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Nov 21
Senior Farewells
THE ONE AND ONLY KRIS HARRELL: ‘WE’VE ALL GOT A STORY TO TELL’ Kris Harrell Trojan Living Editor Throughout all of my time here at Troy...
Molly Griswold
Nov 14
Back the F1 driver with the highest potential
Ten teams, 20 racers . . . this is the exhilarating sport of precision and speed known as Formula One. Ten teams with two racers each...
Carrie McLendon
Nov 14
It’s too early for Christmas trees
Every year, around this time, the same debate starts: When is the appropriate time to put up your Christmas tree? I stand by my answer of...
Gavan Baxley
Nov 14
In memoriam of Ben Herbstreit, America's Dog
The college football world is in mourning over the loss of its most popular pet dog, Ben Herbstreit. In March, Ben was diagnosed with...
Jack Sturdivant
Nov 14
UFC looks to redeem itself this Saturday
After a less than appealing fight card last Saturday, the UFC looks to redeem themselves with a blockbuster fight card this Saturday at...
Emily Mosier
Nov 7
We are stronger together
Politics don't have to divide us For the last several months, the presidential election has taken over news coverage and media...
Emily Mosier
Nov 7
Meanwhile in Sparta:
Senioritis claims thousands of lives Author’s Note: I am so, so sorry that this article is a few weeks late! I wanted to start working on...
Emily Mosier
Oct 24
Ditch the laptop: Why handwritten notes are better
Two years ago, in my anthropology class, two students “took notes” on their laptops in front of me. One of them was shopping for shoes...
Jack Sturdivant
Oct 24
My UFC 308 predictions
UFC 308 Preview After a pay-per-view card earlier this month in UFC 307, the league looks to deliver once again this Saturday when UFC...
Kathryn Clark
Oct 24
That’s My Southern Truth
IT’S WAY TOO HOT IN ALABAMA Can I take a minute of your time to introduce you to our lord and savior, cooler weather? Man, it’s hot in...
Emily Mosier
Oct 24
Animal cruelty should go out of fashion
This article contains details that may be unsettling to some readers. Is it unethical to wear clothing made from animals? The issue is...
Emily Mosier
Oct 17
Troy should cancel class on voting day
The 2024 presidential election is less than a month away, and many at Troy University will be voting for the first time – including...
Contributor
Oct 17
The case for voting third-party
Letter to the editor: Why Chase Oliver Deserves your vote Richard Fast While Alabama is virtually guaranteed to be won by Donald Trump on...
Kathryn Clark
Oct 17
That’s My Southern Truth
JOURNALISM NEEDS NOSY PEOPLE After spending a majority of my summers at my grandparents’ houses, I developed a knack for being nosy. All...
Caleb Thomas
Oct 10
Wii sports are simple, Beautiful
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a ninth inning home run to put an exclamation mark on the San Diego Padres’ 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers....
Contributor
Oct 10
The FDA needs stronger caffeine guidelines
Anna McCartha I like caffine. Some may say I like it a little too much. However,, I believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Kris Harrell
Oct 10
Meal Prepping:Saving money, time, my sanity
At the start of this semester, I challenged myself to stay within a calorie deficit and start living a healthy-ish lifestyle. One part of...
Mackenzie Foster
Oct 3
Should we keep banning books?
Banned Books Week was last week, but that doesn’t mean banned books are not a consistent topic of conversation for a lot of parents,...
Emily Mosier
Oct 3
Why I chose to delete TikTok
When I began this semester, I found myself spending hours every day scrolling on TikTok. It was the first thing I did in the morning and...
Kathryn Clark
Oct 3
I’m up! Sleepin,’ eatin’ an’ sleepin’ some more
Hurricanes, tornado sirens, fire alarms. All things a true southerner can sleep through. But I tell you what, the second that power goes...
Emily Mosier
Sep 26
CAST YOUR VOTES
The voice of college students matter, too As the 2024 presidential election looms closer and closer, there has never been a more...
Emily Mosier
Sep 18
Troy businesses are growing - so let's get a movie theater
During the last three years, I have seen new businesses come to Troy and flourish, slowly putting an end to the most common complaint...
Jack Sturdivant
Sep 18
Fights to make after UFC 296
After an action-packed night of fights and the crowning of two new champions, the curtain has finally been closed on UFC 296. However,...
Kris Harrell
Sep 18
To Hike or Not to Hike, that is the question
A few Saturdays ago, I had the (soul-crushing) pleasure of joining Troy University’s Hiking Club on their first hike of the semester: a...
Emily Mosier
Sep 12
You can shop online and be eco-friendly
As the modern world becomes increasingly more reliant on technology, commerce has also become digitized. From completely online...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 12
Writing with AI decreases authenticity
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, its use in content creation becomes increasingly prevalent. While AI tools offer...
Jack Sturdivant
Sep 12
How will the noche UFC fights go?
The UFC is set to hold its first card at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 5
These are the only options?
As the presidential election looms over my head, I’m left wondering. Is there really a correct decision? On the day I turned 18, I woke...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5
Toxic Metals In Tampons
Study shows the need for female voices in health care Disheartening results from a tampon study done by the University of California...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5
Does Chappell Roan deserve boundaries?
Over the past couple of weeks, pop-sensation Chappell Roan has made several statements on social media, setting boundaries with her fans...
Adele Henley
Aug 29
RENOVATIONS ON CAMPUS: Are they needed?
When I returned to Troy in early August, I wasn’t expecting many changes. Mostly, I was excited for the construction of the new buildings...
Kathryn Clark
Aug 29
Go gluten-free they said; It would be fun, they said
As someone who recently had to make a strict diet change, I’m fully aware that finding healthy foods is hard. What’s even harder? Finding...
Contributor
Aug 29
Fights that should be made after UFC 305
Jack Sturdivant After an action-packed morning of fights in Perth, Australia – fights which included a title-implicating upset at...
Emily Mosier
Aug 22
CARPE DIEM: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME HERE
Now that you have a had a week to acclimate to campus and new classes, I wanted to share a philosophy that has helped me make the most of...
Kathryn Clark
Aug 22
Skeeter eaters don’t eat skeeters
If you live in the south, you know that mosquitoes (skeeters) are a gargantuan pain in the behind. Then, there’s the “skeeter hawk.”...
Gavan Baxley
Aug 22
NASCAR: Should Austin Dillon be penalized?
The most popular phrase in NASCAR has to be “rubbing is racing,” but is that really still the case? It certainly does not seem like it...
Emily Mosier
Aug 13
Is Trojan Book Bag helpful to most students?
This Fall, Troy University introduced The Trojan Book Bag program. For an extra $21 per credit hour, students can have their rented...
Kiara Posey
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Kiara Posey: News Editor
As I stand here on the threshold of graduation, I am overcome with nostalgia, anticipation and gratitude for the memories I’ve made and...
Tilley Dombroksi
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Tilley Dombroski: Photographer
Hello, my name is Tilley Dombroski. I have been working on the newspaper and yearbook as a photographer for three years. I am getting a...
Alex T. Arnold
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Alex T. Arnold: Copy Editor
When I first came to Troy last year, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was a brand-new place with brand new people. Having a minor...
Contributor
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Ruth Anne Nimmer: Graphic Designer, Cartoonist
My name is Ruth Anne Nimmer, I'm the Tropolitan cartoonist and have been working for the paper for a year now. Doing a comic every week...
Katelyn Smith
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Katelyn Smith: Staff Writer
I’m so grateful to have gotten involved with the Tropolitan. It has made me a more confident person and a better writer through...
Contributor
Apr 24
Senior Farewell - Raeleigh Woodfin: Social Media, Marketing
My time at the Trop has been nothing short of eye-opening. When I started working as the Marketing Manager, I was a freshman who was...
Caleb Thomas
Apr 17
Rob Manfred is doing his best to kill baseball
MLB’sMajor League Baseball’s 2024 season is underway, and it's safe to say things haven’t been going well. It’s becoming clear that...
Neela Cole
Apr 17
Minions are the best animated characters
Bello! That’s the typical Minion greeting. These characters were first introduced fourteen 14 years ago, in 2010, through the movie...
Caleb Thomas
Apr 10
Put Troy first
Attending sports games makes a real difference Seeing Auburn or Alabama merch on campus is a common occurrence, but maybe it shouldn’t be...
Camille Coney
Apr 10
It was the best of food, it was the worst of food.
As many of you already know if you read my first opinion piece, I’m a big foodie. If it looks good and smells good, then your girl is...
Katelyn Smith
Apr 3
Don’t overlook the little things
The little things in life are what make up everything. It’s a statement that is technically backed up by science. I mean, everything, no...
Taylor Fraze
Apr 3
Hip-drop tackles are not the problem: Turf is
Recently, the NFL decided to change two of their rules: kick-off formation and hip-drop tackling. The new kick-off formation is...
Braden Chalker
Mar 27
Major League Soccer needs to change roster rules
Major League Soccer is one of the most, if not the most, unique soccer leagues in the world. The league – which is less than 30-years-old...
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