Fuse Coffee invited community members for a Valentine’s Sip and Paint night last Friday. The event was $25 and included a drink, supplies and a canvas. The painting was self-guided and participants had a choice of Snoopy or Woodstock.  The Fuse Coffee manager, Emily Robbins, is a senior graphic design major from Andalusia, Alabama, and wanted to do something fun and artistic for the Fuse regulars.   The Troy community was also invited for a night of painting and sipping. (Qua

Sharing their love for history,  Troy’s History Club members held their annual Valentine’s Day party last Wednesday, offering students a chance to make connections, compete for prizes and unwind through friendly competition.   The event opened with a lively social gathering followed by a battle of members' historical knowledge through a Valentine’s Day–themed Kahoot.  “We just started doing this a couple of years ago,” said History Club President Matilda Ziegler, a senior Ame

Coffee and Conversations continued to provide students at Troy with a space   to engage in open dialogue and learn from one another through respectful discussions.   Sadie Noris, a freshman marketing major from Mobile, Alabama, said she first attended after hearing about the program from a friend.  “She was telling me how it opens your eyes to more issues,” Noris said. “You always   get to talk to people you don’t really talk to normally, so you get to open your mind and crea

Troy’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) came together and made valentine’s cards last Thursday. Students were encouraged to come in and grab supplies to make homemade cards for residents of a local nursing home.  “We wanted to do something for the community,” said Shania Brunson, a junior exercise science major from Tuskegee, Alabama. “It feels so much more heartfelt giving handmade cards than just cards from the store.  “It’s so important to learn about loving your commu

KPop Demon Hunters A Golden Movie The Oscars are less than a month away, and the nominations are locked in. While movies like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” will be competing for Best Film, other movies like “Zootopia 2” and “Elio” will be fighting for Best Animated Feature.  The movie with the best odds to win the title of Best Animated Feature is the Netflix original film “KPop Demon Hunters.” With catchy songs, thrilling action sequences and an interesting plot,

Aries: After years of waiting, you officially have a valentine who gets you! For some of you, it’s just another year of being without one.  Taurus: While you would rather talk about anything other than this holiday, you still tolerate your friends sharing their Valentine’s Day plans.  Gemini: It doesn’t bother you if you have a valentine or not this year. At the end of the day, you still have your pets to keep you company.   Cancer: You’re not too fond of this holiday. You th

Don Toliver is what some may call an acquired taste but consider me convinced. I’ve been a pseudo-fan of Toliver since the Covid era, when he first started getting popular with the release of “No Idea” and various other songs from the “Heaven or Hell” album.   Toliver has been slowly growing in fame since his  TikTok blastoff, releasing several albums since 2020. Some of his biggest hits include “NEW DROP,” “No Pole” and “After Party.” His most recent album, however, “OCTANE,

During the recent January snow day, many people were concerned the road conditions would cause car accidents-- kind of like the one that sets off the events of Stephen King’s “Misery” (1987).   When considering the possibility of road issues with the weather, most folks probably were not worried about being abducted from their vehicle and held hostage until they were forced to write an entire book.   That is exactly the predicament that King’s main character, Paul Sheldon, fi

Troy’s University Activities Council (UAC) held a dating game event last Wednesday focused on the personality of students rather than their looks in preparation for Valentine's Day.  The Blind Dating Game sat three or more contestants on one side of a curtain and one single contestant – called the bachelor or bachelorette – on the other side. The bachelor/bachelorette’s job was to ask questions for all contestants on the other side to answer, then pick which one was their fav

Members of Troy’s Psychology Club sold sweet treats for a sweet purpose in their recent bake sale, with profits going to the Child Advocacy Center (CAC).   Students were able to choose from a variety of tasty options, including donuts, cupcakes, cookies and brownies.  Young Cutter graphic “I think it's good to just get out and do something,” said Justin Hendrickson, a junior psychology major from Enterprise, Alabama. “We don't help them directly, but we give the money to the

The John M. Long School of Music welcomed middle and high school students onto campus for a three-day honor band clinic over the weekend.  The Southeastern United States Honor Band Clinic (SEUS) lasted from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7 and allowed middle and high school band students the opportunity to show off their skills under the command of guest conductors. The event also featured performances by Troy University’s Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Band and contemporary music group POPulus. Th

Troy’s International Arts Center (IAC) held an artist reception for an exhibit by Mike Howard along with the exhibits of previous resident artists last Thursday. Howard’s exhibit, titled “Gravity and Gesture,” was a part of a large donation to the university.   The exhibit had all-consuming canvases that held imagery, such as corporate logos on top of landscapes that hold everyday people as well as paintings of dogs that employ layers of gloss. The paintings were held at Troy

Intramural sports go through a cycle of various games throughout the year. However, the next one coming up is a classic college party staple: water pong.  Water pong is a game where 10 cups, filled with water, are set up on either side of a table. A line is drawn, and the object of the game is to shoot a ping pong ball across the table into the cups on the other side to relieve them. Whichever team is the first to relieve all the cups on the other team’s side is the winner. 

Ingredients:   2 blocks cream cheese softened   1 package dry ranch flavoring  8 oz sour cream   1 pack real bacon bits  1 large can shredded chicken, drained  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for mixing  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for topping   1/3 cup hot sauce   Instructions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.   Mix all of the ingredients, except for one cup of cheese, together very well.   When all ingredients are combined, spread the mixture evenly in a casserole dish. Take t

MOVIE REVIEW Contrary to popular belief, Jordan Peele is not to thank for “Him ,” a 2025 horror starring Tyriq Withers.   Directed by Justin Tipping, the film follows Cam, a hungry athlete who gets the chance to be mentored by his idol, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). As he falls deeper into a week of intense training, increasingly strange and violent things happen, revealing an underground satanic cult behind it all.   The messages in the movie are great— sure. It’s a classic

Troy’s History Club held a Black History Month roundtable that encouraged students to reflect on Black history, military service and the importance of learning from the past.  The discussion created space for students to connect historical events to modern   society, emphasizing how understanding history can help prevent past injustices from   being repeated.  “I felt like the conversations reinforced the importance of remembering history as a tool for growth,” said Ashton Ch

Students are invited to attend Coffee and Conversations, an event put on by the Office of Civic Engagement, to enjoy coffee and have meaningful discussions aimed at practicing awareness and empathy.  The sixth annual Coffee and Conversations event is being held Feb. 12, 19 and 26 from I p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. Students are encouraged to go have conversations that will helpconnect them with others despite their differences.  “At the heart of Coffee and C

Student members of Troy’s Student Support Services (TRIO) came together to make cards for the nursing home for Valentine’s Day last Wednesday.   With the intention to spread kindness, the event provided craft supplies for cards and cookies for those decorating them.   “The goal of this event is to get other people to come out, network with each other and have a good time,” said TRIO Ambassador Trey Brown, a sophomore physical education major from Eufaula, Alabama. “In nursing

As commercials leading up to the Super Bowl rolled on the big screen projector, students gathered at Troy’s Campus Recreation Center to watch the action Sunday night.  The Rec held a watch party for the big game on one of its basketball courts. All students were invited and free food was provided.  Alex Ford photo Students grab their portions of free food before taking their seats to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. “This is one of our engagement retention events that we tr

One Battle After Another When you look at the movies from 2025, the one with the most Oscar nominations is “Sinners” with 16. However, following closely behind Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece is Paul Thomas Anderson’s magnum opus, “One Battle After Another.”  Receiving some of the Oscar nominations are Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor, Thomas Anderson for Best Director, Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress and Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor. Each of these nominations is

Anais' Annotations In the last 20 years, spinoffs and even fanfiction have gained a prestigious foothold in popular fiction. Books that play on existing pieces of literature are now as well-known– and sometimes better known– than the material that inspired them. Generally speaking, I have not been a fan of this recent development. While I cannot lie,it has a place among genre fiction, I tend to lean more into original storytelling or experimental structures. My most recent en

Many musicians will say branching out is one of the best things you can do. Troy University’s John M. Long School of Music had the opportunity to play host to guest artist Dr. Logan Place last Wednesday.   Dr. Place is the interim department chair as well as a trumpet instructor for the Department of Music and Performing Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University. Throughout his time, Dr. Place didn't just study music; he actively performs for audience, sharing a notable messa

Capricorn – You’ll order the pizza for everyone. You really want to hang out with everyone, but you always know what the score is for those who are not paying attention.   Aquarius – You are just rooting for who everyone else thinks is losing. You are bringing the spinach and artichoke dip as everyone cheers for a team they didn’t even know was in the Super Bowl.  Pisces – You are just here for the commercials. You’ll get on your phone when the game starts back up, but you al

Troy University’s Activities Council (UAC) invited students to come out and see “Wicked For Good” on the big screen in Patterson Hall Wednesday Night.   UAC provided snacks, drinks and the chance for students to come out and connect on campus.   “The energy at the movie night was really fun and welcoming,” said Jamie Parker, a junior nursing major student from Millbrook, Alabama, who is UAC’s president. “It felt more like a big group hangout than a formal event, especially wi