Amongst the debates over the format for the College Football Playoff, I believe there is a perfect option for expansion that already exists.  The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) is the only NCAA division that does not have an NCAA-sanctioned championship. Tradition has prevented college football from moving on from the ancient idea of bowl games, and frankly, that’s hurting the sport.  Below the FBS is the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), which has a tournament that,

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum has been around forever and put together a storied career spanning several decades. He’s a living legend. But in recent years, Finebaum has left any semblance of reason or logic behind to become a full-time SEC fanboy.  The past few months, Finebaum has continually disrespected and trashed every non-SEC conference in the country on First Take and other ESPN shows. The Memphis, Tennessee, native continually upholds double standards and false narr

Emma's Enlightenments This Week’s Advice: Difference is Power.   All of us are different. No two are the same- yet we criticize this all the time.   This raises the question, what differences are okay, and which are not? Who decided this?  Differences, to me, mean power. There should be no decision on who is right and who is wrong. This is just an excuse.  There is no wrong.  Just because you aren’t the same as the person next to you doesn’t mean they are better or lesser th

Oftentimes, those of us concerned about environmental welfare and seeking to lessen our impact on our earth overlook a relatively simple and straightforward way to do less harm to our planet.   We should eat less meat, and when we do consume it, it’s important to focus on low-impact meats such as chicken.   According to researchers from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the University of Michigan, the highest carbon impact item in Americans’

If you’ve looked at internet music discourse over the past couple of years, you may see a few names pop up more than others. A lot of people have similar favorites in these communities, and it can be interesting to see which albums and artists are talked about more than others.  I can understand why certain artists are talked about. Radiohead is a band I think is very unique and brilliant; I have no qualms with Geese; and I think My Bloody Valentine is one of the most influen

One Battle After Another When you look at the movies from 2025, the one with the most Oscar nominations is “Sinners” with 16. However, following closely behind Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece is Paul Thomas Anderson’s magnum opus, “One Battle After Another.”  Receiving some of the Oscar nominations are Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor, Thomas Anderson for Best Director, Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress and Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor. Each of these nominations is

Anais' Annotations In the last 20 years, spinoffs and even fanfiction have gained a prestigious foothold in popular fiction. Books that play on existing pieces of literature are now as well-known– and sometimes better known– than the material that inspired them. Generally speaking, I have not been a fan of this recent development. While I cannot lie,it has a place among genre fiction, I tend to lean more into original storytelling or experimental structures. My most recent en

Many musicians will say branching out is one of the best things you can do. Troy University’s John M. Long School of Music had the opportunity to play host to guest artist Dr. Logan Place last Wednesday.   Dr. Place is the interim department chair as well as a trumpet instructor for the Department of Music and Performing Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University. Throughout his time, Dr. Place didn't just study music; he actively performs for audience, sharing a notable messa

Capricorn – You’ll order the pizza for everyone. You really want to hang out with everyone, but you always know what the score is for those who are not paying attention.   Aquarius – You are just rooting for who everyone else thinks is losing. You are bringing the spinach and artichoke dip as everyone cheers for a team they didn’t even know was in the Super Bowl.  Pisces – You are just here for the commercials. You’ll get on your phone when the game starts back up, but you al

Troy University’s Activities Council (UAC) invited students to come out and see “Wicked For Good” on the big screen in Patterson Hall Wednesday Night.   UAC provided snacks, drinks and the chance for students to come out and connect on campus.   “The energy at the movie night was really fun and welcoming,” said Jamie Parker, a junior nursing major student from Millbrook, Alabama, who is UAC’s president. “It felt more like a big group hangout than a formal event, especially wi

Picture a bustling neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, filled with artisanal shops, eccentric and diverse nightlife as well as young adults filled with aspirations and meaningful goals. That neighborhood is called Itaewon.     The main character of “Itaewon Class,” Park Sae-ro-yi, became one of those young adults after a very tumultuous and traumatic childhood following the death of his father.   After a stint in prison for trying to kill the man who killed his father, he dec

Safety is something many students might overlook in their daily lives. The National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) held a safety class with a guest from Troy University Police Department (TUPD), Patrolman Tatyana Lee, last Wednesday.   The importance of safety on campus for students was the main discussion.  “Safety is so important for students because this is a very vulnerable time in our lives,” said Shania Brunson, an exercise science major from Tuskegee, Alabama. “We’re tryin

Troy’s Sorrell 360 Finance put together a Bingo Kickoff Event last Wednesday afternoon in John Robert Lewis Hall  for students to learn more information about the program and what it has in store for the semester. All students were invited.  Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life Director Preston Pritchett served as the host for this event, presenting information about the program through a slideshow presentation before everyone got into the fun of the competitive bingo gam

Members of Troy’s History Club gathered in Patterson Hall last Wednesday for a night of fun, prizes, friendly competition and history themed jeopardy.   History club is a club open to both history and non-history majors that invites students to fun events and academic events surrounding history. One of the club’s more popular and laid-back meetings, Trivia Night,saw history club members flex their knowledge  and buzz in on trivia questions for a shot at winning prizes.   Acco

An Alabama poetry society held a writers’ workshop and open mic at the Johnson Center for the Arts on Saturday.  The Alabama State Poetry Society’s (ASPS) workshop focused on unleashing creativity and breaking down the natural, conforming habits common among less-experienced writers. The event was led by Florence, Alabama Poet Laureate, Shannon Milliman.  “This isn’t your typical poetry workshop,” Milliman said. “We shook up the habits that served us well but maybe kept us sa

In recent weeks, Troy women’s tennis has had some success and part of it has come from Leena Metwally.  A junior from Cairo, Egypt, Metwally stands at 5-1 in overall play and 3-0 in singles play. She has defeated opponents with an average set score of 5.7-2.4 so far in 2026.  Metwally has vastly improved compared to the fall 2025 season. She’s already matched the amount of doubles wins she had in the fall and is just two singles wins away from matching the wins she had in the

The Sun Belt softball preseason poll is here, and with it comes their prediction for the Troy softball team. With 63 votes, Troy is projected to finish in ninth place, just below Georgia Southern and just above South Alabama.   Brady Fitch photo Kam Munson fields a ball during a 2025 fall ball warmup With a heavy focus on the transfer portal this offseason, head coach Eric Newell is looking to exceed the Sun Belt’s expectations.  Last season, the Trojans went 33-24, which inc

The Troy baseball season is approaching quickly, with just over a week left until opening day.   The Trojans finished up their historic 2025 season 39-21, and 18-12 in conference play while placing third in the Sun Belt Conference for the third consecutive season. The Trojans were nationally ranked for a program record 15 consecutive weeks, reaching a program-best No. 14 in the Baseball America Poll.   The Trojans also received their first ever preseason ranking at No. 25 in

Troy women’s tennis moved to 2-1 on the season following its victory over the Bethel Wildcats – their best start to the season since the 2023-24 spring season.   The Trojans welcomed fans to the Lunsford Tennis Complex by claiming victories on every court resulting in the final score of 7-0. This match marks the beginning of a short homestand for the Trojans.  Action began with the Trojans securing the doubles point. The first victory of the day came as Leena Metwally and Ale

The Troy Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams will be participating in the second round of the SBC-MAC Challenge this upcoming Saturday, Feb. 7. Troy looks to remain undefeated in the challenge after the men’s team took down Kent State on the road, and the women’s team annihilated Toledo at Trojan Arena in November.  The SBC-MAC Challenge consists of 13 men’s and women’s teams from both the Sun Belt and Mid-Atlantic conferences. The Sun Belt men’s teams host the MAC tea

Troy announces renaming of practice facility prior to game against App State, celebrates John Harrsion's contributions Troy University honored alumnus and Board of Trustees member John Harrison on Saturday by renaming the practice gym inside Trojan Arena.  The John Harrison Center now features a plaque in front of its doorway honoring the 1992 ‘Distinguished Alum of the Year.’ Harrison joined the Board of Trustees in 1995. He is also a former mayor of Luverne, Alabama, for 15

Troy men’s basketball suffered two at home losses last week against James Madison and App State. Troy fell 74-63 to JMU before dropping a 66-44 contest to the Mountaineers.  Following a five-game winning streak, Troy welcomed the Dukes of James Madison to Trojan Arena on Thursday night. The 6-1 start to January would come to a halt though with a 74-63 loss.  Brady Fitch photo Austin Cross stands during a game. “ James Madison was the better team today; they were very physical

The Trojans continued their streak of crushing records during their return to Clemson last weekend. During the track and field team’s time at the Bob Pollock Invitational, the Trojans once again competed against many Power Four schools such as Auburn, Georgia Tech and NC State.  On the men’s side, Troy broke three program records, including times in the 4x400, 5000m and mile.  Romario Taylor, Antonio Blair, Dawson Isbell and Devyn Pearman beat the men’s 4x400 program record w

Head coach Chanda Rigby cemented herself even further into Troy history Wednesday night when her Troy women’s basketball team came back from down 21-points to beat Marshall, capturing her 500th career win.   “It’s surreal,” said Coach Rigby to Troy Athletics after the win. “There are so many great players, coaches and staff that I could be here for hours talking about them.  “Tonight was one of my favorite moments and favorite wins, because we showed the Trojan way. No matter