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Matilda Ziegler
7 hours ago
RFK should not lead the Department of Health and Human Services
On Feb. 13, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., commonly known as RFK, was confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),...


Lily Smith
7 hours ago
Now is the time to Make Friends
Spending time with friends is an extraordinarily underrated activity. As our society continues to grow further towards individual...


AnnaBrooke Rainey
7 hours ago
The FDA needs to regulate vitamins and supplements
A few years ago, I watched a video that briefly mentioned a study proving that there were dangerous amounts of lead and BPA in protein...


Carrie McLendon
Feb 20
Summer is the worst
As the weather has already started to warm over the last week (in February, which is simply wrong), I’ve been thinking a lot about the...


AnnaBrooke Rainey
Feb 20
Make a Point to Listen to Less Music
Every day, I pass many students on campus with earbuds in. In isolation, this is not an alarming statement, but in the context of our...


Matilda Ziegler
Feb 20
Ye’s antisemitism must be condemned
On February 9, during the Super Bowl, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, aired an advertisement. According to the New York Times, the...


Multiple
Feb 13
Some grievances: Campus safety needs improvement
Kathryn Clark, Nittany Vega All we want is to feel safe on campus! Ok, ok, we get it. It’s an echo in a chamber of complaints. Everyone...


Contributor
Feb 13
Elon Musk is not the fourth branch of government
Matilda Ziegler Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025, Elon Musk has been condemned by numerous public figures,...


Lilyn Smith
Feb 13
Jumping Spiders are the Next big pet Trend
I think the next pet trend will be jumping spiders. I have started to see jumping spiders in pet stores around my hometown in the...

Emily Mosier
Feb 6
THE 2025 GRAMMYS WERE CHAOTIC AND EMOTIONAL
Just weeks after the Los Angeles wildfires devastated the city, the 2025 Grammys served as a way to come together and celebrate the past...


Contributor
Feb 6
Immigration hypocrisy is bipartisan
Matilda Ziegler “From her beacon-hand / Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command / The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame....


Jack Sturdivant
Feb 6
Previewing UFC 312
Saturday, the UFC will head to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, for a pretty mediocre card that’s saved by the magnitude of its two...


Contributor
Jan 30
DONALD TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND DEATH PENALTY IS BASED ON FALSE REASONING
Matilda Ziegler On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. On the very same...


Emily Mosier
Jan 30
THE SNOW DAYS BROUGHT JOY, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL
A rare winter storm brought 5.5 inches of snow to Troy last week, according to AL.com , in what was the first real snowfall Pike County...


Caleb Thomas
Jan 30
Christian Nationalism: Christians are called to more than reactionary politics
During last week’s inaugural prayer service, Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde urged President Donald Trump to have mercy and empathy for...


Tavares Dennis
Jan 24
College vs. Professional football: What’s more interesting to watch?
The sports landscape has shifted in ways fans could not have expected. Multimillion-dollar deals, sponsorships, NIL – you name it, and...


Contributor
Jan 24
North vs. South: Who reigns supreme in cuisine?
Emma Myers We all know the classic Southern staples – fried chicken, barbecue and collard greens. It seems like everybody’s grandmama has...


Kathryn Clark
Jan 24
That’s My Southern Truth
Mr. Billy the Bug Man and other southern entities A lot of the time, one good ole southern boy is all you need to fix a problem. And most...

Lily Smith
Jan 24
Settling the ranch dressing debate
Young Cutter Illustration All ranch fanatics know that the dip or dressing can make or break your meal. In Troy, Alabama, there is a...

Emily Mosier
Jan 15
Banning TikTok is not the solution
TikTok logo TikTok – a video-based social media platform with 170 million American users – may soon be banned in the United States....
Kathryn Clark
Jan 15
That’s My Southern Truth: The art of piddlin' and fiddlefartin'
You ever just have nothing to do? In the south, there seems to be an abundance of time to piddle and fiddlefart around. To piddle around...


Adele Henley
Jan 15
Setting the Standard: Jimmy Carter’s legacy extends beyond his presidency
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Multiple
Nov 21, 2024
Senior Farewells
THE ONE AND ONLY KRIS HARRELL: ‘WE’VE ALL GOT A STORY TO TELL’ Kris Harrell Trojan Living Editor Throughout all of my time here at Troy...

Molly Griswold
Nov 14, 2024
Back the F1 driver with the highest potential
Ten teams, 20 racers . . . this is the exhilarating sport of precision and speed known as Formula One. Ten teams with two racers each...


Carrie McLendon
Nov 14, 2024
It’s too early for Christmas trees
Every year, around this time, the same debate starts: When is the appropriate time to put up your Christmas tree? I stand by my answer of...


Gavan Baxley
Nov 14, 2024
In memoriam of Ben Herbstreit, America's Dog
The college football world is in mourning over the loss of its most popular pet dog, Ben Herbstreit. In March, Ben was diagnosed with...

Jack Sturdivant
Nov 14, 2024
UFC looks to redeem itself this Saturday
After a less than appealing fight card last Saturday, the UFC looks to redeem themselves with a blockbuster fight card this Saturday at...


Emily Mosier
Nov 7, 2024
We are stronger together
Politics don't have to divide us For the last several months, the presidential election has taken over news coverage and media...

Emily Mosier
Nov 7, 2024
Meanwhile in Sparta:
Senioritis claims thousands of lives Author’s Note: I am so, so sorry that this article is a few weeks late! I wanted to start working on...


Emily Mosier
Oct 24, 2024
Ditch the laptop: Why handwritten notes are better
Two years ago, in my anthropology class, two students “took notes” on their laptops in front of me. One of them was shopping for shoes...


Jack Sturdivant
Oct 24, 2024
My UFC 308 predictions
UFC 308 Preview After a pay-per-view card earlier this month in UFC 307, the league looks to deliver once again this Saturday when UFC...


Kathryn Clark
Oct 24, 2024
That’s My Southern Truth
IT’S WAY TOO HOT IN ALABAMA Can I take a minute of your time to introduce you to our lord and savior, cooler weather? Man, it’s hot in...


Emily Mosier
Oct 24, 2024
Animal cruelty should go out of fashion
This article contains details that may be unsettling to some readers. Is it unethical to wear clothing made from animals? The issue is...


Emily Mosier
Oct 17, 2024
Troy should cancel class on voting day
The 2024 presidential election is less than a month away, and many at Troy University will be voting for the first time – including...


Contributor
Oct 17, 2024
The case for voting third-party
Letter to the editor: Why Chase Oliver Deserves your vote Richard Fast While Alabama is virtually guaranteed to be won by Donald Trump on...


Kathryn Clark
Oct 17, 2024
That’s My Southern Truth
JOURNALISM NEEDS NOSY PEOPLE After spending a majority of my summers at my grandparents’ houses, I developed a knack for being nosy. All...


Caleb Thomas
Oct 10, 2024
Wii sports are simple, Beautiful
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a ninth inning home run to put an exclamation mark on the San Diego Padres’ 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers....


Contributor
Oct 10, 2024
The FDA needs stronger caffeine guidelines
Anna McCartha I like caffine. Some may say I like it a little too much. However,, I believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...


Kris Harrell
Oct 10, 2024
Meal Prepping:Saving money, time, my sanity
At the start of this semester, I challenged myself to stay within a calorie deficit and start living a healthy-ish lifestyle. One part of...


Mackenzie Foster
Oct 3, 2024
Should we keep banning books?
Banned Books Week was last week, but that doesn’t mean banned books are not a consistent topic of conversation for a lot of parents,...


Emily Mosier
Oct 3, 2024
Why I chose to delete TikTok
When I began this semester, I found myself spending hours every day scrolling on TikTok. It was the first thing I did in the morning and...


Kathryn Clark
Oct 3, 2024
I’m up! Sleepin,’ eatin’ an’ sleepin’ some more
Hurricanes, tornado sirens, fire alarms. All things a true southerner can sleep through. But I tell you what, the second that power goes...


Emily Mosier
Sep 26, 2024
CAST YOUR VOTES
The voice of college students matter, too As the 2024 presidential election looms closer and closer, there has never been a more...


Emily Mosier
Sep 18, 2024
Troy businesses are growing - so let's get a movie theater
During the last three years, I have seen new businesses come to Troy and flourish, slowly putting an end to the most common complaint...
Jack Sturdivant
Sep 18, 2024
Fights to make after UFC 296
After an action-packed night of fights and the crowning of two new champions, the curtain has finally been closed on UFC 296. However,...


Kris Harrell
Sep 18, 2024
To Hike or Not to Hike, that is the question
A few Saturdays ago, I had the (soul-crushing) pleasure of joining Troy University’s Hiking Club on their first hike of the semester: a...


Emily Mosier
Sep 12, 2024
You can shop online and be eco-friendly
As the modern world becomes increasingly more reliant on technology, commerce has also become digitized. From completely online...


Kathryn Clark
Sep 12, 2024
Writing with AI decreases authenticity
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, its use in content creation becomes increasingly prevalent. While AI tools offer...


Jack Sturdivant
Sep 12, 2024
How will the noche UFC fights go?
The UFC is set to hold its first card at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between...

Kathryn Clark
Sep 5, 2024
These are the only options?
As the presidential election looms over my head, I’m left wondering. Is there really a correct decision? On the day I turned 18, I woke...
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