Students, faculty talk about mental health, Suicide Prevention Month Suicide prevention is a special cause for the Troy University Farmhouse fraternity. In December of 2023, Farmhouse member Matthew Awbrey died by suicide, and his big was, at the time, the philanthropy chair for the fraternity. He changed the fraternity’s fundraising mission organization to the Alabama Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). AFSP provides support to those who ar

Members of SOTS perform during the pep rally. Austin Horne photo Students gathered in Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3 for a pep rally ahead of Troy’s first home game of the season. The Student Government Association (SGA) held the rally, which featured the Sound of the South (SOTS) Marching Band, members of the Troy football team and activities encouraging students to show their Trojan Spirit. SGA Vice President Jamarion Willie, a junior electrical and electronics e

The Confetti Crate in Downtown Troy offers a variety of game day fashion options in both clothing and coordinating accessories. Avery Lewis photos For Troy University students, game day is more than a Saturday football tradition — it’s a chance to show off their Trojan pride through what they wear. Local boutiques are seeing students lean into game-day fashion, with outfits ranging from Troy-colored dresses and matching sets to overalls, polos and accessories. Reese Steedl

Gavin Griffin runs the ball up the middle during game against Sam Houston Saturday night. Troy Athletics photo Troy football started the season off strong with a home win against Sam Houston Saturday night, 24-21, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Trojans dominated the run game, rushing for 177 yards while only allowing 38 from the Bearkats. Troy's rushing yards were the best since it ran for 217 against South Alabama last season. Despite the improvement on the ground,

Signs and flags decorate the quad to honor veterans. Dawson Parks photo Army and Air Force ROTC cadets gathered to place 150 flags on the quad last Tuesday morning. This was part of a collaboration with Alabama Veterans Affairs for Operation We Remember, which aims to bring awareness to veteran suicide in the state of Alabama. “It’s our hope that people will see this display of flags and know that they are remembered – that people have put forth the care to make sure peopl

Capcom has a diverse repertoire of franchises, everything from Resident Evil to Streetfighter to Ace Attorney. In August of 2001, Devil May Cry joined their extensive roster on the PlayStation 2. Devil May Cry is widely considered the first true character action game, a sub-genre of third person action defined by high-skill melee, dramatic flair and intricate combo systems. Graphics: 3/5 The set design is gorgeous, but the graphics are quite dated. Excellent for the time

From Death’s Dynamic Shroud: Specialization in samples Death’s Dynamic Shroud normally specializes in sampling music in unique and creative ways. Sometimes these samples are almost completely plundered (“Regret When it was Lost,” “RPG Windows Vista”), and other times they use these samples to add to their music (“You Like Music”). Death’s Dynamic Shroud always seems to find creative ways to pilfer other songs to form something unique. One of the biggest things that Death’s

In their heyday, Depeche Mode kept making album after album of fleshed out, moody worlds that felt both lush and murky. Leading up to their peak, though, Depeche Mode had one highlight of their early career that kickstarted a more atmospheric and lush sound. That album is “Black Celebration.” As they were developing their sound in their early career, Depeche Mode started heavily using industrial-sounding drums and brooding melodies. You can hear these ideas shine through in

The massacre in Darfur is a prime example of the corrupt leadership and political issues happening in Africa. According to Julia Steers, a correspondent for Fault Lines, in 2019 Sudan’s president of 30 years, Omar Al-Bashir, was ousted. He was replaced by a traditional council led by two generals, one from the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the other from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The leader of the SAF is General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and the leader of the RSF is Moham

“The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah “The Nightingale” by Kristen Hannah is, hands down, one of the most beautiful novels I’ve ever read. It is a gorgeous historical fiction with themes of love, loss and endurance, set in Nazi-occupied France during the second world war. I first came across this book in my local Target’s book section, the closest thing I have to a bookstore in my hometown. As I was scanning the shelves, “The Nightingale" caught my eye and the synopsis had me

Toy Story 5: A return to form for the franchise This summer, Pixar released the fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise. While there was some excitement for the new movie, most fans online expressed disappointment. For most fans, the franchise should have ended after “Toy Story 3” in 2010. Andy left for college and gave his toys to Bonnie, ending his trilogy. “Toy Story 3” felt like the perfect ending because it showed that eventually everyone grows up, and while you

"Lost Weekend" album cover It’s no secret that Phoebe Bridgers has been a big name in indie music throughout her career. It makes sense: her sound is usually wide and spacious, operating in this sad, sometimes yearning space with lyrics that can immediately teleport the listener to the scenarios Bridgers describes. Bridgers released her third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Aug. 14, 2026. The track list features 16 songs. In her newest album, Bridgers added an extra electronic

Students learn about organizations at SCOB expo. Contributed photos Students explored ways to get involved on campus during the Sorrell College of Business Organization Expo held last Wednesday. Representatives from student organizations and campus programs spoke with students about opportunities for leadership, professional development and community outside the classroom. Clay Graham, a lecturer and program coordinator for the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life, sa

Art lovers will have the opportunity to view original artwork from over 45 artists during Art on the River’s October exhibition at the historic Elba Theatre. The exhibition was organized by Elevated Earth. It first began in May 2026 and is now set to be held twice a year, in May and October. The event gives artists an opportunity to have their work professionally displayed while bringing art and cultural experiences to rural communities. “Ultimately, Art on the River is abo

Gribbenn Crafts display in Student-Made store. Sydnee Pennington photo Punctuating a campus-wide positivity among students settling into the fall semester, the Student-Made Troy storefronts reopened on Aug. 21 to support the entrepreneurial spirit of student-owned businesses and brands. This return marks the organization’s continued celebration of their returning student creators, as well as new faces wishing to invest in their own businesses. Student-Made Troy was founded

Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business held a Lunch and Learn to help students better understand financial literacy, investing and planning for their financial futures. The event covered topics including compound interest, the Rule of 72 and how the stock market works. Students also heard from guest speaker Chuck Carson, a financial adviser, who discussed investing and making informed financial decisions. This discussion gave students an opportunity to learn about fi

Students get a taste of Vietnam at Night Market. Caroline Marshall photos HAL Hall was filled with the sounds of students singing, playing games and sipping drinks Wednesday Night as the International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) held its Vietnam Night Market. Partnering with the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) and local restaurant Rice and Broth, ISCO had a night of showing off Vietnamese culture. “The general idea is to introduce other international students

Students spend an evening at Good Times with UAC. Quang Le photos Students put a pin in their schoolwork and took a bowling trip off campus with the University Activities Council (UAC) on Wednesday. The lanes of Good Times were filled with students, new and returning, taking time to wind down after getting into the swing of the school year. Though the UAC typically schedules on-campus events, the organization wanted to branch out this semester and introduce students to the

Troy baseball welcomed new coach Zeke Pinkham to the staff. Pinkham steps in as the new recruiting coordinator for the Boys of Troy. Pinkham started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Louisville before transitioning to an assistant coach for four seasons at Georgia Tech, then two years at Kent State also as an assistant coach. When Troy presented itself to Pinkham, he knew this was an opportunity he could not pass up. “When Skylar [Meade] reached out about the

Troy baseball cheers on its teammates from the dugout during its post season run in the College World Series against West Virginia. Troy Athletics photo The last time Rush Hixon wore a Trojan jersey was on May 25, 2019. Now, he returns for the Boys of Troy, but as an assistant coach in what he describes as a dream job. "You don't get a chance in your coaching career to always choose where you go,” Hixon said. “It’s a dream job for me to be able to come back. “There are a

Trojans pose for a photo before the 2025 Southern Showcase. Troy Athletics photo. Troy’s cross country program is set to travel across Alabama and Florida during its 2026 campaign, beginning with four regular season meets before entering postseason competition. The Trojans will open their season this weekend at the Jacksonville State Foothills Invitational in Oxford, Alabama. The women’s race will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the men’s race at 9:45 a.m. Troy will have two

Trojans come together during practice for their fisrst scrimmage of the season. Troy athletics photos When people think of Wi-Fi, many think of the five bars that appear on a screen and allow them to use messages, social media and videos. For Troy football head coach Gerad Parker, Wi-Fi means more. Over the preseason, Parker has started a new branding for his team, “plug in and compete.” The new branding, introduced during this year’s football season, is meant to represent

Manya Saini tees off at the Sun Belt Championship. Troy Athletics photo Troy men’s and women’s golf return to the greens for its fall seasons, with both teams starting to play in September. Both teams make trips to Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina in the fall. The men’s team goes into the 2026 fall season after ending the 2026 spring season eighth in the conference tournament. The Trojans enter the fall with two golfers that appeared on the 2025 NCAA championship