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Honors Global Scholars program expands enrollment, looks forward
Students get sworn in as global scholars during an April ceremony. University Relations photo Honors Global Scholars, a signature initiative within University Honors at Troy University, has expanded its enrollment while creating new opportunities for students through research, leadership, scholarships, international experiences and community engagement. “We started with about 50 students in our inaugural Global Scholars class, and in just two years we’re at about 120 studen
Nic McKinnon
21 hours ago
McNair Scholars Program offers higher education help, launches lunch-and-learn
Students and faculty listen to a speaker. Jimmy Nichols photo The McNair Scholars Program launched its first lunch-and-learn series of the semester on Wednesday. The Troy’s TRIO Program is aimed at first-generation college students interested in graduate programs. The program aims to help these students achieve their higher education goals. “The McNair Scholars Program helps undergraduate students learn about research and produce research outcomes such as poster present
Jimmy Nichols
21 hours ago
Troy TPUSA, College Democrats join forces for registration
A student checks her registration online. Caroline Marshall photo Last week, the Troy University chapters of Turning Point USA and College Democrats came together on the quad with one goal in mind: to help students register to vote for the upcoming midterm elections. Members of both groups made it clear to students who passed that checking their registration wouldn’t take long. They said it’s as simple as coming by, filling out an online form and walking back to class. "
Nate Henderson
21 hours ago
Troy wrestling club invites students for another semester
Wrestling Club members compete in a 2024 competition. Contributed photo The Troy wrestling club has one simple goal: to grow wrestling in the Wiregrass. The club was founded in 2023 by Nicholas Gelsosomo. Gelsosomo, who currently serves as the head coach for the club, came to Troy after serving in the military and saw a hole he believed wrestling could fill. “I wrestled for 20-plus years and saw Troy didn't have a wrestling team or a wrestling club, so I figured it would b
Hunter Boozer
3 days ago
Troy heads west to take on Utah State
Goose Crowder jogs onto the field ahead of Troy's matchup with Missouri. Troy Athletics photo After falling 27-17 to No. 20 Missouri on Saturday, the Trojans prepare for another road test as they head to the mountains to take on the Utah State Aggies. In the matchup this past Saturday, the Trojans outgained the Tigers, having 323 yards to Missouri’s 230 yards. Troy would also dominate the time of possession. However, turnovers and field position proved to be the difference-
Jimmy Nichols
3 days ago
Schweitz finds success through her athletic family
Since the start of her career at Troy, Kady Schwietz has been breaking records on the track. Schweitz’s comes from an athletic family, where her mother and sister ran track and field as well. With her sister eventually being one of her coaches, it was a dynamic that Schweitz said helped her journey. “I’m extremely grateful for her and the work she’s put into me, and just us being able to feed off of each other,” Schwietz said. “I think it’s pretty special to be able t
Dawson Parks
3 days ago
Madie's Margins
Dear reader, today is going to be a good day, and here’s why: today we’re talking about the “Dear Evan Hansen” novelization by Val Emmich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. If you’ve heard of this story before, it’s probably through the musical by the same name. It’s a wonderful musical with a compelling story and a phenomenal album. The novelization was meant to expand the story of the musical, providing more context to the cast of characters, including the
Madison Harris
3 days ago
Music Reveiw: "Angel" by Lizzy McAlpine
"Angel" Album Cover Hello, Lizzy. 14 new songs, including the two previously released singles, “The light in the painting” and “Ugly things,” graced listeners last Friday, Sept. 18. I have a lot to say, so let’s get into it. I won’t go over the singles, as I did already review those separately. The second track of the album, “Anybody’s fool,” is easily recognizable as a song that plays on the emotions of losing someone who was your everything. The piano backed vocals
Kathryn Clark
3 days ago
Troy celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, giving Troy University students an opportunity to learn more about Hispanic and Latino cultures and the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year. The month begins on Sept. 15, a date that marks the independence celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates its independence on Sept. 16, while Chile celebrates on Sept. 18. For o
Savannah Edgar
3 days ago
Black Sabbath speaks through Down
The Black Sabbath influence on “Nola” by Down is like an answer to the question of whether God directly interacts with our world or simply set the dominoes up and is watching them fall into place. Down is evidence that it’s the latter; Black Sabbath set the course for metal and Down is just the pinnacle of 25 years of Black Sabbath’s endless reach in the landscape of metal. This album is nothing short of worship, an unrelenting prayer. It’s the lord (Ozzy Osbourne for sake
Emma Crockett
3 days ago
Stardew Valley doesn’t have to farm for your appreciation
Cozy gaming is a relatively new term in the gaming community used to describe low stakes, relaxing games. One of the most popular and defining titles of the pseudo-genre is Stardew Valley. Released officially in 2016, and still receiving updates, Stardew Valley dominates the cozy gaming community from console to pc to mobile. As per usual, dear reader, there will be a handful of spoilers, so consider yourself warned. Graphics: 5/5 Stardew Valley features a classic two d
Reba Mull
3 days ago
It’s so much more than “Just, sports”
Novig, a no-name sports betting app launched in August, is anything but that. Novig released their Just Sports campaign Sept. 9 with strategic partner and equity holder, Sydney Sweeney, stark naked and talking about “sports” for an entire 58 seconds. As a girl who was raised in and around sports, actively works in sports and has no thoughts of backing down anytime soon, it enraged me. So much so, I decided to put down my camera for the week and address the video. With the
Emma Wasden
3 days ago
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