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University clubs, local organizations, residents set to participate in annual homecoming parade
Pom-poms, glitter and thousands of hours culminate in a dazzling show at the Homecoming Parade, and each group is reaching to win the...

Kathryn Clark
Oct 31, 2024


The Most Wanted band in the south:
SOTS prepares to give their all for homecoming Homecoming Week would not be the same without Troy University’s beloved Sound of the...
Nathan Henderson
Oct 31, 2024


Men’s basketball welcomes Toledo to Trojan Arena
Basketball seasons set to start on Monday Troy men’s basketball is less than a week away from tipping off at Trojan Arena, with the...

Gavan Baxley
Oct 31, 2024


Car Seat Headrest at the peak of their power
As its 10th anniversary approaches this Halloween, Car Seat Headrest’s EP “How to Leave Town” remains a contender for the Virginia-based...
Jess Sutton
Oct 31, 2024


Football comeback bid falls short on the road
Troy football fell short at Arkansas State on Saturday after a late score followed by a turnover sealed the game. To say it was a bad...

Gavan Baxley
Oct 31, 2024


Football players look forward to the big game
For some, homecoming is their favorite part of football season. It’s a rare opportunity to combine pageantry and tradition with the...
Tarvares Dennis
Oct 31, 2024


Volleyball swept on the road
The Troy Trojans volleyball team fell just short in both road matches against the Arkansas State Red Wolves this past weekend despite a...

Raeden Selee
Oct 31, 2024


Dive into Ethan Conner’s long journey to Troy
“Last Chance U” star blossoms into star as a Trojan, writes name into Troy record books This story was originally featured in the Troy...

Rylee Bamberger
Oct 31, 2024


Students get pumped at pep rally, Mr. and Ms. Trojan Pride revealed
The hype for the homecoming football game and 2024-25 basketball season was on full blast in Trojan Arena Tuesday night with the annual...

Neela Cole
Oct 31, 2024


Men’s basketball becomes a Crossfamily business with father and son
What was your dream growing up? A lot of kids dreamed of being like Mike, some got the Iverson braids, others put on the headband like...

Rylee Bamberger
Oct 31, 2024


Troyapalooza rocks in the Fall season
Costumes, live music, free food and deserts, inflatables, a free photo booth, interactive art stations designed and managed by students,...
Jameson Fowler
Oct 31, 2024


Women’s basketball starts long road stretch in Buffalo
Women’s basketball starts long road stretch in Buffalo Troy women’s basketball starts its 2024-25 campaign with a new-look roster and...

Brady Fitch
Oct 31, 2024


'War of the Worlds' impacts media 86 years after airing
On October 31, 1938, American director and science-fiction writer Orson Wells appeared before journalists, photographers and police...

Kris Harrell
Oct 31, 2024


2023 Hoco King and Queen share wisdom and well-wishes
It’s that time of the year again: school spirit is at an all-time high, students have a week of fun events to attend and, to close it...

Camille Coney
Oct 31, 2024


Behind the scenes with T-Roy:A day in the life of the No. 1 Trojan
With Homecoming approaching, The Tropolitan has decided to answer a question that has plagued the minds of Trojans: what does a gameday...

Adele Henley
Oct 31, 2024


Alumni of the year to be recognized at Hoco game
Amidst this year’s homecoming festivities, Troy University is set to honor three Alumni of the Year and one Honorary Alumnus of the Year....

Sarah Campbell
Oct 31, 2024


Brittany's Book Corner
"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" I think, therefore I AM In doing something a little different this week, I have decided to review a...

Brittany Wyatt
Oct 31, 2024


Kids 'Trick or Treat' around the square
It’s the time of year again for pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, spooky stories and fall festivals. Troy University held its annual...

Morgan Ealy
Oct 31, 2024


TUPD stresses safety for Halloween
With thoughts racing of costumes and candy, Troy’s goblins and ghouls are making preparations for this year’s Halloween festivities. As...

Sarah Campbell
Oct 31, 2024


Ditch the laptop: Why handwritten notes are better
Two years ago, in my anthropology class, two students “took notes” on their laptops in front of me. One of them was shopping for shoes...

Emily Mosier
Oct 24, 2024
Cozy up with three fall movies
Fall is by far and large my favorite season. The weather is beautiful, the plants are changing colors, it's the height of football season...
Nathan Braisted
Oct 24, 2024


Troy celebrates Recycles Day
Kacee Holmes Citizens of Troy showed up and showed out at Keep Troy Beautiful’s annual Recycles Day held Saturday morning at Lowes....
Contributor
Oct 24, 2024


Local business shines with new storefront
Troy welcomes Jenn and Co., a new print and paperie gift shop located near the downtown square on Elm Street. The shop is owned by...

Morgan Ealy
Oct 24, 2024


Silly-Scopes
Aries: Slow down and take a breather this week. After such a hectic week last week, it’s time for you to unwind and finally binge the...
Elizabeth Odee
Oct 24, 2024
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