Growing up, I loved watching the Muppets. My family owned the DVD for the 2011 “Muppets” movie, which focused on Walter and the other Muppets trying to save the studio.  I then watched in theaters “Muppets: Most Wanted.” Once Disney+ was launched, I started watching older movies like the 1979 “Muppets” movie and “A Muppets Christmas Carol.”  I have watched some of the full shows and plenty of clips from “The Muppet Show” that ran as a variety show in the 70s. This group of pu

With the continued winter settling in, nothing helps me settle down more than a warm pastry.   Paired with some vanilla ice cream or a mug of warm chai, these tea cakes will either have you jumping for joy or hiding under your bed so you don’t have to share. As opposed to regular cake, these are easy to prepare and ready to serve right out of the oven (if you like them hot).  Ingredients:    4 cups of all-purpose flour  2 sticks unsalted butter  2 to 2 ½ cups of granulated su

Brent Faiyaz, whose real name is Christopher Brent Wood, is making waves again with   his latest album, "Icon," released on Feb. 13. Known for his emotionally honest style,   Faiyaz continues to explore love, heartbreak, self-growth and vulnerability while prioritizing  artistic integrity over chart-topping hits.    Many fans and critics consider "Icon" among his most meaningful projects to date.   Instead of following trends or relying heavily on featured artists, Faiyaz foc

Troy’s Department of Dance is set to hold Art in Motion: An Exhibit of Soul, in the Trojan Center Theatre Feb. 26-28 at 7 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m.  The production is a completely student-led dance production put on every year by the junior class. It begins in the class “Writing for Dance.”  “I cannot stress how much of an amazing opportunity this is for students,” said Mikiya Smith, a junior dance major from North Little Rock, Arkansas. “You get placed in a position where y

The Pike County Art Guild met up to hold a still life session at BSweet Bakery in Downtown Troy last Thursday. The group gathered to sketch the décor and sweets that fill the shop.  The art guild was founded in 2025 by former president of the guild Kitty Smothers, who is now an adjunct professor of psychology.   “After graduating from Troy, I sort of lost connection with the art community,” Smothers said. “I missed that.   “Then, I started talking to Jerry Johnson, and we put

The Pre-Vet Club at Troy is bringing back a fan-favorite event with a new twist.   “Smooches for Pooches” will take place on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the John Robert Lewis Quad and will raise money for She Saves Animal Rescue of Alabama, a Montgomery, Alabama, -based rescue organization dedicated to saving and rehoming dogs in need.  Madison Corkran, president of the Pre-Vet Club and a junior biomedical sciences major from Montgomery, Alabama, said the event is espec

Music filled HAL and Smith Halls last Friday during Troy’s annual guitar festival, the only one of its kind in Alabama. While it’s an art that often goes unrecognized throughout the state and the university, classical guitar had its chance to shine at the annual guitar festival. The festival serves as a day of appreciation for education about guitars and guitar music.  The festival began in the morning last Friday with a series of concerts in HAL Hall, featuring performers li

Troy’s Concert Band holds memorial for student that passed away  One of Troy’s ensembles played a song in memorial for their member who passed away at their most recent concert.  Troy’s Concert Band held a concert on Tuesday that included a song performed for Katelyn Hawkins, a clarinet player and member of the ensemble who recently passed away. The piece played was “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey and was conducted by a guest   co-conductor, who is also a clarinetist.  Studen

The sounds of song and dance and the smell of traditional food drifted from the Trojan Center Ballrooms last Thursday as many students and faculty enjoyed a Lunar New Year Celebration. Students and faculty alike gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which took place on Feb. 17.   The Lunar New Year is a special time marking new beginnings, filled with tradition, festivals, food and time well spent with family and friends. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, bringing an end to

The Troy University Black Student Union (BSU) held the ‘What It Means to be Black’ seminar last week in tandem with other Black History Month events happening across campus throughout the month of February.     The seminar was held in Hal Hall with guest speaker Travis Lee utilizing his background as a Troy alumnus to establish a kinship and connection with fellow Black students.    According to Troy BSU President NyAsia Chambers, a senior rehabilitation and disability servic

Many gathered Tuesday morning to watch Troy Regional Medical Center (TRMC) unveil its new logo – a visual change leaders say represents a deeper commitment to the community.  Before the unveiling, TRMC CEO Rick Smith addressed the crowd, emphasizing that while the hospital’s outward appearance may have changed, its core values remain the same.  “Our rebranding is more than a new name, a new logo or a refreshed look,” Smith said. “It’s a reflection of who we are, what we stand

Troy women’s tennis is now 4-3 in the spring season following its 4-2 defeat at the hands of Kennesaw State. With this defeat, the Trojans are on a two-match losing streak heading into a two-match homestand to close out the month of February.  While Troy lost the doubles point, it pushed Kennesaw State to play all three doubles matches. From the No. 3 position, Veena Nazar and Emilia Namyslo defeated the Kennesaw State duo of Maria Ivankovic and Irene Serrano, 6-2. The duo of

The Trojans have dominated in track and field meets both records-wise and standings-wise throughout the season. Through the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, this fact has continued to ring true.   During Monday and Tuesday, the Trojans have broken a number of personal records, broken a program record and achieved high standings throughout the meet’s women’s events. Troy also secured an individual Sun Belt Championship at the meet.  Starting off, Faith Jones blasted t

Trojans take down Omaha in Trojan Invitational to earn Softball America recognition Question. If you were the Troy softball team, what number letter in the alphabet is the letter W?   The 12-2 team would respond with “23” 12 times.  This past week, four challengers faced the now No. 10 ranked Mid-Major Troy Softball team. Alabama State, Furman, Nicholls, and D1 Softball Mid-Major No. 1 Omaha all came to the Wiregrass to take on the Trojans. Only one team left with a win over

Troy University’s Student Government Association (SGA) will hold Trojan Spirit Week Feb. 23-27, which will also coincide with Troy’s 139th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 26.  Troy has a long history of celebrating Trojan Pride, and the first official Trojan Spirit Week will be no different. SGA and others will hold various events in partnership with One Troy Week to celebrate the spirit, traditions and unity of Troy University.  “Trojan Spirit Week is pretty much an embodiment of

Troy University will hold its second Trojan Research Week from April 20 to 24.   The week will showcase student and collaborative faculty research from across the university through a series of presentations and events.  “It helps in that it gets students involved in something that's a little beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Ben Robertson, professor of English and event organizer for the College of Arts and Humanities. “If you've written a paper for a class, you could use it f

Trojans beat South Carolina State, have two matches postponed due to weather The Troy men’s tennis team faced nail‑biting, tough matches and a few delayed matchups this past week.  On Thursday, the Trojans scrapped for every point in their close 5-4 victory against South Carolina State. Things started off easy for the Trojans as the doubles duos of Yeray Andres Pastor and Henrique de Brito won 6-2 on court three, and Ryusei Miyazato and Luciano Alcocer added another win of 6-

Another Workshop Wednesday has been provided by Troy University’s Student Career Services. This Week’s Workshop Wednesday Resume Blitz gave students the opportunity to strengthen or start their resumes.  “It can be hard to find a job after college,” said Jennifer Holbert, a program adviser for Troy University Career Services. “We want our students to stand out, start networking early, come to career fairs and have all the help they need to land a great job they love.   “We wa

Following five multi-hit games last week, Makaley Boswell was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week. Boswell had a career-high six RBIs against Furman on Sunday and finished the week with 10 total RBIs.  “This is such a well-deserved honor for Bos,” said head coach Eric Newell. “She is such a key piece in what we do in all aspects of the game: offensively, defensively and base-running.”  The Geneva, Alabama, native hit three doubles, a triple and a home run in five

A Troy University music professor is still involved on campus after 36 years of teaching at Troy as a part of a 55-year-long teaching career.  Ray Smith has been officially retired from teaching full time since 2017, but his status of professor emeritus has allowed him to remain a part of the community, and the university, as an advisor, part-time teacher and helping hand to the students. Even after teaching for 55 years, Smith claims he never gets bored.  “This is music -- I

Troy baseball got its first series win of the year this weekend against Campbell, and one player who dominated during the series was sophomore catcher Jimmy Janicki.  During the first game of the series, Janicki hit a home run and logged four RBIs. He had three hits and three runs to assist the Trojans in securing the 13-3 win over the Fighting Camels.  “Jimmy did a great job of adjusting mid at-bat and pitch-to-pitch in terms of pitches he maybe missed earlier in his at-bat,

Troy University's College of Science and Engineering held a signing ceremony with Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) Thursday.  The agreement will allow ESCC me chatronics students to transfer into Troy’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering program. ESCC President Danny Long said the agreement is a milestone for his institution.   “It’s awfully rewarding, but ultimately what it means is more opportunities for our students,” Long said. “ When you sign an articulatio

What began as a conversation among students has turned into a formal petition urging Troy University administrators to pave the front entrance of the campus arboretum.    Organizers said the unpaved entrance has developed significant potholes that pose safety and accessibility concerns for students, faculty and visitors.    “I have worked in the Arboretum for the past year, and in that year we’ve started to see a degradation in the driveway, particularly the front entrance of

Trojans finish 11th out of 16 teams in DeBary, Florida, placing behind two Sun Belt Conference teams The Troy women’s golf team kicked off its spring season with an 11th place finish at the Babs Steffens Invitational in DeBary, Florida. The Trojans placed ahead of five teams, including Southern Illinois, Bryant and Le Moyne.  The host, Stetson, won the tournament with a score of 15-over. Sun Belt Conference foe Appalachian State placed second at 25-over and fellow conference