Alyssa Odle - Reporter Photos by Gavin Ball    Dyersburg High School’s Trojan Drama is brewing up something special this fall with their production of Whistle Stop  by Tracy Wells. The show will be performed in the Little Theatre at Dyersburg High School on Thursday, November 6, Friday and November 7, at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m., and Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m.    At the cozy Whistle Stop diner, the regulars know that a good cup of coffee and a slice

Peyton Bohannon - Section Editor Whether it is curling up on the couch and sipping on a warm drink or watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with your family, it is undeniable that the autumn season is many people’s favorite. The season of fall is upon us, and as the days get colder, it is easy to fall into a bit of a depression.     There are countless ways people can uplift themselves during this somewhat dreary time.    The first course of action is getting comfortable.

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

John Hassell - Reporter Photos by Zayde Forrest Dyersburg took on Ripley on Senior Night on Thursday in a blowout win by the Trojans. The game was kicked off by Elian Gonzales and quickly stayed in the Trojans' hands with a recovery by Santavion Williams on the kickoff. After this, it was all Trojans in the first half, with multiple rushing touchdowns and two interceptions from Elian Gonzalez, one being a pick-6 and another from Ty Seaton, which was also taken to the house f

Alyssa Odle - Reporter Photos by Alyssa Odle As the days grow shorter and the air turns colder, many students notice a quiet change within themselves. It becomes harder to wake up in the morning, harder to focus, and harder to feel motivated for things that once came easily. It is not just you—and it is not just laziness. What you are feeling might be something known as seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal depression happens when shifts i

Addison Lloyd  - Editor Photo Courtesy of Anna Claire Lane This morning, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Senior Izzie Odom signed to DSCC’s Softball program. Izzie Odom verbally committed to Dyersburg State earlier this year, declaring the continuation of her softball career. Odom has played softball since she was 7, and will be playing her final high school season this spring. Aside from being a phenomenal softball player, Izzie Odom is also a member of the DHS dance team and vol

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

Chloe Bruce - Reporter File Photos Tommy the Trojan is the beloved mascot of Dyersburg High School. Despite his fame, he has been relatively absent from the sidelines for the past couple of years. That changed this year, though, with the introduction of seniors Preston Sollis and Durrell Hopkins as the Tommies of DHS. When asked about his experience as Tommy, Sollis explained his mixed feelings. “It feels exciting and frightful at the same time,” Sollis said. He empha

Each week, a DHS student is nominated by faculty to be represented in the Student Spotlight. This week, our Student Spotlight is on senior Trevin Nunn. According to Mrs. Anna Claire in Student Services: " Trevin is just a gem! He helps so many staff members around the building with various tasks, which speaks volumes to his dependability and work ethic. I will never forget witnessing him during football practice while he was injured his junior year helping give out water bott

Addison Shearon - Reporter Photos by Launa White On the evening of October 24, 2025, the Westview Chargers visited J.C. Sawyers Stadium. The air was chilly as senior Elian Gonzalez kicked the game off at 7:00.     The Trojans put the first points on the board with a touchdown followed by an extra point kick, making the score 7-0 to start the quarter.     The Trojans quickly made it back downfield to make the score 9-0. Later in the second half, senior Jysen Grant made an elec

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

Addison Lloyd - Editor Photos by TJ VanDyke This morning, Monday, October 27, 2025, the Lady Trojans' Soccer team was celebrated by the school as they qualified for the 2025 TSSAA soccer state tournament. After Saturday's win against Brighton, they secured their spot in the tournament in Chattanooga. These girls have worked hard all year long and prepared for this moment. We are incredibly proud of the Lady Trojans and look forward to seeing all the great things they acco

Gavin Ball  - Reporter Photography by Gavin Ball On Thursday, October 24, the DHS Girls’ Soccer team faced the South Gibson Hornets at J.C. Sawyers Stadium. The Lady Trojans won the regional championship 3-0. In the first half, sophomore Haddy Manneh scored the first goal. Shortly after, Manneh scored another, setting the score 2-0. Additionally, senior Kathleen Harrel claimed two assists. After half-time, the two teams came back determined to win. Soon after the half started

McKoyler Thach - Reporter Photos by McKoyler Thach On Tuesday, October 21, the Lady Trojan soccer team took on the Haywood Tomcats at JC Sawyers Stadium, ultimately overcoming the Tomcats in a 9-0 victory.    Displaying control over the field, the Lady Trojans kept the ball on the offensive side, forcing the Tomcats to defend their goal for the entirety of the first half of the match.    The Lady Trojans’ offense proved to be assertive all throughout the game, completely domi

Sofia Roy - Reporter    Dyersburg High School's teachers deserve a lot of recognition for the hard work they do, one of those being Mrs. Angela Lee. Mrs. Lee is Dyersburg High School's only health science teacher, resulting in her teaching a multitude of classes in the health science department.     Mrs. Lee teaches anatomy and physiology, health science, medical therapeutics, nurse-ed, clinicals, and medical terminology. She is also the HOSA sponsor, and her classroom is loc