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Legacy of Rep. John Lewis honored at memorial

July 25, 2020 Admin_trop

Emma Daniel Editor-in-Chief Rep. John Lewis’s life was honored at a memorial service on Saturday, where he lied in rest before making one last trip from Selma to Montgomery. Troy University was the first stop of six memorials before Lewis is honored at the Capitol. Lewis passed away at 80 years old on July 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. “Today truly is a time to welcome home the native son of Pike County,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. “We’re very proud that Martin Luther King put that…

Summer classes online, dorms closing, refunds: Troy University coronavirus update

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 Admin_trop

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 showing how students have been affected and how they are dealing with this unprecedented time in their lives and school careers. The following provides a quick reference for different topics. Dorms All residence halls…

From the Editor: We will continue to be your voice

March 31, 2020 Admin_trop

Pradyot Sharma Editor-in-Chief Tuesday morning, Troy University announced suspension of all on campus classes for the remainder of the spring semester and the summer semester. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of billions around the world with the United States issuing strict guidelines to help flatten the curve of contagion while numerous other nations have imposed mandatory quarantines. As the student newspaper covering a diverse university, we know that our readers and stakeholders are affected not just by university decisions, but also by decisions made at the national level and internationally.…

Football drops 63 on Texas St.

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 Admin_trop

(PHOTO/Troy Athletics) Junior defensive end John Hines Jr. sets to meet Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters blocking on a Trojan field goal attempt. Scott Shelton Staff Writer The Troy Trojans defeated the Texas State Bobcats 63-27 in Bobcat Stadium on Saturday behind a record day for senior quarterback Kaleb Barker. The win evens Troy’s overall record at 5-5 and their Sun Belt Conference record at 3-3 with two games left in the regular season. After the game against Georgia Southern, Head Coach Chip Lindsey said the team had played…

Montgomery elects first black mayor

October 9, 2019 Admin_trop

Pradyot Sharma Editor-in-Chief Montgomery elected its first black mayor as county probate judge Steven Reed defeated David Woods in a run-off election. This adds historical significance as Montgomery was the first capital of the Confederacy and a major part of the civil rights movement. According to preliminary unofficial results, published by Montgomery’s government website, Reed received 32,918 votes accounting for 67.28% of the total, while Woods received 16,010 votes which was 32.7%. “Today is not just about the victory it’s about the vison,” Reed said in his victory speech. “Let…