Students looking for an active job that works around their college schedules can find an opportunity at Butter and Egg Adventures, which is hiring recreation guides to help with field trips, groups and events. The outdoor recreation facility hires employees throughout the year to keep up with its changing schedule and staffing needs. Returning employees sometimes leave when school and other responsibilities become more demanding, creating opportunities for new workers. “We'

Students browse Theatre and Dance library collection at grand opening. Carrie McLendon photo The Troy University Department of Theatre and Dance officially opened their departmental library on Sept. 2. The library is open to all students and features a variety of reading materials relevant to the department, including musicals, plays, history, theatre education and more. Mia Schuler, a junior theatre education major from Foley, Alabama, is one of the library’s two libraria

Student-Made creators showcase their work at TC pop-up sale. Quang Le photo Trojans got a chance to check out some student creators’ wares last Thursday during Student-Made Troy’s pop-up table. Student-Made is an organization which aims to support students in growing their own small businesses, providing them with real-world experience while still in school. The organization partners with various different colleges across the nation – from Maryland’s Loyola University all t

Troy practices on the practice field ahead of Alabama State game. Troy Athletics photo After defeating the Sam Houston Bearkats, the Trojans focus their attention on the Alabama State Hornets. Troy trailed Sam Houston at the start of the game but quickly evened the score and did not surrender the lead to the Bearkats for the rest of the game. Head coach Gerad Parker said this resilience is a positive to see out of this new unit for the Trojans. “Anytime you can win games

Devin Lafayette tackles a Jacksonville State player during the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery. Troy Athletics photo. With the start of the new Troy football season, the university takes pride in seeing how many former Trojans made it in the NFL. Kimani Vidal, Jake Andrews, Dell Pettus, Javon Solomon, Devin Lafayette and Reddy Steward are all representing Troy on the biggest stage this year. During the back-to-back Sun Belt Championship years, Vidal was one of th

Manya Saini warms up at practice ahead of the season's opener. Troy athletics photo The Troy men’s and women’s golf teams opened their fall season with high rankings in the Golfweek Fall Challenge. The challenge lasted from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 at True Blue Golf Course in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, for the men’s and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club for the women. "This week was a great preview of what this team is capable of," said head men’s golf coach Clay Bounds. "We finis

Aldrich plays soccer for Troy. Troy Athletics photo Former Troy soccer player Lauren Aldrich has been a referee for as long as she can remember. Currently, she referees at the professional levels, which includes the National Women’s Soccer League and the United Soccer League. While, it’s been quite a journey to professional refereeing, but a two-year stint in the Troy womens’ soccer uniform helped shape Aldrich into the person she is today. “I have a lot of lessons learn

The Trojans dropped the match at the Carolina Volleyball Center to the No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks, 3-1, Sunday. This was the first road match of the season for Troy, and the first match to go beyond the minimum of three sets. Troy tallied 47 kills in the match at a .160 hitting percentage compared to 51 at a .289 percentage for South Carolina. The major difference-makers in the match were the Gamecocks' blocking prowess and the Trojans' serving struggles. South Carolina

Brooke Becker dribbles the ball down the field during match against West Florida. Brady Fitch photo During Troy soccer’s first two of three matches at the Trojan Soccer Complex, the Trojans failed to scratch a win after drawing against Kennesaw State, 2-2, and losing to West Florida, 3-1. The third match of the homestand will be Sunday, Sept. 13. Both games came with upsides with Alaina Uncapher who scored two goals throughout both games, including one while being down a w

Racks of clothes now stand within Eldridge Hall following the Career Closet's move. Sydnee Pennington photos Following more than seven years held within Lewis Hall, the Career Closet, a resource for students to get free professional attire, recently moved into Eldridge Hall. “The Career Closet was designed to help students prepare for presentations [and] for interviews by providing them with gently used professional attire so that they can look very professional,” said Dire

Troy students helped raise school supplies for children of incarcerated mothers thanks to a month-long supply drive at the end of the summer. The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences held the Pack the Bus Initiative this July, in collaboration with the anthropology club and in support of Aid to Inmate Moms (AIM). “I have school-aged children, and I know how important back-to-school time is for them,” said Professor of Anthropology Dr. Stephen Carmody. “It is an exci

One coach talks to an athlete during a previous baseball season. University Relations photo Inside the Troy Sportsplex, the City of Troy Parks and Recreation is getting ready to take on the diamond for this year’s Miracle League kickball season. Miracle League is an adaptive sports organization which looks to help people aged five years and older with mental or physical disabilities get together with their community and play sports. Every year, the Miracle League of Troy ho

Students, faculty talk about mental health, Suicide Prevention Month Troy University officials want to remind students of mental health resources, since September is suicide awareness month. Whether a student is on campus or online, Troy University offers different support services. “Troy University has an in-person counseling center that is open Monday through Friday, 8 to 5,” said Title IX Coordinator Grace Wagstaff. “These are 100% free; no insurance is ever needed. “Th

Students, faculty talk about mental health, Suicide Prevention Month Suicide prevention is a special cause for the Troy University Farmhouse fraternity. In December of 2023, Farmhouse member Matthew Awbrey died by suicide, and his big was, at the time, the philanthropy chair for the fraternity. He changed the fraternity’s fundraising mission organization to the Alabama Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). AFSP provides support to those who ar

Members of SOTS perform during the pep rally. Austin Horne photo Students gathered in Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3 for a pep rally ahead of Troy’s first home game of the season. The Student Government Association (SGA) held the rally, which featured the Sound of the South (SOTS) Marching Band, members of the Troy football team and activities encouraging students to show their Trojan Spirit. SGA Vice President Jamarion Willie, a junior electrical and electronics e

The Confetti Crate in Downtown Troy offers a variety of game day fashion options in both clothing and coordinating accessories. Avery Lewis photos For Troy University students, game day is more than a Saturday football tradition — it’s a chance to show off their Trojan pride through what they wear. Local boutiques are seeing students lean into game-day fashion, with outfits ranging from Troy-colored dresses and matching sets to overalls, polos and accessories. Reese Steedl

Gavin Griffin runs the ball up the middle during game against Sam Houston Saturday night. Troy Athletics photo Troy football started the season off strong with a home win against Sam Houston Saturday night, 24-21, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Trojans dominated the run game, rushing for 177 yards while only allowing 38 from the Bearkats. Troy's rushing yards were the best since it ran for 217 against South Alabama last season. Despite the improvement on the ground,

Signs and flags decorate the quad to honor veterans. Dawson Parks photo Army and Air Force ROTC cadets gathered to place 150 flags on the quad last Tuesday morning. This was part of a collaboration with Alabama Veterans Affairs for Operation We Remember, which aims to bring awareness to veteran suicide in the state of Alabama. “It’s our hope that people will see this display of flags and know that they are remembered – that people have put forth the care to make sure peopl

Capcom has a diverse repertoire of franchises, everything from Resident Evil to Streetfighter to Ace Attorney. In August of 2001, Devil May Cry joined their extensive roster on the PlayStation 2. Devil May Cry is widely considered the first true character action game, a sub-genre of third person action defined by high-skill melee, dramatic flair and intricate combo systems. Graphics: 3/5 The set design is gorgeous, but the graphics are quite dated. Excellent for the time

From Death’s Dynamic Shroud: Specialization in samples Death’s Dynamic Shroud normally specializes in sampling music in unique and creative ways. Sometimes these samples are almost completely plundered (“Regret When it was Lost,” “RPG Windows Vista”), and other times they use these samples to add to their music (“You Like Music”). Death’s Dynamic Shroud always seems to find creative ways to pilfer other songs to form something unique. One of the biggest things that Death’s

In their heyday, Depeche Mode kept making album after album of fleshed out, moody worlds that felt both lush and murky. Leading up to their peak, though, Depeche Mode had one highlight of their early career that kickstarted a more atmospheric and lush sound. That album is “Black Celebration.” As they were developing their sound in their early career, Depeche Mode started heavily using industrial-sounding drums and brooding melodies. You can hear these ideas shine through in

The massacre in Darfur is a prime example of the corrupt leadership and political issues happening in Africa. According to Julia Steers, a correspondent for Fault Lines, in 2019 Sudan’s president of 30 years, Omar Al-Bashir, was ousted. He was replaced by a traditional council led by two generals, one from the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the other from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The leader of the SAF is General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and the leader of the RSF is Moham

“The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah “The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah is, hands down, one of the most beautiful novels I’ve ever read. It is a gorgeous historical fiction with themes of love, loss and endurance, set in Nazi-occupied France during the second world war. I first came across this book in my local Target’s book section, the closest thing I have to a bookstore in my hometown. As I was scanning the shelves, “The Nightingale" caught my eye and the synopsis had me