Some of the best films of the year won some of the biggest awards, offering food for thought after people left the theater. “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Oscars, while teaching serious themes about activism and immigration. “Sinners” won Outstanding Performance by a Cast at the Actor Awards and taught audiences about the black experience in the South “Bugonia,” however, was a movie that received its flowers- but also felt like it did not. It received fo

Students were invited out to the Trojan Center patio last Wednesday to take part in a fundraiser for an organization that wants to make a splashing impact. Troy’s M.I.S.S. Elite Society’s “Splash A Sweet” event allowed students to dump different amounts of water on a member based on how much was paid. Small buckets were $3, mediums were $5 and the large ones were $7. “We are just preparing for the upcoming semester so we can build our organization and also build more membe

In a new move, Troy University announced two separate ceremonies for Spring Commencement, looking to improve graduation for all attendees For the first time, Troy University will hold Spring Commencement across two separate ceremonies, scheduled for Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15. Graduates from the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Science and Engineering will participate in the May 14 ceremony at 10 a.m. The following day, graduates from

According to a Feb. 18, 2026, news release from the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor statistics entitled “Union Members-2025” , a mere 11.2% of employed Americans were represented by labor unions in 2025. The power of collective bargaining that is made possible by union membership leads to higher compensation for labor, and in 2025, the average union member was making $1,404 a week, compared to the average non-union wage of $1,174. According to a 2016

Released in 2021, “Call Me If You Get Lost” by Tyler the Creator is an album that highlights both the artist’s creativity and his growth over the years. Tyler the Creator has always been known for experimenting with different sounds and ideas, and this album continued that trend. By blending classic hip-hop elements with modern production and personal storytelling, Tyler the Creator created a project that felt both nostalgic and fresh. One of the most interesting parts of th

Troy University Marketing and Communications held four workshop sessions on April 6 and 7 for Troy faculty and staff. The workshop focused on how to efficiently use the new Troy brand identity by equipping faculty and staff with the necessary tools to communicate the Troy story. Matt Clower, senior director of communications, explained the meaning behind the campaign “All Ways Real. Always Troy.” “The goal was to try to figure out what the core of the Troy story is,” Clow

Troy University professor speaks on her 10-year-old community celebrity child's experience with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month and, though many students have no experience with it, two Troy University professors have a child with autism who’s become a pseudo-celebrity in Troy. Drs. Dave and Jillian Camwell are professors of music at Troy university, but when they go home, they are the parents of three children. The youngest, 10-year-old Rosie, was diagnosed with aut

As part of Troy’s 14-2 win over Alabama State on Mar. 31, Sean Darnell swatted a grand slam to deliver a fatal blow to the Hornets. “I’m sure this is what people will remember from the evening, Sean Darnell’s grand slam,” said head coach Skylar Meade. Darnell’s blast was the first grand slam of the season for the Troy baseball team, and the first since May 4, 2025. Sean Darnell is a true product of the Wiregrass, going to high school in Elmore County in Wetumpka, A

Taking the long trip to Lafayette, Louisiana, the Troy softball team took on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for a fierce Sun Belt Conference battle. After taking game one 5-4, the Trojans dropped close 11-7 and 5-4 contests to lose the series. Game one was a stellar performance in favor of the Trojans. Abby Lovell started it in the circle, and the bats were on fire early. Mia Tidmore slapped a leadoff single, and an error got her right to second base. Ella Cunningham walked u

Colorful Easter eggs were strewn across the main quad on campus last Thursday for the egg hunt put together by Troy’s University Activities Council (UAC). Inside these eggs sat candy, stickers and the opportunity for students to win prizes. After a countdown, students raced to grab as many eggs as they could, hoping for a big prize. The different prizes ranged from water bottles to headphones to a Polaroid camera. If a student found an egg with a number in it, they could bri

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its eighth “Workshop Wednesday” on April 1, which taught students how to make the most of LinkedIn. The eighth installment of the workshops, titled “Unlocking LinkedIn,” included a presentation that taught students how to properly set up a professional LinkedIn profile and how to effectively use the platform for networking. “It was really insightful,” said Vrund Shah, the Career Services graduate administration assistant

On a warm summer day, nothing is better than a cold chicken salad. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for enjoying outside in the sun, whether you’re having a picnic relaxing on the porch or just looking for something easy and satisfying to beat the heat. Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken tenders or breast (finely shredded) ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tsp mustard 1 celery stalk minced into 1/8-inch pieces ¾ tsp onion powder ¾ garlic powder ¼ salt ¼ black pepper ¼ papri

The  Troy University Student Government Association recently welcomed faculty, staff, and their families to the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park for its annual Faculty and Staff Easter Egg Hunt, bringing springtime fun and community spirit to campus. Student leaders shared that feedback from last year inspired the event’s growth. “Last year the idea of making it bigger came up,” said Zaria Abston, a senior criminal justice major from Pike Road, Alabama. “I came and saw th

Grab your swimsuit and your sunscreen, it’s pool season at Troy! The Trojan Fitness and Wellness Center pool is now open for the warm season. Georgia Bagdonas, a sophomore business major and fitness instructor at the fitness center from Huntsville, Alabama, shared her excitement. “I am super excited because it’s always a great way for more students to get involved at the rec,” Bagdonas said. “When people hear about the pool, it gives them the opportunity to walk in, and wit

A Troy student on the debate team took home a win on the national level at the National Online Forensics Championship on March 27. Carmen Cruz, a sophomore history major from Madison, Alabama, is the vice president of Troy’s debate club. Cruz recently competed in five rounds in the National Online Forensics Championship to finish this debate season with a win. The resolution for her final debate was “Artificial intelligence will do more harm in the long run than good.” “I

Troy men’s golf finished fourth at the Irish Creek Intercollegiate, continuing its streak of solid finishes. Despite a good second round where they shot 6-under and sat in second heading into Tuesday, the Trojans shot 12-over in the final round and dropped to fourth as a team. Division II team Catawba won the team title over three Sun Belt Conference teams in host Appalachian State, Old Dominion and Troy. Pablo Gracia led the Trojans, finishing 1-under for the entire week t

Troy’s TRIO program held a workshop focused on mental health in Hawkins Hall last week. The workshop began with a presentation by Title IX Coordinator Grace Wagstaff regarding stress management and its potential impact on a student’s mental health. She walked students through different methods of reducing stress as well as the least harmful ways to handle large amounts of stress. The second half of the workshop consisted of an activity called “Let it Go and Let it Grow.” Each

Award-winning author Tom Franklin and poet Beth Ann Fennelly will be honored with the Hall-Waters Prize at Troy University on April 17 during a ceremony organized by students. The ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms and is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from both writers about their careers and creative processes. Tiana Burbank, a senior English major from Kinston, Alabama, said this year’s

Anyone can tell you I love Harper Lee. Author of the seminal Southern text “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1960), Lee is one of my greatest literary icons. Just a couple of months back, I presented research on “Mockingbird” at AUM and in preparation for that event, one of my fabulous professors loaned me a book on Lee. The book was “Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with Harper Lee” (2017) by Wayne Flynt. A truly fabulous piece of nonfiction, I thoroughly enjoyed much of the book’s c

Members of Troy University’s Tri Beta Mu Epsilon Chapter attended the 87th annual Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) Meeting. Troy University was awarded Chapter of the Year for the Second Southeast District of Tri Beta, as well as awarded for having the most delegates attend the convention.  Emily Hyman, a senior biomedical sciences major from Saraland, Alabama, is president of the Mu Epsilon chapter while serving as Tri Beta’s Southeast District 2 president. “Tr

After a long weekend of racing, the youngest World Driver Championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, still has the lead with 72 points. Antonelli and teammate George Russell began Sunday’s race in first and second, respectively, followed by McLaren driver Oscar Piastri. Piastri overtook both Mercedes drivers around the first corner, giving him the lead.  This is Piastri’s first race start of the season after a crash in the formation lap in Australia and an electrical fault in

“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.” “Prices will come down. You just watch: They’ll come down, and they’ll come down fast, not only with insurance, with everything.” “Starting the day I take the oath of office, I will rapidly drive prices down and we will make America affordable again. We’re going to make it affordable again.” “Energy is going to bring us back. That means we’re going

Last week, I recommended a couple of albums that were laid-back and dreamy for the spring season, but today I will be taking a turn and looking at an album that screams spring. It’s an album that is so pleasant and perfectly tempered that it might be more spring than Alabama’s definition. That album is “The Colour of Spring” by Talk Talk. “The Colour of Spring” is nestled between two better-known parts of Talk Talk’s discography. Most people know them from their albums “The