SPOILER ALERT With Jimmy Nichols Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – A comic book come to life  Whenever you mention comic book movies, people immediately think of Marvel or DC movies. They remember watching “Iron Man,” which started the Marvel Cinematic Universes (MCU), the X-Men films in the FOX Universe or maybe the new “Superman” movie.  Most do not think of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” Most people I mentioned this movie to this past week had never even heard of it.   The mov

Recalls are just a bandaid In the past several days, there have been numerous recalls for various food products issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For example, the FDA has recently issued a recall for cookie dough that contains undisclosed peanuts.    “People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said in its recall announcement.     Especially for food-allergy related

Since many people (including myself) have declared 2026 as the new 2016, I thought it would be appropriate to share my thoughts on an album that came out in 2016 that people weren’t the biggest fans of.  That album would be “Painting With” by Animal Collective. I firmly believe Animal Collective are legends in the indie circuit, as their output from the 2000s is nothing short of wonderful. Their albums from “Sung Tongs” to “Centipede Hz” are all exceptional releases, but whil

Opinion: Tangible Media: Obsoletion vs. Opportunity   Travis Johnson   Staff Writer     As a 25 year old Gen Z-er that was born during the height of the Y2K “end of the world” conspiracy, I have come to terms with the sad reality that others around my age, myself included, are part of a faction otherwise known as “pre-internet.”    During my childhood, my parents made me go outside and play in the mud, play hide-and-seek with other children in the neighborhood and build lasti

On Tuesday afternoon, students walked out of their classes to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the main quad. Bea Barrier, a sophomore biology major from Hartselle, Alabama, organized the walkout and printed the signage seen around campus. Barrier said he was inspired by a walkout held by the University of South Alabama and decided to orchestrate one. Kathryn Clark photo Students gather, chant and speak during a walkout in protest of ICE. Barrier anno

"In Pop News This Week" It has been nearly 10 years since Bruno Mars released a single album and nearly five years since he released an album with Silk Sonic. With the release of his new song “I Just Might” and announcement of his new album “The Romantic,” fans across campus are excited to hear what Mars has in store for his fans.  “When Bruno announced his new album, there were actual screams,” said Kayla Burrell, a junior exercise physiology major from Marbury, Alabama. “I

The Troy University Office of Career Services invited students to learn how to create their own quality resumes as it held its very first “Workshop Wednesday” event last Wednesday.  The workshop, titled “Creating the Perfect Resume,” included a presentation on what employers are looking for in resumes, and gave students the opportunity to work on their resumes with the help of the Career Services staff. The first “Workshop Wednesday” was the result of months of planning.   Al

"In Pop News This Week" In 2019, cable television was introduced to a new daytime talk show with a beloved celebrity as its host: Kelly Clarkson.  “The Kelly Clarkson Show” premiered on NBC on Sep. 9, 2019. Since then, there have been seven seasons laden with celebrity guests and musical covers from the star herself. However, rumors have been swirling that the show might be cancelled before its next season, which was slated to start in Aug. 2026.  Even with those rumors surfa

Troy’s School of Music took the stage at the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) last Thursday to last Saturday. The goal was to educate music directors and students through a series of different performances, seminars and workshops.   On Thursday, the experiences included Solfege and Play, Planning with Purpose, Enterprise High School Wind Ensemble, Passages Through History, Troy Trombone Octet, Troy Alumni Reception and Future Alabama Music Educators. The events cont

On Jan. 3, 2026, the United States of America launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They then were brought back to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.   According to npr.org , the US has struck at least five “Venezuelan” drug boats that were trying to bring drugs across the border. If the Venezuelan “president” was sending drugs into our country, we are absolutely justified to go in

The Troy University Office of Career Services will be conducting Workshop Wednesdays every Wednesday from Jan. 21 to April 22.   Workshop Wednesdays will be held from 2-3 p.m. in room 124 in Eldridge Hall. The Office of Career Services said they are not only excited to hold workshops that will prepare students for their future careers, but they are also happy to help every day of the week.   “This department is here to help students reach their career goals and help them to t

Troy men’s basketball is rolling through conference play, as the Trojans are 6-1 in conference action – winners of their last three. A contributor to the Trojan’s push to repeat as Sun Belt Conference champions is redshirt junior Cobi Campbell.  Campbell has helped build Troy’s three-game win streak with complete performances. The Puyallup, Washington, native began the week by setting career highs in points, field goals and 3-pointers. He followed that performance by hitting

This past week, the Troy track and field squads headed to Gainesville, Florida, to compete with some of the best at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational. The team broke three program records at the event.  The Trojans had a hard matchup upcoming, as they faced multiple Power Four teams such as Miami, Florida, UCF and Florida State. Despite going against some Power Four competition, a few Trojans entered the record books.  Ethan Forbes was one of those who made history, taking first

Time is running out for students interested in getting their artistic work published in the Rubicon, Troy’s student-operated and assembled literary journal, as the Jan. 31 deadline approaches.  The club has been successfully operating at Troy University since 2009 and publishes   work by students ranging from poems, short stories, art and photography every Spring.  “For me personally, I really enjoy seeing the creative side of students through the   journal,” said Dr. Ben Rob

'Debate team brings home two big wins in recent tournaments' (1/2) After competing against five opponents in five separate rounds, Malek Stafford, a senior computer science major from Tuskegee, Alabama, took home the title of Sunshine State Novice Debate tournament winner on Jan. 9, 2026.  The debate was held virtually by the University of Central Florida.   “It was an amazing experience,” Stafford said. “At first, I was nervous and didn’t know how well I would do.  “However,

The Troy baseball team added a new transfer from just down the road to the roster. In an era when college athletes are constantly on the move, it’s common to see players leave home for new campuses and new opportunities.   The transfer from Enterprise State Community College and Pike Road, Alabama, native Jabe Boroff didn’t have to go far from home to take his next step in his career.  Troy Athletics photo Jabe Boroff dashes home during a fall ball game against Kennesaw State

Veganuary, or the act of trying veganism for the first month of the year, has been underway for almost three weeks. Veganuary was originally started by an English charity of the same name, and the movement has been growing steadily since 2014.    The Tropolitan spoke to two individuals passionate about nutrition about how to guide those interested in pursuing veganism long-term.   Dr. Teresa Johnson, professor and nutrition program coordinator for Troy’s School of Allied Heal

On the first day of classes last Wednesday, the Welcome Week Committee started off the semester by posing a question to students: What is something you want to accomplish this semester?  A table was set up for the d ay in the Trojan Center with the question written on a large piece of Kraft paper. As students walked by, they could pick up a marker and write their answers on the paper. Students’ answers ranged from academic,  to physical  to extracurricular goals.  “This table

The Trojan Center was booming with music and movement Wednesday night as students danced the night away during a Welcome Week celebration.  The event, held in the Trojan Center ballrooms, transformed the space from a daytime campus hub into a full dance party aimed at helping students kick off the new semester on a positive note.  Event organizers said the goal was to give students a chance to unwind after returning from winter break, a time that can be stressful for many.  “

To fully understand the intricate beauty of Chinese shoegaze band Default’s album titled “California Nebula,” you simply need to understand the history of the shoegaze genre. One does not need to understand Mandarin in order to understand the scope and message of the album.     Believed to have emerged from the United Kingdom’s underground psychedelic rock sound, shoegaze has become a defining genre in mainstream music. The term “shoegaze” refers to band members gazing at the

Birmingham, we cannot allow Israel to breach citizens' privacy Israel’s interference in the United States continues to increase at an alarming rate as Birmingham, Alabama’s City Council plans to enter a contract with an Israeli data mining company.   In their last meeting, the Birmingham City Council approved a resolution after it was recommended by Mayor Randall Woodfin to create a contract between the local police department and Cellebrite Incorporated.   https://bhamal.gra

Starting off the new semester strong, Troy’s Welcome Week committee planned a variety of welcome back events to greet new and returning Trojans. Last Thursday morning’s event tied in with the theme of “New Year's Resolutions,” holding a safe space for students to write a letter to spring semester.   “I feel like, in some way, it brings students together a little bit, and it also just makes them think about what their goal is for this semester, and what they want for this seme

College football’s transfer portal continues to be a nationwide game of “musical chairs,” and Troy has certainly been playing the game with many players departing, while others have committed to join the team for the 2026-27 season.  Notable losses for Troy include wide receiver Roman Mothershed (LSU), cornerback Jaquez White (Virginia Tech), receiver DJ Epps (West Virginia), offensive lineman Paul Bowling (Florida State) and more.  As of Jan. 20, Troy has brought in 14 playe

The 22nd Annual John Robert Lewis (JRL) Leadership Conference, held by Troy University and the City of Troy, will be on Feb. 6 and 7.  The conference was formed in 2002 by Trustee Lamar P. Higgins and was implemented through the Troy University Leadership Institute to kick off Black History Month. The conference, originally just named the Leadership Conference, was renamed after Lewis in 2020 following his death.  The goal of the conference is to promote multicultural collabo