Among many others, I woke up to a post Friday morning announcing a surprise album by Sooj, a collaboration between artists Duster and Dirty Art Club. The album is called “Crusher,” and it sounds different than any other Duster side project I've heard before.  Usually, Duster side projects don’t align with their main projects as one might expect. To name a few, “Birds in the Ground” by Eiafuawn is faster and has considerably less spacey textures, and Mohinder’s self-titled EP

Troy baseball secured their second conference series win of the season, defeating the Arkansas State Red Wolves.  "It was huge for the team,” said sophomore shortstop Nolan Book. “All it is is confidence.  “You've just got to enjoy the game, have fun, and trust yourself up there.”  Troy opened the series with a win over the Red Wolves, 6-4, after two runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings.   "I just thought we did a good job of being disciplined,” said head coach Skylar

Troy’s Track and Field team absolutely dominated during their home meet, the Doc Anderson Multi and Invitational, on Friday and Saturday. While competing, the Trojans had over 18 first-place finishes, as well as multiple sweeps; podium finishes and broken records.  The wins started early for the Trojans as Friday morning’s men’s hammer throw was won by Tayjo Oppong, who threw the hammer 53.95m, earning him first place.   The domination of field events didn’t stop there for th

Troy football is continuing its preparation for T-Day as the team is over halfway through spring training.  “We have much to improve on, but our team has found itself an identity a little bit,” head coach Gerad Parker said. “The effort and physicality have taken a huge step.”  Parker is preparing his team for his third season as the head football coach. Following his debut season at 4-8 in 2024, he flipped the script with an 8-5 record and Sun Belt Conference runner-up finish

Troy women’s tennis has extended its win streak to seven following a 4-2 victory over Arkansas State. The victory also marked the Trojans fifth win against a Sun Belt Conference opponent. With this victory, Troy moved to 11-6 on the season with two matches to go before the conference tournament.  The day began with the Sun Belt Doubles Team of the Week, Maria Gurguis and Valeriia Avdeeva, moving to 10-3 on the season with a victory over Lilly Cvanciger and Carla Muro Castellv

From dominating Tennessee high school softball all the way to Troy’s circle, Ella Cunningham’s career has been shaped by poise and persistence.  Cunningham started her softball career at a very young age, deciding between softball and dance.  “When I was little, I had to choose between softball and dance, and my parents didn’t think I was a dancer, so I went straight into softball,” Cunningham said. “My dad played baseball in college, and it was natural for me -- softball rea

The Troy men’s tennis team claimed its 12th straight win this past Thursday, defeating Alabama State 5–2.  Starting off in doubles, Luciano Alcocer and Yeray Andrés Pastor rolled on court one with a 6–0 win. Alabama State responded by sweeping the final two doubles matches, including a 6–3 win on court two, to take the doubles point.  In singles play, the Trojans moved with ease, winning five of the first six sets. Louis Boilevin finished first on court six with a 6–0, 6–1 vi

A 17-year-old double amputee, para-athlete and adaptive advocate recently spoke to a packed-out Claudia Crosby Theatre for this year’s Helen Keller Lecture Series at Troy University.   The Helen Keller Lecture Series is an annual event established in 1995 by Chancellor Hawkins and Mrs. Hawkins to raise awareness for individuals with sensory impairments. This year’s speaker, Lulu Gribbin, was attacked by a shark in the summer of 2024, resulting in the amputation of her left ar

Students and staff members were invited to join online sessions with recent authors of the newest edition of the Alabama Literary Review (ALR).  The sessions lasted three days, from March 30 to April 1, where authors could discuss their writing techniques, publication processes and answer any questions students had. The guest authors were also able to give advice to students.  “Don’t be afraid to write crap,” said Terence Culleton, a retired teacher and ALR author from Langho

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its eighth “Workshop Wednesday” on April 1, which taught students how to make the most of LinkedIn.   The eighth installment of the workshops, titled “Unlocking LinkedIn,” included a presentation that taught students how to properly set up a professional LinkedIn profile and how to effectively use the platform for networking.   “It was really insightful,” said Vrund Shah, the Career Services graduate administration assistant

Some of the best films of the year won some of the biggest awards, offering food for thought after people left the theater.  “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Oscars, while teaching serious themes about activism and immigration. “Sinners” won Outstanding Performance by a Cast at the Actor Awards and taught audiences about the black experience in the South  “Bugonia,” however, was a movie that received its flowers- but also felt like it did not. It received fo

Students were invited out to the Trojan Center patio last Wednesday to take part in a fundraiser for an organization that wants to make a splashing impact.  Troy’s M.I.S.S. Elite Society’s “Splash A Sweet” event allowed students to dump different amounts of water on a member based on how much was paid. Small buckets were $3, mediums were $5 and the large ones were $7.   “We are just preparing for the upcoming semester so we can build our organization and also build more membe

In a new move, Troy University announced two separate ceremonies for Spring Commencement, looking to improve graduation for all attendees For the first time, Troy University will hold Spring Commencement across two separate ceremonies, scheduled for Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15.  Graduates from the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Science and Engineering will participate in the May 14 ceremony at 10 a.m. The following day, graduates from

According to a Feb. 18, 2026, news release from the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor statistics entitled “Union Members-2025” , a mere 11.2% of employed Americans were represented by labor unions in 2025. The power of collective bargaining that is made possible by union membership leads to higher compensation for labor, and in 2025, the average union member was making $1,404 a week, compared to the average non-union wage of $1,174.      According to a 2016

Released in 2021, “Call Me If You Get Lost” by Tyler the Creator is an album that highlights both the artist’s creativity and his growth over the years. Tyler the Creator has always been known for experimenting with different sounds and ideas, and this album continued that trend. By blending classic hip-hop elements with modern production and personal storytelling, Tyler the Creator created a project that felt both nostalgic and fresh.  One of the most interesting parts of th

Troy University Marketing and Communications held four workshop sessions on April 6 and 7 for Troy faculty and staff.  The workshop focused on how to efficiently use the new Troy brand identity by equipping faculty and staff with the necessary tools to communicate the Troy story.  Matt Clower, senior director of communications, explained the meaning behind the campaign “All Ways Real. Always Troy.”   “The goal was to try to figure out what the core of the Troy story is,” Clow

Troy University professor speaks on her 10-year-old community celebrity child's experience with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month and, though many students have no experience with it, two Troy University professors have a child with autism who’s become a pseudo-celebrity in Troy.  Drs. Dave and Jillian Camwell are professors of music at Troy university, but when they go home, they are the parents of three children. The youngest, 10-year-old Rosie, was diagnosed with aut

As part of Troy’s 14-2 win over Alabama State on Mar. 31, Sean Darnell swatted a grand slam to deliver a fatal blow to the Hornets.    “I’m sure this is what people will remember from the evening, Sean Darnell’s grand slam,” said head coach Skylar Meade.     Darnell’s blast was the first grand slam of the season for the Troy baseball team, and the first since May 4, 2025.     Sean Darnell is a true product of the Wiregrass, going to high school in Elmore County in Wetumpka, A

Taking the long trip to Lafayette, Louisiana, the Troy softball team took on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for a fierce Sun Belt Conference battle. After taking game one 5-4, the Trojans dropped close 11-7 and 5-4 contests to lose the series.  Game one was a stellar performance in favor of the Trojans. Abby Lovell started it in the circle, and the bats were on fire early. Mia Tidmore slapped a leadoff single, and an error got her right to second base.   Ella Cunningham walked u

Colorful Easter eggs were strewn across the main quad on campus last Thursday for the egg hunt put together by Troy’s University Activities Council (UAC). Inside these eggs sat candy, stickers and the opportunity for students to win prizes.  After a countdown, students raced to grab as many eggs as they could, hoping for a big prize. The different prizes ranged from water bottles to headphones to a Polaroid camera. If a student found an egg with a number in it, they could bri

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its eighth “Workshop Wednesday” on April 1, which taught students how to make the most of LinkedIn.   The eighth installment of the workshops, titled “Unlocking LinkedIn,” included a presentation that taught students how to properly set up a professional LinkedIn profile and how to effectively use the platform for networking.   “It was really insightful,” said Vrund Shah, the Career Services graduate administration assistant

On a warm summer day, nothing is better than a cold chicken salad. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for enjoying outside in the sun, whether you’re having a picnic relaxing on the   porch or just looking for something easy and satisfying to beat the heat.     Ingredients:  1 lb. chicken tenders or breast (finely shredded)  ¾ cup mayonnaise   1 ½ tsp mustard   1 celery stalk minced into 1/8-inch pieces   ¾ tsp onion powder   ¾ garlic powder  ¼ salt   ¼ black pepper   ¼ papri

The  Troy University Student Government Association recently welcomed faculty, staff, and their families to the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park for its annual Faculty and Staff Easter Egg Hunt, bringing springtime fun and community spirit to campus.   Student leaders shared that feedback from last year inspired the event’s growth.  “Last year the idea of making it bigger came up,” said Zaria Abston, a senior criminal justice major from Pike Road, Alabama. “I came and saw th