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Troy hits the road to play ULM
After three straight key victories for Troy, the team now travels to Monroe, Louisiana, to take on the ULM Warhawks this Saturday at 2 p.m. The Trojans enter with a 4-2 record and sit at 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play. ULM is just a game behind them at 3-3 and 1-1 in the conference. The Warhawks are coming off a 23-8 loss on the road to Coastal Carolina. When Troy and ULM clashed a year ago, it was a defensive battle that finished in a 13-9 win for the Warhawks at Veterans

Gavan Baxley
Oct 16, 2025
Men's tennis makes strong semifinal run at ITA Southern Region
Troy participated in the ITA Southern Regional this past weekend after a double feature of tournaments last weekend. NCAA Championship bids were on the line as the Trojans faced teams from all across the southeast. "We're getting ready to go to Tuscaloosa, and we've prepared very well," said head coach Rolando Vargas. “The best teams in the region are all going to be there, and all our players have a spot. We're excited." On day one, the Trojans had some big wins, achieving
Connor Sherbert
Oct 16, 2025
Sigma Tau Delta brings awareness to banned books
Sigma Tau Delta held a read-in centered around banned books last Wednesday. Students and faculty alike were encouraged to bring excerpts from their favorite banned books and read them aloud. Topics included themes such as anti-war, racism and profanity. The Banned Books is an annual read-in. “We’ve been doing this in conjunction with the National Council of Teachers of English,” said Associate Professor of English as well as Co-Sponsor for Sigma Tau Delta Dr. Theresa Johns
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 16, 2025
Students sip on mocktails while doing art activities
Troy’s M.I.S.S. Elite Society and Sparkle Mentoring Club partnered up to put on a Mocktails and Paint Night event in Patterson 105 last Wednesday. There were two stations where students could choose to get supplies to create a vision board for this year and next year or other art supplies for painting activities. Music played in the background as students worked on their pieces while sipping on fun drinks. “I found on Pinterest a love bird singing some hearts or whatever o

Neela Cole
Oct 16, 2025
Volleyball falls in series to Georgia Southern
The Troy volleyball team fell to Georgia Southern in a two-match series inside Trojan Arena last weekend. The Trojans struggled to overcome 28 attack errors on Friday, which head coach Josh Lauer says was the biggest problem of the night. “We weren’t consistent enough to win tonight,” Lauer said. “It really cost us the match. “Seventeen unforced errors were really the difference. We had a lead there in the fourth to get us into the fifth and we just got too error prone.”
Maddie Bagdonas
Oct 16, 2025
Anna Grace Tucker named the new face of Miss Troy University
After a night of showcasing talent, beauty and brains, Anna Grace Tucker was crowned as Miss Troy University 2026 at the annual pageant in Claudia Crosby Theatre last Thursday night. The junior business major from Huntsville, Alabama was crowned by Miss Troy University 2025 Grace Shellhouse, Student Government Association President Caleb Smith and Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. “I’m so excited to be Miss Troy and to do my duties as Miss Troy this year,” Tucker said. “I lo

Neela Cole
Oct 16, 2025
Cardiac Trojans complete stunning comeback win
The “Cardiac Trojans” left their mark in Texas as Troy rallied from down three scores to beat Texas State in overtime 48-41 on Saturday at UFCU Stadium. It is the third straight game Troy has won by just one score, and the second consecutive overtime finish. It also marks three straight wins for head coach Gerad Parker, the longest win streak of his tenure. “ The resilience and toughness of this football team is unlike anything I've seen before.” Parker said. “We all know h

Gavan Baxley
Oct 16, 2025
How many Einsteins have we lost to hookworm?
Hookworm, a disease that is, according to an article published on the National Institutes of Health’s website entitled “ Human Hookworm Infection in the 21st Century ,” “ intimately linked to poverty and economic underdevelopment,” is prevalent chiefly “throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa as well as in South China, the Pacific and Southeast Asia.” Hookworms ravage the body of their victim, typically entering through the feet. Once hookworms are in the body, they cause a
Matilda Ziegler
Oct 16, 2025
Peace is on its way to the East
Peace in the Middle East is on its way to finally being restored. Trump has signed a peace agreement with Hamas and Israel. According to bbc.com , Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of the Gaza Plan. This comes after a long and deadly two years of war between Hamas and Israel. According to apnews.com , over 63,000 people have died because of this senseless war. Now, people everywhere can rejoice in knowing that peace is coming. The war started back when Hamas inva
Riley Williams
Oct 16, 2025
Don't keep reopening the same wound
Emma's Enlightentments This Week’s Advice: Content with Aloneness Something I have been struggling with is being able to be alone. Because of this, I have led myself to the wrong arms and to the wrong people. A lot. I wanted someone to be there, so I ran to the nearest person around me. I needed someone to just put an arm around me and tell me everything was going to be okay. I needed interaction and reassurance, even if it was from the wrong people. This led to mo
Emma Roberts
Oct 16, 2025
DANCING WITH THE STARS
DIsney Night: Magic, emotion, and a little bit of karma I’ll be honest: I wait for Disney Night every year like it’s a national holiday. There’s something about seeing grown adults twirling around dressed like cartoon royalty that just fills my heart with joy. But this season? It HIT different. Between Alix Earle’s stunning transformation, Jordan Chiles’ heartfelt tribute, and Scott’s infectious “Bop to the Top” energy, I was glued to my screen. And yes — I was ECSTATIC when
Jamey Shepard
Oct 16, 2025
"Poor Things" by Alasdair Gray
Anais' Annotations For readers and fans of “Frankenstein” (1818) by Mary Shelley, Alasdair Gray has a twist for you in his 1992 novel, “Poor Things.” This may be a familiar title, as it was recently adapted into a film in 2023 starring Emma Stone. The movie is great, but as always, the book is better. This novel is a collection of letters, diary entries and medical notes. All of these elements come together to create a collage of different perspectives. Overall, it creates a
Anais Shelley
Oct 16, 2025
"Twelfth Night"
An interesting new take on a classic Troy’s Department of Theatre & Dance and College of Arts & Humanities is performing William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” For those who are unfamiliar with the production, “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare’s comedy plays. ] The title refers to the eve of the Feast of Epiphany in Christian holiday. This play explores themes of love, grief and chaos as it follows Viola, who has recently lost her brother in a shipwreck, disguising hers
Angel Dover
Oct 16, 2025
“The Life of a Showgirl” Hones Taylor Swift’s Power
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has garnered some pretty polarizing opinions from all fans. The general consensus:...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 9, 2025
Even a “bad guy” can teach someone valuable life lessons through life situations
I am a sucker for animated movies. The way each movie can have its own sketch of characters who are then put into the visual perspectives...

Neela Cole
Oct 9, 2025
Ayla's Perfect Pumpkin Muffins
Recipe of the Weeks October is upon us and that means everything pumpkin! So, break out the flannel, grab your warm apple cider and dig...
Ayla Jones
Oct 9, 2025
History Club Holds Jeopardy Night
History Club partnered with Political Science Club to hold a “Jeopardy!” night in Patterson 202 last Wednesday. The night consisted of...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 9, 2025
Trojans win Battle for the Belt in Overtime Thriller
The belt has been returned to the Wiregrass after Troy downed rival South Alabama in a 31-24 overtime showdown at Veterans Memorial...

Gavan Baxley
Oct 9, 2025
Cross Country runs at Azalea City Classic
The Troy cross country team secured four top 10 finishes between the men’s and women’s team at the Azalea City Classic in Mobile on...

Caleb Thomas
Oct 9, 2025
Free speech is not free of consequences
The First Amendment of the Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law restricting an establishment of religion, prohibiting the...
Riley Williams
Oct 9, 2025
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Flair, drama, jaw-dropping performances, all in one night Last week’s Dancing with the Stars brought flair, drama and yes — a few...
Jamey Shepard
Oct 9, 2025
Women’s tennis competes at Mercer Gridiron Classic
The Troy women’s tennis team competed at the Mercer Gridiron Classic over the weekend, seeing success against regional opponents. Day...
Tarvares Dennis
Oct 9, 2025
A letter from the editor: Down Syndrome Awareness
October is many things for many people. Breast Cancer Awareness, Halloween, homecoming. For me though, it’s something some people may not...

Kathryn Clark
Oct 9, 2025
Troy’s NPHC puts on a Field Day
For National Pan-Hellenic Council Week, Troy’s Divine 9 organizations held a week of events for all students to attend. One of those...

Neela Cole
Oct 9, 2025
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