Reflection by Father2006 is an ambient album released in 2016.It is one of the strongest examples of music expressing strong and complicated emotion while being minimal in presentation. Despite how minimal the presentation and concept may be, Father2006 still finds a way to inject feelings of depression, anxiety and comfort throughout the album. “Reflection” first and foremost has a couple of contradicting feelings within it, with the most overwhelming being how the music i

Have you considered cutting all your hair off before? Been there. And now, for the past year, done that. Here’s my honest review of having short hair for the first time since being victimized by a bob in second grade: Just do it. Is it going to take some time to find your style? Sure, but it is sooo worth it, and it’s been my favorite hair-related decision so far. I grew my hair out and kept it relatively long for a long time. In my memory, it was only really short twice– i

As a person who had never left the country, I had no idea what to expect when I boarded my flight to Egypt. I knew I would seethe historical monuments, explorethe cities and trynew foods. What I did not expect was how traveling to a new country would change my perspective, push me outside of my comfort zone and make me more grateful for the life I have. Exploring the rich culture and historical roots gave me experiences of a lifetime. All I knew about Egypt before I left was

Spider-Man Brand New Day In his time as the web-slinging hero from Queens, New York, Tom Holland has been under fire, with people online claiming he is the worst Spider-Man of all time. Holland has done a good job as the friendly neighborhood superhero, but the nostalgia from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield and the Marvel heaviness bogged down his first couple of films. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” served as an ultimate service to fans. It brought back Garfield and Maguire to

Park Band performs at IFC Band Party. Quang Le photo Live music, food and socializing brought Troy University students together on Sunday as the Interfraternity Council (IFC) held its annual IFC Band Party as part of fall fraternity recruitment. The event, held on Fraternity Row and featuring The Park Band, gave prospective fraternity members an opportunity to meet students from Troy’s nine IFC fraternities in a relaxed setting. The band party also gave current fraternity mem

"The light in the painting" by Lizzy McAlpine Lizzy McAlpine is preparing to have listeners read it and weep once again with her upcoming album “Angel,” set to release Sept. 18, 2026. Or... so we thought. McAlpine’s discography, namely albums “Older” and “Older (and Wiser),” which include heart-wrenching hits like “Staying,” “Spring Into Summer,” “doomsday,” “Pushing It Down and Praying” and other scream and cry worthy songs have all left listeners in understandable shambles

Welcome Week invites students to create their vision for Fall Students gather in Trojan Dining Hall for Vision Board Night. Alex Ford photo With a pair of scissors in one hand and a magazine in the other, students searched for the perfect words to represent what they wanted their future to look like. At Vision Board Night, held by the Welcome Week Committee, dreams became more than thoughts; they became something students could see right in front of them. The event gave stude

Featured dancers perfom at the TROYxDAP Gallery Performance. University Relations photos To kick off the month of August, Troy University dance students showcased what they learned while participating in the Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta (DAP) Festival overseas in Italy. The night of performance, which closed out the TROYxDAP International Dance Experience, saw Trojan dancers fill the Trojan Center Theatre soaked in colorful ambiance. Those students weren’t the only performer

Sips Beer Garden and Food Court has introduced a new activity for those who enjoy good books and drinks with their Books and Brews book club. Sips is located in Downtown Troy at 115 Hanchey St. and features dozens of beers on tap, rotating food trucks and live music, a popular spot for locals and students alike. Sips Owner Hailey Finger shared how the club came to be. “Sips has consistently sought to introduce new ideas and events that bring the community together,” Finger sa

Move-in weekend is a stressful time for many students as they are unloading, unpacking and saying goodbye to their families for the school year. However, it can be even more stressful when a student forgets a key component for everyday living. Several students forgot key things for their dorm experience this year, which they said were essential to college survival. “I forgot a mattress topper, so I had to go buy a new one,” said Noah Hadwin, a sophomore political science majo

Students perform at Apollo Night. Jameson Fowler photos An organization highlighting the impact of Black students in journalism is preparing to throw their first event of the semester. Apollo Night is an annual event put on by Troy’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Troy’s Welcome Week Committee that allows students to showcase their talents to their peers at the beginning of every fall semester. “It’s meant to be a fun, high energy event that celebrates t

Current and potential fraternity members enjoy cookout activities. Avery Lewis photos As students returned to Troy University for the fall semester, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) welcomed current and prospective fraternity members back to campus with a cookout designed to build community and kick off the new school year. The event brought together students from across Troy’s Greek life community for food, games and music while giving students an opportunity to reconnect

Another year filled with stories, emotions and creations is set to take center stage. Troy’s Department of Theatre and Dance released its itinerary of productions for the 2026-27 school year. The department’s production season includes literary favorites, inventive adaptations and a variety of student-led performances and projects. “This semester's performances will be ones you don’t want to miss,” said Melody Chen, a senior dance major from Andalusia, Alabama, who is a media

Starting in the 2026 athletic season, Veterans Memorial Stadium will have the Troy Regional Medical Centers logo on the visiting sideline. The announcement follows a wave of new field and jersey sponsors within Division I athletics. The deal, which is seven years long, is expected to benefit every student athlete, boost Troy Regionals coverage and strengthen the bond between the two in the Wiregrass region. The logo will be placed within the 10- and 20-yard lines on the visit

Weeks before the first game of the 2026 football season, the Trojans take the field as they practice their hits, runs and plays during fall camp. Fall camp started Wednesday, Aug. 5, and will last until Saturday, Aug. 22. Brady Fitch photos The Troy Trojans Football team, the reigning Sun Belt West Division champions, are picked to win the West again this year by 12 of the 14 voters for the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Awards, with the other two predicting them to be second.

Troy Athletics announced the hiring of JD Lamm as the newest coaching addition to the women’s golf team. The announcement came exactly a month after Troy made a change in leadership that saw former head coach Randy Keck leave the program. “[Coming to Troy] was kind of just one of those situations where the stars aligned a little bit,” Lamm said. “We had a lot of success with both of my teams last year and a lot of those players moved on this year.” A lot of success might be

Ellison Laney photo, Keely Cash practices on the field during practice Keenan Ainge joins Troy Soccer’s coaching staff for the 2026 season as the new goalkeeper coach. Troy announced the new arrival on July 13. "I'm incredibly excited to be part of this program and can't wait to get started," Ainge said. "I'd like to thank Coach Wyman for the opportunity to join his staff. “I'm looking forward to helping build a successful future for Troy soccer." Ainge is a Cambridge, E

The Troy soccer team made many changes and additions during the offseason, with new players, coaches and tactics making its way onto the pitch. Since May, head coach Jake Wyman and his staff have been able to pull 13 new players onto the team for this upcoming season, with eight freshmen joining the squad, as well as five new transfers. "We're ecstatic to finish our first recruiting class with some quality transfers," Wyman said. "Our staff worked our socks off to assemble a

While the Boys of Troy went around the bases in Omaha, several Troy fans headed to Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina to take part in a fan-favorite College World Series tradition. For six years now, fans have swarmed Rocco’s to take part in its Jell-O shot challenge. The challenge is simple: whichever fanbase orders the most shots wins. However, the reason some fans participate in the challenge is not because of the colorful shots, but the impact it has on communities. “Rocco’s chal

Troy Baseball reached a historic milestone in Omaha, Nebraska, over the summer, making its first College World Series appearance. Three of the key players who helped the Trojans get there are returning for the 2027 season. Jimmy Janicki, Houston Markham and Jabe Boroff will return to the Troy Trojans after each contributed during Troy’s regular and post-season run. The trio played a key role in Troy’s 12-8 comeback victory over Ole Miss in an elimination game at the College W

Big changes happened to Troy’s scholarship portal over the summer, aiming to give students an easier and faster application experience. The changes were spearheaded by Director of Scholarships Kerrie Hill. The scholarship portal, previously made possible through a software called Blackbaud, is now AwardSpring. “[The university] has been looking around for a new platform for over a year now,” Hill said. After meeting with several different companies, AwardSpring is what th

A long-time Troy staff member and administrator will step into a new role starting this semester. Alicia Bookout, who most recently acted as the associate vice chancellor for financial aid, is taking on a new role as the interim vice chancellor of development and alumni affairs. The change comes at Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr’s direct request – one that Bookout was proud to receive. “It means a great deal to be trusted with [serving in this position],” Bookout said. “Being