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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 5, 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 29, 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 22, 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 22, 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 24, 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 17, 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 10, 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 10, 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 4, 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 3, 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 28, 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 21, 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 21, 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
Safety & Situational Awareness
Are we really guaranteed a right to safety on Troy campus or anywhere else for that matter? I would say maybe, but do not count on it. My...
Jack Rawlings
Feb 21, 2013
Can Great Student Leaders be Horrible People
January 31, 2013 Any of us who have had the privilege of serving an official position in a student-run organization understand the...
Faith Karwacki
Jan 31, 2013
Utilize Our Strengths & Build on Our Weaknesses
January 31, 2013 A quarter of children in Alabama live in poverty. More than 10 percent live in extreme poverty. More than 75 percent of...
Anthony Watson
Jan 31, 2013
President Obama is using the Center for Disease Control in an attempt to attack the gun industry
January 31, 2013 As former President Clinton did using the Food & Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control to attack the...
Jack Rawlings
Jan 31, 2013
Video Game Violence equals Real Violence?
January 24, 2013 Following in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the revelation that shooter Adam Lanza might...
Jonathon Bryant
Jan 24, 2013


Top 5 Secrets to Sticking to Resolutions
January 17, 2013 Well it’s a new year and with the new year there are always resolutions that come with it. Rather than making decisions...
Jill Odom
Jan 17, 2013
Most Bizarre New Years Resolutions
January 17, 2013 he year 2012 has ended, and the world is still spinning, so that means we can look forward to the fresh new year 2013!...
Jane Morrell
Jan 17, 2013
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