Caleb Thomas
Wii sports are simple, Beautiful
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a ninth inning home run to put an exclamation mark on the San Diego Padres’ 10-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers....
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Contributor
1 day ago
The FDA needs stronger caffeine guidelines
Anna McCartha I like caffine. Some may say I like it a little too much. However,, I believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Kris Harrell
1 day ago
Meal Prepping:Saving money, time, my sanity
At the start of this semester, I challenged myself to stay within a calorie deficit and start living a healthy-ish lifestyle. One part of...
Mackenzie Foster
Oct 3
Should we keep banning books?
Banned Books Week was last week, but that doesn’t mean banned books are not a consistent topic of conversation for a lot of parents,...
Emily Mosier
Oct 3
Why I chose to delete TikTok
When I began this semester, I found myself spending hours every day scrolling on TikTok. It was the first thing I did in the morning and...
Kathryn Clark
Oct 3
I’m up! Sleepin,’ eatin’ an’ sleepin’ some more
Hurricanes, tornado sirens, fire alarms. All things a true southerner can sleep through. But I tell you what, the second that power goes...
Emily Mosier
Sep 26
CAST YOUR VOTES
The voice of college students matter, too As the 2024 presidential election looms closer and closer, there has never been a more...
Emily Mosier
Sep 19
Troy businesses are growing - so let's get a movie theater
During the last three years, I have seen new businesses come to Troy and flourish, slowly putting an end to the most common complaint...
Jack Sturdivant
Sep 19
Fights to make after UFC 296
After an action-packed night of fights and the crowning of two new champions, the curtain has finally been closed on UFC 296. However,...
Kris Harrell
Sep 19
To Hike or Not to Hike, that is the question
A few Saturdays ago, I had the (soul-crushing) pleasure of joining Troy University’s Hiking Club on their first hike of the semester: a...
Emily Mosier
Sep 12
You can shop online and be eco-friendly
As the modern world becomes increasingly more reliant on technology, commerce has also become digitized. From completely online...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 12
Writing with AI decreases authenticity
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, its use in content creation becomes increasingly prevalent. While AI tools offer...
Jack Sturdivant
Sep 12
How will the noche UFC fights go?
The UFC is set to hold its first card at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between...
Kathryn Clark
Sep 5
These are the only options?
As the presidential election looms over my head, I’m left wondering. Is there really a correct decision? On the day I turned 18, I woke...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5
Toxic Metals In Tampons
Study shows the need for female voices in health care Disheartening results from a tampon study done by the University of California...
Emily Mosier
Sep 5
Does Chappell Roan deserve boundaries?
Over the past couple of weeks, pop-sensation Chappell Roan has made several statements on social media, setting boundaries with her fans...
Adele Henley
Aug 29
RENOVATIONS ON CAMPUS: Are they needed?
When I returned to Troy in early August, I wasn’t expecting many changes. Mostly, I was excited for the construction of the new buildings...
Kathryn Clark
Aug 29
Go gluten-free they said; It would be fun, they said
As someone who recently had to make a strict diet change, I’m fully aware that finding healthy foods is hard. What’s even harder? Finding...
Contributor
Aug 29
Fights that should be made after UFC 305
Jack Sturdivant After an action-packed morning of fights in Perth, Australia – fights which included a title-implicating upset at...
Emily Mosier
Aug 22
CARPE DIEM: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME HERE
Now that you have a had a week to acclimate to campus and new classes, I wanted to share a philosophy that has helped me make the most of...
Kathryn Clark
Aug 22
Skeeter eaters don’t eat skeeters
If you live in the south, you know that mosquitoes (skeeters) are a gargantuan pain in the behind. Then, there’s the “skeeter hawk.”...
Gavan Baxley
Aug 22
NASCAR: Should Austin Dillon be penalized?
The most popular phrase in NASCAR has to be “rubbing is racing,” but is that really still the case? It certainly does not seem like it...
Emily Mosier
Aug 14
Is Trojan Book Bag helpful to most students?
This Fall, Troy University introduced The Trojan Book Bag program. For an extra $21 per credit hour, students can have their rented...
Kiara Posey
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Kiara Posey: News Editor
As I stand here on the threshold of graduation, I am overcome with nostalgia, anticipation and gratitude for the memories I’ve made and...
Tilley Dombroksi
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Tilley Dombroski: Photographer
Hello, my name is Tilley Dombroski. I have been working on the newspaper and yearbook as a photographer for three years. I am getting a...
Alex T. Arnold
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Alex T. Arnold: Copy Editor
When I first came to Troy last year, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was a brand-new place with brand new people. Having a minor...
Contributor
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Ruth Anne Nimmer: Graphic Designer, Cartoonist
My name is Ruth Anne Nimmer, I'm the Tropolitan cartoonist and have been working for the paper for a year now. Doing a comic every week...
Katelyn Smith
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Katelyn Smith: Staff Writer
I’m so grateful to have gotten involved with the Tropolitan. It has made me a more confident person and a better writer through...
Contributor
Apr 25
Senior Farewell - Raeleigh Woodfin: Social Media, Marketing
My time at the Trop has been nothing short of eye-opening. When I started working as the Marketing Manager, I was a freshman who was...
Caleb Thomas
Apr 18
Rob Manfred is doing his best to kill baseball
MLB’sMajor League Baseball’s 2024 season is underway, and it's safe to say things haven’t been going well. It’s becoming clear that...
Neela Cole
Apr 18
Minions are the best animated characters
Bello! That’s the typical Minion greeting. These characters were first introduced fourteen 14 years ago, in 2010, through the movie...
Caleb Thomas
Apr 11
Put Troy first
Attending sports games makes a real difference Seeing Auburn or Alabama merch on campus is a common occurrence, but maybe it shouldn’t be...
Camille Coney
Apr 11
It was the best of food, it was the worst of food.
As many of you already know if you read my first opinion piece, I’m a big foodie. If it looks good and smells good, then your girl is...
Katelyn Smith
Apr 4
Don’t overlook the little things
The little things in life are what make up everything. It’s a statement that is technically backed up by science. I mean, everything, no...
Taylor Fraze
Apr 4
Hip-drop tackles are not the problem: Turf is
Recently, the NFL decided to change two of their rules: kick-off formation and hip-drop tackling. The new kick-off formation is...
Braden Chalker
Mar 28
Major League Soccer needs to change roster rules
Major League Soccer is one of the most, if not the most, unique soccer leagues in the world. The league – which is less than 30-years-old...
Mackenzie Foster
Mar 28
Fanfiction to movie: The best thing for Y/Ns
One Direction, R5, Tom Holland, Mr. Darcy and whoever else your celebrity infatuations are, have fallen victim to the world of...
Braden Chalker
Mar 21
Did the Atlanta Falcons overpay for Kirk Cousins?
The Atlanta Falcons found their new franchise quarterback in the form of Kirk Cousins within the first few hours of free agency last...
Contributor
Mar 21
Ending the debate: Pineapples on pizza
Jason Frye Before I begin, I need to lay the foundation for the argument I will present by explaining the current culinary climate in...
Contributor
Mar 29, 2018
Letter to the editor: Trump’s hire for national security adviser may help lead nation into war
With the hiring of Ambassador John Bolton as national security adviser, President Trump will directly be influenced by an individual who...
Victoria Cirilli
Mar 29, 2018
‘Walking up’ won’t stop mass shooters
In the wake of the most recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, debate on gun control and other methods of protection for students...
Pratibha Gautam
Mar 22, 2018
Student workers struggle to maintain balance with work, school, social life
Working in college seems like an impossible task for most students due to the challenge of managing time responsibly. Finnegan Nicholas...
Scott Shelton
Mar 22, 2018
Delta, NRA dilemma shows how corporate interests influence law
Since the beginning of the 21st century, corporations, special interest groups and their lobbyists have changed the way governments in...
Contributor
Feb 22, 2018
Letters from 2018 presidential candidates to SGA voters
Carter Ray: Looking forward to better days Dear Trojans, My name is Carter Ray, and I am eager to serve as your next SGA president if you...
Matt Firpo
Feb 22, 2018
Parkland survivors shouldn’t be belittled or silenced because of their age
It’s time to stop treating young adults like children, and more like educated individuals. The victims of the deadly shooting on Feb. 14...
Pradyot Sharma
Feb 15, 2018
Media outlets appealing to political groups threatens credibility as a source
The continuing trend of mainstream media organizations modeling polarized media outlets could potentially destroy the time-sustained...
Pratibha Gautam
Feb 15, 2018
Gendered advertising promotes dated ideas of gender performance
Advertising shapes our worldviews in drastic, yet subtle, ways. “You mean a woman can open it?” reads the tagline of a 1953 advertisement...
Matt Firpo
Feb 8, 2018
Congress holds DACA hostage during budget negotiations
The opposing efforts within parties mark a decisive nature in our leaders and need to be addressed by the people. Rep. Nancy Pelosi,...
Lizz Robb
Feb 8, 2018
Stricter gun control is simplest solution to mass gun violence
Seminars such as “Run, Hide, Fight,” led by Police Chief John McCall, could be foregone if the U.S. passed stricter gun laws. Recently,...
Matt Firpo
Feb 1, 2018
Grammy awards ignore relevant art in favor of more reserved projects
The Grammy Awards this year highlighted an inequality in value of art, specifically in the music industry. From the apparent sexism to...
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