A Troy pet rescue center held a pet food drive last Tuesday to provide support for struggling animal owners during the financial uncertainty of the government shutdown.  Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP) is a 501(c) non-profit, no-kill animal shelter that has rehomed thousands of pets in need since their start in 2014. Their website, troyanimalrescueproject.org , says their goal is to help any animals that need it, without discrimination.   “We are dedicated to rescuing pets

Since Oneohtrix Point Never’s (OPN) new album “Tranquilizer” is releasing tomorrow, I thought it would be a good idea to write about another album of his in anticipation. When finding an album  I knew would be a good introduction to him as well as be a great listening experience in general, I looked no further than “Replica.”  When I first heard “Replica” and OPN in general, it was from listening to a different album from one of his aliases. Chuck Person’s “Chuck Person’s Ecc

Four students had the unique opportunity to present their findings at the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA) conference last week.   The students were accompanied by professors Dr. Ben Robertson, Professor Anna Orlofsky and Dr. Ekaterina Kobeleva.   “It’s really good public speaking experience and looks good on a CV or resume,” Robertson said. “They did very, very well.  “I’m just so proud of them for having done this.”  The four students who had the opportuni

After nearly a year and a half of construction in the university lagoon, the project is reaching its final stages.   “ Over many years, a large amount of silt settled into the lagoon, reducing its depth and hurting water clarity,” said Matt Clower, senior director of communications. “The goal of the project is to restore the lagoon, improve water quality, and beautify the surrounding area, ultimately creating a greenspace that serves both the campus and the community.”  Addit

The final edition is here. I can hardly believe it. This entire semester, I have struggled to come to terms with the fact that it’s time to say goodbye. On December 12, I will be a graduate of Troy University, and what an experience it has been.  If I could describe Troy in one word, it would be “opportunity.” Through this school, I have learned and grown so much, through good times and bad. I’ve made so many wonderful memories with so many wonderful people, and I’m truly sad

It’s not a game; it’s a ride. Troy’s Theatre and Dance department showcased four performances of “Ride the Cyclone” last weekend, and I was fortunate enough to be able to get tickets to the sold-out show.  I knew about “Cyclone” long before the showing this past weekend. My freshman year roommate introduced me to the cast recording from the official production. We saw it together on Sunday. Talk about a full circle moment, huh?  For those who don’t know, “Ride the Cyclone” is

Thankful for this Tradition Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but it is typically overshadowed by Christmas. This is evident at retail stores that are starting holiday deals, radio stations that are starting to play Christmas songs and houses putting up decorations.  There is nowhere that shows the shadow cast by Christmas over Thanksgiving better than in film. Hundreds of movies and specials to watch about Santa coming to town or a Hallmark movie where the big-shot corporate

Troy men’s basketball earned its biggest upset win in school history over San Diego State, 108-107 in double overtime on Tuesday night.  The win marks the highest KenPom rated opponent Troy has ever beaten, as the Aztecs were No. 26. It comes after a struggling start to the six-game road trip following losses to Loyola Marymount 74-63, and a 94-85 loss to Cal State Northridge over the past week.  “ We went through some adversity at [Loyola Marymount] and [CSUN].” Troy coach S

After serving as the interim athletics director since August, Kyle George was dubbed Troy’s 11th athletics director on Saturday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, before Troy’s homecoming matchup.  “Kyle George has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision during his nine years at Troy University, and I am confident he is the right person to lead our athletics program into the future,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. to Troy Athleti

Most people know the immigrant journey is one filled with ups and downs. However, it is one thing to be aware of and entirely another thing to come face to face with the emotions of such a process. “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” (1991) is a novel by Julia Alvarez that has a clear focus on this subject.  My favorite thing about this work is the subtle portrayal of traumatic repression. The story is told in reverse, following the four García sisters from adulthood to

Troy men’s basketball is 3-0 start, partly due to the efforts of sophomore guard Cooper Campbell. Campbell was named the Sun Belt Conference’s inaugural Player of the Week following two 20-point performances. On the way to beating Kent State and Furman, the Washington native averaged 20 points and 5.5 steals.   Campbell’s averages landed him in the nation’s top five for several statistical categories -- he ranked first in steals with three. Campbell was second in the nation i

Alcoer and Andres Pastor travel to Athens, Ga. to play in doubles draw The Troy men’s tennis team wrapped up its 2025 fall season at the ITA Sectional Championships in Athens, Georgia this past Friday.   The ITA Sectionals are where the top players from the ITA Regions gather into four sections -- East, South, Central, and West -- to compete for a bid to play in the NCAA Championships.   Troy competed in the 16-team doubles draw, being represented by seniors Luciano Alcocer a

Psychedelic Pop as a Throughline  When I was in middle school, I listened to a band called Neutral Milk Hotel by chance. When I first listened to them, I was kind of entranced by the music. At first, I had no idea what was going on, but eventually I loved their music so much I wanted to find as many acts as possible that were similar.  Pretty quickly, I came across a band named “of Montreal.” Their song “Gronlandic Edit” was the first I had listened to, and I was oddly intere

The Troy women's basketball program continued its hot start to the 2025-26 season, securing a commanding 95-50 win over Mississippi Valley State on Thursday afternoon at Trojan Arena.   The victory, which followed a season-opening win over Toledo, marks the first 2-0 start for the Trojans since 2022-23 and the fifth under head coach Chanda Rigby.  The Trojans forced a massive 35 turnovers that were converted into 39 points. The Troy defense was stifling, holding the Devilette

Troy football travels to Norfolk, Virginia to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs tonight at S.B. Ballard Stadium on ESPN.  The Trojans return to action after a bye week following their loss at home to Arkansas State snapped a five-game win streak. Old Dominion also got the week off after winning its last two games, including a 31-6 showing against ULM.  Brady Fitch photo Tucker Kilcrease throws a pass against Arkansas State. The Trojans have been led by quarterback Tucker Kilc

Troy Volleyball secured its spot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after defeating Southern Miss in a two-match series on Friday and Saturday inside Trojan Arena.  The Trojans went to five sets in both matches, putting up a fight to sweep the Golden Eagles and punch a ticket to the tournament in Foley, Alabama.  Friday night was a thriller, as the Trojans won their sixth straight match against the Golden Eagles and outscored Southern Miss 40-25 in the final two sets.   Se

Troy University’s History Club and the Latino Student Alliance  held a Latin American History Roundtable last Wednesday in Patterson Hall.   “It was a really exciting partnership with Latino Student Alliance,” said Carmen Cruz, treasurer of History Club and sophomore American history major from Huntsville, Alabama. “We had a huge turnout, which was really exciting.  “I think it’s always good for people to learn about this, but it is also great for a social aspect. I think it’

Students showed out through their creativity with markers and paint brushes at Troy University's Activities Council’s Paint Night last Wednesday in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.  Refreshments were offered, and pop music bopped in the background while students talked amongst themselves as they were painting and drawing.  “I am painting Naruto and Spider Man since I just saw them and like them,” said Ryhein Fuller, a freshman geology major from Bainbridge, Georgia. “I like conne

As the seasons and temperatures are changing outside, so is the selection of flavors students can choose from inside of Blenz, as it has plans to release new seasonal flavors.  “As far as seasonal items, admin has been developing some new flavors; however my knowledge as to what they’re developing currently is limited,” said Amelia Fronckowiak, Blenz’s student manager who is a junior exercise science major from Madison, Alabama.  Although the new flavors have not yet been rel

It’s been said that no one's path is exactly alike, and while that’s true, linebacker Steven Cattledge and his teammate Ethan Conner are as close as it can get.  “Growing up across the street from each other, [Ethan] was like another brother to me,” Cattledge said. “We didn’t have much to do back home, so all we knew was ball.   “We basically grew up together.”  The duo played together in their youth, went from neighbors to roommates at East Mississippi Community College. Tog

Every kid gets asked the question countless times: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For me, from a young age, I knew my answer to this question was that I wanted to be a teacher. Sure, like most kids I went through the firefighter phase, the doctor phase, the mailman phase and a few others that are a little embarrassing. Eventually, however, my goal of teaching stuck with me, and I’ve been working towards it ever since.  I had many amazing teachers in my local publi

The Pike County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) held a Ladies Firearm Safety Class on Saturday, Nov. 8, open to all women in an effort to promote firearm safety in the community.   Although this is not the first event of its kind held by PCSO, it is the first in several years and the first by this group of instructors. The event was led by Russ Thomas, a lieutenant investigator with the sheriff's office, who also leads training for the Special Response Team at the Pike County Sheriff

The Troy baseball team, which won almost every series it played last season, took on in-state opponent Samford in the oldest ballpark in the country to continue fall ball on Sunday.  The Trojans made the trek to Rickwood Field to take on the Bulldogs in a doubleheader.  Troy Athletics photo Tate Farquhar fires a pitch against Samford on Sunday at Rickwood Field. “It’s just awesome what a great facility this is,” said head coach Skylar Meade to Troy Athletics. “I know we got t

Students who reside on campus are looking at a change to laundry for the upcoming semester. Residence hall laundry rooms will upgrade to digital payments starting Spring 2026.  Previously, students could pay with cash, coins and their Trojan ID, but now they’re looking at the use of a mobile app. The One Tap Away app accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo and more.  “It’s going to take a little time to get used to,” said Sabrina Foster, assistant