The spring tennis season is officially underway for the Troy women’s tennis team following its debut matches against UNF and Stetson. The Trojans split the weekend series by dropping the first match 4-3 but bounced back the following day claiming victory, 4-3. Troy’s nail-biting victory over Stetson served as their first of the season. After taking the doubles point, the Trojans were pushed into a “game seven” scenario with Sama Hindawy taking the court against Stetson’s Cl

The Hall School of Journalism’s Lambda Pi Eta honor society will hold a one-time national panel event this Friday in Wallace Hall. This panel event allows students to discuss some of their most sought-after questions with professionals from around the country working in several areas of journalism and public relations (PR). “The panel offers a good range of perspectives,” said Lambda Pi Eta advisor Dr. Shari Hoppin, an associate professor of journalism and communication stu

All the way from down under, Ethan Forbes has already set his name in the record books at Troy in his first two weeks of competition with the Trojans. In just over a week, Forbes set the school record in the indoor 800m… twice. At the Jimmy Carnes Invitational on Jan. 16, Forbes won the men’s 800m with a time of 1:52.96, beating the previous Troy record holder, Chance Armstrong, who ran a 1:53.66. Just eight days later at the Clemson Orange and Purple Invitational on Jan.

Six. That’s how many times Alexis Garrett’s last name appears in the Troy University Track and Field record book when you search for it. Two times individually, one indoor and one outdoor, and the top four fastest times in school history as part of the 4x100m shuttle team. Was that the expectation coming into Troy? “No, to be completely honest, I probably had the slowest times of all the hurdlers that came here,” said Alexis Garrett, now Instructor Garrett in the

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

A Troy alumna and University Relations staff member has announced her participation in the upcoming 2026 Trailblaze Challenge – a one day, 26.3-mile-long fundraising hike which supports and reflects the perseverance and resilience shown by Make-A-Wish kids. Before learning about the challenge through an online group, Savanah Weed didn’t anticipate undertaking such a trek. Contributed photo Weed poses on a peak during a hike. This participation in the challenge will mar

Troy men’s basketball continued its hot streak with two wins last week over Old Dominion and Georgia Southern – 83-77 and 83-78 respectively -- but it certainly was not easy. Troy entered the week looking to maintain its top spot in the Sun Belt Conference heading into a Wednesday night clash with the Monarchs on the road. The Trojans found themselves playing chase to ODU throughout the first half. Troy trailed by as much as seven in the first half but managed to close thing

Rare photographs depicting Rosa Parks during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March have found a permanent place at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum, giving visitors a new look into the icon’s life of activism. The images, captured by photojournalist Matt Herron, show Parks at the march on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. These scenes, largely unseen by the public until now, showcase Parks beyond her 1955 bus protest. University R

Miss Troy University announced her partnership with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Associates, LLC this semester. ABA Associates, LLC is a clinic-based therapy service that functions to strengthen functional communication, daily living and social skills for individuals with autism. Anna Grace Tucker, a junior business major from Huntsville, Alabama, recently visited the location in Troy, Alabama, and read to the children who were in attendance. “It means a lot to me to be

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

Troy’s track and field team traveled to Clemson, South Carolina last weekend to compete in the Orange & Purple Invitational following a successful showing at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational. During the events, the Trojans continued to break many personal, season and program records. Ethan Forbes, who broke the school record for the men’s indoor 800m event last week, took first place. His final time for the event was 1:50.11, annihilating his previous record of 1:52.96, mark

The Troy University IDEA Bank celebrated a landmark achievement after being named Business of the Year at the annual Pike County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The award was voted on by chamber members and local businesses. For IDEA Bank Director Lynn George, the recognition was exciting and unexpected. “It was definitely a huge honor,” George said. “I was excited to learn that we were nominated, but when we found out we won, I was surprised in a good way. “We were among so

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

From a Troy student to an MLB photographer to the new full-time photographer at Troy: This is the journey for Aliza Chambers, but it is not as straightforward as it seems. “I was a photographer for the Tropolitan when I was a student here,” Chambers said. “Then, after working for the Trop, I got a student position with Joey, the head photographer. “After graduating, I worked for Troy as a freelance photographer. I then worked with a company called Glossy Finish and Studio

After 12 seasons of the NASCAR Playoffs, the premier stock car racing series is returning to the Chase format for the 2026 season, the first time since 2013. The move comes after years of constant complaining from drivers and fans about the lack of crowning a “real champion” in the playoffs, especially after the 2025 Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway ended in controversial fashion. As a result of that race, Denny Hamlin, who led the majority of the race and had dominate

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

Recalls are just a bandaid In the past several days, there have been numerous recalls for various food products issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For example, the FDA has recently issued a recall for cookie dough that contains undisclosed peanuts. “People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said in its recall announcement. Especially for food-allergy related

Since many people (including myself) have declared 2026 as the new 2016, I thought it would be appropriate to share my thoughts on an album that came out in 2016 that people weren’t the biggest fans of. That album would be “Painting With” by Animal Collective. I firmly believe Animal Collective are legends in the indie circuit, as their output from the 2000s is nothing short of wonderful. Their albums from “Sung Tongs” to “Centipede Hz” are all exceptional releases, but whil

Opinion: Tangible Media: Obsoletion vs. Opportunity Travis Johnson Staff Writer As a 25 year old Gen Z-er that was born during the height of the Y2K “end of the world” conspiracy, I have come to terms with the sad reality that others around my age, myself included, are part of a faction otherwise known as “pre-internet.” During my childhood, my parents made me go outside and play in the mud, play hide-and-seek with other children in the neighborhood and build lasti

On Tuesday afternoon, students walked out of their classes to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the main quad. Bea Barrier, a sophomore biology major from Hartselle, Alabama, organized the walkout and printed the signage seen around campus. Barrier said he was inspired by a walkout held by the University of South Alabama and decided to orchestrate one. Kathryn Clark photo Students gather, chant and speak during a walkout in protest of ICE. Barrier anno

"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

The Troy University Office of Career Services invited students to learn how to create their own quality resumes as it held its very first “Workshop Wednesday” event last Wednesday. The workshop, titled “Creating the Perfect Resume,” included a presentation on what employers are looking for in resumes, and gave students the opportunity to work on their resumes with the help of the Career Services staff. The first “Workshop Wednesday” was the result of months of planning. Al

"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