Ebola is getting out of hand, not because Ebola is a threat to the American health, but because we are allowing ourselves to live in...

By Porter Grubbs Why are we here right now, reading the Tropolitan, at this very moment? This is less a question of philosophical...

Since the United States declared independence in 1776, there have been numerous movements to return the right to vote to citizens...

By Pierce Godwin While many organizations participated in the homecoming events, it seems that a large number of students were...

By Hannah Hartline It should not be a surprise that not everyone at Troy University comes in as a freshman. Troy’s main campus takes in,...

As reported by the Tropolitan from the U.S. Department of Justice, only 5 percent of sexual crimes committed against college females are...

What is it about our culture that tells women, and even young girls, that they have to wear makeup to be beautiful? It is the glamour...

By Hannah Hartline College life is often glamorized. It all looks so great in the movies. From Greek life to football games, the life of...

By Kenneth Tallant A large number of students, in order to support themselves through college, have to work minimum-wage, part-time...

By Amber Richards Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has caused quite a commotion among sports fans and women’s rights advocates....

By Pierce Godwin The idea that “America is the greatest country in the world” holds true to most Americans. However, people are starting...

The issue of Internet security was questioned after a recent nude photo scandal with Apple Inc. Private photos of over 100 individuals...

By Stephanie Clinton Troy University is often referred to as “the international university,” stemming from the fact that the student body...

By Kenneth Tallant I would feel my rights as a customer being violated if my electricity company told me that the electricity used on a...

By Amber Richards It is important for people of all backgrounds and beliefs to exchange their ideas freely in situations where they are...

In the past eight months, I have gone from living an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle to maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. With...

By Melissa Hendley The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ice Bucket Challenge has been all over Facebook and Twitter. Participants dump ice...

By Yang Bai “I’m really excited about my new journey,” said Juanwen Wu, an international relations graduate student from Shanghai. This...

Larry Fogelberg Assistant Professor Division of Economics and Finance At the beginning of this new school year, it only makes sense to...

In light of the shooting of Mike Brown, an allegedly unarmed teenager in Ferguson, Missouri, by a police officer, I want to take a closer...

By Chynna McKillion Before I graduated from Troy, I felt like a deer in headlights. When everyone asked me about my plans after college,...

With the increases in tuition, general university fees and parking decal price, I cannot help wondering whether my education is what I am...

I came to Troy University eager to learn and ready for a new start in the world. Now, four years later, I feel somewhat the same just...

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