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

Student members of Troy’s Student Support Services (TRIO) came together to make cards for the nursing home for Valentine’s Day last Wednesday.   With the intention to spread kindness, the event provided craft supplies for cards and cookies for those decorating them.   “The goal of this event is to get other people to come out, network with each other and have a good time,” said TRIO Ambassador Trey Brown, a sophomore physical education major from Eufaula, Alabama. “In nursing

I genuinely believe that Sufjan Stevens is one of the best artists of our time. I know I usually have lots of positive opinions while writing, but Stevens has affected my life in a way that few artists have. His music is not only saturated with emotion, but with amazing lyrics as well.  First, his music is so emotionally saturated that I can put it on based on almost any vibe or mood that I’m in. The first album I listened to by him that immediately clicked with me was “The A

As commercials leading up to the Super Bowl rolled on the big screen projector, students gathered at Troy’s Campus Recreation Center to watch the action Sunday night.  The Rec held a watch party for the big game on one of its basketball courts. All students were invited and free food was provided.  Alex Ford photo Students grab their portions of free food before taking their seats to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. “This is one of our engagement retention events that we tr

We must stand firmly against the construction of data centers, and concerned citizens should petition their local leaders for the cessation of their construction. The public must also demand full transparency- the construction of data centers should be negotiated publicly, not behind closed doors.  According to a 2025 MediaJustice report entitled “The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South,” there are $200 billion worth of potential data center projects across Geo

Troy softball dominated in the Trojan Classic this past weekend, and one of the players who led the team in its four wins was Makaley Boswell.  A junior utility player out of Geneva, Alabama, Boswell hit an even .500 on 14 plate appearances with a 1.597 OPS. She was one of three Trojans to hit a home run, joined by Sophia Jenkins and Kalee Rochinski.  Troy Athletics photo Makaley Boswell celebrates after reaching base over the weekend. Her most impressive performance came Sun

Students from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication turned competition into celebration last weekend, racking up a slate of top honors at the Southeastern Journalism Conference, where their reporting stood out among colleges across the region.     The annual conference, held at Georgia Highlands College this year, brought together campuses from across the southeast for three days of workshops, competitions and critiques from professionals and media scholars followed

Trojan Ambassadors announced the opening of applications for students wanting to be the next Trojan Ambassadors. This program offers current students the chance to show the school they love to potential new students.  “The responsibilities of an ambassador are to represent the school and give tours to incoming freshmen, transfer students or anyone interested in coming to school at Troy,” said Laney Kelley, a senior Trojan Ambassador and interdisciplinary studies major from De

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month.  Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action.  “Each event is designed with purpose, maki

Chi Alpha, a Christian organization on campus that serves students announced it will be shutting down on May 5.   According to Chi Alpha’s leadership, the shutdown is coming due to a myriad of reasons, including a lack of support. Justin Felch, the Troy Chi Alpha Minister, was removed from his position in 2023 due to allegations from former members with no one to replace him, leaving the responsibilities to three staff members.  “Our staff members have spent time in prayer th

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