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TPUSA holds discussion table, encourages debate
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at Troy aimed at engaging in debate with students by holding a discussion table in the Trojan Center last Thursday. The organization’s claim was “big government sucks,” which was painted on a banner taped to the front of their table. According to TPUSA at Troy President Caityln Harris, the table was set up to encourage civil debate. “Ultimately, the spirit of a debate should be a conversation,” Harris said. “It shouldn't just be a strict argument
Simon Brown
9 hours ago
Student Government Association invites students to "Pop by the Library" for Academic Excellence Week
The Troy campus library filled with the smell of popcorn and the silence of studying students last Thursday as Troy’s Student Government Association (SGA) held their “Pop by the Library” event. SGA welcomed anyone who walked through the library to help themselves to popcorn and soda. The association holds an event like this each semester as a way to encourage students to use the library, reward them for their hard work in their classes, and highlight that rest and fuel are e
Nathan Henderson
9 hours ago
Trojan Ambassadors: into the tour
Walking around campus, students may notice a group of potential Trojans on a university tour. These tours are led by students called Trojan Ambassadors. Trojan Ambassadors is an on-campus organization that specializes in recruitment for the university. They are called the university’s hosts and hostesses, and they specialize in serving the university through school spirit. Zara Smith, a senior political science major from Bradenton, Florida, is a current Trojan Ambassador.
Adele Henley
9 hours ago
Men's Golf competes at two events
Troy men’s golf had a full state of competition on their hands. A few members of the team traveled to Killen to take part in the Turtle Point Invite. Members that did not participate there got the chance to participate in the Everett GMC Buick Classic, held in Little Rock, Arkansas. Of the members that participated in the Turtle Point Invite, Lawton Emblom shot 1-under par, which tied him for 18th place – this is his first taste of collegiate action. Shooting just one shot
Tavares Dennis
9 hours ago
Jarris Williams builds on strong work ethic, grittiness as a Trojan
This story was originally featured in Troy Athletics Gameday Program Throughout his journey from Blount High School to the Sun Belt Championship Game, senior running back Jarris Williams is as hard-working as they come. He picked Troy because he felt the program matches that mentality. “The atmosphere at Troy is different,” Williams said. “We don’t always have as much stuff as everybody else, but we’re going to work and grind for it. “Nothing is given. Troy is the perfect
Caleb Thomas
9 hours ago
Women's Golf secures top 10 finish at Lady Red Wolves Classic
Two Trojans finish in the top 10 as Tankersley makes collegiate debut against Sun Belt Conference competition Two Trojans finished in the top 10 as the Troy women’s golf team competed at the Lady Red Wolves Classic. The Trojans finished ninth as a team, and its 42 team birdies were tied for second in the field. Troy faced off against competition from the Sun Belt Conference and beyond, including ULM, Arkansas State, Memphis, UAB, Samford and more. ULM finished first at the e
Caleb Thomas
9 hours ago
Death Grips' "Ex Military" still holds up, 14 years later
After nearly a decade and a half of being kept off streaming services, Death Grips’ debut mixtape makes a triumphant return to the limelight of the experimental hip-hop scene. But do the unorthodox samples, cryptic lyrics and oppressive soundscapes still hold up in 2025? For some background, Death Grips is an experimental hip-hop trio from Sacramento, California. The group consists of Zach Hill on drums, MC Ride on vocals and Flatlander on keyboard. The three work collaborat
Natalie Elliot
9 hours ago
Students splash 101 ELITE members
Troy’s 101 ELITE Men held “Splash an E.L.I.T.E. Member” on the Trojan Center patio last Thursday to raise money for development events. This event was a fundraiser for the organization. Students could pay $3, $5 or $7 to soak an ELITE member with a small bucket, cooler or 15-second spray down of water, respectively. “We just want it to be fun,” said Isaiah Daniel, a junior sports management major from Calera, Alabama. “We’re paying for each other to get splashed and everyth
Ty Davidson
9 hours ago
“Sinners” – A sin if you haven’t seen it yet
Movie lovers have been blessed in 2025 with some fantastic films. There were superhero films like “The Fantastic Four" and "Superman” and horror movies like "HIM” and “Weapons.” Few movies this year have received as much love from both critics and fans as the movie “Sinners.” This love for the film set the record for the highest-grossing original movie of the 2020s, earning over $366 million at the box office. After watching the movie, it deserved every single dollar it got
Jimmy Nichols
9 hours ago
How many Einsteins have we lost to hookworm?
Hookworm, a disease that is, according to an article published on the National Institutes of Health’s website entitled “ Human Hookworm Infection in the 21st Century ,” “ intimately linked to poverty and economic underdevelopment,” is prevalent chiefly “throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa as well as in South China, the Pacific and Southeast Asia.” Hookworms ravage the body of their victim, typically entering through the feet. Once hookworms are in the body, they cause a
Matilda Ziegler
10 hours ago
Peace is on its way to the East
Peace in the Middle East is on its way to finally being restored. Trump has signed a peace agreement with Hamas and Israel. According to bbc.com , Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of the Gaza Plan. This comes after a long and deadly two years of war between Hamas and Israel. According to apnews.com , over 63,000 people have died because of this senseless war. Now, people everywhere can rejoice in knowing that peace is coming. The war started back when Hamas inva
Riley Williams
10 hours ago
Don't keep reopening the same wound
Emma's Enlightentments This Week’s Advice: Content with Aloneness Something I have been struggling with is being able to be alone. Because of this, I have led myself to the wrong arms and to the wrong people. A lot. I wanted someone to be there, so I ran to the nearest person around me. I needed someone to just put an arm around me and tell me everything was going to be okay. I needed interaction and reassurance, even if it was from the wrong people. This led to mo
Emma Roberts
10 hours ago
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