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POPulus group to hold auditions
POPulus, Troy University’s student-run pop music group, is holding auditions on Thursday, April 20, in Smith Hall Room 121 at 3 p.m. The...
Lilly Casolaro
Apr 11, 2017


Gospel choir to perform spring show this week
The Troy University Gospel Singers will present its spring concert this weekend. “Grateful,” a show featuring contemporary gospel music,...
Lacey Alexander
Apr 11, 2017


The smartphone debate: trading constant connection for peace of mind
After warring with myself for over a year, I finally took the leap from a smartphone to a “dumb” phone in early January of this year. I...
Taylor Boydstun
Apr 11, 2017


The smartphone debate: convenience turned unexpected responsibility
In my experience, having a smartphone has been a tool that has improved my life and made interactions with classmates easier. I didn’t...
Matt Firpo
Apr 11, 2017


Pianist brings wit, music to campus
The Troy Arts Council hosted pianist Julian Gargiulo, who performed at a concert titled “Roll over Beethoven” at the Claudia Crosby...
Pradyot Sharma
Apr 6, 2017


Spring dance production captures Pink Floyd vibes
An original story and music from a world-renowned rock band will be featured in Troy’s spring dance production. “Shine On: Dancing with...
Lacey Alexander
Apr 6, 2017


Student Spotlight: Karissa Matthews
Karissa Matthews, a senior criminal justice major from Atmore, has created a new line of handmade swimwear called Ris Nicole. Matthews...
Sinclair Portis
Apr 6, 2017


Poetry reading draws students
Troy University’s Writing Center and Sigma Tau Delta (an English honor society) partnered in a marathon reading of “Leaves of Grass,” a...
Kat Rogers
Apr 6, 2017


Letter-writing workshop to be held
The Troy University Writing Center is hosting a letter-writing workshop on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. until noon. Participants in...
Zach Henson
Mar 29, 2017


Student Spotlight: Lydia Williams
Lydia Williams, a junior broadcast journalism major from Lillian, is building a corporation with her business of photography and makeup,...
Sinclair Portis
Mar 29, 2017


Why go Greek? Students share insight on fraternities, sororities
On the heels of Greek Week, Troy students discussed why they personally chose to join Greek organizations. According to U.S. News, almost...
Lasata Shrestha
Mar 29, 2017


Concert Chorale: Journey to 10th year
In celebration of the Troy University Concert Chorale’s 10 years in performance, Diane Orlofsky, professor of music and director of...
Katie Miller
Mar 29, 2017


‘Beauty and the Beast:’ live-action remake ‘magical’
The new “Beauty and the Beast” is yet another successful notch in Disney’s live-action remake belt. The film, starring Emma Watson and...
Draven Jackson
Mar 22, 2017


The international experience: faculty version
Anushka K.C. Staff Writer Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Troy University’s pride of being an international university comes not only from the...

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Mar 22, 2017


Clarinet Day fine-tuned for Saturday
Troy University’s Clarinet Studio will be hosting the tenth annual Clarinet Day on Saturday, March 25 in Long Hall. Clarinet Day brings...
Draven Jackson
Mar 22, 2017


Student Spotlight: Aaron Wilhite
Aaron Wilhite, a junior marketing major from Spanish Fort, has started his own photography and video production business. Wilhite’s...
Sinclair Portis
Mar 22, 2017


Trojans share spring break stories
According to Time Magazine, the arrival of spring, also known as the season of fertility and awakening, was historically celebrated in...
Anushka K.C.
Mar 15, 2017


Sodexo offers healthy options to students
While it’s tempting to grab a fried chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A between classes, both campus dwellers and commuters start looking for...
Madina Seytmuradova
Mar 15, 2017


Cinema society hosts first international indie film festival
The Cinematography Society will be hosting Troy’s first Indie Film Festival on Wednesday, March 29, in Claudia Crosby Theater. The Indie...
Draven Jackson
Mar 15, 2017


Pray for Troy gathering tonight
Pray for Troy, an upcoming gathering of students and community members to share in a time of prayer for Troy University, will be held on...
Zach Henson
Mar 15, 2017


Tech Talk: Snapchat Spectacles
On Thursday, Nov. 10, Snapchat debuted its first camera-equipped sunglasses called Spectacles. Snapchat, formerly known as Picaboo, is a...
Pratiksha Joshi
Mar 2, 2017


Troy Art Day: students connect, learn, express themselves
Nearly 400 middle and high school students from Alabama participated in the fourth annual Trojan Art Day on Friday, Feb. 24. Twenty-four...
Lacey Alexander
Mar 2, 2017


Fairy tale opera shines light on student talent
Students of Troy’s Opera Workshop class performed a fairy tale opera in Claudia Crosby Theater on Friday, Feb. 24. In “The Magic Flute,”...
Draven Jackson
Mar 2, 2017


Troy’s history of H20 and Theta Phi
James Thompson Jr. In the mid 1970s the campus of Troy State University (TSU) was like almost every other Southern college. It was a...
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Feb 23, 2017
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