As the conflict with Iran escalates, people in the River Region of Alabama are watching the conflict unfold from thousands of miles away while forming their own opinions. Scott Looper, a rabbi at Temple Beth Or in Montgomery, Alabama, said he feels some relief that Iran is being confronted but is uneasy about the loss of life. “Iran has always been a very threatening presence to the state of Israel,” Looper said. “Now, that doesn't mean that all Jews agree with the current

High school students gathered at Troy University for Trojan Art Day, an event designed to introduce young artists to different forms of art through hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The event allowed students to explore new creative techniques, meet college art students and experience what studying art at the university level can look like. Griffin Earles, a junior graphic design major from Troy, Alabama, assisted in running several art stations during the event. Earl

Troy baseball dropped its weekend series against Maryland at Riddle-Pace Field, 2-1. The Trojans took the series opener over the Terrapins, with the team effort of Tommy Egan and Aaron Piasecki, to secure the win, 5-2. Egan set the tone for the Trojans with five scoreless innings, and Piasecki slammed a three-run blast in the bottom of the third, going 345 feet over the right field wall to put the Trojans up 3-0. "That one impactful swing is kind of how Friday nights can

Troy has many organizations and clubs on its campus, but one club has been lost in the shadows for the past five years. Tommy Norris, current president of the Russian Club, became the catalyst for the club’s resurgence on campus, along with Jason Lenentine, serving as vice president and Marta Gateva serving as secretary, treasurer and public affairs officer. “I’m the one who pushed to get all the paperwork done and make the Russian Club official again,” said Tommy Norris,

The College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Humanities partnered to offer students free hearing screenings in Smith Hall last Monday and Tuesday. The collaboration was inspired by Dr. Chandler Bridges, coordinator of Troy University’s music industry program. Bridges said he wanted to make sure his music students were protecting their hearing and reached out to the College of Health Sciences to expand the effort. Dr. Rebecca Allen-Jones, a professor in the sch

Troy’s International Arts Center (IAC) held the second installment of the Indigenous Narratives Discussions last Thursday. This series is in collaboration with the Mellon Foundation grant in the College of Arts and Humanities. The session featured Kelly Three Hawks Spivey from Jacksonville, Alabama, who is a member of the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama and the owner of Creek Life Creations. Students, faculty and members of the public joined Spivey, an artist sp

Formula 1 kicked off its first race of the season in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday with some expected changes from last season's car and some unexpected driver issues. Since last season, we have seen two new teams added to the grid, Cadillac and Audi, with Audi replacing the former team Sauber. This increased the number of teams to 11 and the number of racers to 22. Not only that, but there are new engine adjustments taking place. One of those engine adjustments is

Troy women's basketball split their two games in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and finished runner-up in the conference. In their first game on Sunday, the Trojans took down Arkansas State, 83-73. The dynamic duo of Zay Dyer and Fortuna Ngnawo led Troy, with Dyer earning her 23rd double-double of the year with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The 10 rebounds would put Dyer over the 1,000-rebound mark, making her the first Trojan in Division I history to score 1,000 points a

Following conference championship appearances for Troy men’s and women’s basketball teams, a combined four Trojans were featured on the Sun Belt All-Tournament teams. For the women, Zay Dyer and Fortuna Ngnawo earned all-tournament honors, while the men saw Jerrell Bellamy named to the all-tournament team.The men’s tournament Most Outstanding Player award went to Thomas Dowd. Despite the women losing to James Madison in the championship game, Ngnawo managed a double-double.

How far will you go for fame? Would you corrupt your morals, give into pressure, destroy yourself? MAN BITES DOG is the first full-length album from digital hardcore band femtanyl, a band I’ve been following for quite some time now. After two EPs — 2023’s CHASER and 2024’s REACTOR — along with collaborations with the likes of Danny Brown, ISSBROKIE, and takihasdied, the trio have taken their talents to the next level. The group consists of Noelle Mansbridge and Juno Callend

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Troy’s Trio Ambassadors, University Activities Council (UAC), Black Student Union (BSU) and Circle K held a screening of “Hidden Figures” in Patterson Hall last Wednesday, giving students the opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of Black women in science, technology and mathematics. The event was organized to encourage students to step away from their daily routines and engage with a story that is both historically s

After entering round three in fourth place at the Chris Bannister Golf Classic, the Troy women’s golf team faltered to finish eighth out of 16 teams. The Trojans squared off against Tennessee, Chattanooga and Jax State, among others. Following a strong 304 team round on day two and carding a 310 to open play, the Trojans closed out the event with their worst round at 319. Heading into the final round, the Trojans led the field in birdies with 21. Freshman Constanza Quiroga

Silly Scopes – What each sign is doing for spring break Aries – You will hold your March Madness parties over the break, with four TVs and four different games to keep up with the action. Taurus – You are going on your annual vacation with your family for spring break. It doesn’t matter that it has been the same place for the last 10 years; it’s a tradition. Gemini – You are going on a road trip with your friends, visiting all the cities you want to see. No itinerary need

The Troy men’s tennis team collected another home win in its dominant 7-0 win against Mississippi Gulf Coast. From the first serve during doubles play, the Trojans controlled the match. On court one, freshman Stephan Tavares Noale and sophomore Thiago Drozdowski won 6-3. The sophomore duo of Henrique de Brito and Hiiro Sakamoto secured another win on court three, 6-2, to secure the point. Closing out the doubles match, Luciano Alcocer and Ryusei Miyazato came together, win

A Hindu holiday to welcome spring left the Trojan Center Quad, and also many people walking by, covered in colorful chalk last Wednesday. The holiday, called Holi, is known as the “Festival of Colors.” On this day, people throw colored powder all around to welcome spring and celebrate the Hindu god Vishnu’s triumph over evil. “We celebrate this for fun but there is a religious aspect as well,” said Shristi, a senior accounting major from Nepal. “There was a demon named Holi

Amid Troy softball’s hot start to its 2026 season, freshman pitcher Abby Lovell has shined from the circle. Her journey to Troy didn’t start with just a lifelong dream, it started with her big sister. “My sister actually began playing softball when she was younger because her friends were playing,” Lovell said. “I like to do everything that she did and I kind of just started playing softball and it kind of clicked. “I was about eight or nine, so it really just started and k

The hardwood at the Pensacola Bay Center is once again enveloped in cardinal and white confetti following Troy men’s basketball’s win over Georgia Southern on Monday night. The Trojans are Sun Belt Conference Tournament champions for the second consecutive season. Brady Fitch photo The Campbell brothers celebrate following the conference win. Troy’s win over Georgia Southern was an impressive one. The Scott Cross-coached team dominated the Eagles to a 77-61 final score. T

When it first hit screens, I, like so many avid readers and fans of the frightful, could not wait to watch the newest “Frankenstein” (2025), directed by Guillermo del Toro. I presented research on the original novel by the same name (1818) just a few months prior and have been a fan of Mary Shelley’s work since I first got my hands on it. As always happens when a book is adapted to a film, there were butchered plot lines, misplaced references and strange character insertions

The Troy softball team, which has already achieved double-digit wins and double-digit run-rule wins, was invited to the Jane B. Moore Invitational and faced Auburn, USC Upstate and No. 11 Virginia Tech. The Trojans lost all four games over the weekend, but bounced back with a 6-2 win over Georgia Tech on the road Tuesday night. Following a rough weekend, Troy continued a long road trip with a midweek against the Yellow Jackets. The Trojans used a six-run third inning to take

“Think horses, not zebras.” That’s what they tell you. When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras. Sometimes, and evidently so, it’s zebras. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. As defined by the World Health Organization, this is a complex disease that affects many women globally. It’s characterized by endometrium-like tissue, usually found only in the lining of the uterus, growing outside the uterus, causing inflammation and scar tissue formation. It’s lifelo

Troy Rugby’s spring season has kicked off. The team's season began at the Iron City Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, at the beginning of February, where the Trojans would win the final game of their four games. The team is composed mostly of newcomers, adding several new members this semester. Young Cutter graphic “At the beginning of the semester, there were only three members; now we have grown to around 12,” said Team Vice President Charles Longmire, a freshman nursing

When talking about some of the best artists of the 21 st century, it is easy for people to mention Beyoncé, Adele, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and other fan favorites. However, one artist who seems to be underrated by music lovers is Bruno Mars. Bruno debuted in 2010 with his album “Doo-Wops and Hooligans” and showed his caliber as an artist immediately. Songs like “Grenade,” “Count on Me,” “The Lazy Song,” “Talking to the Moon,” “Just the Way You Are” and “Marry You” went

The Office of Career Services continued their Wednesday Workshops series with some tips and tricks for mastering career fairs last Wednesday. In what career services called the Career Fair Playbook, students walked through the dos and don’ts of attending a career fair and making a good impression. They were instructed on how to present themselves, how to treat the employers and what to bring to make the most positive, lasting impression on their potential future employers.

Troy baseball defeated its second power conference opponent of the season at the Keith LeClair Classic, taking down Rutgers 2-1, after falling in the opening two games of the weekend. Success came on Sunday for the Trojans in a pitcher’s duel, where pitcher Dylan Alonso secured the win. "This is a perfect way to win this game,” said head coach Skylar Meade. “It's better than a 9-1 game that doesn't test you. “It tests every part of you, and I think we need that. When you