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

Troy football’s five-game win streak was snapped after a 23-10 loss to Arkansas State on Saturday in front of a Homecoming crowd at Veterans Memorial Stadium.  The loss comes following significant offensive struggles for the Trojans, allowing quarterback Tucker Kilcrease to be sacked nine times. The team was held to 187 yards of offense, including just 21 rushing yards.  Brady Fitch photo Colton Walls covers a punt before recovering the muff against Arkansas State “We didn't

The Troy University Gospel Choir filled the Johnson Center of the Arts Thursday for a night of Worship to celebrate Black spiritual music.  The concert consisted of strictly spiritual music composed by Black musicians, with the pieces “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” by Moses Hogan, “Alpha and Omega” by Israel Houghton, “The Question Is” by Marvin Winansand “Deliver Me” by Donald Lawrence, featuring solos by various group members.   Autumn Griffin photo Troy's Gospel Choir sing

Every morning starts in a similar fashion for Peryn Bland. Wake up, go to baseball practice and go to class. If you didn’t know better, you’d think Bland was just a regular student at Troy.   Just over 200 miles away in the town of Meridian, Mississippi, Mayor Percy Bland starts his day with his own routine. He wakes up, gets ready and heads to his office downtown. Every morning, he looks at his family photo on his desk, featuring his wife and their two kids.  At that same mo

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, commonly known as RFK, the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the face of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. MAHA aims to, according to the White House’s website, eradicate childhood disease while “pursuing truth, embracing science, and enacting pro-growth policies and innovations to restore children’s health.”   In addition to a focus on the eradication of childhood disease, MAHA aims to conduct a host of other he

Half jokes and quarter smiles With his 2024 release “Manning Fireworks,” alt-country-rock-ish artist MJ Lenderman paints portraits and vignettes of characters both pathetic and vicious through lines equal-parts witty and sincere.   On his fourth studio album, Lenderman takes note of the tired Southern stereotypes illustrated in the typical country song – men obsessed with living simple and religious, brazenly beer drunk alone, wondering where their lost love went – and both s

Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. has been named this year’s 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Area Veterans Commission.  The award comes as an acknowledgement to Hawkins’ decorated military service and his continued efforts to promote military friendliness and patriotism as the chancellor of Troy University.  “Based on the love of the country and the fact that I was originally from Mobile, Alabama, being named Patriot of the Year in view of some very, very distinguished

Troy football teamed up with The Lids Foundation and nonprofit Shoes That Fit to give students at Troy Elementary School brand new shoes and hats Monday morning.  Over 1,000 students received athletic shoes from name brands such as Nike and Adidas, as well as hats provided by Lids, an athletic hat company. Troy Elementary School students also had the chance to meet Troy football student-athletes, Head Coach Gerad Parker and T-Roy, who helped pass out the gifts.  Hunter Boozer

Saturday marked the day of the Homecoming football game, starting the day of celebrations at Troy downtown with the Homecoming parade.  At 10 a.m., South Three Notch Street and roads surrounding the square were closed off for this parade. The sidewalks were filled with community members and Troy students celebrating the Homecoming season.  Tilley Dromboski photo Anna Grace Tucker and Grace Shellhouse wave to the Troy Community. “I really like watching the bands,” said AnaGrac

Mr. and Miss Trojan Pride were crowned as part of Homecoming’s festivities at the pep rally. Anthony Boyer and Morgan Blackmon were selected as the two representatives for 2025.  University Relations photo Boyer (left) and Blackmon (right) hug while holding their swords. Boyer and Blackmon are both involved in campus culture and said they wanted to share their love for Troy and the campus by running for Trojan Pride.  “I fell in love with Troy immediately because of the peopl

When I think about Squarepusher, I usually associate him with being one of the pioneering acts of the frantic and intricately programmed electronic music subgenre drill and bass. When I think about Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) from the early 90s, I think about ambient sounding tracks and slow, but mellow and dark house or techno music. Squarepusher has been making drill and bass since the mid 90s.   In my opinion, he is a great example of the jazzier side of the subgenre. Hi

A Troy University student, that’s been in a band for the past two years, was finally able to play a show in Troy last Saturday for Halloween night.  The band, ViCTORiA, is comprised of vocalist Bryson Bishop, a Troy student and a senior communications minor from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, guitarist Chandler Brewer, drummer Cody Foster and bass/keyboard playerHenley Phillips. They’ve been a band for two years and in that time, they’ve played numerous shows around their hometown,

The Sound of the South (SOTS) marching band has been invited to perform in the 2027 London New Year’s Day Parade as well as in the Festival Concert Series at some of the best venues London has to offer. This invitation is given to only two university bands each year.   Dr. Mark Walker, director of bands at Troy University, says this is the first time the marching band will travel out of the country.   University Relations photo Dr. Walker (right) stands with his invitation pl

Since 1981, the world’s largest plastics recycling plant has been located in Troy, Alabama. Now, the results of KW Plastics’ recycling efforts are in households all around the world.     Most consumers have probably used products from brands like Estee Lauder, Sherwin Williams and Toyota that contain resin from recycled plastics produced from KW Plastics.     Dennis Pilton, a reporter with AL.com , said KW Plastics in Troy takes in millions of pounds of used plastic container

Troy volleyball split another two-match series last weekend on the road against the ULM Warhawks.   The Trojans had a rough start in the first match on Thursday as they fell in four sets.   Amiah Butler finished the match with 24 kills, hitting .354 and adding 15 digs to collect another double-double on the season. Setter Madison Marx posted an outstanding effort with 29 assists and fell one dig short of a double-double. Olivia Kwiatkowski tied her career-high in digs with 13

Troy’s University Activities Council held a roller-skating night outside of Hawkins Hall on the side lot last Wednesday night. Although the night was chilly, students overlooked it for an enjoyable night of skating.  UAC skate nights are normally held inside with black lights for the neon effect. However, this skate night was held outside, and the neon lights shone just as bright after the sun went down.  Alex Ford photo Students take on roller skaing outside while listening

With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) having lost much of its funding during the current government shutdown, many families across the country are turning to food banks to help meet their needs.  In Troy, one pantry is already seeing changes. The Troy Resilience Project (TRP) is a social service organization dedicated to helping those in need.  Simon Brown The building for TRP helps support Troy residents in need. TRP gets food donations from Saint Mark’s

Anais' Annotations “House of the Dragon” is a spin-off of the hit TV series, “Game of Thrones,” which has had massive success over the last few years. It has taken over TikTok thirst edits and Wattpad fanfic accounts alike. Many people do not realize this addition to the “GOT” universe is based on a prequel novel written by George R.R. Martin, the creative mind behind both the original books and television show.  “Fire and Blood” (2018) is a unique history of the world of Wes

Troy University alumna Dana Hendrix was named the Sorrell College of Business (SCOB) Director of Development last month.  Hendrix shared how she feels about the opportunity to work at the university she graduated from.  “I’m really excited,” Hendrix said. “We’ve got a really great team here in the development office and working with the Sorrell College of Business and Dean Edwards is a huge honor.  “I’ve always said that in all my travels and meeting people that all roads som

Bradley Smith and Madison McElrath were named Troy’s 2025 Homecoming king and queen during halftime of Saturday night’s football game.  The titles were presented after weeks of campaigning and multiple appearances.  University Relations photo Smith (left) and McElrath (right) stand with their sword and bouquet. “It feels almost surreal, and it is such a blessing,” said Smith, who is a senior accounting major from Marietta, Georgia. “Just the opportunity to be nominated for th

Troy’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations put together a tailgate on the Shackleford Quad Saturday afternoon for the Homecoming football game.   The music was curated by DJ Redd and DJ Cree.  “I came out to have a good time and enjoy my subordinates,” said Kendrell Corbitt, a freshman physical therapy major from Hayden, Alabama. “I got to show love for the school and see Troy students have fun.”  Alex Ford photo Students pose for a picture before heading to the Homec

Troy’s International Student Program held its final international student tailgate of the semester Saturday afternoon before the Homecoming football game.  Each international tailgate has been partnered with a different international student organization, Saturday’s being with the Indian and Nepali student organizations. This means all of the food and activities were provided by those two organizations, allowing the students to get a taste of their specific cultures as well a

Protests are often something people do to challenge something they don’t like or agree with. Peaceful protests can often lead to change within policy, or something can get overturned.   Often, these protests can lead to major change. As we look at history, the Montgomery Bus Boycott led the Black community to be treated better in the South. However, what does it look like when a protest fails miserably?  To me, the answer would be to look no further than the “No Kings Protest

Troy soccer head coach Stuart Gore resigned from his position this past Thursday after three seasons with the Trojans. Gore finished his career with the Trojans with a total record of 16-28-8.   “I would like to thank Coach Gore for his commitment to our soccer program,” said Athletics Director Kyle George. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”  During his three-year tenure at Troy, the Trojans were 2-21-7 in Sun Belt Conference play. Troy will begin a natio