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Social media and professional presence
Social media is not just for selfies anymore. The Society of Professional Journalists held a Professional Presence workshop in Patterson...
Destiny Hosmer
Feb 26, 2015


Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater to be hosted by Troy in week long residency
Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department is getting the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized performance company later...
Lacey Alexander
Feb 19, 2015


An Inside Look at Campus Kitchens
In a cramped kitchen upstairs in the Trojan Dining Center, seven volunteers don hairnets and combat the heat as they give a second life...
Alyse Nelson
Feb 19, 2015
Events will address eating disorders
The Troy University Student Counseling Center is hosting a week of events in recognition of the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week....
Alyse Nelson
Feb 19, 2015


Troy University Guitar Festival
The Guitar Festival will return to Troy for its second year this weekend. Robert Gibson, lecturer of guitar, said he organized the event...
Kianna Collins
Feb 19, 2015


Holocaust and youth
History is being told through the lives of teenagers and young adults. Troy University is currently hosting a traveling display that...
Cassie Gibbs
Feb 19, 2015


From the Trop to Xbox
Troy alumna and former Tropolitan Editor-in-Chief Savannah Harrison moved more than 2,500 miles from Auburn to Redmond, Washington, to...
Laura Hutto
Feb 19, 2015


Frequency and Concert Chorale auditions
Auditions for the Troy University Vocal Jazz Ensemble, “frequency” will be held March 26, 1-3 p.m. in the Long Hall Choir room. Auditions...

Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2015


Watch where you chalk
To avoid a fine, you might want to put the chalk to the sidewalk instead of the wall. Troy University’s student organizations have been...
Destiny Hosmer
Feb 19, 2015


SGA preps for elections, international senators
The Student Government Association is preparing for its executive board elections, which will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Running...
Priyanka Sharma
Feb 19, 2015


‘Like’ and free speech?
According to a 440-participant study conducted by Susan Sarapin, assistant professor of journalism and communication, “81.6 percent of...
Lilly Casolaro
Feb 19, 2015


Fraternity preps for six-day walk
Troy University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity prepped for its annual Walk Hard event with a 16.5-mile practice walk around Troy on...
Josh Richards
Feb 12, 2015


Women health clinic opening
A new health clinic, specifically geared to the needs of the female student population on campus, is coming to Troy University. Troy’s...
Destiny Hosmer
Feb 12, 2015


Students for Liberty hopes to engage wider array of students in organization events
Students for Liberty is an active organization on campus, sponsoring trips to places such as New Orleans and Washington, D.C., while...
Jammie Bennett
Feb 12, 2015


James C. Cobb lectures on Southern culture at Troy University
Troy University’s department of history and Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society, hosted a lecture on Monday on Southern history as a...
Valario Johnson
Feb 12, 2015


Cains Trio traveling to London for Country to Country
A trio of Troy University alumni will be going international in early March to showcase their musical and vocal talents. The Cains Trio,...
Lacey Alexander
Feb 12, 2015
Hopes for Hoopcoming tradition
Freshman Forum, in conjunction with the University Activities Council and the Student Government Association, will hold the first...
Lilly Casolaro
Feb 12, 2015


Journalist talks black issues
Jason L. Riley spoke to Troy University students and faculty about powerful people using racism as a tool to ignore the true problem...
Cassie Gibbs
Feb 12, 2015


Hill Harper, others speak on leadership
The 14th annual leadership conference, held on Feb. 5-6, focused on the theme: “Century of Achievement: A Salute to African-American...
Lilly Casolaro
Feb 12, 2015
African-American Read-In
The Troy Public Library and the National Council of Teachers of English are sponsoring the 2015 African-American Read-In event, in honor...
Josh Richards
Feb 5, 2015


Sodexo cuts some campus food prices
Last semester the Trop spoke to Sodexo General Manager Ibrahim Yildirim about the price disparity between the convenience stores on...
Alyse Nelson
Feb 5, 2015
Fundraising for a cure
Troy University’s Relay for Life is gearing up for this year’s event to raise money for cancer research. The nonprofit organization will...
Josh Richards
Feb 5, 2015


Transgender student speaks about support and struggles
For transgender students, every day involves a struggle of some sort. From using a public restroom to outright ridicule, Alex Millard, a...
Alyse Nelson
Feb 5, 2015


WSFA anchor speaks at event
A group of young women were recognized on Thursday for their participation with the M.I.S.S Elite Society. The society, whose purpose is...
Lilly Casolaro
Feb 5, 2015
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