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Artists share exhibit, highlight identity and life
Two unique artists shared exhibition space in the Johnson Center for the Arts last week. Chintia Kirana’s and Mary Holman Johnson’s, “In...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 19, 2024


Yellowhammer deadline fast approaching
Troy University students will be participating in the fourth annual YellowHammer Film Festival on Oct. 24. The festival was founded by...
Adele Henley
Sep 19, 2024


Beetlejuice: A first time reaction to the classic
When it came to reviewing Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice,” people were shocked to discover that I’d never seen it before. This is largely...
Nathan Braisted
Sep 19, 2024


'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' The ghost with the most is back
If there’s one thing my friends know about me, it’s that I love all things Beetlejuice. I’ve seen the original movie countless times,...
Adele Henley
Sep 19, 2024


Fall's landmark of post-punk deserves an ode
In 1981, The Fall was on the verge of a breakthrough. Taking a year off from the album cycle, Mark E. Smith and his revolving band of...
Jess Sutton
Sep 19, 2024


Students share traditions at Mid-Autumn festival
As the full moon rose, families gathered in their homes in East Asia to celebrate one of their culture’s most cherished traditions — the...
Liliana Skye Heaton
Sep 19, 2024


Brittany's Book Corner
Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" is a masterpiece, but should it have been published? Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita” is, perhaps, one of, if not...
Brittany Wyatt
Sep 19, 2024


Student-Made Store Spotlight
Sarah Robbins -- Fine Artist discusses inspirations, goals for store Student-Made is a national program debuting in the Troy University...
Nathan Henderson
Sep 12, 2024


Brittany's Book Corner
BookTok's sweetheart - 'A Court of Thorn and Roses' Whether or not you would consider yourself a reader, there is no doubt that you have...
Brittany Wyatt
Sep 12, 2024


Silly-Scopes
Get some weekly insight with the Silly-Scopes! Aries – How does it feel to be a super SUPER senior? You’ve been here long enough; you...
Kris Harrell
Sep 12, 2024

How to thrift successfully
Shopping at thrift stores is one of my favorite things to do! We live in a time where the planet’s resources are being used almost twice...
Emily Mosier
Sep 12, 2024


Will the Ultimate Lifeform save the Sonic movie franchise?
After two very successful installments of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie franchise, as well as a spin-off mini-series, Paramount Pictures...
Nathan Braisted
Sep 12, 2024

Ilium Records organizes Call For Songs
Simon Brown Marketing of Recorded Music class (MUI 4430), self-titled Ilium Records, is offering students an opportunity to display their...
Contributor
Sep 12, 2024


Brittany's Book Corner
Familiar yet suprising: 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Those who know me are aware of my intense love of “Game of Thrones.” I have watched the...
Brittany Wyatt
Sep 5, 2024


Entrepreneurs at Student Made
The Idea Bank of downtown Troy has launched a new initiative: Student Made Troy. Student Made is a business initiative that encourages...
Elizabeth Odee
Sep 5, 2024


Trojan Trends: Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, Tropolitan writer Emily Beckstrom analyzed the fashion trends of Troy University’s campus. Now, a decade later, it’s time...
Adele Henley
Sep 5, 2024


ASL Club prepares for semester
Troy University’s American Sign Language (ASL) club had their first meeting of the semester, introducing themselves to new members and...
Kris Harrell
Sep 5, 2024


Silly-Scopes
Aries: As the leaves begin to change color, you may find yourself tempted to invest in an updated autumn aesthetic. Freshmen Aries, I...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5, 2024


Phish share in the groove in live album
In late 1997, the jam band Phish was locked into a particularly tight rhythm. When they toured the world during the twin Summer ’97 tours...
Jess Sutton
Sep 5, 2024


Park Band returns to roots
Variety cover band Park Band started back in 2008 after all its band members met while at Troy University. On Friday night, they returned...
Nathan Henderson
Sep 5, 2024


“The Blind Side” needs a 15-yard ‘overrated’ penalty
The most prominent athletic season at Troy University is finally upon us in fall 2024. Troy Trojans football is back in action at...
Nathan Braisted
Sep 5, 2024
Brittany's Book Corner
Enigmatic and contreversial - 'The Bell Jar' To put it bluntly, Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar” is just as enigmatic and controversial as...
Brittany Wyatt
Aug 29, 2024


Student podcast returns after yearlong hiatus
The Mad Melodies podcast returned with a new episode last week after a 17-month hiatus. Mad Melodies is a podcast led by Jack Anderson, a...
Nathan Henderson
Aug 29, 2024


“Backyard Baseball” takes the field after 10-year break
MLB’s Players’ Weekend returned last weekend after a four-year hiatus, and of course, it was just as good as I remember. This year, game...
Nathan Braisted
Aug 29, 2024
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