Opinions

One Final Step

Tera Hepler - Reporter When thinking of Abbey Road by the Beatles, many think of the notable tracks on the album like “Here Comes The Sun” or “Oh! Darling”, but what about the final bow they did with the album itself? It was their last project, a final testimony to their career as a band, a way to finally end what was only ripping them apart, something that was bringing them down, and something that has made a mark on what people think of when they hear the name “ Beatles.

Jan 15

In's and Out's of Senior Year

Izzy Odom - Reporter Senior year can feel like a countdown. It is filled with lasts, firsts and lessons that do not come from a workbook. Every football game, test and hallway conversation can mean a little more. While seniors enjoy the freedoms and exciting milestones, they also encounter stress, senioritis and many big decisions about the future. These are the ins and outs of senior year that can hopefully shape the most memorable chapter of high school. Some ins that

Jan 14

"Holy Cow," Chick-fil-A's Float is Elite!

Lilly Davis - Reporter On January 5, 2026, Chick-fil-A released soda floats as a permanent addition to its menu. At Dyersburg’s location, you can order a variety of Coca-Cola floats, Dr Pepper floats, Sprite floats, and a Hi-C Fruit Punch float. Today, I had the pleasure of trying the regular Sprite, Coke, and Dr Pepper floats. The mix of ice cream and the carbonated drinks causes an explosion of bubbles in the cup, fizzling with carbonation. The taste, however, is a

Jan 13

Sip of the Season

Trojan Torch reporter Lillian Davis highlights different Christmas drinks- from a delicious Sprite to an energizing Alani, Davis covers all sorts of "holiday-approved" drinks!

Nov 21, 2025

Blues For You

Trojan Torch reporter Tera Hepler dives into the deeply emotional blues album "Tell Mama" by Etta James.

Nov 15, 2025

Just Give It Some Grace

Tera Hepler - Reporter There are albums people admire, and then there are albums that stay with people. Grace by Jeff Buckley was released in 1994 and is a collection that floats between folk, rock, blues, and alternative genres. The album itself is timeless and, after three decades, still has something new to reveal with its mix of beauty and pain that refuses to fade away. In a decade dominated by grunge and angst, Grace was released. Grace is one of those records

Nov 5, 2025

Ultimate Fall Movies Guide 2025

Lilly Davis - Reporter Fall is filled with many different activities. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, there are constant preparations for the fall festivities. But most importantly, they are going home and struggling to find a good fall movie to watch. Struggling to find a movie to watch is something all of us have experienced, and whenever you need recommendations, your TikTok is suddenly useless. However, Trojan Torch is here to help! Fret no more with this Ultima

Nov 3, 2025

Explaining the Grief and Mystery of Kyra Leigh's "It Will End Like This"

Myren Hurst - Section Editor Graphics by Myren “It Will End Like This” by Kyra Leigh is a psychological thriller book detailing the story of two sisters, Maddi and Charlotte, and their lives before, during and after their mother’s death. It is fluidly based on the true story of Lizzie Borden, a woman who was suspected of brutally murdering both her father and stepmother with an axe. At the beginning of the book it talks about how the mother was suspected of dying from hea

Oct 27, 2025

Belly or Jackie?

Izzie Odom - Reporter When it comes to binging, most girls go straight for the heartbreaking, love-triangle and coming-of-age shows. The shows The Summer I Turned Pretty and My Life with the Walter Boys both fit that description. SPOILER ALERT AHEAD!! The Summer I Turned Pretty was released in June 2022 and consists of two seasons, averaging eight episodes per season. The main characters are Isabel (aka Belly) and the two brothers, Conrad (the oldest) and Jer

Oct 22, 2025

Maybe It Is The Phone

Sarah Martinez - Reporter Photos by Sarah Martinez Today's children have grown up with phones in their hands. Brainrot resurfaces every year, from crazy frog to skibidi toilet. With screen times averaging 7.5 hours for children between the ages of 8-18, two questions arise. What are the implications of this? What are the lasting effects? Parents often do not manage their children’s screen time and are left unaware of what their children access on the internet. In

Oct 16, 2025