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Ye’s antisemitism must be condemned
On February 9, during the Super Bowl, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, aired an advertisement. According to the New York Times, the...
Matilda Ziegler
Feb 20, 2025


Some grievances: Campus safety needs improvement
Kathryn Clark, Nittany Vega All we want is to feel safe on campus! Ok, ok, we get it. It’s an echo in a chamber of complaints. Everyone...

Multiple
Feb 13, 2025


Elon Musk is not the fourth branch of government
Matilda Ziegler Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025, Elon Musk has been condemned by numerous public figures,...
Contributor
Feb 13, 2025


Jumping Spiders are the Next big pet Trend
I think the next pet trend will be jumping spiders. I have started to see jumping spiders in pet stores around my hometown in the...
Lilyn Smith
Feb 13, 2025


THE 2025 GRAMMYS WERE CHAOTIC AND EMOTIONAL
Just weeks after the Los Angeles wildfires devastated the city, the 2025 Grammys served as a way to come together and celebrate the past...

Emily Mosier
Feb 6, 2025


Immigration hypocrisy is bipartisan
Matilda Ziegler “From her beacon-hand / Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command / The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame....
Contributor
Feb 6, 2025


Previewing UFC 312
Saturday, the UFC will head to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, for a pretty mediocre card that’s saved by the magnitude of its two...
Jack Sturdivant
Feb 6, 2025


DONALD TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND DEATH PENALTY IS BASED ON FALSE REASONING
Matilda Ziegler On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. On the very same...
Contributor
Jan 30, 2025


THE SNOW DAYS BROUGHT JOY, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL
A rare winter storm brought 5.5 inches of snow to Troy last week, according to AL.com , in what was the first real snowfall Pike County...

Emily Mosier
Jan 30, 2025


Christian Nationalism: Christians are called to more than reactionary politics
During last week’s inaugural prayer service, Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde urged President Donald Trump to have mercy and empathy for...

Caleb Thomas
Jan 30, 2025


College vs. Professional football: What’s more interesting to watch?
The sports landscape has shifted in ways fans could not have expected. Multimillion-dollar deals, sponsorships, NIL – you name it, and...
Tarvares Dennis
Jan 24, 2025


North vs. South: Who reigns supreme in cuisine?
Emma Myers We all know the classic Southern staples – fried chicken, barbecue and collard greens. It seems like everybody’s grandmama has...
Contributor
Jan 24, 2025


That’s My Southern Truth
Mr. Billy the Bug Man and other southern entities A lot of the time, one good ole southern boy is all you need to fix a problem. And most...

Kathryn Clark
Jan 24, 2025


Settling the ranch dressing debate
Young Cutter Illustration All ranch fanatics know that the dip or dressing can make or break your meal. In Troy, Alabama, there is a...
Lily Smith
Jan 24, 2025


Banning TikTok is not the solution
TikTok logo TikTok – a video-based social media platform with 170 million American users – may soon be banned in the United States....

Emily Mosier
Jan 15, 2025
That’s My Southern Truth: The art of piddlin' and fiddlefartin'
You ever just have nothing to do? In the south, there seems to be an abundance of time to piddle and fiddlefart around. To piddle around...

Kathryn Clark
Jan 15, 2025


Setting the Standard: Jimmy Carter’s legacy extends beyond his presidency
Photo contributed by Adele Henley ...

Adele Henley
Jan 15, 2025


Senior Farewells
THE ONE AND ONLY KRIS HARRELL: ‘WE’VE ALL GOT A STORY TO TELL’ Kris Harrell Trojan Living Editor Throughout all of my time here at Troy...

Multiple
Nov 21, 2024


Back the F1 driver with the highest potential
Ten teams, 20 racers . . . this is the exhilarating sport of precision and speed known as Formula One. Ten teams with two racers each...
Molly Griswold
Nov 14, 2024


It’s too early for Christmas trees
Every year, around this time, the same debate starts: When is the appropriate time to put up your Christmas tree? I stand by my answer of...
Carrie McLendon
Nov 14, 2024


In memoriam of Ben Herbstreit, America's Dog
The college football world is in mourning over the loss of its most popular pet dog, Ben Herbstreit. In March, Ben was diagnosed with...

Gavan Baxley
Nov 14, 2024


UFC looks to redeem itself this Saturday
After a less than appealing fight card last Saturday, the UFC looks to redeem themselves with a blockbuster fight card this Saturday at...
Jack Sturdivant
Nov 14, 2024


We are stronger together
Politics don't have to divide us For the last several months, the presidential election has taken over news coverage and media...

Emily Mosier
Nov 7, 2024


Meanwhile in Sparta:
Senioritis claims thousands of lives Author’s Note: I am so, so sorry that this article is a few weeks late! I wanted to start working on...

Emily Mosier
Nov 7, 2024
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