The Tropolitan

09/01/2024

New year, new opportunities! ✨
Happy Spring Semester, Trojans! Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday the 10th, for our first meeting of the semester! This meeting will serve as an interest meeting for those curious to learn more about the Tropolitan or those who are ready to dive in! We will be in Wallace Hall Room 336B at 6pm.
We look forward to seeing you all! 📰⚔️

08/12/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Troy football head Jon Sumrall leaves after two seasons to take the same position at Tulane.

02/03/2023

by Belle Johnson Service dogs can provide comfort and friendship for those who need it most. But behind every service dog is a trainer who takes the time to prepare the dog for their future job. On…

13/01/2023

We would love for you to join our team! 😃

04/12/2022

Troy flattens CCU on the way to Sun Belt Title

Story by Caleb Thomas Photo by Ansley Miller On an electric, raucous Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy won its league-leading seventh Sun Belt championship. Gunnar Watson, RaJae’ Johnson,…

10/11/2022

You might just see a Troy alum while scrolling on your streaming service! Sean Freeman is making his way to the big screen! Read this week’s cover story to learn more!

by Kris Harrell Troy alumnus Sean Freeman is finding success in the film industry with his starring role in the movie “Boxed In,” now streaming on Peacock, and coming soon to Netflix, and Hulu. Fr…

31/10/2022

Students celebrated fall this week at Troy University at Troyapalooza!

by Emily Mosier Hundreds of students got into the Halloween spirit last week, by mingling at the amphitheater and the International Arts Center Plaza while dressed in their Halloween costumes. Tro…

31/10/2022

The Troy Trojans faced off against the South Alabama Jaguars for the annual Battle of the Belt rivalry game. Follow the link below to read our article with all of the details.

by Taylor Fraze The Troy Football team travelled to Mobile, Alabama, for the annual Battle of the Belt rivalry game last Thursday.. The Trojans have not lost to the Jaguars in four straight seasons…

31/10/2022

The Pied Pipers are making a comeback! Read this week's article to learn when to catch them!

by PJ Heath Troy University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is ready to welcome back the celebrated Pied Pipers in their debut back to the stage with “Pipers in the Park,” on Nov. 5. Since 1970, …

14/10/2022

Troy University football games are so special because of our amazing cheerleaders! Check out this article about our Troy Cheerleaders!

by Cailey Wright Saturdays at the Vet would feel different if the cheerleaders weren’t throwing their stunts and hyping up the crowd. Even though they play a pivotal role on game day, most of thei…

14/10/2022

“I honestly cannot describe the feeling using words,” Daniels said. “I was overcome with joy and humility.”

2021 Homecoming King Braxton Daniels tells us everything from how it felt representing Troy as Homecoming King, to his advice to the next king to hold the crown!

by Emily Mosier Becoming Homecoming Queen or King is the dream of many college students, and the current nominees are surely shaking with excitement to find out who will take home the title this we…

14/10/2022

Check out this article to learn a little more about everyone's favorite Trojan, T-Roy!

by Kris Harrell Whether he’s cheering on one of our many Trojan sports teams, or having fun with the students on the quad, this Trojan goes above and beyond for Troy University and loves every seco…

14/10/2022

Troy Football has taken to their social media platforms to share a laugh with Trojan fans! Read more about it in this weeks Tropolitan or over on our website!

by Caleb Thomas After a win at Western Kentucky, Troy’s football account sent out a tweet that drew the attention of national media such as ESPN. “estern Kentucky now because we took the W,” reads …

14/10/2022

“My first Troy game that I remember was homecoming 1968, and we won 70-7,” Railey said. “It was a beautiful day like we are going to have this weekend, but back then, the stadium looked a lot different, and the size of everything was so different.”

Read more about Troy native and alum Dawn Railey's Trojan roots over on our website!

by Georgia Clark ‘It’s a part of my identity’: Being a Trojan Can Mean More Than Earning a Degree. Troy’s homecoming can bring people back to a place where some of their happiest memori…

02/09/2022

"Troy University students who are interested in joining the Peace Corps after graduation now have the chance to learn more about the historic organization."

Head to our website to learn more!

by Jennifer Keil Troy University students who are interested in joining the Peace Corps after graduation now have the chance to learn more about the historic organization. A Peace Corps Prep Progr…

02/09/2022

Visit our website to learn about the land marker for John R. Lewis.

https://tropnews.com/historical-marker-for-john-r-lewis/

25/08/2022

Use the link to our website to read TROY International Students' perspective on life at TROY!

https://tropnews.com/international-students-talk-about-troy/

25/08/2022

Puzzles are back in Eldridge Hall! To read more, follow the link below to our website!

https://tropnews.com/solving-the-puzzle/

24/03/2022

07/03/2022

Newsies has been nothing short of amazing! Join us tonight for the final production. 7:00pm in the Claudia Crosby Theater! 🗞
Congratulations on a great show, Troy University Department of Theatre and Dance!

03/03/2022

Join the Department of Theater and Dance and the College of Communication and Fine Arts for the production of Newsies! Showing at 7:00pm in the Claudia Crosby Theater March 3rd-6th! Tickets are $10, or $5 with a Student ID! 🗞

18/11/2021

Hey Trojans! Take advantage of this $5 off coupon code for Kats Delivery now-through December 31st.

12/11/2021

30/09/2021

Our apologies to this student business! This ad was left out of our print edition this week, so we are sharing with you here. Happy Thursday, Trojans! Pick up this week's copy of the Trop today.

20/08/2021

Troy University Libertarians join state party's efforts to get on the ballot in Alabama.

By Amya Mitchell | editor-in-chief The College Libertarians of Troy University is holding a rally on Tuesday to support the Libertarian Party of Alabama’s work to end what they say is unequal treatment of third party candidates in the state and be placed on the election ballot as a major political...

28/04/2021

Oluwaseun Omotayo Staff Writer Troy’s Vice-Chancellor of International Programs, Sohail Agboatwala, has been named Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration. According to Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Agboatwala’s appointment will be effective Saturday, May 1. Agboatwala, who arrived at Troy University more than 30 years ago, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1991 and a Master of Business Administration in 1993....

https://tropnews.com/troy-names-interim-chancellor/

Oluwaseun Omotayo Staff Writer Troy’s Vice-Chancellor of International Programs, Sohail Agboatwala, has been named Interim Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Administration. According to Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Agboatwala’s appointment will be effective Saturday, May 1. Agb...

28/04/2021

Hanna Cooper Editor-In-Chief Three years and three positions later, my time with the Trop is done, sort of. Over the last three years, I have learned the value of accountability and mentorship. I have learned to love the constant changes and the whirlwind of events always happening. I have learned to laugh when I make mistakes. I have learned how to think on my feet and that “host” is a noun....

https://tropnews.com/goodbye-for-now/

Hanna Cooper Editor-In-Chief Three years and three positions later, my time with the Trop is done, sort of. Over the last three years, I have learned the value of accountability and mentorship. I have learned to love the constant changes and the whirlwind of events always happening. I have learned t...

28/04/2021

Amya Mitchell News Editor Recent anti-Asian crimes within the country have ignited protests and demands to stop violence and prejudices toward the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific-Islanders communities. Research done by the Stop AAPI Hate organization’s national report has shown an increase in violence faced by the communities within the past year. Thanh Mai Lam, a senior international student from Vietnam, hasn’t faced physical harm, but has noticed a difference in the way she’s been treated before and after COVID-19....

https://tropnews.com/international-students-address-violence-against-asian-community/

Amya Mitchell News Editor Recent anti-Asian crimes within the country have ignited protests and demands to stop violence and prejudices toward the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific-Islanders communities. Research done by the Stop AAPI Hate organization’s national report has shown an increase in vi...

28/04/2021

Oluwaseun Omotayo Staff Writer Trojan Outreach brought awareness to sexual assault and survivors by hosting a campus-wide Denim Day. While the event is usually held on the last Wednesday of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Trojan Outreach celebrated Denim Day on Tuesday, April 27, since it was the last of classes. Trojan Outreach’s campaign was organized on the John Lewis Quad from 11 a.m....

https://tropnews.com/denim-day-raisies-awareness-about-sexual-assault/

Oluwaseun Omotayo Staff Writer Trojan Outreach brought awareness to sexual assault and survivors by hosting a campus-wide Denim Day. While the event is usually held on the last Wednesday of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Trojan Outreach celebrated Denim Day on Tuesday, April 27, since it was the la...