As Troy University’s official student newspaper, the Tropolitan strives to serve student interests. The Perspectives page is an outlet for Tropolitan editors to question university policies that do not benefit Troy’s students, praise those that do and call attention to national and state issues that relate to students. Each editorial is the sole opinion of its author. Our opinions are not influenced by campus organizations or societies, the administration or political parties.

Guest Columns
The Tropolitan encourages students, faculty and staff at Troy University to express opinions in a guest column of 500-700 words. Dissenting opinions are welcomed.

Letters to the Editor
The Tropolitan welcomes letters from students, faculty, staff and non-Troy affiliated persons. Dissenting opinions and corrections are valued. The Tropolitan does not exclusively print letters favorable to the newspaper. Letters to the editor must be signed by the author and a phone number must be included. All submissions must be word-processed and turned into the Tropolitan office by 5 p.m. on Friday. Submissions may be edited for content and/or length. All submissions may not be published. Submissions bashing groups or individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, ethnic group or religious belief will not be printed.