Rating: 2.3 stars “How to Kill Men and Get Away with It” by Katy Brent is not my typical read; it’s a semi-popular BookTok thriller, with a millennial focus. However, it was marketed as a dark comedy and a female rage novel. I’m a female with rage, so why not? The premise of the book was interesting, as it followed Instagram influencer Kitty Collins who, fed up with men, decides to start killing the worst of the worst, describing herself as a “female Dexter.” The book is de

Project Hail Mary: The Best Movie of 2026? While this year has seen the continuation of several franchises like Toy Story and Spider-Man, it has also seen several new ideas. Films like “Obsession,” “Disclosure Day” and “The Odyssey” prove that Hollywood can use original ideas or adapt books and still achieve great success. One of the best movies released this year is “Project Hail Mary.” Based on the sci-fi novel released in 2021, the book is written by famed author Andy W

Professor Chris Stagl's photos of Troy and well-known surrounding areas. Contributed photos A Troy Art and Design professor partnered with Troy Regional for a new art project through an uncommon link – a previous student. Professor Chris Stagl, associate chair of Art and Design at Troy University, was recently approached by Troy Regional Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant Emily Robbins, a recent Troy graduate and one of Stagl’s former students. Together, they helped

Applications are open for an annual entrepreneurship competition held by the IDEA Bank. The Business Pitch Competition allows students to apply with an idea for a business they’d like to start and, if selected, present their idea to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win money to put toward their business. Before the presentation, students go through eight weeks of developing their idea, communication skills and understanding of their industry and audience. “I get to

Dawson Parks photo Shuttlecocks, as pictured, are the "ball" of badminton. A club sport that made a “racket” with international students and American students alike made its return this fall. Originally from India, badminton became popular across Europe in the 1800s. At Troy, badminton is famous among students from around the world. Since 2016, Troy’s Badminton Club has been a way for international and American students to hang out, have a good time and, of course, play bad

Following her most recent single release, “The light in the painting,” Lizzy McAlpine has dropped another sneak peak of her upcoming album, “Angel.” On Aug. 21, 2026, McAlpine released “Ugly things,” a stark contrast to the previous single. The previous single was hopeful, light and loving. Listeners were delighted to finally have a happy song from Lizzy, but in her familiar fashion, the newest single brings it all back down. “Ugly things” outlines the feelings of watchin

Students get creative at UAC's Paint and Sip. Austin Horne photos With paintbrushes in hand and mocktails nearby, students gathered for Paint and Sip to create art, meet new people and take a break from the stress of college life. The event, held by the University Activities Council (UAC), gave students an opportunity to be creative while connecting with other students on campus. The event was open to students of different class standings, giving both freshmen and seniors a

The winning team runs from one station to the next. Contributed photo Students got competitive at the Troy Campus Recreation’s second annual Amazing Race Around Troy University on Saturday. The event, based on the CBS show “The Amazing Race,” gave students a chance to get out of their dorms, meet new people and learn more about the Troy campus. “Originally, it was to get the students who live in the dorms engaged more, but we have opened it up to all of the students now,”

Members of Omega Psi Phi grill at 4DaCulture's cultural potluck. Quang Le photo A new student organization is working to bridge what many on campus see as an invisible gap: the space between walking past the same people every day and actually knowing them. 4DaCulture aims to create a platform where students from different backgrounds can share their experiences and learn from one another on Troy's international campus. Lewis Bell, a senior criminal justice major from Dothan

Students gather and participate in Denim and Paint with Sparkle and 4DaCulture. Quang Le photos Students gathered with denim in hand and paintbrushes ready as 4DaCulture and the Sparkle Mentoring Club joined together to hold “Denim and Paint,” an event designed to give Troy University students an opportunity to socialize, meet new people and express their creativity. The event invited students to bring any denim items they wanted to customize, while the organizations provid

Football players and cheerleads meet with fans in Trojan Arena ahead of season opener game against Sam Houston. Emma Wasden photos While Trojan Arena is typically filled with basketball fans and players, it was the football fans’ turn to take over the arena Saturday as part of Fall Fan Day. Troy fans met with football players and cheerleaders and got posters of the 2026 schedule signed. For quarterback Goose Crowder, it was a good way for the Trojans to interact with their

Troy football and head coach Gerad Parker have welcomed a new director of video ahead of the 2026 season. Jake Deaton joins the football staff after spending time at West Virgina. Deaton heads to Troy with one big mission in mind. “I just want to do my part and make Troy football better,” Deaton said. Over the summer, Troy football quietly made a change in the crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, role of the staff. The Trojans hired Deaton to fill the spot of the former Di

Troy volleyball encourages each other during its match against Southern Miss. Troy Athletics photo Troy volleyball is set to start its season this Friday with a home match against Mercer at 6 p.m. in Trojan Arena. This is Troy’s first game of the Troy Invitational, which brings Mercer, North Alabama and Alabama State to Trojan Arena for the weekend. History is on Troy's side this weekend, as Troy holds a combined record of 24-2 against Mercer and Alabama State in previous

Students gathered on the band field for the start of the new season for the club soccer team this past week. Players in the club love the teamwork and camaraderie soccer brings, as it reminds the players that it is a team sport, regardless of talent. “It’s not a single man's game; even Messi and Ronaldo need somebody to pass them the ball,” said Yagya Pokhrel, president of the Troy Soccer Club and graduate student majoring in sports management from Nepal. “This sport requir

Evan Crenshaw warms up on the field before game against Southern Miss. Troy Athletics photo Punter Evan Crenshaw had an active offseason: he was nominated as a finalist for the Ray Guy Award, received the inaugural Sun Belt Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year Award and became Troy’s first FBS All-American Player. Despite all of the noise, he’s staying focused on perfecting his craft. “My biggest goal is to average more than I did last year,” Crenshaw said. “I think t

Kyle George and Jeff Kervin shake hands after announcing the new branding deal with Troy Athletics and Troy Bank and Trust. Troy Athletics photo Troy Athletics and Troy Bank and Trust announced a historic branding deal on Monday. “We are the first program that can say that we have an all-sports jersey patch that also includes every single one of our coaches wearing the Troy Bank and Trust logo,” said Troy Athletic Director Kyle George. Jeff Kervin, Troy Bank and Trust C

Head coach Skylar Meade speaks on the Trojans’ win against Little Rock after Super Regional game at Riddle Pace Field. Troy Athletics photo Fresh off the Trojans winning their first Super Regional and making the trip to Omaha, Troy baseball’s head ballcoach Skylar Meade signed a Sun Belt leading-extension. This agreement ties him to Troy for the next four years with a fifth-year option. According to Kendall Rogers, co-owner of D1 Baseball, associate head coach Ben Wolgamot

Troy soccer celebrates after Bella Hartofelis scores against Stetson Saturday afternoon. Troy Athletics photo The Trojans soccer team came up with a huge 2-0 win over Stetson Saturday afternoon, following another loss on the road against Southeastern Louisiana, 1-0, on Thursday. In the loss Thursday against Southeastern, Troy was able to shoot more than double against the lions with an impressive 16 shots that could not find the back netting. Four of those shots were take

On June 19, 2016, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers walked into the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California where they faced the 73-9 Golden State Warriors for a Game 7 contest. This same Warriors team held the best record in NBA history and held a 3-1 lead against the Cavs in the finals. This Cavs team had an impossible mission to complete, finishing the 3-1 comeback. It had never happened before. Following an incredible play by Kyrie Irving, crazy defense by James and s

Album Review: “Tin Cans With Strings To You” - Far (1996) I decided some time ago I had listened to all the 90s alternative rock albums that were worth listening to and abandoned the genre almost entirely. Perhaps good, original 90s alt-rock music is like love; you find it when you stop looking for it. Well, I had certainly stopped looking for it, and it certainly found me. It found me in the most unlikely place—Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season one, episode six, “The Pack.

I'll be playing it... until dawn Interactive games aren’t a new concept, but they’ve certainly seen many different iterations. From live moderators and red-green buttons to laserdisc, choice-based storytelling, interactive games evolved into something far more intuitive than predecessors 11 years ago. Until Dawn released in 2015 and caught like wildfire; but does it still hold up against today’s standards? Graphics: 4/5 Until Dawn was one of the first games to introduce th

This semester, the Office of Career Services is continuing its Workshop Wednesday series, which provides support for students preparing for future career goals and aspirations. The workshops, which began last semester, will cover different career development topics including resumes, LinkedIn, networking and finding jobs. Not only can students learn essential skills during the workshops, but they also have the opportunity to learn about the on-campus resources available t

Anna Grace Tucker hops in with Hawkins. Contributed photo “Cart Jacked: Hop in with Hawkins” features Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. riding around campus in a golf cart speaking with students on their way to class. This year, though, it’s undergoing a major change. Last year, the show was posted weekly for nine weeks, making a nine-episode series. This year, the episodes will be longer and posted monthly. With this format, more students will have the opportunity to get “ca

At the end of the first month of classes, students are continuing to find resources on campus that can help them flourish in their time at Troy. For some students, these resources are instrumental in their success. When senior Emily Smith arrived at Troy, she quickly found a resource that would support her throughout her college career, and it cost her nothing. Smith, a senior biomedical sciences major from Selma, Alabama, learned about TRIO Student Support Services thro