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Ty Davidson
Nov 21
Collaboration, freedom in 'Artistry Unbound'
The Johnson Center for the Arts’ new exhibit “Artistry Unbound” opened last Thursday and focuses on the freedom and pure creativity of...
Brittany Wyatt
Nov 21
Brittany's Book Corner
Get in the spirit with 'A Country Christmas' For those who are uninformed, I am not a fan of winter holidays. Each year, I really...
Simon Brown
Nov 21
POPulus records EP of student-written music
Troy University’s Popular music ensemble POPulus has begun recording their newest EP filled with student-written original music. POPulus...
Nathan Braisted
Nov 21
Why Thanksgiving movies don't work
A few weeks ago, I talked about how the U.S. subliminally jumps right over Thanksgiving and focuses its sights on Christmas the second...
Adele Henley
Nov 21
Spectrum, Sigma Tau Delta organize LGBTQ+ read-in
Seven out of the top 10 banned books in 2023 were banned for LGBTQIA+ content. However, GSRM organization Spectrum Alliance and the...
Caleb Thomas
Nov 21
“Creep” movie review: A brilliantly unsettling film
Released in 2014, “Creep” is a found-footage style horror-comedy film. Although this review is coming from someone who had never watched...
Kris Harrell
Nov 21
Silly Scopes
Aries – You've worked so hard this semester and have finally succeeded in your courses. Soak up the good feeling of a good (or passing)...
Elizabeth Odee
Nov 21
Student finds outlet, confidence in podcast
Lots of people talk about starting a podcast, but only a few make that dream come true. Altwayne Bedward, a junior communications major...
Alexander Vines
Nov 21
Holiday market brings Christmas early to Trojans
Downtown Troy held its annual Troy Holiday Market, where vendors across the area interacted with the community while selling their...
Eva Reece
Nov 21
Detective Biff back on the case
Two years after his disappearance, Detective Biff returns to Troy to finally unmask the elusive banana bandits Outside of Hawkins Hall,...
Sarah Campbell
Nov 21
CCFA prepares for Christmas musical 'Sounds of the Season'
As the holiday season approaches, Troy’s College of Fine Arts and Communication and choral program are dusting off the jingle bells in...
Kris Harrell
Nov 14
Art and Design visits New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - This past weekend, eight students with Troy University’s department of Art and Design traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to...
Brittany Wyatt
Nov 14
Brittany's Book Corner
Something a little different: “Borrasca" This week, I have prepared something a little different. For those who know me, you are aware...
Nathan Henderson
Nov 14
Jazz Ensemble hits the right frequency
A crowd of listeners and a sea of harmonies filled Long Hall’s band room as Troy University’s Frequency held their first major concert of...
Mackenzie Foster
Nov 14
El Rancho Grande - the top spot to try
After learning more about El Rancho Grande and seeing they’ve been open for a little over three weeks, what better way to end things off...
Nathan Braisted
Nov 14
World War Z is the perfect zombie movie
The zombie genre is my absolute favorite when it comes to horror. I am a diehard fan of "The Walking Dead," "The Last of Us," "Call of...
Elizabeth Odee
Nov 14
Silly Scopes
Aries: We’re getting to the end of the semester, Aries. Don’t let the senioritis get the best of you. You still need to pass your...
Kris Harrell
Nov 7
Silly-Scopes
Get some weekly insight with the Silly-Scopes! Aries – You’ve been working so hard during this semester, so take some time to celebrate...
Contributor
Nov 7
Love, Then and Now
Readers can learn lessons from Pride and Prejudice on love and independence Emma Claire Herman Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” stands...
Ty Davidson
Nov 7
'The Old Man and The Old Moon' prepare for public performances
Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance begins their performance of “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” An adventurous tale of...
Nathan Henderson
Nov 7
Troy students think creatively
Troy University offers a creative writing degree path for students who want to write for seemingly anyone and virtually anywhere....
Camille Coney
Nov 7
YH4: Awards Galore
Students nationwide awarded at the Yellowhammer Film Festival Student filmmakers got the chance to learn from their peers and industry...
Morgan Ealy
Nov 7
From screen to skit
Greek life students take part in homecoming with skit night Every year, the homecoming skit night brings hilarious scenes to life with...
Nathan Braisted
Nov 7
'Home Alone 2' - the undisputed champion
Halloween was last Thursday, which means it is officially Christmastime around the world. However, I'm not a big fan of the new consensus...
Brittany Wyatt
Nov 7
Brittany's Book Corner
'Nine Perfect Strangers' - has suprising depth As far as books I’ve been assigned for class go, Liane Moriarty’s “Nine Perfect Strangers”...
Staff Writer
Oct 31
HO(C)O SCOPES
Aries : You should try to kick the field goal at the game! Even if you’ve had no practice, you’ve got this! Taurus : You will be carrying...
Brittany Wyatt
Oct 31
Brittany's Book Corner
"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" I think, therefore I AM In doing something a little different this week, I have decided to review a...
Nathan Braisted
Oct 24
Cozy up with three fall movies
Fall is by far and large my favorite season. The weather is beautiful, the plants are changing colors, it's the height of football season...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 24
Silly-Scopes
Aries: Slow down and take a breather this week. After such a hectic week last week, it’s time for you to unwind and finally binge the...
Emily Mosier
Oct 24
Student business spotlight: an interview with Kayla's Kreations
Student entrepreneurs find success Senior and Birmingham, Alabama native Kayla Oatis crochets every day. She is the owner of a small...
Kris Harrell
Oct 24
Dive in the static
Take a look at a new-age genre: analog horror You’re sitting alone one night, the VHS playing on the TV garbling through the static. All...
Nathan Henderson
Oct 24
'The Artsy Juice Box' learns entrepreneurial skills, lessons with Student-Made Troy store
Student entrepreneurs find success Student-Made, a national program partnering with the Troy University IDEA Bank, allows students and...
Adele Henley
Oct 24
Jump to the left, step to the right
GSRM organization Spectrum Alliance prepares for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" performance Troy’s Spectrum Alliance continues their...
Emily Mosier
Oct 17
Silly-Scopes
Get some weekly insight with the Silly-Scopes! Aries – Life is too short not to jump into that pile of crunchy leaves! Just make sure to...
Nathan Henderson
Oct 17
Departments join forces for Hispanic Heritage contest
IAC brings together students through art Two of Troy University’s departments joined forces for an art contest in celebration of Hispanic...
Kris Harrell
Oct 17
Student designs featured at screenprinting event
A screen-printing event with the Troy Art and Design Department featured student designs after a scholarship contest. This event is the...
Carrie McLendon
Oct 17
"Kalmia," "The End of Summer" and the "Montgomery Photo Festival" exhibits were celebrated with reception filled with students, faculty
IAC brings together students through art The International Arts Center honored Alabama artists last Thursday with a reception debuting...
Jess Sutton
Oct 17
Godspeed You! Black Emperor covers political topics
Although the band Godspeed You! Black Emperor is decades removed from their apex, their newest album confirms that they still have that...
Emily Mosier
Oct 17
‘Saturday Night:’ Chaos and comedy
“Saturday Night,” a biographical and comedic drama about the chaotic 1975 debut of “Saturday Night Live,” (SNL) had the movie theater...
Adele Henley
Oct 17
Tea ceremony brings together students, cultures
The International Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) and Japan Club collaborated to showcase elements of Japanese culture to a wide...
Brittany Wyatt
Oct 10
Brittany's Book Corner
"Of Mice and Men" banned for themes of race and disability Another classic I read for Banned Book Week, "Of Mice and Men" by John...
Nathan Henderson
Oct 10
Inktober: Rise to the challange
As the clock struck midnight across the world on October 1, Inktober came to life. Those participating in the annual challenge undertake...
Contributor
Oct 10
Students awarded for t-shirt contest
Ty Davidson The Troy University Art and Design department celebrated their brand new, contest-winning, student-designed t-shirts with a...
Nathan Braisted
Oct 10
Into the Ramsay-verse
breaking down the top three Gordon Ramsay TV shows to their base ingredients A little-known fact about me is how much I love to cook in...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 10
Silly-Scopes
Get some weekly insight with the Silly-Scopes! Aries: Take some time to relax! You've ac- complished what you need to do, and now, you...
Adele Henley
Oct 10
Yellowhammer Film Fest features award-winning speaker, cinematographer
This year, the keynote speaker for the Yellowhammer Film Festival is Darren Genet, a cinematographer known for his work on 'Vampire...
Neela Cole
Oct 10
B-I-N-G-O was the game-o
With a variety of prizes offered for grabs, students were able to join the Troy University Activities Council (UAC) for a night of bingo....
Brittany Wyatt
Oct 3
Brittany's Book Corner
"The Giving Tree" banned for self-sacrifice, sadness In honor of Banned Book Week, I have taken it upon myself to review one of the most...
Jess Sutton
Oct 3
“Red” – one of the heaviest albums of all time
Few albums can claim the level of influence and foresight that King Crimson’s “Red” brought to the table 50 years ago. Released on Oct....
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 3
Silly-Scopes
Get some weekly insight with the Silly-Scopes! Aries: You’re going to need some organization in your life before next week. Maybe it’s...
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