{"id":10200,"date":"2026-05-19T15:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/?p=10200"},"modified":"2026-05-19T19:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:39:46","slug":"trojanvisions-top-10-most-viewed-stories-of-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2026\/05\/19\/trojanvisions-top-10-most-viewed-stories-of-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"TrojanVision’s top 10 most-viewed stories of the 2025-2026 school year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 With the 2025-2026 school year now at end, TrojanVision has rounded up its top stories from the past 10 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From new student identification cards and mid-week dances to a shark attack survivor visiting and a controversial app, the following stories were TrojanVision’s top-performing stories from the 2025-2026 school year, according to social media analytics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Trojan ID gets a new look<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

21 years after its debut, Troy University’s student identification card design is getting a new look. Molly Griswold has the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Shooting outside of Veterans Memorial Stadium<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An area of celebration quickly turned into a crime scene when at least one shot was fired on TROY’S campus. It happened after police say a woman was shot in the foot outside of the Trojan Fitness and Wellness Center. Simon Brown talks to a bystander who was on Tailgate Terrace when the gun went off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Lulu Gribbin headlines Helen Keller Lecture Series<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At 15 years old, Lulu Gribbin survived a shark attack that resulted in the amputation of her left arm and right leg. Nearly two years later, Gribbin shared her incredible story during Troy University’s Helen Keller Lecture Series. Ty Davidson has more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Footwork and Fizz brings students together<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

TROY’s Student Government Association brought a dance party to the Trojan Center ballrooms to encourage students to meet their campus representatives. Molly Griswold takes us there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Sound of the South Drumline holds interest meeting<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Members of the Sound of the South drummed up interest in joining the sots drumline. Dawson Parks was there as potential band members got their first look at life on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Students give surprise farewell to Dominique Angel<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Troy’s Department of Theatre and Dance said farewell to a longtime ballet instruction. Ty Davidson shows us how students from past and present surprised their beloved teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. ATO brothers begin Walk Hard preparation<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While some students were preparing to go on trips or go home to relax for Spring Break, the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega were preparing for six straight days of walking. Ty Davidson has more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tea App causes controversy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An app trending on social media caused controversy on Troy University’s campus. Reporter Danielle Wormsby shows the impact the app had on some Troy students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. TUPD discourages drunk driving with Drive If You Dare<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Troy University students got a first-hand lesson on why they should not drive while intoxicated. Ty Davidson has more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lightning strikes Troy University’s campus<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A lightning strike came startlingly close to TROY’s quad, sending students running for cover, authorities on the way to campus and rumors being spread on social media. Caden Walker talked to students who saw the direct result of that strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honorable Mentions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Troy University enjoys surprise Snow Day<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For the second year in a row, Troy University experienced snow. Caden Walker talked to students who wasted no time enjoying the winter wonderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New laundry system causes controversy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A new laundry system in Troy’s dormitories caused some mixed reactions, with some saying it’s for the best while others say improvements need to be made. Joseph White has more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trojans begin training using new indoor practice facility<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This fall will be Troy football’s first full season with its new indoor practice facility. Maddie Bagdonas has an inside look at the new practice spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To see more coverage from the 2025-2026 school year, visit TROY TrojanVision<\/a> on YouTube.


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TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) \u2014 With the 2025-2026 school year now at end, TrojanVision has rounded up its top stories from the past 10 months.<\/p>\n

From new student identification cards and mid-week dances to a shark attack survivor visiting and a controversial app, the following stories were TrojanVision’s top-performing stories from the 2025-2026 school year, according…<\/p>\n

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