Troy women’s tennis is now 2-0 at home and 3-1 on the season after defeating in-state foe Alabama A&M, 7-0. This victory pushes the Trojans’ win streak to three games with their lone loss coming at the hands of UNF in their first match of the season.   Troy opened the day by taking the doubles point in convincing fashion. Valeriia Avdeeva teamed up with Maria Guirguis to defeat Tstitsi Mahere and Alicia Owegi of AAMU, 6-2. Hiba Heni and Emilia Namyslofollowed suit by crushing

The Troy University Student Government Association (SGA) is looking for submissions for their Hand Sign Competition.  SGA is asking students to submit creative hand sign ideas that embody the Trojan spirit and reflect Troy’s motto “All Ways Real. Always Troy.” A hand sign is a gesture the Troy community can use to show school spirit at events and in photos.  SGA President Caleb Smith, a senior risk management and insurance major from Gadsden, Alabama, shared how the competiti

Ingredients:   2 blocks cream cheese softened   1 package dry ranch flavoring  8 oz sour cream   1 pack real bacon bits  1 large can shredded chicken, drained  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for mixing  1 cup sharp shredded cheese for topping   1/3 cup hot sauce   Instructions:  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.   Mix all of the ingredients, except for one cup of cheese, together very well.   When all ingredients are combined, spread the mixture evenly in a casserole dish. Take t

The Troy University Psychology Club recently explored the impact of media on mental health, focusing their discussion on how different forms of media influence emotional responses and perceptions of real-life situations.   Movies and shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Supernatural,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Truth or Dare and Paddington” all made an appearance on the silver screen.  Vice President Geo Gardner, a senior p sychology and criminal justice major from Mobi

MOVIE REVIEW Contrary to popular belief, Jordan Peele is not to thank for “Him ,” a 2025 horror starring Tyriq Withers.   Directed by Justin Tipping, the film follows Cam, a hungry athlete who gets the chance to be mentored by his idol, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). As he falls deeper into a week of intense training, increasingly strange and violent things happen, revealing an underground satanic cult behind it all.   The messages in the movie are great— sure. It’s a classic

Following back-to-back losses, Troy men’s basketball returned to the win column against Georgia State and Akron, with the win over the Zips being on national television.  The Trojans battled Georgia State in Atlanta on Wednesday night. While the Scott Cross-coached team was tied in the half, they quickly hopped out on an 11-0 run that would stick for a 74-63 win.  “Our guys defended at a high level today, but what won us the game was our offensive rebounding.” Cross said. “Cr

For the first time since 2021, the Super Bowl featured a man who once donned the Power T thanks to New England’s Dell Pettus.  Though the Patriots fell short in the big game, Pettus recorded two tackles against the Seattle Seahawks. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Pettus recorded at least one tackle in each of the team’s four playoff games. He wrapped up his second season in the league with 20 tackles, including 11 solo tackles. The 24-year-old already

Troy’s History Club held a Black History Month roundtable that encouraged students to reflect on Black history, military service and the importance of learning from the past.  The discussion created space for students to connect historical events to modern   society, emphasizing how understanding history can help prevent past injustices from   being repeated.  “I felt like the conversations reinforced the importance of remembering history as a tool for growth,” said Ashton Ch

The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) recently released a first-of-its-kind operational statistics report, allowing students to assess day-to-day operations beyond those federally mandated by the Clery Act.     The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics ( clerycenter.org ).     This report accompanies the annual Clery report but differs significantly in scope. The Clery report only covers crime

The Troy Trojans experienced a week of extreme highs and lows, punctuated by a dominant conference win and a crushing non-conference defeat. After suffocating App State 69-59 with a late defensive stand to secure their ninth straight victory in the series, the Trojans fell to Ball State on the road 87-86.   The week served as a showcase for a team that currently sits atop the nation in rebounding while chasing significant program history.  Brady Fitch photo Lelani Guillon cel

Anais' Annotations Sean Dietrich is a Southern writer who gained popularity online by sharing pieces of his creative nonfiction. Long-time fans like me consider these short reads to be some of his most heartwarming, but the writer, also known as Sean of the South, is also a highly regarded novelist. One of his most recent books, “Kinfolk” (2023), is a combination of redemption stories, modern odysseys and small-town justice tales.  The novel is set in the 70s in our great sta

Students are invited to attend Coffee and Conversations, an event put on by the Office of Civic Engagement, to enjoy coffee and have meaningful discussions aimed at practicing awareness and empathy.  The sixth annual Coffee and Conversations event is being held Feb. 12, 19 and 26 from I p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. Students are encouraged to go have conversations that will helpconnect them with others despite their differences.  “At the heart of Coffee and C

The Troy University Office of Career Services held its third “Workshop Wednesday” on Feb. 4, which focused on educating students on how to successfully survive an interview.  The third installment of the workshops, titled “Interviewing Like a Pro,” included a presentation that taught students how to prepare and dress appropriately for an interview and how to respond eloquently to tough questions. Students then paired up and practiced answering interview questions with one ano

Student members of Troy’s Student Support Services (TRIO) came together to make cards for the nursing home for Valentine’s Day last Wednesday.   With the intention to spread kindness, the event provided craft supplies for cards and cookies for those decorating them.   “The goal of this event is to get other people to come out, network with each other and have a good time,” said TRIO Ambassador Trey Brown, a sophomore physical education major from Eufaula, Alabama. “In nursing

I genuinely believe that Sufjan Stevens is one of the best artists of our time. I know I usually have lots of positive opinions while writing, but Stevens has affected my life in a way that few artists have. His music is not only saturated with emotion, but with amazing lyrics as well.  First, his music is so emotionally saturated that I can put it on based on almost any vibe or mood that I’m in. The first album I listened to by him that immediately clicked with me was “The A

As commercials leading up to the Super Bowl rolled on the big screen projector, students gathered at Troy’s Campus Recreation Center to watch the action Sunday night.  The Rec held a watch party for the big game on one of its basketball courts. All students were invited and free food was provided.  Alex Ford photo Students grab their portions of free food before taking their seats to watch the Super Bowl Sunday night. “This is one of our engagement retention events that we tr

We must stand firmly against the construction of data centers, and concerned citizens should petition their local leaders for the cessation of their construction. The public must also demand full transparency- the construction of data centers should be negotiated publicly, not behind closed doors.  According to a 2025 MediaJustice report entitled “The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South,” there are $200 billion worth of potential data center projects across Geo

Troy softball dominated in the Trojan Classic this past weekend, and one of the players who led the team in its four wins was Makaley Boswell.  A junior utility player out of Geneva, Alabama, Boswell hit an even .500 on 14 plate appearances with a 1.597 OPS. She was one of three Trojans to hit a home run, joined by Sophia Jenkins and Kalee Rochinski.  Troy Athletics photo Makaley Boswell celebrates after reaching base over the weekend. Her most impressive performance came Sun

Students from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication turned competition into celebration last weekend, racking up a slate of top honors at the Southeastern Journalism Conference, where their reporting stood out among colleges across the region.     The annual conference, held at Georgia Highlands College this year, brought together campuses from across the southeast for three days of workshops, competitions and critiques from professionals and media scholars followed

Trojan Ambassadors announced the opening of applications for students wanting to be the next Trojan Ambassadors. This program offers current students the chance to show the school they love to potential new students.  “The responsibilities of an ambassador are to represent the school and give tours to incoming freshmen, transfer students or anyone interested in coming to school at Troy,” said Laney Kelley, a senior Trojan Ambassador and interdisciplinary studies major from De

A political organization on campus focused on Black rights plans to hold multiple events during Black History Month.  Troy University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has events planned throughout February to promote the support of Black History Month. Troy NAACP’s Vice President Ty’Shaun Caldwell said their goals go further than just teaching people about the past – they want to encourage action.  “Each event is designed with purpose, maki

Chi Alpha, a Christian organization on campus that serves students announced it will be shutting down on May 5.   According to Chi Alpha’s leadership, the shutdown is coming due to a myriad of reasons, including a lack of support. Justin Felch, the Troy Chi Alpha Minister, was removed from his position in 2023 due to allegations from former members with no one to replace him, leaving the responsibilities to three staff members.  “Our staff members have spent time in prayer th

Amongst the debates over the format for the College Football Playoff, I believe there is a perfect option for expansion that already exists.  The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) is the only NCAA division that does not have an NCAA-sanctioned championship. Tradition has prevented college football from moving on from the ancient idea of bowl games, and frankly, that’s hurting the sport.  Below the FBS is the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), which has a tournament that,

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum has been around forever and put together a storied career spanning several decades. He’s a living legend. But in recent years, Finebaum has left any semblance of reason or logic behind to become a full-time SEC fanboy.  The past few months, Finebaum has continually disrespected and trashed every non-SEC conference in the country on First Take and other ESPN shows. The Memphis, Tennessee, native continually upholds double standards and false narr