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

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

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

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

Sofia Roy - Reporter Photos by Sofia Roy  Last weekend, the High School Beta club hosted their first BETA BOOFEST. There was a spectacular turnout and they are very happy with the results.     For the past few weeks, the sponsors and BETA officers have been planning a fall event for the children in the community. At this event, the children were encouraged to dress up in their halloween costumes and participate in multiple games to earn tickets. When the kids had enough tick

John Hassell - Reporter Photos by John Cloar The Trojans traveled to Covington to face the Chargers on Friday night. This game did not go the way the Trojans had hoped, but they played a great football game. In the first quarter, the Trojans had a huge defensive stand, forcing a four-and-out on one of the best offenses in the state. The Trojans then marched down the field, and Peyton Hill got into the endzone to make the score 7-0 Trojans. In the second quarter, the Tr

Gavin Ball  - Reporter Photography by Gavin Ball    On Thursday, October 16, DHS faced the South Gibson High School Lady Hornets at the soccer district final. The Lady Trojans secured the victory, professionally demonstrating valor and sportsmanship along the way.    As the game started, the ball travelled back and forth, eventually favoring DHS. Sophomore Haddy Manneh scored two goals in the first half, setting the score for the rest of the half. When the girls came back fro

Alyssa Odle - Reporter Photos by Alyssa Odle With Halloween creeping up, students at DHS have one big question to settle— what is the best candy out there? More than 200 students voted in a school-wide candy poll, and the results were pretty clear. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups took first place, grabbing about 25% of the votes. Statistically, one in four people picked them as their go-to treat, which is not that surprising — chocolate and peanut butter never miss. In s

John Hassell - Reporter Photos by John Hassell John David Morris traveled to Sevierville and competed in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament on October 9. He worked extremely hard to prepare for the state competition and stayed focused to be as ready as possible. Morris also competed in the state tournament last year, where he placed 17th as a sophomore. “This year there was a lot more tension and stress because I was going there to win it this year, and the year before was ju

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

Gavin Ball  - Reporter Photography by Gavin Ball     On Monday, October 14, the DHS Girls’ Soccer Team faced Dyer County High School at JC Sawyers Stadium. The Lady Trojans displayed incredible teamwork and determination throughout the match, securing an impressive 8-0 victory. As the game kicked off, DHS immediately took control of the field. Madelynn Eakin opened the score with the first goal, setting the tone for the evening. Soon after, Haddy Manneh followed up wi

Reporter - Lainee Robey Photos from Pinterest Being a Tennessee Volunteer is more than just embodying the role; it is also dressing the part. Every Saturday, the University of Tennessee Football team has a game, where everyone shows their Vol spirit in their own way. Depending on the game, there is a specific color theme. Some games are the classic checkerboard theme, where, depending on the seat section of a fan it determines what color they dress in. Other games are a

Bailey Nolen - Editor Photos by Bailey Nolen    Over the course of the past week, I have spent my time learning the ins and outs of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague’s beauty is clear in its outward aesthetic, earning it the nickname of “the city of 100 spires.” The beauty, though, is reflected in every aspect of the culture.    First, it is important to acknowledge the heavy history of the Czech people. In the past century, they have experienced occupati

Mickey Thach - Reporter Photos from Google     As of September 10, 2025, Dyersburg’s newest fast-food restaurant, Chipotle, has been...

Lilly Davis - Reporter On Thursday, September 26, the U.S. Values and Constitution series held its third night of weekly activities. Last...

Addi Lloyd - Online Editor Fall: The leaves get oranger, days get shorter, and the weather gets colder. Autumn can arguably be one of...

Sarah Martinez - Reporter Photos by Sofia Roy    After a stressful day, there’s nothing quite like biting into a classic mac and cheese...

Izzie Odom - Reporter Photos from Pinterest Walking up to the Dyersburg tailgate in Starkville, I see maroon and orange crowding the...