During the trial in which he was sentenced to death, Socrates defended himself orally against his attackers, proclaiming that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment, as it is very easy to proceed through life while being complacent, never examining one’s own beliefs and morality, and never questioning how you can improve yourself. Engaging in the study of philosophy is one way to avoid this.    The study of philosophy, especially

In honor of spring finally being here to stay, I have some albums to discuss that bring in that cozy and colorful feeling that the season is known for. I’venoticed most of my listening habits during the spring lean towards a slow, gentle sound that feels pleasantly warm. These albums embody this sound perfectly, and you may enjoy these as well if you’re into that sort of sound.   The album “On Fire” by Galaxie 500 is my go-to album for a nice spring day. It’s perfect for when

The Academy Awards, otherwise known as The Oscars, began in 1929 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize and celebrate artists’ outstanding work in the film industry.     The award itself – a knight standing on a film reel with five spokes – represents the original five branches the ceremony officially recognized: actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.     The Oscars now has 19 officially recognized branches ranging from makeup and cost

When talking about some of the greatest Disney movies, it is easiest to break them down into different eras.   There was the “Golden Age” with movies like “Snow White” and “Bambi.”  Then, after World War 2, the company entered its “Silver Age,” featuring movies like “Cinderella” and “The Jungle Book.” After what some refer to as the “Dark Age,” Disney in the 90s entered the “Renaissance Era” with movies like “Mulan” and “Pocohontas.”  However, one of the best movies from this

If you are a native Southerner or a fan of the South’s cuisine, you may be familiar with iconic dishes like cheese grits, fish fries, low country boils,– and of course, fried green tomatoes. Coincidentally, this famous food features heavily in Fannie Flagg’s “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” (1987). Do not let the date fool you– this novel is an oldie but a goodie, and it is far from a classic take on the South.  Flagg’s works, and “Tomatoes” in particular, dist

Dancers are known to tell stories through the motions of their bodies, displaying a performance that is known to grab a viewer’s attention. For one Troy student, an unfortunate accident sparked a new story. One story in particular was in the works for this student after an unfortunate incident.  Kelsie Williams, a senior dance major from Montgomery, Alabama, tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in August, right before school started. She hadsurgery shortly after, but rat

Not every great artist is the loudest or most talked about. While many musicians chase   radio hits and trends, Frank Ocean has built his career by doing the opposite. His music focuses on emotion, honesty and personal storytelling, which is exactly why his 2016 album “Blonde” continues to stand out years after its release.  Ocean built his reputation through emotional storytelling and a unique sound that   separates him from mainstream R&B. While many artists focus on catchy

On Saturday, March 28, Troy will hold its 19th annual Clarinet Day. This is a day for music students to come together to learn more about the instrument in John M. Long Hall.   The day will include recitals, clinics and classes taught by clarinet experts from all over the country.   “It’s an opportunity for our students to hear world-class concerts, play in masterclasses and perform with other clarinetists from our region and beyond,” said professor of clarinet for the John

Students, faculty and staff were invited to eat chili and meet the people who protect and serve Troy at the third annual Battle of the Badges Chili Cookoff held by the Troy University Police Department (TUPD) and other local first responders.  This year's cook-off saw the highest turnout of chili bringers since it began in 2024, with 12 different chilis to choose from. It was also a way for students to meet those who protect and serve the community.  "We've got someone from a

Troy’s University Activities Council (UAC) held its “Letters and Legos” event on March 11 in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event allowed students to show their gratitude through personalized letters and enter a drawing for a chance to win a flower Lego set.  Mallory Morris, a sophomore graphic design major from Hoover, Alabama, said the event highlighted the importance of uplifting women and showing appreciation for their contributions.  “It’s important to have ev

Troy students shared their favorite pieces of literature written by women at a read-in for the English department’s honor society before spring break.  The Women in Literature Read-In was held by Sigma Tau Delta, but all students of any major were welcomed to the event. This made a larger, much more diverse group of readers, listeners and authors.  “It's just an opportunity to uplift voices that we don't usually see,” said Madeline Birge, a senior English major from Enterpris

The Troy Animal Rescue Project joined forces with Troy Student Government Associates (SGA) for a tail-wagging extravaganza on Wednesday, March 11. The Trojan Center patio was filled with belly rubs, puppy breath and stress-relieved students.   The Puppy Picnic event was a part of SGA’s academic excellence week and aimed to tackle the stress of midterms.   “I think the whole point of academic excellence week is really just to boost morale and kind of show them, obviously, this

Last Friday and Saturday, Troy’s track and field team started its outdoor season. The Trojans competed in the USF Alumni Invitational in Tampa, Florida.   The Trojans competed against teams from Purdue, Duke and Ohio State, among others. They scored many top ten finishes and personal bests during the competition.  Starting with the men, Ethan Forbes dominated during his events, running a 1:49.57 during the 800m event and grabbing fifth place overall. Forbes’ time is also the

Troy women’s tennis has started conference play 2-0 for the first time since 2019 season, following its 4-0 victory over Georgia State. Looking back to their March 15 victory against Alcorn State, the Trojans went 4-0 on the week while building a four-match win streak.  Troy’s win streak is highlighted by their 4-3 victory over Texas State to open conference play. In a match that spanned three-and-a-half hours, the Trojans secured four of six singles victories to defeat the B

After getting swept in a series to begin Sun Belt Conference play, the Troy softball team bounced back with a home sweep of its own against Georgia State. The Trojans won 3-1, 4-1 and 2-1 behind strong performances from Abby Lovell.  “It was a good day today and a good bounce back from a tough weekend,” said head coach Eric Newell. “I told some people it was not fun eating humble pie.”  In game one, Abby Lovell squared off against Panthers ace Makayla Stephens for a Friday ni

Troy baseball dropped their second Sun Belt Conference series against Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.   The Trojans came off a series win against Old Dominion for their first conference series, and a win over Alabama State in a midweek matchup.   Troy started strong against the Golden Eagles, with a Friday night win, 6-5, thanks to Benjamin Stubbs’ seven strong innings and a few two-out clutch hits.   "That's the name of the game, two-out hittin

An experienced Troy women’s golf team stayed consistent throughout the weekend at the Florida State Match Up in Tallahassee, Florida. The Trojans finished 11th out of 12 teams in a field that included Florida State, Illinois, Virginia and Alabama.   Troy’s best performance as a team came on the last day of the event, Monday, when the Trojans shot 303, 13 over par. The outing proved to be a bounce-back performance from a 313 Saturday showing and a 307 Sunday finish.   Freshman

Troy women’s basketball fell in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament to Kansas, 79-70.  In the Trojans’ first WBIT game in program history, they led the No. two seed Jayhawks for over 29 minutes of the game, with a lead as large as nine points in the contest. However, Kansas took advantage of Troy’s foul trouble throughout the game with 24 free throws made.  “Both teams gave tremendous effort tonight,” said head coach Chanda Rigby. “Simply put, th

Over spring break, the Troy men’s tennis team picked up six wins.  Starting in Atlanta, the Trojans opened conference play with a 4–0 win against Georgia State. Junior Luciano Alcocer and freshman Ryusei Miyazato won 6–3 on court two, while freshman Stephan Tavares Noale and sophomore Thiago Drozdowski won 6–4 on court one, securing the doubles point for Troy.  In singles play, senior Yeray Andres Pastor and Alcocer both earned straight-set wins. Noale followed with the clinc

Troy men’s basketball fell to Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament round of 64 last Thursday, 76-47.  The loss ends a historic chapter in Trojan history, with a second consecutive Sun Belt tournament and regular season title along with the program’s fourth appearance in “The Big Dance.”  Troy led through the first 10 minutes of the game thanks to impeccable shooting from both Victor Valdes and Cooper Campbell. With an early 15-12 lead, the duo had knocked down four shots from long

Troy men’s basketball coach Scott Cross announced his departure from the program late last week. After seven years at Troy, he is now taking a head coaching role at Georgia Tech.  The announcement comes following the loss to Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament last week. It capped off a 22-12 season that included a second straight Sun Belt Conference Tournament and regular season title.  He will join a Georgia Tech program that struggled to an 11-20 finish. Under previous coach D

Through a new partnership with EdVisorly and local community colleges, Troy University is taking huge strides to guide transfer students to graduation as fast as possible. Troy first began innovating their transfer system in the late 1980s and hasn’t looked back since, being the first institution to apply a computerized system into their transfer process.   EdVisorly is an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make the process of transferring from a community c

The Troy University Department of Teacher Education is gearing up for their annual Future Teacher Summit.  The summit will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hawkins Hall. The goal of the summit is to inform prospective students about the education program and what the profession of teaching has to offer.  “Since 2017, over 800 parents and potential students have come to Troy as part of the Future Teacher Summit every year,” said Department of Teacher Educ

Troy University is preparing to hold its second annual Trojan Research Week. The event will take place April 21-24 and feature submissions from every college.   The event was created to showcase the work of Troy students and give them time to research and present on topics that they find interesting. The school's hope is the event pushes students to strike out on their own and research topics they are curious about.   As for how it works, each college takes one day to gather