Trojan Living

“Hello My Old Heart:” the loss and mourning of love

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Trojan Living

by Ian Maddox “Hello My Old Heart” by The Oh Hellos is a song about the loss of love. Not just the loss of a love, but the idea that the emotion as a whole can simply leave. The song is a conversation between someone and their heart. Simply pleading to be able to love again. That they may feel something, if anything again. The Oh Hellos are an American Indie Folk Rock group consisting of siblings Tyler and Maggie Heath, and is usually accompanied by a larger band when…

‘Rounders’ – One reason why not to be friends with anyone who is nicknamed “The Worm”

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Trojan Living

by Nathan Braised While mindlessly scrolling through Instagram last week, I came across a recommended page for a Troy Poker Club, which I had no clue even existed. I’m a huge poker player, and I thought it was really cool that there’s a group of people that get together and play in the common area of Rushing Hall. This led me to rewatch my favorite poker movie, “Rounders.” “Rounders” is a 1998 John Dahl film starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. Mike McDermott, played by Matt Damon, is a law…

International Women’s Day

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Trojan Living

by PJ Heath Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts joined forces with the John M. Long School of Music to present poems and songs during the Evening of Music and Poetry on March 7, followed by a panel discussion on March 8. The event, meant to commemorate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, was a celebration of women’s contributions to the arts. All of the performances were by women.. The International Arts Center lobby was filled with people to hear the welcoming remarks delivered by Mrs. Janice…

Troy students study abroad in Costa Rica

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Trojan Living

by Lenora Hollinghead Numerous Troy University students are getting the chance to study abroad in Costa Rica over spring break, thanks to an opportunity by the College of Arts and Sciences Global Scholars. Studying abroad lets students and faculty members experience another part of life that they may have not experienced before. It also allows for opportunities to advance their knowledge in other cultures, have global connections, and a way to apply themselves and their studies in a new environment. The first few days of this trip will…

Phi Kappa Phi to hold induction

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Trojan Living

by Chloe Rensink What is often considered the oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, Phi Kappa Phi, is gearing up to welcome new members into its prestigious organization. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Phi Kappa Phi has held a mission to “recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engage the community of scholars in service to others.” Inducting nearly 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually in more than 325…