broad sense, both albums were in different neighborhoods. Their debut “Ask Me Tomorrow” was slower and more ethereal, leaning heavily into dream pop, while their second album “Out of Tune” explored faster speeds and leaned closer to country and rock

A rising trend has become apparent where bookstores and newer generations of readers are gravitating toward some genres and leaving others in the dust. Genres like romance, manga and pop-fantasy are all rapidly gaining traction over genres like sci-fi, horror and philosophy. The differences have an impact on what audiences read, as well as what the substance of not only the books within the genre hold, but also all of the other genres. Writers become accustomed to writing a

This review is an outlier compared to my usual pattern. I’m not reviewing a game that’s at least a decade old. For once, I’m striking while the iron is hot. That pun is intended, as the subject of this review is Dressmaker. Released on Sept. 21 of this year, Dressmaker is an indie darling that made waves in the cozy gaming community. I haven’t been able to put it down since I purchased it! As always, a minor spoiler warning for those that have yet to play the game. Graph

Madie's Margins 4.5 stars Happy spooky season, everyone! The scariest thing of all is unexpected spoilers, and this review will be full of them, so this is your warning! One of my strongest opinions is that children have higher emotional intelligence than we credit them for, and also, that they’re very disturbed individuals. I think “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman perfectly encapsulates this phenomenon. Coraline is an imaginative girl, a bit small for her age, who is never taken

The Troy community gathered on Tailgate Terrace and surrounding areas to prepare for the Troy Football game against Southern Miss Tuesday night. Brady Fitch photos

The Troy University Symphonic Band kicked off its fall 2026 performance series last Wednesday, featuring works by Hagen, Grainger, Bennett, Rimski-Korsakov and Marquez. This concert cycle took 15 rehearsals, some up to two hours long, and an abundance of individual work. The music was daunting, the sounds melodious, yet for the musicians, it was all worth it. "It's really fun, the students are fun to work with," said Dr. Jerianne Larson, the conductor for the concert and as

"Radical Frame" album cover Modern Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) is extremely splintered in comparison to the more techno and drill and bass-focused 1990s. A lot of modern-day greats are in specific niches within the genre, and there’s almost no trace of one or two main “sounds” like previous years. Actress started making music during this modern period, and he’s an artist I haven’t delved into as much as other modern IDM greats. His newest album, “Radical Frame,” originall

Art club members sale baked goods in TC to raise money for future events and opportunities. The Troy University Art Club is making their way to students’ wallets through their stomachs to raise funds. Members of the club sold homemade treats in the Trojan Center, giving students a chance to support the organization while getting something in return. Helix Kisner, a senior interdisciplinary studies major from Prattville, Alabama, and the club’s secretary, said the fundrais

A new student organization at Troy University is giving students a place to read, discuss books and meet other students who share their interests. Booked and Busy was created over the summer by students Bess Dunn and Nixon Cartee after the two realized they were struggling to find time to read while balancing college. “When me and Nixon were texting over the summer, the whole club started with the foundation that we never get to read because we’re so busy all the time,” sai

The Department of Art and Design opened applications for the Spring 2027 Artist Residency, which aims to bring professional artists to educate Troy students and the local community. Funded with the aid of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, selected artists will be invited to interact with students in concert with their own research and projects. Applications are split into two opportunities, one for an artist-in-resi

Crowe's will soon open their new storefront. Quang Le photos An old Troy favorite chicken spot is returning under new ownership after seven years of absence. Crowe's Chicken opened in Troy 50 years ago, in 1976. Ever since then, it’s been a Pike County staple and, until 2018, part of the identity of Troy. A second location opened in Brundidge in 1999 and another one in Ozark last year. “When I originally came to Troy (State) University in 2000, the old Crowe’s was fire, li

Jones runs out onto the field, along with his fellow Trojans for the Utah State game. Troy Athletics photo Everything has always started with family for Nerria and Eric Jones’ son, Jordon. Troy's fifth-year offensive tackle highlights the support he received as a student-athlete, especially from his mother. “She is the reason why I do all this in the first place,” Jones said. “She’s a big reason why I even got into college.” Jones excelled playing high school ball at Paul

The United States Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a sweeping majority, 77-22, on Monday, Sept. 28. Shortly after the passage of the act, Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill released a statement online in support of the bipartisan legislation. “The Senate's overwhelming passage of the Protect College Sports Act represents an important step toward providing stability and consistent national standards in college athletics,” Gill said. “The Sun Belt and its 14 memb

Troy football team high fives the student section after its ASU Win. Emma Wasden photo Troy University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has revived the Fortress, an unofficial student section for Troy, after three years of inactivity. The Fortress is returning in an official capacity with Troy Athletics serving in an advisory role. "The Fortress, for a long time, has been an unofficial student section for a few years with Troy alumni,” said Deputy Athletics Direc

Troy men's tennis competed in the Mercer Tournament from Thursday to Saturday at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center, making the finals matches in the E-Final. "It was a tricky tournament, because we had to start a little bit earlier than expected due to the weather conditions on the weekend, so it was a big load in a short amount of time, but I think the players were ready," said head coach Rolando Vargas. "It was a physical stretch, but they managed to meet the expectation m

Going into the weekend, Southern Miss boasted the best overall record in the Sun Belt at 11-2, with two convincing wins over Louisiana Tech in Sun Belt play in opening week. Nevertheless, the Troy volleyball team traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and walked out with two match wins in a hostile environment to bring them to 3-1 in conference play. Both matches went four sets, with five of the eight on the weekend being decided by two points. On Friday, Troy took the first

Troy soccer celebrates its 1-0 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday at the Troy Soccer Complex. Troy Athletics photo Troy wins first conference game against Coastal Carolina in rainy thriller Troy took down Coastal Carolina, 1-0, in a late goal thriller for its first conference win of the season. Troy capitalized on a corner from Brooke Slater in the 87th minute, after Imani Hamilton was sent off for a challenge. The ball was played in, where it found Alaina Uncapher as

Goose Crowder finds the endzone on a rushing attempt. Troy football got back on track Tuesday night with a record-breaking effort against Southern Miss in Veterans Memorial Stadium, 55-34. The Trojans had 662 offensive yards, the most since Troy had 706 against Austin Peay in 2016. Out of those yards, 437 would come on the ground, the most for Troy since 2002. With the fourth 200 plus yard passing game to add to the running game, head coach Gerad Parker said while the night

LSA panelists sit together at a table during the LSA Latino Legacy panel. Dawson Parks photo Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Student Alliance (LSA) is highlighting Latino excellence on campus by holding events and collaborating with other organizations. According to census.gov, the city of Troy has a 2.4% Hispanic and Latino population, which is around half of the state’s average. Troy University Department of World Languages and Cultures Chair Dr. Kelly Suer

A bottle of supplement capsules spills pills onto a table. Nate Henderson photo After two University of Mississippi students died from suspected overdoses after allegedly consuming kratom products, Troy University Police Department (TUPD) is warning students about the drug. Kratom is a drug that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. It can come as either organic or synthetic, and in small amounts it acts as a stimulant. In higher doses, though, it begin

Student nurses use virtual reality to help train and learn without risk. University Relations photo Troy University’s School of Nursing will use two grants totaling $178,070 to expand virtual reality training with emergency medical services and launch a mentorship program for nursing students from rural and underserved communities. The awards are among 138 grants totaling more than $144 million announced through Gov. Kay Ivey’s Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.

Five Troy University faculty and staff members have been selected for the 2026-27 Chancellor’s Fellows Program, forming Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr.’s final cohort before his retirement. The new fellows are Heidi Beattie, Amanda Dunagan, Byungkwan Jung, Scott Sexton and Korrie Lynn Williamson. The program gives faculty and staff an opportunity to learn about university operations while developing leadership skills. Fellows are nominated by university leaders and attend mee