Spoiler Alert with Jimmy Nichols Growing up, I was a big Disney and Pixar kid. Either with my mom or with my siblings, I would always go to see the newest animated film from either studio. However, my favorite memories are not from the theater but from the couch. We owned a lot of DVDs, and this let me watch some movies that came out either before I was born or when I was too young to understand what was happening. The 2008 Pixar movie “WALL-E” is a good example of one I w

Economics Society learns about business operation at GoodTimes. Contributed photo Troy University students traded graphs and classrooms for bowling lanes Monday as the Economics Society visited GoodTimes Bowling to learn how economic concepts apply to starting and operating a business. The event gave students an opportunity to hear about the development of Good Times while also connecting with other students interested in economics and business. Dr. Noah Trudeau, assistant

Troy Abroad helps students explore study abroad opportunities. Austin Horne photo Students were able to learn about study abroad and explore other countries at the Study Abroad Fair last Monday. The fair consisted of tables from Troy Study Abroad to third-party groups that guide study abroad experiences around the globe. Students were excited to learn about experiences available to them and gain knowledge on how study abroad works. “I've been interested in study abroad

Students gather for Crafts and Conservation presentation. Ty Davidson photo Troy’s Campus Learning Center played host for an event to teach students about environmental conservation, with a creative twist. As an option for an Atlas Event for freshman Troy 1101, Crafts and Conservation allowed students to paint custom designs on oyster shells while learning about ocean conservation practices. “If I ever have kids, I want them to experience the world that I have gotten to ex

"I Must Be Dreaming" album cover I must preface this by saying, I like the Alabama Shakes. Now, the new album. It’s called “I Must Be Dreaming,” and I truly must, because this album is low-key just... lame. The album has 11 tracks and comes in at 48 minutes, and I was tempted to skip several of the songs. The first song I wanted to skip was “Tea Time,” which is, in fact, the first song of the album, which did not bode well for the rest of it. “Tea Time,” to me, is vagu

Students present their poetry at Poetry Night. Quang Le photo Students intrigued by the written rhyme were invited to join the Creative Writing Guild for their first Poetry Night on Thursday, Sept. 10, designed to celebrate the works of talented poets. The guild, dedicated to aiding members improve their creative writing skills through discussion and critique, also gave the stage to some students’ own poetic works. The evening event, held in Patterson Hall, was conceived

Students relax and build community over games at Board Game Night. Austin Horne photos Students gathered with the Art Club last week to play board games, a night aiming to give students a night to relax and build connections with others. The event gave members a chance to step away from their schoolwork and spend time together in a more casual setting. For Art Club members, nights like this are about more than playing games. They also create opportunities for students to ge

A Shiloh's Ark sign hangs outside to show it's open for business. Austin Horne photo Community members gather for Shiloh's Ark ribbon cutting. Carrie McLendon photo The owner of Shilo’s Ark Cafe spent nearly a year preparing to open her business, but when opening day finally arrived, she never could’ve expected the response. “I didn’t know we were going to have that big of a turnout,” said Kaitlyn Cool . “Everyone I knew showed up.” Cool is the owner of Shiloh’s Ark Cafe,

Trojans tackle ASU player at The Vet. Brady Fitch photo After starting the season 2-0, Troy faces its toughest challenge yet against the nationally-ranked Missouri Tigers. The game is the first between the Trojans and the No. 20 Tigers since 2019, when Missouri dominated Troy 42-10. This game also marks the second straight year the Trojans have faced a ranked Power conference school. Head coach Gerad Parker praised Missouri and how they have become one of the best teams in

Meade runs out to the crowd after the Trojans defeated Little Rock in Super Regional. Brady Fitch photo Coming off a historical season, head coach Skylar Meade and starting catcher Jimmy Janicki received Alabama Baseball Coaches Association (AlaBCA) awards. AlaBCA awarded Meade with the 2026 Large College Coach of the Year and Janicki the Player of the Year award following last season's record-breaking run in the postseason. Meade will be entering his fourth year as th

Troy Women’s golf won eighth place during its time at the Pirate Collegiate Classic in Greenville, North Carolina, on Monday and Tuesday. Throughout the tournament, held by East Carolina, the Trojans showed signs of improvement over their last season. They scored 882 overall, which is better than any of their tournaments last season, and they scored three rounds under par throughout the tournament. Improvement was shown over last year’s season on an individual level as we

Ocampo waves to crowd before taking on ASU in Trojan Arena. Brady Fitch photo Troy volleyball’s season is now in full swing, but before the season started, the Trojans welcomed several new faces. One new face is transfer student Sophie Ocampo. The middle hitter spent the last four seasons of her career with UT Arlington, however, Ocampo felt it was time for a fresh start. Former Trojan Lacey Jeffcoat was one of Ocampo's coaches with the Mavs and guided her to Troy. "I hopp

Lane Watson prepares to serve during a game of volleyball at an IMPACT event. Brady Fitch photo Lane Watson, a third-year member of the Troy track and field team, spent his summer running. Instead of running on a track or course, though, he spent it running on stage during IMPACT sessions. “Lots and lots of caffeine,” Watson said, with a laugh, about staying energized for the sessions. “Don’t tell my coach that-- but lots of caffeine.” IMPACT is Troy’s version of freshmen

The Troy Trojans volleyball team took a trip to Gainesville to play in the Florida Invite against the Florida Atlantic Owls and the No. 10 Florida Gators. The Trojans struggled on the weekend, dropping both matches to the Florida teams in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Trojans won one set on Saturday and played close throughout against FAU, but Florida swept them on Sunday. The loss to FAU was Troy’s second match of the season to go more than three sets. FAU narrowly

Saager coaches during the 2021 season. Troy Athletics photo Former Troy assistant soccer coach Kayla Saager unexpectedly passed away last Wednesday at the age of 30. Saager was married to Tulsa’s outside linebackers coach John Beckley and was pregnant with the couple’s first child, a daughter, who they named Sawyer. Tulsa’s head coach Tre Lamb announced the team will honor Saager at its matchup against East Texas A&M. “We’re going to honor her with a helmet sticker this

Irene Torres kicks the ball into the net at the Troy Soccer Complex as the Trojans take on Alcorn State. Brady Fitch photo The Trojans tied Alcorn State University 3-3 in the last game of their three-match homestead at the Trojan Soccer Complex on Sunday. Troy dedicated this match to the passing of former assistant coach Kayla Saager. Assistant coach Saager coached from 2020 to 2023 for the Trojans. “That was a tricky match for sure,” said head coach Jake Wyman. “I thought

Jaheim Merriweather runs down the field toward the end zone to score a touchdown during last week's game. Brady Fitch photo Troy defeated the Alabama State Hornets, 34-17, in Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This marks Troy’s first 2-0 start since the 2013 season. In the win, the Trojans put up over 400 yards of offense and held Alabama State to just 105 yards passing and 116 yards rushing. Despite the win, head coach Gerad Parker was frustrated with his tea

Current Miss Troy University Anna Grace Tucker speaks to candidates. Reba Mull photo The Miss Troy University organization held an interest meeting for students looking for their opportunity for the crown last Thursday. Young students filed in for the meeting looking forward to learn more about their chance to be Miss Troy University. Being Miss Troy University offers more than just a $7,500 scholarship – it also gives the opportunity to represent Troy University and the ch

Inside Smith's office, his badges and credentials from over the years hang on display. Nate Henderson photo The City of Troy is saying farewell to its beloved parks and recreations director after more than 30 years of service. For three and a half decades, Dan Smith served the Troy community by building and leading the city’s Parks and Rec division. Now in his 36th year behind the director’s placard, he’s hanging up his hat. “In my mind, I know I could do this for a lot lo

A new truck has been spotted driving around campus, leaving some to wonder, what is an emergency manager? Trey Ingram serves as Troy University's Emergency Manager, a position introduced in 2025 when TUPD decided the university would benefit from the addition of the role. Ingram has become a common sight around campus, though his impact goes far beyond tire tracks. "You'll see me riding around in my truck, responding to calls as they happen,” Ingram said. “I’m not much of a

Troy University students are invited to practice their business-building skills in a stress-free environment with the Small Business and Development Center’s (SBDC) new three-day intensive named Weekend Ventures. “We are seeing a growing number of entrepreneurial-minded students and community members who are interested in entrepreneurship, but entrepreneurship takes much more than simply having a good idea,” said Juliana Bolivar, SBDC director and lead business advisor. Ac

Troy University Sorrell College of Business (SCOB) is gearing up to officially launch the Sorrell Corporate Partnership Program. The program aims to connect organizations to SCOB students, faculty and programs through a tiered membership process tailored to emphasize visibility and support. Stan Blankenship, program coordinator and SCOB professor of practice, shared his goal with the program. “We want the business leaders in our geographic area to expand their presence on

Audience members listen on as a speaker takes the podium to talk about Kirk's impact. Quang Le photo One year after the murder of their leader, Charlie Kirk, the Troy chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) held a memorial in the Trojan Center ballrooms to celebrate the legacy he left for them. The event was less of a somber memorial and more of a positive look at the impact Kirk had on the organization. As a group that built themselves off their Christian faith, Troy’s TPUSA

Sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha (left) and Delta Sigma Theta (right) perform during the Step Tease. Emma Wasden photos Troy University’s Janice Hawkins Park amphitheater was filled with energy last Wednesday as students and members of the Troy community gathered for this year’s annual Step Tease. Held in collaboration between the University Activities Council (UAC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the event featured performances from the Divine Nine organizations,