After serving as the interim athletics director since August, Kyle George was dubbed Troy’s 11th athletics director on Saturday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, before Troy’s homecoming matchup.  Brady Fitch photo Kyle George stands and watches over Tailgate Terrace. “Kyle George has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision during his nine years at Troy University, and I am confident he is the right person to lead our athletics program

After serving as the interim athletics director since August, Kyle George was dubbed Troy’s 11th athletics director on Saturday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, before Troy’s homecoming matchup.  “Kyle George has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision during his nine years at Troy University, and I am confident he is the right person to lead our athletics program into the future,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. to Troy Athleti

Most people know the immigrant journey is one filled with ups and downs. However, it is one thing to be aware of and entirely another thing to come face to face with the emotions of such a process. “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” (1991) is a novel by Julia Alvarez that has a clear focus on this subject.  My favorite thing about this work is the subtle portrayal of traumatic repression. The story is told in reverse, following the four García sisters from adulthood to

Troy men’s basketball is 3-0 start, partly due to the efforts of sophomore guard Cooper Campbell. Campbell was named the Sun Belt Conference’s inaugural Player of the Week following two 20-point performances. On the way to beating Kent State and Furman, the Washington native averaged 20 points and 5.5 steals.   Campbell’s averages landed him in the nation’s top five for several statistical categories -- he ranked first in steals with three. Campbell was second in the nation i

Alcoer and Andres Pastor travel to Athens, Ga. to play in doubles draw The Troy men’s tennis team wrapped up its 2025 fall season at the ITA Sectional Championships in Athens, Georgia this past Friday.   The ITA Sectionals are where the top players from the ITA Regions gather into four sections -- East, South, Central, and West -- to compete for a bid to play in the NCAA Championships.   Troy competed in the 16-team doubles draw, being represented by seniors Luciano Alcocer a

Psychedelic Pop as a Throughline  When I was in middle school, I listened to a band called Neutral Milk Hotel by chance. When I first listened to them, I was kind of entranced by the music. At first, I had no idea what was going on, but eventually I loved their music so much I wanted to find as many acts as possible that were similar.  Pretty quickly, I came across a band named “of Montreal.” Their song “Gronlandic Edit” was the first I had listened to, and I was oddly intere

The Troy women's basketball program continued its hot start to the 2025-26 season, securing a commanding 95-50 win over Mississippi Valley State on Thursday afternoon at Trojan Arena.   The victory, which followed a season-opening win over Toledo, marks the first 2-0 start for the Trojans since 2022-23 and the fifth under head coach Chanda Rigby.  The Trojans forced a massive 35 turnovers that were converted into 39 points. The Troy defense was stifling, holding the Devilette

Troy football travels to Norfolk, Virginia to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs tonight at S.B. Ballard Stadium on ESPN.  The Trojans return to action after a bye week following their loss at home to Arkansas State snapped a five-game win streak. Old Dominion also got the week off after winning its last two games, including a 31-6 showing against ULM.  Brady Fitch photo Tucker Kilcrease throws a pass against Arkansas State. The Trojans have been led by quarterback Tucker Kilc

Troy Volleyball secured its spot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after defeating Southern Miss in a two-match series on Friday and Saturday inside Trojan Arena.  The Trojans went to five sets in both matches, putting up a fight to sweep the Golden Eagles and punch a ticket to the tournament in Foley, Alabama.  Friday night was a thriller, as the Trojans won their sixth straight match against the Golden Eagles and outscored Southern Miss 40-25 in the final two sets.   Se

Troy University’s History Club and the Latino Student Alliance  held a Latin American History Roundtable last Wednesday in Patterson Hall.   “It was a really exciting partnership with Latino Student Alliance,” said Carmen Cruz, treasurer of History Club and sophomore American history major from Huntsville, Alabama. “We had a huge turnout, which was really exciting.  “I think it’s always good for people to learn about this, but it is also great for a social aspect. I think it’

Students showed out through their creativity with markers and paint brushes at Troy University's Activities Council’s Paint Night last Wednesday in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.  Refreshments were offered, and pop music bopped in the background while students talked amongst themselves as they were painting and drawing.  “I am painting Naruto and Spider Man since I just saw them and like them,” said Ryhein Fuller, a freshman geology major from Bainbridge, Georgia. “I like conne

As the seasons and temperatures are changing outside, so is the selection of flavors students can choose from inside of Blenz, as it has plans to release new seasonal flavors.  “As far as seasonal items, admin has been developing some new flavors; however my knowledge as to what they’re developing currently is limited,” said Amelia Fronckowiak, Blenz’s student manager who is a junior exercise science major from Madison, Alabama.  Although the new flavors have not yet been rel

It’s been said that no one's path is exactly alike, and while that’s true, linebacker Steven Cattledge and his teammate Ethan Conner are as close as it can get.  “Growing up across the street from each other, [Ethan] was like another brother to me,” Cattledge said. “We didn’t have much to do back home, so all we knew was ball.   “We basically grew up together.”  The duo played together in their youth, went from neighbors to roommates at East Mississippi Community College. Tog

Every kid gets asked the question countless times: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For me, from a young age, I knew my answer to this question was that I wanted to be a teacher. Sure, like most kids I went through the firefighter phase, the doctor phase, the mailman phase and a few others that are a little embarrassing. Eventually, however, my goal of teaching stuck with me, and I’ve been working towards it ever since.  I had many amazing teachers in my local publi

The Pike County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) held a Ladies Firearm Safety Class on Saturday, Nov. 8, open to all women in an effort to promote firearm safety in the community.   Although this is not the first event of its kind held by PCSO, it is the first in several years and the first by this group of instructors. The event was led by Russ Thomas, a lieutenant investigator with the sheriff's office, who also leads training for the Special Response Team at the Pike County Sheriff

The Troy baseball team, which won almost every series it played last season, took on in-state opponent Samford in the oldest ballpark in the country to continue fall ball on Sunday.  The Trojans made the trek to Rickwood Field to take on the Bulldogs in a doubleheader.  Troy Athletics photo Tate Farquhar fires a pitch against Samford on Sunday at Rickwood Field. “It’s just awesome what a great facility this is,” said head coach Skylar Meade to Troy Athletics. “I know we got t

Students who reside on campus are looking at a change to laundry for the upcoming semester. Residence hall laundry rooms will upgrade to digital payments starting Spring 2026.  Previously, students could pay with cash, coins and their Trojan ID, but now they’re looking at the use of a mobile app. The One Tap Away app accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo and more.  “It’s going to take a little time to get used to,” said Sabrina Foster, assistant

The Troy University Percussion Ensemble drummed its way into the evening last Sunday in a concert that drew a crowd.  The concert, prepared by professor of music Dr. Timothy Blackstock, featured five pieces, some with multiple movements:  Telisi Odyssey – Russell Hartenberger  Kumansi  Kerala  Toccata – Carlos Chavez  Not Far From Here – Blake Tyson  Willow* – Michael Burritt  *Zytori Conner, marimba  G-Spot Tornado* – Frank Zappa, arr. Doug Wallace  *Special Guests: Dominiqu

Following his battle with cancer, Desmond Wingard, a cherished and admired Troy University alumnus and esteemed WSFA 12 news director passed away on Oct. 30 at the age of 46.  Wingard was a man beloved by those who surrounded him, no matter where he went. His name, for so many, is synonymous with a level of care and kindness more genuine than was previously thought possible.  Before he graduated from Troy in 2000, he got his start in television news at TrojanVision, known the

The Trojan Pantry is combating on-campus food insecurity by making sure students have access to the resources they need – resources which are becoming less available for some due to the current government shutdown.   Operated by the Office of Civic Engagement, the pantry provides free access to food, hygiene products and basic school supplies for all enrolled students. With nearly one-third of students facing food insecurity, the Trojan Pantry plays a key role in supporting s

Students had the opportunity to wear their best boot-scootin' shoes and line dance in HAL Hall last Friday. TRIO and the Troy Student Unity and Service Council teamed up to put on a night of good music and dancing.  “It’s just a positive way to reach out to people that might be stuck in their dorms, people that don’t have a lot of friends or people that just love to dance,” said Trey Brown, a sophomore physical education major from Eufaula, Alabama. “You can come out with lik

Opera Workshop presented scenes from three ballad operas this past weekend as part of its fall semester course. Opera Workshop has two performances per academic year to help students learn the history, techniques and styles of opera.  Unlike other ensembles, which are purely performance-based, Opera Workshop takes an academic focus. In the fall semester, students learn a particular style of opera and its history. In the spring, they focus on opera production, performing a ful

Recipe of the Week While spooky season may have ended, pumpkin season most certainly has not! Try this simple, one-bowl recipe that will give you tasty pumpkin chocolate chip bread in no time. Pair it with a pumpkin spice latte or a hot chocolate for the perfect study break snack!  Ingredients:    3½ cups flour  2 tsp. baking soda  1½ tsp. salt  1 tsp. cinnamon  1 tsp. nutmeg  3 cups sugar   4 eggs  1 ½ cups canned pumpkin  1 cup oil  ⅔ cups water  1 cup chocolate chips  Dire