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Pi Kappa Phi suspended following violation of national hazing policies

The Tropolitan

This is a developing story. Last update: Oct. 14, 2026, 5:02 p.m.Troy University has suspended its Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter following an ongoing investigation which found violations of university and national fraternity policies surrounding hazing. The chapter must cease all operations immediately, and members living in the fraternity house must vacat

Music Review: "Radical Frame" by Actress

The Tropolitan

Modern Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) is extremely splintered in comparison to the more techno and drill and bass-focused 1990s. A lot of modern-day greats are in specific niches within the genre, and there’s almost no trace of one or two main “sounds” like previous years. Actress started making music during this modern period, and he’s an artist I haven’t de

Art Club holds bake sale fundraiser

The Tropolitan

The Troy University Art Club is making their way to students’ wallets through their stomachs to raise funds. Members of the club sold homemade treats in the Trojan Center, giving students a chance to support the organization while getting something in return. Helix Kisner, a senior interdisciplinary studies major from Prattville, Alabama, and the club’s secr

Crowe's Chicken is returning to Troy after 7 years

The Tropolitan

An old Troy favorite chicken spot is returning under new ownership after seven years of absence. Crowe's Chicken opened in Troy 50 years ago, in 1976. Ever since then, it’s been a Pike County staple and, until 2018, part of the identity of Troy. A second location opened in Brundidge in 1999 and another one in Ozark last year. “When I originally came to Troy

Jordon Jones has love for the grind

The Tropolitan

Everything has always started with family for Nerria and Eric Jones’ son, Jordon. Troy's fifth-year offensive tackle highlights the support he received as a student-athlete, especially from his mother. “She is the reason why I do all this in the first place,” Jones said. “She’s a big reason why I even got into college.” Jones excelled playing high school bal

The Fortress returns to Troy

The Tropolitan

Troy University’s Student Government Association (SGA) has revived the Fortress, an unofficial student section for Troy, after three years of inactivity. The Fortress is returning in an official capacity with Troy Athletics serving in an advisory role. "The Fortress, for a long time, has been an unofficial student section for a few years with Troy alumni,” s

Troy wins first conference match of the season

The Tropolitan

Troy wins first conference game against Coastal Carolina in rainy thriller Troy took down Coastal Carolina, 1-0, in a late goal thriller for its first conference win of the season. Troy capitalized on a corner from Brooke Slater in the 87th minute, after Imani Hamilton was sent off for a challenge. The ball was played in, where it found Alaina Uncapher as sh

Troy football defeats Southern Miss, starts conference run 1-0

The Tropolitan

Troy football got back on track Tuesday night with a record-breaking effort against Southern Miss in Veterans Memorial Stadium, 55-34. The Trojans had 662 offensive yards, the most since Troy had 706 against Austin Peay in 2016. Out of those yards, 437 would come on the ground, the most for Troy since 2002. With the fourth 200 plus yard passing game to add t

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