To conclude the first day of classes for the fall 2025 semester, the Troy University Activities Council (UAC) and the Welcome Week...

Troy’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) held a Welcome Week event with a talent show open to all students. Apollo Night...

Like many other returning students, I was shocked to walk into Trojan Center (TC) and see that Steak ‘n Shake had been replaced by a new...

Students flocked to the main quad Saturday night for the Trojan Kickoff Party. This event was one of the many Welcome Week events taking...

AB's Famous Roasted Broccoli I believe roasting is the superior way to cook vegetables. It is far better than boiling or steaming. My...

First month of School Edition Aries- Hit every booth and activity- from snow cones to bonfires to convocations, you will be the life of...

"Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders While you’ve probably heard of Abraham Lincoln, the 16 th  U.S. President and the spokesman of...

In a world where the movie industry is consistently releasing live-action versions of childhood films, unwanted sequels and rushed...

The 2025 single, “my mind is a mountain,” released by Deftones on July 10, was overall underwhelming. The single is a predecessor of...

As students finished their first week of classes for the fall 2025 semester on Friday, the Welcome Week Committee partnered with Downtown...

Troy’s Welcome Week Committee and Troy Dining banded together for PJs and Pancakes, an event where breakfast was served for dinner at the...

To celebrate the expansion of Trojan Threads Apparel Co.’s retail location, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on August 8. Many friends and family from the community came together to show their support for the business while also viewing what new and returning merchandise was made available for purchase. 

University Relations photo Student creator Icie Wallace tends her booth at the 2024 Student Made ribbon cutting Student Made is searching...

As another semester begins, new and returning students will soon be looking for ways to let loose at the end of the week. Momma...

In contemporary literature and media, we are surrounded by characters who do terrible things and yet, we remain captivated. These are not...

A new student band kickstarted in Troy over the summer, following the departure of Speak Easy. The Avenues is an alternative rock band...

"The Death Cure" created my self-proclaimed "book enemy" Rating: 3.6/5 I was lucky enough to have grown up just under the wire of the...

With the halfway point of 2025 having already passed, the silver screen has seen some amazing movies. Some movies were able to get into...

TROY Public Radio (TPR) broke new ground over the summer by launching its first ever true crime podcast. Written and narrated by TROY...

With summer just around the corner, a good mermaid movie is the perfect way to set the mood. If you’re looking to make this summer as fun...

Aries : You’re determined to succeed and prove yourself as you begin taking your exams. Don’t let your fire burn out, stay focused and...

One of the movies I catch the most flak for not having seen yet is "American Sniper." I always thought it was cool, and I've always...

'Scythe' by Neal Shusterman This week, I’m trying to be poetic — for my last book review to be featured in The Tropolitan, I will be...

Troy University’s Public Radio program “Opus 3” celebrates 25 years of being on air this year. The show not only brings classical music...

Troy University’s POPulus released a six-song album on April 24. I know POPulus, Troy’s popular music ensemble, for their absolutely...

Contributed Photo Icie Wallace displays her products for people to see as they walk around in Downtown Troy. Student Made is an...

Jameson Fowler Photo Attendees of Troy Fest broswe around jewelry and clothes at one particular tent set up in Downtown Troy. Jameson...

Taking another peek into the Doc Kirby comic library, I was given a series collection novel of "Far Sector,” which takes place in the...

'8Animal Farm' by George Orwell Most people have at least heard of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm.” It is a modern classic, filled with...

Capricorn  – Capricorns will be the first to turn in their test, which can either be a good or bad thing. They know their networking with...

I don’t think I’ve ever been more confused with how to feel about a movie. Yet here I am, both cringing from second-hand embarrassment...

Troy University is set to hold this year’s Popular Arts Conference on campus in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham...

As the semester comes to an end, many Troy University programs are reaching the end of their plans for the semester, but the department...

Angel Dover photo Students wear nice dresses and suits in the Unity in Bloom formal. While waiting for more guests to arrive, students...

The Veterans Memorial Stadium held a number of students for a night of fast-paced action. Only this time, it was not for a Troy football...

Troy University’s chapter of  Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society, held a poetry reading session for students to...

Last Tuesday, local band Speak Easy dropped their debut EP “Hearsay,” a collection of five rock songs with varying influence and insane...

Jameson Fowler photo Frequency performs at spring concert. Troy University’s jazz ensemble, Frequency, held their annual spring concert....

Jimmy Nichols photos Students draw characters and add accessories to their individual work. Troy’s International Arts Center (IAC) held a...

Romanticism was all about feeling a deep, raw and unfiltered emotion. Emerging in the late 18th century, this literary movement departed...

If I had a nickel for every egregious movie that just barely missed being punished at the box office due to an influx of teenage boys...

Aries : Your beautiful fire has burned too bright too fast, and you have to stop to refuel. Don’t rush to get everything done. Taurus :...

“Ethan Frome” by Edith Wharton As an English major, I feel as though it is my obligation to occasionally read a classic or at least a...

Spring is here, and with it comes the renewal and rebirth that flowers so beautifully represent. However, flowers aren’t just pretty...

A friendly dodgeball competition was held between fraternities and sororities as part of Greek Week in which all the fraternities and...

Capricorn  – Capricorn’s ambitious nature will be best with the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Their approach to life and responsibility...

Tilley Dombaroski photo Students perform at percussion concert. An ensemble cannot function without a director, and a director cannot...

Each year, a formal dance is held at Troy University for students to attend and enjoy a night of dancing and dressing up like it’s prom...

Gorillaz is one of the most interesting and dynamic bands of the 2000s, if not all time. The only consistent member, former Blur frontman...

Angel Dover photo Students and Faculty come together to learn about the creation of indigo and dyes. In the International Arts Center...