Jennifer Keil and Arthur Mehregan Contributors “Distance is not for the fearful; it is for the bold,” said Meghan Daum, an author and journalist. “It’s for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. “It’s for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don’t see it nearly enough.” A Penn State study found 25-50% of college students are in a long distance relationship (LDR) at any given time and 75% have…
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Tropolitan editor shares her day-in-the-life experience as an American student
Hanna Cooper Tropolitan Editor-in-Chief I should have known that a day in the life of a Troy student during this academic year was going to look a little bit different when I was searching the shelves at every store in the city for hand sanitizer as a part of my back-to-school shopping. As a senior during a global pandemic, making sure I attend the correct pod (more on that later) and I have a mask on me has become a normal part of my daily routine. So, it’s morning here…
Read MoreENgLIST editor shares her daily experiences at her university in Slovenia
Karin Petko ENgLIST Editor-in-Chief I know, I know, you have probably just fallen asleep and you have just forgotten about your worries and started dreaming about something wonderful, yet I am bothering you with my morning routine already Well, it is not my fault – let’s rightly put the blame on the time difference. So, bear with me. Sweet dreams to you, and good morning to me. Waking up comes first and apart from staying awake at occasionally boring lectures, it is the hardest part of the day. The rest…
Read MoreIf you’re craving tunes with an international twist – check out these artists
Andrea Hammack and Rory Johnson Tropolitan ANDREA’S REVIEW The great thing about music is its ability to connect people from all over the world. With The Tropolitan’s collaboration with the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia underway, sharing new experiences through music was a priority for both staffs. The Tropolitan, along with Ariela Herček, the poetry editor and proofreader-in-chief for the ENgLIST (whose review of the American music included in the playlist is also included in this edition) have worked together to compile some “feel good” songs that cater to those…
Read MoreTARP brings back ‘Egg My House’ fundraiser
PJ Heath Staff Writer By popular demand, the Troy Animal Rescue Project is bringing back the ‘Egg My House’ fundraiser. For just $20, the “Easter Bunny” will make a stop at your house on the Saturday evening of April 3, hide a dozen plastic eggs filled with candy, and smile for a photo in your yard,which will be texted and emailed for the kids to see on the next morning! The plastic eggs will be filled with safe and high-quality candy that all kids will enjoy. The Easter Bunny and…
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