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Preventative measures more pressing to safety of public than ministering during increase in rates of homicide
Homicide rates in Montgomery have reached an all-time high. To combat this, the Montgomery police department reached out towards the...
Faith Karwacki
Oct 9, 2013


Superficial real-world super powers cannot compare to powerful personal qualities
A few days ago my roommate mentioned an article that she read online that said beauty was one of our society’s most useful and relevant...
Chrissy Brown
Oct 9, 2013


Letter to the editor: Student makes amends with international students for xenophobia
Dear International Students: Apologies are never any fun, but if there was ever one that was overdue, it might be this apology. I can’t...

Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2013


Hazing definition should be reconsidered; preventative education a necessary step
Hazing is bad. There is absolutely no doubt about that. But is hazing as bad as we make it out to be, and is it as prevalent as popular...
Patrick Stephens
Oct 2, 2013


Importance of getting experience in college
Some students, regardless of how long they’ve been in school, think that if they have a perfect GPA they will get the job of their...
Jill Odom
Sep 25, 2013


Hazing violates pledge’s personal rights, well-being of nonmembers
The recent hazing scandal is a story that is not perceived by most to be a unique occurrence among members of the Greek community. Greeks...
Faith Karwacki
Sep 25, 2013


Former SGA President calls upon our generation for self-reflection, change
(PHOTO/Kelcie Hathcock) Within the past week, there has been a substantial amount of local and national media attention directed to an...

Staff Writer
Sep 18, 2013


On-campus living proves to be an enriching experience
Living in a dorm can come with its share of troubles. Community bathrooms are disgusting, it can take weeks for maintenance problems to...
Megan Phillips
Sep 11, 2013


Staff writer encourages students to stay for entire football game
It’s that time of the year again. Grills are smoking and TV’s are blaring out the scores of every game being played under the sun. The...
Patrick Stephens
Sep 11, 2013


Christian students ought to practice love, acceptance rather than silent indifference
Dear Editor: Love, acceptance and forgiveness are characteristics we should all embrace. Nobody is denying the positive nature of last...

Staff Writer
Sep 4, 2013


International enrollment on the rise as Troy University enrollment continues to fluctuate
In a previous edition of Tropolitan this semester, the Chancellor of the University, Dr. Jack Hawkins stated that enrollment was...
Tobi Oluwagbemi
Aug 28, 2013
Senior student to freshmen: Enjoy your time, experiences at Troy University
As I enter my senior year at Troy, I can’t help but be jealous of all the incoming freshmen. You’ve all just left high school (finally!)...
raepwood
Aug 21, 2013
Hello, Newman: Faith-based dorms encouraged to make housing available for secular, atheist students
Universities across the nation are known to provide students with dormitories that cater to their special interests. Specialized housing...
Faith Karwacki
Aug 21, 2013
Balance Possible Despite Hectic Environment During Finals
As the semester begins to end, most of us rediscover a side of ourselves that usually hides in the shadows of midterms and finals. We...
raepwood
Apr 23, 2013
International Dining Options Great Opportunity for Multicultural
Traveling abroad comes with its full set of adventures, both anticipated and unanticipated. Among these, food is often one of the...

Staff Writer
Apr 16, 2013
Alumni Renovations Needed
In our March 28 issue, we ran a story headlined “No current plans for Alumni” in which a top university administrator dispelled rumors of...

Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2013
Complaint of a Blessed Man
I don’t usually complain, but there are times where it may be needed. This seems to be one of those times. As paradoxical as it may seem,...
Taylor Foxx
Apr 9, 2013
Social Networking sites Prove Toxic to the Professional World
Caution: real world ahead. When I am asked if I have a Twitter or Facebook account my reply is, “if you want to know about me just come...
Jack Rawlings
Apr 3, 2013
The Relations Between Iraqi and American Education are Building a Better Future
New Iraq is growing and there is a clear development in the level of academics and the Iraqi government has created numerous scholarships...
Ahmed Brisam
Apr 2, 2013
SOCIAL MEDIA FROM A TROLL’S POINT OF VIEW
Social Media is a young person’s game, spewing personal opinions for the world to critique, expressing oneself through spring break...
Andrew Clay
Mar 27, 2013


Costa Rica Trip Beneficial to Rehabilitation Major
Contributed Photo This past week instead of going to Panama City Beach or Destin, I boarded a plane to San Jose, Costa Rica with three...
Chrissy Brown
Mar 20, 2013
Patriotism Requires Willingness to Protect Your Values
So you want to be a patriot Alexander Cohen’s way. Quite frankly, I am tired of listening to all this patriotic rhetoric, especially with...
Jack Rawlings
Mar 20, 2013
Iraq & America
Feb. 28, 2013 The last visit for Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to Washington on Sunday, Dec. 11 was said by American president...
Ahmed Brisam
Feb 28, 2013
Objectivity Should be Applied to All Aspects of Life
Of all the things that journalism students are taught at Troy, objectivity is probably the number one aspect. What’s interesting is that...
Kelsey Vickers
Feb 21, 2013
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