Sarah Mountain Arts & Living Editor The coronavirus has uprooted life at every level: globally, nationally and most definitely locally. Whether you’re a resident of Troy or are back home to ride out this new normal, supporting your local businesses is an essential part of helping your community through this difficult time. Many businesses are being Read More
Read MoreDay: March 31, 2020
Tornado touches down in Troy, none injured
Scott Shelton Sports editor Pike County experienced severe weather and a tornado Tuesday morning, causing damage in the northern parts of the county near the Troy Municipal Airport. Damage was reported near Pike County Road 1177. A tree fell on a home in this area, but no one in the house was injured, according to WSFA. Read More
Read MoreUpdated semester plans challenge students
Sarah Mountain Arts & Living Editor Troy University officially announced its decision Tuesday morning to remain online for the rest of the spring semester, as well as suspend in-class meetings for the upcoming summer semester. The university will also close all but two dorms, prorating costs and providing refunds for graduating seniors and giving non-graduating students Read More
Read MoreSummer classes online, dorms closing, refunds: Troy University coronavirus update
Troy University announced online-only plans for the rest of the spring semester and for summer in a statement sent to all Troy students, faculty and staff Tuesday morning. The Tropolitan is working today, March 31, to gather more information for students regarding the remainder of this semester and summer plans and will update with separate stories Read More
Read MoreOpinion: Early bird is a free bird
Asem Abdelfattah Opinion Editor Two years ago, I moved into a house that did not have window blinds. Not that it had inadequate ones, it had absolutely no way to block sunlight whatsoever. To make matters worse – or ironically brighter – the window in my room was more than 70 inches wide and 50 inches Read More
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