Troy University’s International Education Week celebrated Troy’s international students and their unique cultures with a series of events from November 17-20. International Student Services and the International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) worked in conjunction with different departments to create events that gave students the chance to learn about each other's cultures. “We hope that the activities that we have will build global awareness and appreciation betwee

The Troy volleyball team split its final regular season series against App State in Boone, North Carolina to close out its season before heading down to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Friday night, the Trojans took down the Mountaineers in a five-set match, with Amiah Butler leading with 26 kills on a .368 hitting percentage. Troy finished with a program-record 17 aces and hit .293 as a team. Setters Madison Marx and Jordan Sinness put up 46 assists as a pair, while li

The Troy Trojans are coming off two straight losses, one being a 33-0 shutout loss to Old Dominion last Thursday. Troy looks to bounce back against Georgia State, which is 1-9 and 0-6 in Sun Belt Conference play this season. The Trojans keep their conference championship game berth chances alive with a win. Troy needs to win out and see either Southern Miss beat South Alabama on Saturday or have Arkansas State drop a contest to represent the West division for a shot against

Every single semester, whether it seems like it or not, stands as the end of some seniors’ experience as bachelor’s students. Reagen Simmons, a senior music industry major from Jacksonville, Alabama, is one of those students this semester. Simmons, a saxophonist, said when she first started as a Troy student, she never expected herself to be where she is today as a musician. “Troy has helped me grow immensely in my knowledge of many different styles of music, as well as my

Forward powers Trojans to best start in program history with big wins over Toledo, MVSU and Chattanooga with 17.3 points per game in first week Fortuna Ngnawo led the Troy women’s basketball team to a 3-1 start to begin the 2025-26 season. Ngnawo has scored double digits in each of the team’s first four games, earning her the Sun Belt’s inaugural Player of the Week. Through three games, she’s leading the team in points per game (17.3) while shooting 57 percent from the field

Students in the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management (HSTM) put their skills to the test during this semester’s HSTM Senior Summit. Dr. Robert Mathner, associate director and professor in the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, prepared students in his senior capstone class to present a business pitch. Since week two of the semester, students prepared a business plan, including the finances, marketing and facilities, to present to a panel of

It’s true what they say about time: it only gets faster. I never used to believe my family members and mentors who told me time flies even quicker once you graduate high school and get into college. Yet, here I am, about to graduate in less than a month, when it feels like I’ve only just adjusted to college life completely. Readers, to many of you, my name may not be familiar. I regret that I’ve never actually written an article before, but I’ve read nearly every one to gra

Troy University held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Troy to the World, on Monday Nov. 17, where students, staff and visitors enjoyed an evening of holiday treats and special performances. Campus leaders shared what they think the ceremony means to the university community. “I think it’s a time for unification, a time for celebration, a time when we get together and enjoy each other and really commence the Christmas season for what it’s meant to be and that is

Troy women's basketball powered through to a decisive 73-56 victory over Chattanooga on Wednesday night in Trojan Arena, achieving a historic 3-0 start to the 2025-26 season. This marks the first time since 2019-20 Troy has secured three straight double-digit victories to open a season. The impressive victory over the Mocs moves head coach Chanda Rigby to a perfect 5-0 against Chattanooga in her career, emphasizing the program's regional dominance. The game was defined by a

Lane Watson and Keith Warner represented the Trojans at the NCAA South Regional in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday. The duo closed out the 2025 cross country season. The regional is a championship where collegiate teams from the southern region compete for a place in the national championship. The Trojan duo faced off against many runners hailing from schools like Ole Miss, Georgia, Chattanooga and several others. “I’m really pleased with the efforts from Lane and Keith tod

Troy University students spent their Friday afternoon helping fifth graders at Troy Elementary School learn about nutrition, pollution and the importance of caring for the environment. The lessons were part of the university’s gardening and nutrition initiative – a program coordinated through Troy’s Office of Civic Engagement. The fifth-grade classes were divided into two groups: one focused on healthy eating and the other on environmental awareness. The nutrition lesson wa

Christmas is just over a month away, and while most Troy University students won’t be on campus for the holidays, Troy’s Theatre and Dance department is putting on a traditional Christmas performance with a modern twist before campus empties for winter break. “Clara’s Nutcracker” is the 1940s adaptation of the Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker,” featuring a 16-year-old Clara (rather than the traditional young child) living in post-World War II America. After being gifted a n

Troy’s History Club held a trivia night to raise money for a local veterans’ charity last Wednesday. Students were asked to bring a donation, either via CashApp, Venmo or cash. The winner of the trivia for the night would then have the pool of money donated in their name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Quang Le photo Students play a few rounds of Kahoot for trivia. “We wanted to do something special for Veteran’s Day,” said Keira Tessalone, a junior European

Aries : You’ve already named yourself “head chef,” burned the rolls and are somehow STILL bragging about it, but the meal is fire, though. Taurus : Maybe let's not pregame Thanksgiving food this year. You shouldn’t be halfway through your third meal by the time the actual dinner starts. Gemini : Sure, family and food are great, but free time is even better. No school, no stress, no problems. Cancer : You’re feeling lots of mixed emotions about Thanksgiving. Crying tears o

“Give me the ball.” It’s something Chris Lewis has said just twice. “When I was playing here at Troy, I wasn’t normally that vocal,” Lewis said. “I was the kind of player that just said ‘watch me.’ “Coach Sumrall used to tell me each week I need to be more vocal.” The second time he asked for the ball against South Alabama in 2023, Lewis pulled in a touchdown with a defender draped all over him. He gave Troy a lead it wouldn’t relinquish – and earned a spot on SportsCent

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