Troy men’s basketball won its final two games at home last week to earn the Sun Belt Regular Season Championship for its second year in a row. The Trojans knocked off Louisiana on Tuesday night, 78-59, followed by a win over ULM, 80-65, to secure the title. It also clinched a 20-win season for the fifth straight season. “I'm just super thankful and grateful to win a championship,” head coach Scott Cross said. “All wins are very difficult, and winning a championship is tough

“Gantz Graf” as an EP is sort of an anomaly. The EP was released after their album “Confield,” one of their more intricate works in terms of drum programming and came out before albums like “Draft 7.30” and “Untilted.” The main thing that sets it apart from other EPs by the duo, though, is the fact that it’s mostly extremely abrasive. If you get used to it, it’s an amazing listen, but in general, it’s very abrasive. The EP opens up with “Gantz Graf,” which slaps you in the

Troy Track and Field competed in the USATF Indoor Championships on Feb. 28 and March 1. The championships were held in Staten Island, New York, and had a variety of events for runners of all ages. Travis Massey ran a 6.88 for the Men’s 60m event, landing him 21st place overall. Benjamin Jaudon ran a time of 8.07 for Men’s 60m Hurdles, earning 19th place during the event. The Trojans earned the honor of competing in the championships after strong performances during the indoo

According to a CNN article entitled “DOJ releases millions of pages of documents in Epstein investigation,” over three million pages of documents related to the known sexual predator Jeffery Epstein were released Jan. 30. https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/epstein-files-release-doj-01-30-26 What is most disturbing about the newest release of the Epstein files is not the fact there is one evil man, Jeffery Epstein, who trafficked, raped, and assaulted in other ways

If you couldn’t tell, I am a big fan of electronic music. This was partially due to my discovery of Autechre while in high school. To me, Autechre is singular and unique while also being a great break into electronic music. Without Autechre, I don’t know if I would be as interested in electronic music as I am today. If Autechre’s albums are giant, satisfying meals, their EPs are appetizers. Some of their best works are in these bite-sized EP packages I can’t help but snack o

This Week’s Advice: Stay Unapologetically You. I, like so many others, care so much about what others think about me. Every night before bed, I wonder if I did good enough during the day I had. I wince at the mistakes I made and beat myself up over what I could have done better. Embarrassment and shame are my worst fears, ever. Even in class, I am hesitant to drink my coffee a certain way or check the time another. This isn’t healthy, but it’s not abnormal. We, as people

Young adult fiction among adult readers is something of a controversy on today’s internet. Some argue the less mature plots and reduced vocabulary are damaging to readers and writers who should’ve advanced to more serious genres. While I am the first person to admit that YA fiction is rarely up my alley, I was surprised by Kathleen Glasgow’s “You’d Be Home Now” (2021). I was skeptical about reading it when it was first recommended to me, but I found this work to stand out e

Growing up, I loved watching the Muppets. My family owned the DVD for the 2011 “Muppets” movie, which focused on Walter and the other Muppets trying to save the studio. I then watched in theaters “Muppets: Most Wanted.” Once Disney+ was launched, I started watching older movies like the 1979 “Muppets” movie and “A Muppets Christmas Carol.” I have watched some of the full shows and plenty of clips from “The Muppet Show” that ran as a variety show in the 70s. This group of pu

With the continued winter settling in, nothing helps me settle down more than a warm pastry. Paired with some vanilla ice cream or a mug of warm chai, these tea cakes will either have you jumping for joy or hiding under your bed so you don’t have to share. As opposed to regular cake, these are easy to prepare and ready to serve right out of the oven (if you like them hot). Ingredients: 4 cups of all-purpose flour 2 sticks unsalted butter 2 to 2 ½ cups of granulated su

Brent Faiyaz, whose real name is Christopher Brent Wood, is making waves again with his latest album, "Icon," released on Feb. 13. Known for his emotionally honest style, Faiyaz continues to explore love, heartbreak, self-growth and vulnerability while prioritizing artistic integrity over chart-topping hits. Many fans and critics consider "Icon" among his most meaningful projects to date. Instead of following trends or relying heavily on featured artists, Faiyaz foc

Troy’s Department of Dance is set to hold Art in Motion: An Exhibit of Soul, in the Trojan Center Theatre Feb. 26-28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m. The production is a completely student-led dance production put on every year by the junior class. It begins in the class “Writing for Dance.” “I cannot stress how much of an amazing opportunity this is for students,” said Mikiya Smith, a junior dance major from North Little Rock, Arkansas. “You get placed in a position where y

The Pike County Art Guild met up to hold a still life session at BSweet Bakery in Downtown Troy last Thursday. The group gathered to sketch the décor and sweets that fill the shop. The art guild was founded in 2025 by former president of the guild Kitty Smothers, who is now an adjunct professor of psychology. “After graduating from Troy, I sort of lost connection with the art community,” Smothers said. “I missed that. “Then, I started talking to Jerry Johnson, and we put

The Pre-Vet Club at Troy is bringing back a fan-favorite event with a new twist. “Smooches for Pooches” will take place on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the John Robert Lewis Quad and will raise money for She Saves Animal Rescue of Alabama, a Montgomery, Alabama, -based rescue organization dedicated to saving and rehoming dogs in need. Madison Corkran, president of the Pre-Vet Club and a junior biomedical sciences major from Montgomery, Alabama, said the event is espec

Music filled HAL and Smith Halls last Friday during Troy’s annual guitar festival, the only one of its kind in Alabama. While it’s an art that often goes unrecognized throughout the state and the university, classical guitar had its chance to shine at the annual guitar festival. The festival serves as a day of appreciation for education about guitars and guitar music. The festival began in the morning last Friday with a series of concerts in HAL Hall, featuring performers li

Troy’s Concert Band holds memorial for student that passed away One of Troy’s ensembles played a song in memorial for their member who passed away at their most recent concert. Troy’s Concert Band held a concert on Tuesday that included a song performed for Katelyn Hawkins, a clarinet player and member of the ensemble who recently passed away. The piece played was “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey and was conducted by a guest co-conductor, who is also a clarinetist. Studen

The sounds of song and dance and the smell of traditional food drifted from the Trojan Center Ballrooms last Thursday as many students and faculty enjoyed a Lunar New Year Celebration. Students and faculty alike gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which took place on Feb. 17. The Lunar New Year is a special time marking new beginnings, filled with tradition, festivals, food and time well spent with family and friends. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, bringing an end to