Nokes looks through different books in his office. Ty Davidson photo A Troy literature professor returned from a 10-month-long research trip in Uganda last week after months of delays. On Jan. 7 of this year, Dr. Richard Scott Nokes arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to begin his Fulbright Scholarship research trip. His mission in the country was to travel through all the different kingdoms and cultures to find stories only told by old books and word of mouth. Uganda doesn’t have

A cart in the library offers students banned and restricted books. Nate Henderson photo Every year from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, the Troy University Library offers free banned and restricted books to students as part of Banned Books Week. The week is an annual awareness campaign organized and sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA). During the week, libraries across the nation celebrate the freedom to read and spotlight the harm of book censorship. In 2017, a former

A Troy University staff member helps clean up campus by picking up downed limbs. Ty Davidson photo Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday afternoon along the Gulf Coast, hitting the Wiregrass late Friday night and continuing into the early hours of Saturday morning. The Troy University campus made it through the storm relatively unscathed. Downed tree limbs and leaf litter spread across campus; however, there was no major damage to any on-campus facilities, and there were no

This is a developing story. Last update: Oct. 14, 2026, 5:02 p.m. Troy University has suspended its Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter following an ongoing investigation which found violations of university and national fraternity policies surrounding hazing. The chapter must cease all operations immediately, and members living in the fraternity house must vacate the property by Oct. 26. Pi Kappa Phi Gamma Gamma chapter will not be eligible to return to campus until fall 2029. A

You don’t need an excuse to listen to “Excuses for Travelers” Before the turn of the millennium, Mojave 3 had already released two country-tinged and dreamy albums for the world’s listening pleasure. While both were similar in a broad sense, both albums were in different neighborhoods. Their debut “Ask Me Tomorrow” was slower and more ethereal, leaning heavily into dream pop, while their second album “Out of Tune” explored faster speeds and leaned closer to country and rock

A rising trend has become apparent where bookstores and newer generations of readers are gravitating toward some genres and leaving others in the dust. Genres like romance, manga and pop-fantasy are all rapidly gaining traction over genres like sci-fi, horror and philosophy. The differences have an impact on what audiences read, as well as what the substance of not only the books within the genre hold, but also all of the other genres. Writers become accustomed to writing a

This review is an outlier compared to my usual pattern. I’m not reviewing a game that’s at least a decade old. For once, I’m striking while the iron is hot. That pun is intended, as the subject of this review is Dressmaker. Released on Sept. 21 of this year, Dressmaker is an indie darling that made waves in the cozy gaming community. I haven’t been able to put it down since I purchased it! As always, a minor spoiler warning for those that have yet to play the game. Graph

Madie's Margins 4.5 stars Happy spooky season, everyone! The scariest thing of all is unexpected spoilers, and this review will be full of them, so this is your warning! One of my strongest opinions is that children have higher emotional intelligence than we credit them for, and also, that they’re very disturbed individuals. I think “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman perfectly encapsulates this phenomenon. Coraline is an imaginative girl, a bit small for her age, who is never taken

The Troy community gathered on Tailgate Terrace and surrounding areas to prepare for the Troy Football game against Southern Miss Tuesday night. Brady Fitch photos

The Troy University Symphonic Band kicked off its fall 2026 performance series last Wednesday, featuring works by Hagen, Grainger, Bennett, Rimski-Korsakov and Marquez. This concert cycle took 15 rehearsals, some up to two hours long, and an abundance of individual work. The music was daunting, the sounds melodious, yet for the musicians, it was all worth it. "It's really fun, the students are fun to work with," said Dr. Jerianne Larson, the conductor for the concert and as

"Radical Frame" album cover Modern Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) is extremely splintered in comparison to the more techno and drill and bass-focused 1990s. A lot of modern-day greats are in specific niches within the genre, and there’s almost no trace of one or two main “sounds” like previous years. Actress started making music during this modern period, and he’s an artist I haven’t delved into as much as other modern IDM greats. His newest album, “Radical Frame,” originall

Art club members sale baked goods in TC to raise money for future events and opportunities. The Troy University Art Club is making their way to students’ wallets through their stomachs to raise funds. Members of the club sold homemade treats in the Trojan Center, giving students a chance to support the organization while getting something in return. Helix Kisner, a senior interdisciplinary studies major from Prattville, Alabama, and the club’s secretary, said the fundrais

A new student organization at Troy University is giving students a place to read, discuss books and meet other students who share their interests. Booked and Busy was created over the summer by students Bess Dunn and Nixon Cartee after the two realized they were struggling to find time to read while balancing college. “When me and Nixon were texting over the summer, the whole club started with the foundation that we never get to read because we’re so busy all the time,” sai

The Department of Art and Design opened applications for the Spring 2027 Artist Residency, which aims to bring professional artists to educate Troy students and the local community. Funded with the aid of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, selected artists will be invited to interact with students in concert with their own research and projects. Applications are split into two opportunities, one for an artist-in-resi

Crowe's will soon open their new storefront. Quang Le photos An old Troy favorite chicken spot is returning under new ownership after seven years of absence. Crowe's Chicken opened in Troy 50 years ago, in 1976. Ever since then, it’s been a Pike County staple and, until 2018, part of the identity of Troy. A second location opened in Brundidge in 1999 and another one in Ozark last year. “When I originally came to Troy (State) University in 2000, the old Crowe’s was fire, li

Jones runs out onto the field, along with his fellow Trojans for the Utah State game. Troy Athletics photo Everything has always started with family for Nerria and Eric Jones’ son, Jordon. Troy's fifth-year offensive tackle highlights the support he received as a student-athlete, especially from his mother. “She is the reason why I do all this in the first place,” Jones said. “She’s a big reason why I even got into college.” Jones excelled playing high school ball at Paul

The United States Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a sweeping majority, 77-22, on Monday, Sept. 28. Shortly after the passage of the act, Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill released a statement online in support of the bipartisan legislation. “The Senate's overwhelming passage of the Protect College Sports Act represents an important step toward providing stability and consistent national standards in college athletics,” Gill said. “The Sun Belt and its 14 memb

Troy football team high fives the student section after its ASU Win. Emma Wasden photo Troy University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has revived the Fortress, an unofficial student section for Troy, after three years of inactivity. The Fortress is returning in an official capacity with Troy Athletics serving in an advisory role. "The Fortress, for a long time, has been an unofficial student section for a few years with Troy alumni,” said Deputy Athletics Direc

Troy men's tennis competed in the Mercer Tournament from Thursday to Saturday at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center, making the finals matches in the E-Final. "It was a tricky tournament, because we had to start a little bit earlier than expected due to the weather conditions on the weekend, so it was a big load in a short amount of time, but I think the players were ready," said head coach Rolando Vargas. "It was a physical stretch, but they managed to meet the expectation m