September 11, 2001 remains more than a date in history for the people who lived through it. At Troy University, faculty members and students gathered for a 9/11 panel to share memories, firsthand experiences and reflections on the attacks that changed the nation. The panel gave students an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of what happened that day — from the Pentagon to the military and even from a college campus.  Rather than learning about Sept. 11 solely through te

Firefighters and students lap the stairs in the Vet to honor 9/11 lives lost. Sydnee Pennington photo Forty flights of stairs and thousands of steps brought students together with one purpose: to remember those who watched the skyline fall and honor those who lost their lives beneath it. Every year, Troy University holds a stair climb inside Veterans Memorial Stadium in honor and remembrance of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. For many participating student

Kathryn, deep in the theatre kid trenches. Contributed photo Cringe culture. Making fun of others for liking something that has been deemed by popular demand as “cringey.” Targeting individuals for expressing themselves in an unconventional manner or style. Causing people to fear authenticity. One of the cheapest attempts at humor. I’m so over it. Growing up a weird kid, theatre kid and art kid in middle and high school made me highly susceptible to falling victim to crin

Pictured: Members of Mojave 3 After they were dropped by Creation Records in 1995, the members of Slowdive decided to go in different musical directions. Three of those members, however, decided to keep recording music together. They changed their sound from the ambient-ish brand of shoegaze that Slowdive was known for, to a dreamy, country-tinged sound, ultimately foregoing all shoegaze. These members, Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell and Ian McCutcheon, formed the band Mojav

In December of 2018, Hades entered early access. About two years later, in September of 2020, it was fully released. Greek Mythology re-imaginings and re-tellings are a dime a dozen. Despite that, Hades sets itself apart. The aforementioned fourth title from Supergiant Games earns its place as one of the favorite games I’ve ever played. Please note, there may be very minor spoilers throughout this article. Read at your own discretion. Graphics: 5/5 Hades boasts highly styl

Maddie's Margins I made a promise to myself when I was 13 that I would never read “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer. Three years later, I was bored. Stuck in a reading slump, I stared blankly at my high school English teacher’s bookshelf, and my eyes fixed on a black cover, six ghastly pale teens staring back at me, and I thought, “How bad could it be?” Ha. Ha ha ha. HAHAHAHAHA. The two weeks in which I devoured this series were simultaneously the best and worst two weeks of m

Spoiler Alert: With Jimmy Nichols After the death of Dolly Parton, I was distraught. Growing up, I looked up to Dolly. She wrote and sang hundreds of songs like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” donated millions of dollars to charities and founded her Imagination Library, which gives children a book a month from birth to age 5. However, the Queen of Country was also a star on the silver screen. One of her most notable roles, and a favorite movie of mine, was “9 to 5.

Troy University’s POPulus band will take the stage at Singing River Live in Florence, Alabama, on Oct. 15. The performance will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. The event will bring Troy students and other attendees together for an evening of live music and community. “I believe what this event means to the band is bringing people together and enjoying not only music, but enjoying each other’s time together,” said Tyler Johnson, a graduate student studying musi

Horne enjoys a meal tradition with his friends before kickoff. -------Members of SOTS dance to a drumline cadence. Austin Horne photos For the past three seasons, when the Sound of the South (SOTS) took the field at halftime, I was somewhere inside the formation with a saxophone in my hands. This season, I watched from the sideline. As a field tech, I watched the band prepare for halftime, but for the first time, I wasn’t preparing to march onto the field with them. Inste

Trojan Threads offers a variety of Troy gear with something for everyone to wear on game day. Avery Lewis photos As football season gets underway at Troy University, Trojan Threads is stocking its shelves with new gear for students and fans looking to show their Trojan pride. Since opening in 2023, owner David Smith said the store has grown by giving customers another affordable option for Troy merchandise. “It’s come a long way since we opened in 2023, having another opti

"To Bring You My Love" Album Cover t’s not uncommon for a single track to get taken out of context of the album it’s plucked from. The track that receives this sort of attention is usually exceptional to the rest of the album and because it stands out is the reason it’s taken out of context. What sets “Down By the Water” by PJ Harvey apart from these songs is that it’s an apt representation of the album it hails from. It features the same buzzing distorted guitar drone in

Students looking for an active job that works around their college schedules can find an opportunity at Butter and Egg Adventures, which is hiring recreation guides to help with field trips, groups and events. The outdoor recreation facility hires employees throughout the year to keep up with its changing schedule and staffing needs. Returning employees sometimes leave when school and other responsibilities become more demanding, creating opportunities for new workers. “We'

Students browse Theatre and Dance library collection at grand opening. Carrie McLendon photo The Troy University Department of Theatre and Dance officially opened their departmental library on Sept. 2. The library is open to all students and features a variety of reading materials relevant to the department, including musicals, plays, history, theatre education and more. Mia Schuler, a junior theatre education major from Foley, Alabama, is one of the library’s two libraria

Student-Made creators showcase their work at TC pop-up sale. Quang Le photo Trojans got a chance to check out some student creators’ wares last Thursday during Student-Made Troy’s pop-up table. Student-Made is an organization which aims to support students in growing their own small businesses, providing them with real-world experience while still in school. The organization partners with various different colleges across the nation – from Maryland’s Loyola University all t

Troy practices on the practice field ahead of Alabama State game. Troy Athletics photo After defeating the Sam Houston Bearkats, the Trojans focus their attention on the Alabama State Hornets. Troy trailed Sam Houston at the start of the game but quickly evened the score and did not surrender the lead to the Bearkats for the rest of the game. Head coach Gerad Parker said this resilience is a positive to see out of this new unit for the Trojans. “Anytime you can win games

Devin Lafayette tackles a Jacksonville State player during the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery. Troy Athletics photo. With the start of the new Troy football season, the university takes pride in seeing how many former Trojans made it in the NFL. Kimani Vidal, Jake Andrews, Dell Pettus, Javon Solomon, Devin Lafayette and Reddy Steward are all representing Troy on the biggest stage this year. During the back-to-back Sun Belt Championship years, Vidal was one of th

Manya Saini warms up at practice ahead of the season's opener. Troy athletics photo The Troy men’s and women’s golf teams opened their fall season with high rankings in the Golfweek Fall Challenge. The challenge lasted from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8 at True Blue Golf Course in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, for the men’s and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club for the women. "This week was a great preview of what this team is capable of," said head men’s golf coach Clay Bounds. "We finis

Aldrich plays soccer for Troy. Troy Athletics photo Former Troy soccer player Lauren Aldrich has been a referee for as long as she can remember. Currently, she referees at the professional levels, which includes the National Women’s Soccer League and the United Soccer League. While, it’s been quite a journey to professional refereeing, but a two-year stint in the Troy womens’ soccer uniform helped shape Aldrich into the person she is today. “I have a lot of lessons learn

The Trojans dropped the match at the Carolina Volleyball Center to the No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks, 3-1, Sunday. This was the first road match of the season for Troy, and the first match to go beyond the minimum of three sets. Troy tallied 47 kills in the match at a .160 hitting percentage compared to 51 at a .289 percentage for South Carolina. The major difference-makers in the match were the Gamecocks' blocking prowess and the Trojans' serving struggles. South Carolina

Brooke Becker dribbles the ball down the field during match against West Florida. Brady Fitch photo During Troy soccer’s first two of three matches at the Trojan Soccer Complex, the Trojans failed to scratch a win after drawing against Kennesaw State, 2-2, and losing to West Florida, 3-1. The third match of the homestand will be Sunday, Sept. 13. Both games came with upsides with Alaina Uncapher who scored two goals throughout both games, including one while being down a w

Racks of clothes now stand within Eldridge Hall following the Career Closet's move. Sydnee Pennington photos Following more than seven years held within Lewis Hall, the Career Closet, a resource for students to get free professional attire, recently moved into Eldridge Hall. “The Career Closet was designed to help students prepare for presentations [and] for interviews by providing them with gently used professional attire so that they can look very professional,” said Dire

Troy students helped raise school supplies for children of incarcerated mothers thanks to a month-long supply drive at the end of the summer. The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences held the Pack the Bus Initiative this July, in collaboration with the anthropology club and in support of Aid to Inmate Moms (AIM). “I have school-aged children, and I know how important back-to-school time is for them,” said Professor of Anthropology Dr. Stephen Carmody. “It is an exci

One coach talks to an athlete during a previous baseball season. University Relations photo Inside the Troy Sportsplex, the City of Troy Parks and Recreation is getting ready to take on the diamond for this year’s Miracle League kickball season. Miracle League is an adaptive sports organization which looks to help people aged five years and older with mental or physical disabilities get together with their community and play sports. Every year, the Miracle League of Troy ho

Students, faculty talk about mental health, Suicide Prevention Month Troy University officials want to remind students of mental health resources, since September is suicide awareness month. Whether a student is on campus or online, Troy University offers different support services. “Troy University has an in-person counseling center that is open Monday through Friday, 8 to 5,” said Title IX Coordinator Grace Wagstaff. “These are 100% free; no insurance is ever needed. “Th