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Living and fearing racism
We talk about racism as being of the past, but we often don’t realize that a single act of violence opens doors to hundreds of years of...
Pradyot Sharma
Feb 23, 2017


Colorism across cultures
Growing up in an Indian community, I would always be appreciated for my supposed “fair” skin tone. I would also be advised by my...
Nijhoom Roy
Feb 23, 2017


Constituents voice opinions on SGA
With the recent Student Government Association president elections, we as a student body need to make sure that we are represented. The...
Katie Miller
Feb 23, 2017


Legislature finds solution to non-existing problem
By Pratibha Guatam On Feb. 8, an Alabama House committee approved a bill that would block state funding to Alabama public colleges and...
Contributor
Feb 23, 2017


From the future president’s desk:
Sam Moody To my fellow Trojans, My name is Sam Moody, and I am incredibly excited for the opportunity I have to run for the position of...
Contributor
Feb 16, 2017


Policy over education
In its vote this Monday, the current leadership of Congress has stated its position on education in confirming Betsy DeVos as secretary...
Matt Firpo
Feb 9, 2017


What makes an effective leader?
Last weekend, Troy hosted its annual leadership conference celebrating African-American history month. Students were able to participate...
Pradyot Sharma
Feb 9, 2017


Higher ed exalts regressive left
Milo Yiannopoulos, a senior editor for Breitbart news from the United Kingdom, was scheduled to speak about cultural appropriation at the...
Sable Riley
Feb 9, 2017


A time and place for cursing
Pratibha Guatam We all remember being taught not to use certain words as a child. Yet, these “bad words” somehow found their way into our...
Contributor
Feb 2, 2017


The right march
For approximately 5 million people worldwide, inauguration day was the preliminary for the Women’s March on Washington. Men and women...
Katie Miller
Feb 2, 2017


No alternative to excuses
It has been almost two weeks since the inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States, and so far, the highlight of...
Pradyot Sharma
Feb 2, 2017


Teachers weigh in on DeVos
Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of education, is under a lot of scrutiny after her confirmation hearing in front of the...
Katie Miller
Jan 26, 2017


Textbooks not always covered by financial aid
Each semester, many students use scholarships or financial aid to cover their expenses here at Troy. Students can use this money to buy...
Pradyot Sharma
Jan 26, 2017


An ethical dilemma for Congress
While the focus this new year was on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and their track records, the 115th United States...
Pradyot Sharma
Jan 19, 2017


What day is it?
This Monday, I was surprised to find that businesses were closed not only for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday but also for the birthday...
Matt Firpo
Jan 19, 2017


Drugs as drugs?
Drugs are being used as actual drugs? On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Food and Drug Administration approved large-scale Phase 3 trials for the...
Matt Firpo
Dec 1, 2016


The tale of two monarchs
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness. It was the spring of...
Pradyot Sharma
Dec 1, 2016


Letter to the editor
Gina Girgis This campus has beautiful people. Let me say, my classmate, Emily Anderson, is beautiful! Two weeks ago, she was kind enough...
Contributor
Dec 1, 2016


Afterthoughts on election
The 2016 election shocked everyone. Whether you voted Republican, Democrat or third party, I don’t think anyone expected the election to...
Katie Miller
Nov 17, 2016


What America said
Last week I watched America speak its mind, and a dialogue has erupted as the upset of President-elect Donald Trump overcame the efforts...
Matt Firpo
Nov 17, 2016


Student organizations express concerns over catering rules
Many student clubs and organizations coordinate events and activities on campus that provide a sense of community and unique learning...
Pradyot Sharma
Nov 10, 2016


When enough means enough
I’m all for school spirit, but I have been thoroughly disappointed in Troy’s expression of it lately. I think there is a healthy and even...
Whitney Cale
Nov 10, 2016


Academic voices and politics
The 2016 election cycle has led millions of people around this country to evaluate the democratic powers that they possess. Young...
Pradyot Sharma
Nov 2, 2016
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