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Art exhibition displayed work from 18 alumni

Georgia Blanchard The Department of Art and Design recently hosted “Back to the Future,” an art exhibition that showcased the work of 18...

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Nov 8, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Student reviews true story of one of the ‘most influential’ bands in history

Andrea Hammack “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the new biopic on the rock band Queen, started playing in theaters Friday, Nov. 2, and rocked the...

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Nov 8, 2018

Troy crowns Beyler Homecoming queen

Lirona Joshi Kaitlin Beyler was crowned Troy University’s 2018 Homecoming queen by Gov. Kay Ivey on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Homecoming...

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Nov 8, 2018

Republicans dominate elections locally and statewide

Ora Nelson Midterm elections were held on Tuesday, leading to another term of largely Republican representation and the passage of...

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Nov 8, 2018

Showcase marries dance and art

Olivia Nobles Troy’s Department of Theater and Dance and Department of Art and Design are busy preparing their art and dance showcase...

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Nov 8, 2018

Campus cats captured

Bishal Niroula Since 2014, the Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP) has trapped and safely relocated well over 100 stray cats on campus,...

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Nov 8, 2018

Can split result finally inspire bipartisanship?

Pradyot Sharma With most of the results from the midterm elections declared, the Democrats have regained control of the House while the...

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Nov 8, 2018

Vietnam reflects global partnerships: Chancellor ventures abroad for graduation; students find home at Troy

Taylor Walding Last week, Troy awarded about 50 diplomas during commencement ceremonies in Vietnam, further proving its focus on...

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Nov 8, 2018

International Education Week celebrates different cultures

Luke Brantley Troy University’s annual International Education Week kicks off next week, bringing plenty of festivities for all students....

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Nov 8, 2018

Interfaith Symposium addresses common controversies

Abby Taylor Students and faculty gathered to ask a panel of religious leaders how they respond to different current and controversial...

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Nov 8, 2018

Pelosi’s old gavel makes a comeback

: Columns appearing under “Meanwhile, in Sparta...” are works of fiction. Any references to real people, places or events are satirical...

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Nov 8, 2018

Grocery Advantage brings jobs to Troy

Zach Henson A new grocery store is coming to Troy, bringing 34 new jobs, discount prices and cold beer within two weeks. Grocery...

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Nov 8, 2018

Interfaith panel lacks diversity, but a good first step

Rakshak Adhikari The Departments of English and Political Science co-hosted an “Interfaith Symposium on Diversity, Community and...

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Nov 5, 2018

Should millennials be in office?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVcgLgrJpw Mending the Fence is a weekly podcast series on youtube hosted by the Tropolitan opinion...

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Nov 3, 2018

SPORTS

Troy on top for Homecoming, 26-16

Daniel Hunt Staff Writer A 427-yard offensive effort powered the Troy football team (7-2, 5-0 Sunbelt) to its 11th straight...

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Nov 2, 2018

Troy student injured by SUV in hit-and-run

Zach Henson Editor-in-Chief The Troy Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that left a Troy student with...

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Nov 1, 2018

Troy police arrest man who has been selling flash drives to students as e-cigarettes

: Columns appearing under “Meanwhile, in Sparta...” are works of fiction. Any references to real people, places or events are satirical...

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Nov 1, 2018

The Bible is a reliable historical document

Though it is my belief that the Bible is the inspired word of God, that in itself is not a sufficient reason to argue its validity. ...

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Nov 1, 2018

TrojanVision remodels studio

Luke Brantley Troy University’s television news program, TrojanVision News, is debuting its new studio within the next week. Work on...

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Nov 1, 2018

Students carve out time to party

Rakshak Adhikari The History Club hosted a Halloween party on Friday night in Patterson Hall that included music, games, a costume...

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Nov 1, 2018