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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

The Trojan Classic has ended, and with the end of a softball-filled weekend, the season starts for the Trojans. The Trojans invited Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, North Alabama and Southern to Troy and walked away beating all four and going 4-1 at home.  “We took care of business both today and this weekend, minus a one-run loss yesterday,” said head coach Eric Newell after a win on Sunday. “The girls were running on fumes a little bit, with a few of them battling illness and

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

Would you move halfway across the world to play the game you love? From Sydney, Australia, to Troy, Alabama, Blake Cavill took a step most could never imagine in their lives…to play baseball.   “I started playing baseball when I was about four,” Cavill said. “When I was 13, I made it to the little league world series and that started my journey.   “Then, when I was 19, I flew over to Florida for the first time to go to junior college, and I knew absolutely nobody except the c

Troy women’s tennis is now 2-0 at home and 3-1 on the season after defeating in-state foe Alabama A&M, 7-0. This victory pushes the Trojans’ win streak to three games with their lone loss coming at the hands of UNF in their first match of the season.   Troy opened the day by taking the doubles point in convincing fashion. Valeriia Avdeeva teamed up with Maria Guirguis to defeat Tstitsi Mahere and Alicia Owegi of AAMU, 6-2. Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslofollowed suit by crushing

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

Ingredients:   2 blocks cream cheese softened   1 package dry ranch flavoring  8 oz sour cream   1 pack real bacon bits  1 large can shredded chicken, drained  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for mixing  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for topping   1/3 cup hot sauce   Instructions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.   Mix all of the ingredients, except for one cup of cheese, together very well.   When all ingredients are combined, spread the mixture evenly in a casserole dish. Take t

The Troy University Psychology Club recently explored the impact of media on mental health, focusing their discussion on how different forms of media influence emotional responses and perceptions of real-life situations.   Movies and shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Supernatural,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Truth or Dare and Paddington” all made an appearance on the silver screen.  Vice President Geo Gardner, a senior p sychology and criminal justice major from Mobi

MOVIE REVIEW Contrary to popular belief, Jordan Peele is not to thank for “Him ,” a 2025 horror starring Tyriq Withers.   Directed by Justin Tipping, the film follows Cam, a hungry athlete who gets the chance to be mentored by his idol, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). As he falls deeper into a week of intense training, increasingly strange and violent things happen, revealing an underground satanic cult behind it all.   The messages in the movie are great— sure. It’s a classic

Following back-to-back losses, Troy men’s basketball returned to the win column against Georgia State and Akron, with the win over the Zips being on national television.  The Trojans battled Georgia State in Atlanta on Wednesday night. While the Scott Cross-coached team was tied in the half, they quickly hopped out on an 11-0 run that would stick for a 74-63 win.  “Our guys defended at a high level today, but what won us the game was our offensive rebounding.” Cross said. “Cr

For the first time since 2021, the Super Bowl featured a man who once donned the Power T thanks to New England’s Dell Pettus.  Though the Patriots fell short in the big game, Pettus recorded two tackles against the Seattle Seahawks. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Pettus recorded at least one tackle in each of the team’s four playoff games. He wrapped up his second season in the league with 20 tackles, including 11 solo tackles. The 24-year-old already

Troy’s History Club held a Black History Month roundtable that encouraged students to reflect on Black history, military service and the importance of learning from the past.  The discussion created space for students to connect historical events to modern   society, emphasizing how understanding history can help prevent past injustices from   being repeated.  “I felt like the conversations reinforced the importance of remembering history as a tool for growth,” said Ashton Ch

The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) recently released a first-of-its-kind operational statistics report, allowing students to assess day-to-day operations beyond those federally mandated by the Clery Act.     The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics ( clerycenter.org ).     This report accompanies the annual Clery report but differs significantly in scope. The Clery report only covers crime

The Troy Trojans experienced a week of extreme highs and lows, punctuated by a dominant conference win and a crushing non-conference defeat. After suffocating App State 69-59 with a late defensive stand to secure their ninth straight victory in the series, the Trojans fell to Ball State on the road 87-86.   The week served as a showcase for a team that currently sits atop the nation in rebounding while chasing significant program history.  Brady Fitch photo Lelani Guillon cel

Anais' Annotations Sean Dietrich is a Southern writer who gained popularity online by sharing pieces of his creative nonfiction. Long-time fans like me consider these short reads to be some of his most heartwarming, but the writer, also known as Sean of the South, is also a highly regarded novelist. One of his most recent books, “Kinfolk” (2023), is a combination of redemption stories, modern odysseys and small-town justice tales.  The novel is set in the 70s in our great sta

Students are invited to attend Coffee and Conversations, an event put on by the Office of Civic Engagement, to enjoy coffee and have meaningful discussions aimed at practicing awareness and empathy.  The sixth annual Coffee and Conversations event is being held Feb. 12, 19 and 26 from I p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. Students are encouraged to go have conversations that will helpconnect them with others despite their differences.  “At the heart of Coffee and C

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its third “Workshop Wednesday” on Feb. 4, which focused on educating students on how to successfully survive an interview.  The third installment of the workshops, titled “Interviewing Like a Pro,” included a presentation that taught students how to prepare and dress appropriately for an interview and how to respond eloquently to tough questions. Students then paired up and practiced answering interview questions with one ano