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Sigma Tau Delta brings awareness to banned books
Sigma Tau Delta held a read-in centered around banned books last Wednesday. Students and faculty alike were encouraged to bring excerpts from their favorite banned books and read them aloud. Topics included themes such as anti-war, racism and profanity. The Banned Books is an annual read-in. “We’ve been doing this in conjunction with the National Council of Teachers of English,” said Associate Professor of English as well as Co-Sponsor for Sigma Tau Delta Dr. Theresa Johns
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 16, 2025
Students sip on mocktails while doing art activities
Troy’s M.I.S.S. Elite Society and Sparkle Mentoring Club partnered up to put on a Mocktails and Paint Night event in Patterson 105 last Wednesday. There were two stations where students could choose to get supplies to create a vision board for this year and next year or other art supplies for painting activities. Music played in the background as students worked on their pieces while sipping on fun drinks. “I found on Pinterest a love bird singing some hearts or whatever o
Neela Cole
Oct 16, 2025
"Poor Things" by Alasdair Gray
Anais' Annotations For readers and fans of “Frankenstein” (1818) by Mary Shelley, Alasdair Gray has a twist for you in his 1992 novel, “Poor Things.” This may be a familiar title, as it was recently adapted into a film in 2023 starring Emma Stone. The movie is great, but as always, the book is better. This novel is a collection of letters, diary entries and medical notes. All of these elements come together to create a collage of different perspectives. Overall, it creates a
Anais Shelley
Oct 16, 2025
"Twelfth Night"
An interesting new take on a classic Troy’s Department of Theatre & Dance and College of Arts & Humanities is performing William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” For those who are unfamiliar with the production, “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare’s comedy plays. ] The title refers to the eve of the Feast of Epiphany in Christian holiday. This play explores themes of love, grief and chaos as it follows Viola, who has recently lost her brother in a shipwreck, disguising hers
Angel Dover
Oct 16, 2025
“The Life of a Showgirl” Hones Taylor Swift’s Power
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has garnered some pretty polarizing opinions from all fans. The general consensus:...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 9, 2025
Even a “bad guy” can teach someone valuable life lessons through life situations
I am a sucker for animated movies. The way each movie can have its own sketch of characters who are then put into the visual perspectives...
Neela Cole
Oct 9, 2025
Ayla's Perfect Pumpkin Muffins
Recipe of the Weeks October is upon us and that means everything pumpkin! So, break out the flannel, grab your warm apple cider and dig...
Ayla Jones
Oct 9, 2025
History Club Holds Jeopardy Night
History Club partnered with Political Science Club to hold a “Jeopardy!” night in Patterson 202 last Wednesday. The night consisted of...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 9, 2025
Troy’s NPHC puts on a Field Day
For National Pan-Hellenic Council Week, Troy’s Divine 9 organizations held a week of events for all students to attend. One of those...
Neela Cole
Oct 9, 2025
Troy Library held an Author Talk with guest Mildred Mill
The Troy University Campus Library held an author talk last Thursday featuring Alabama native Mildred Mills. The event was open to all...
Savannah Edgar
Oct 9, 2025
It's Banned Books Week…what is it?
Banned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the importance of free access to information. This year’s theme is “Censorship is so...
Adele Henley
Oct 9, 2025
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
Anais' Annotations Up until very recent history, I thought it was impossible to be from Alabama and not have read Harper Lee’s “To Kill a...
Anais Shelley
Oct 9, 2025
Students take part in Mid-Autumn Festival
The Trojan Center Ballrooms were filled with students for a night of performance, dinner and cultural interaction Monday night at Troy...
Ty Davidson
Oct 9, 2025
Students attend a Blacktop Car Social
Troy University’s 101 Elite Men held a Trojan Blacktop Car Social from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Moe’s BBQ parking lot on Sunday. “It’s a...
Angel Dover
Oct 9, 2025
The Johnson Center for the Arts holds an Artist Reception
An artist reception was held for Amita Bhakta’s “Moments of Radiance and Christopher Stagl’s Winged Creatures.” Food and an artist talk...
Angel Dover
Oct 2, 2025
Kathryn's Dino Chicken Nugget Chicken Parm Recipe
Recipe of the Week I hate cooking chicken. It actually scares me. Plus, touching raw chicken is gross, and dino nuggets are so much more...
Kathryn Clark
Oct 2, 2025
Speakeasy says final farewell to Troy, hello to Nashville
Speakeasy says goodbye to Troy Nate Henderson News Editor Speakeasy, the four-piece student band known for their house shows and...
Nate Henderson
Oct 2, 2025
Gone with the Wind – Stuck on the couch
There are several cinematic classics from the Golden Age that are still discussed in pop culture. Whether it be films like “The Wizard of...
Jimmy Nichols
Oct 2, 2025
Troy to hold annual Mid-Autumn Festival
Troy’s International Programs and Chinese Students and Scholars Association are set to hold their annual Mid-Autumn Festival at...
Savannah Edgar
Oct 2, 2025
Theater and Dance announces its full itinerary for upcoming shows
The beginning of October means it’s the time of the semester when Troy’s Theatre and Dance department begins to take the stage. After...
Ty Davidson
Oct 2, 2025


A look inside “The Dispossessed” by Ursula K. Le Guin
Anais' Annotations Science fiction – it is a label most commonly associated with films like “Star Wars” and the image of little green men...
Anais Shelley
Oct 2, 2025
Troy Public Radio unveils new podcast “Sounds Of The Stage”
Troy Public Radio unveils new podcast “Sounds Of The Stage” Elizabeth Odee Staff Writer Troy Public Radio has released a...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 2, 2025
Silly Scopes
Fall 2025 Midterm Preparation Edition Aries: Let's be honest, you waited a little too long to prepare for your midterms. It’s good you...
Savannah Edgar
Oct 2, 2025
Anais' Annotations
"The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy The best thing about cracking open a new book is the transportation to a new place. This week,...
Anais Shelley
Sep 25, 2025
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