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

Picture a bustling neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, filled with artisanal shops, eccentric and diverse nightlife as well as young adults filled with aspirations and meaningful goals. That neighborhood is called Itaewon.     The main character of “Itaewon Class,” Park Sae-ro-yi, became one of those young adults after a very tumultuous and traumatic childhood following the death of his father.   After a stint in prison for trying to kill the man who killed his father, he dec

Safety is something many students might overlook in their daily lives. The National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) held a safety class with a guest from Troy University Police Department (TUPD), Patrolman Tatyana Lee, last Wednesday.   The importance of safety on campus for students was the main discussion.  “Safety is so important for students because this is a very vulnerable time in our lives,” said Shania Brunson, an exercise science major from Tuskegee, Alabama. “We’re tryin

Troy’s Sorrell 360 Finance put together a Bingo Kickoff Event last Wednesday afternoon in John Robert Lewis Hall  for students to learn more information about the program and what it has in store for the semester. All students were invited.  Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life Director Preston Pritchett served as the host for this event, presenting information about the program through a slideshow presentation before everyone got into the fun of the competitive bingo gam

Members of Troy’s History Club gathered in Patterson Hall last Wednesday for a night of fun, prizes, friendly competition and history themed jeopardy.   History club is a club open to both history and non-history majors that invites students to fun events and academic events surrounding history. One of the club’s more popular and laid-back meetings, Trivia Night,saw history club members flex their knowledge  and buzz in on trivia questions for a shot at winning prizes.   Acco

An Alabama poetry society held a writers’ workshop and open mic at the Johnson Center for the Arts on Saturday.  The Alabama State Poetry Society’s (ASPS) workshop focused on unleashing creativity and breaking down the natural, conforming habits common among less-experienced writers. The event was led by Florence, Alabama Poet Laureate, Shannon Milliman.  “This isn’t your typical poetry workshop,” Milliman said. “We shook up the habits that served us well but maybe kept us sa

Students danced the night away at the first event of the semester for the University Activities Council (UAC): a silent disco. The event was held last Wednesday in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.   With a valid student ID, students were able to grab a pair of special headphones and tune into their DJ of choice.  “Tonight is one of our first major events,” said Jamie Parker, a junior nursing major from Millbrook, Alabama, who serves as president of UAC. “Students can come and hav

Anais' Annotations The expression “if these walls could talk” is often used to reference the desire to hear the events a location has experienced through its own perspective, but what if it went outside of just four walls? What if an entire town could spin a yarn? This story of place is the very point of Donald Ray Pollock’s “Knockemstiff” (2008). Set in the real town of Knockemstiff, Ohio, this unique work takes a new approach to regionalism and storytelling.  When you first

Troy’s National Pan-Hellenic Council held Greek Night: Basketball Edition in Wright Hall Gym on Friday for a night of competition and fun.  Students from each NPHC organization came out to support and watch the game from the bleachers to the walls. All students were invited.  “It’s been a really fun night here,” said NPHC President Shania Brunson, a junior exercise science major from Tuskegee, Alabama, who is a member of Troy’s Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. “We got the music

This semester, the Troy University Department of Art and Design will hold the Spring Arts Series, a unique program bringing six Alabama-based artists to Troy for artist residencies. This event was made possible by the grant awarded to the university by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.  “During their time on campus, each artist will be working in the studio on their own creative research, as well as teaching publicly available workshops, working with students, giving art

Aries : You all have to stop being so stubborn. Wearing extra layers does not hurt your pride and refusing to wear a jacket and then complaining that you’re cold five minutes later does not make you look cool.   Taurus : You were so frustrated you had to deal with the cold. For you, having to wear more layers, not wanting to leave the house and turning the heaters way up equals one thing: more couch time.   Gemini : It is not your fault you have stuff to get done. Even though

Kicking off the semester, Trojan Debate Club held its semesterly interest meeting sharing its love for debate, donut holes and balloons. The event commenced with an introduction to the ins and outs of debate, format and how to win coveted titles at tournaments.   Hall School of Journalism and Communication professor Michael Gray, who is also the Debate Club’s adviser, explained at the meeting that debate is a competition with equal time allotted to either side and at the end

SPOILER ALERT With Jimmy Nichols Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – A comic book come to life  Whenever you mention comic book movies, people immediately think of Marvel or DC movies. They remember watching “Iron Man,” which started the Marvel Cinematic Universes (MCU), the X-Men films in the FOX Universe or maybe the new “Superman” movie.  Most do not think of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” Most people I mentioned this movie to this past week had never even heard of it.   The mov

"In Pop News This Week" It has been nearly 10 years since Bruno Mars released a single album and nearly five years since he released an album with Silk Sonic. With the release of his new song “I Just Might” and announcement of his new album “The Romantic,” fans across campus are excited to hear what Mars has in store for his fans.  “When Bruno announced his new album, there were actual screams,” said Kayla Burrell, a junior exercise physiology major from Marbury, Alabama. “I

"In Pop News This Week" In 2019, cable television was introduced to a new daytime talk show with a beloved celebrity as its host: Kelly Clarkson.  “The Kelly Clarkson Show” premiered on NBC on Sep. 9, 2019. Since then, there have been seven seasons laden with celebrity guests and musical covers from the star herself. However, rumors have been swirling that the show might be cancelled before its next season, which was slated to start in Aug. 2026.  Even with those rumors surfa

Troy’s School of Music took the stage at the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) last Thursday to last Saturday. The goal was to educate music directors and students through a series of different performances, seminars and workshops.   On Thursday, the experiences included Solfege and Play, Planning with Purpose, Enterprise High School Wind Ensemble, Passages Through History, Troy Trombone Octet, Troy Alumni Reception and Future Alabama Music Educators. The events cont

On the first day of classes last Wednesday, the Welcome Week Committee started off the semester by posing a question to students: What is something you want to accomplish this semester?  A table was set up for the d ay in the Trojan Center with the question written on a large piece of Kraft paper. As students walked by, they could pick up a marker and write their answers on the paper. Students’ answers ranged from academic,  to physical  to extracurricular goals.  “This table

The Trojan Center was booming with music and movement Wednesday night as students danced the night away during a Welcome Week celebration.  The event, held in the Trojan Center ballrooms, transformed the space from a daytime campus hub into a full dance party aimed at helping students kick off the new semester on a positive note.  Event organizers said the goal was to give students a chance to unwind after returning from winter break, a time that can be stressful for many.  “