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February 20, 2025

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UT Tyler Takes Down Oklahoma Christian 78-50

By MARCUS BURKS/Contributor UT Tyler hosted Oklahoma Christian for a women’s basketball showdown Feb. 1 in the Herrington Patriot Center. The Patriots had strong offensive firepower and defensive pressure that was too much for OC, [Read More...]
Campus News

Artificial Intelligence in UT Tyler

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Artificial intelligence has had a meteoric growth. With the ability for simply checking grammar to writing entire assignments, AI is a double-edged sword for many students and teachers. TRANSFORMING EDUCATION AI [Read More...]
Campus News

Graduation Fair Set for Feb. 25, 26

By FARRA STOREY/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler is helping graduating students get ready for commencement. The Spring Graduation Fair will provide seniors with resources to ensure a smooth transition to graduation. The fair [Read More...]
Culture

Alexis Rockman Curates UT Tyler’s 40th Annual International Exhibition

By AMELIA MATECEK/Staff Writer Upon entering the Meadows Gallery within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, I was faced with artworks exhibiting vibrant colors, soft brush strokes and the calm scenery of [Read More...]
Life & Arts

Duke Reviews: “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep

By ORION BAKER/Columnist Hello, all, and welcome to Duke Reviews! This is a bi-weekly column, which will provide honest thoughts and feedback about music or movies. In these reviews, I will dissect what makes them [Read More...]

Duke Reviews: “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep

February 13, 2025

By ORION BAKER/Columnist Hello, all, and welcome to Duke Reviews! This is a bi-weekly column, which will provide honest thoughts and feedback about music or movies. In these reviews, I will dissect what makes them [Read More...]
Student's Mental Health UT Tyler’s Mental Health Resources Are Available For Stressed Students In Need

January 20, 2025

By KIRA HINTON/Contributor Midterms, projects, assignments, studying, finals, work, family, sports, eating and sleeping. Repeat. These are plans on students’ minds every day. “The workload is a lot to juggle between staying organized and prioritizing [Read More...]

“Moments in Time That Define Who We Are: Resilience” by Abigail Smith

November 21, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is one of the stories in Talon Magazine Inspired Minds, which can be found on news stands around campus. The Talon Staff will host an Open Mic night for students whose pieces were accepted in the newest edition of the Inspired Minds Magazine. On Dec. 6, the [Read More...]
“Echoes of What I Didn’t Say” By Nicholas Henriksen

November 18, 2024
“Dearest” By Kasper Dunlap

April 7, 2024

Women's Basketball UT Tyler Takes Down Oklahoma Christian 78-50

February 18, 2025

By MARCUS BURKS/Contributor UT Tyler hosted Oklahoma Christian for a women’s basketball showdown Feb. 1 in the Herrington Patriot Center. The Patriots had strong offensive firepower and defensive pressure that was too much for OC, [Read More...]
Luka Dončić Joins the Lakers in Blockbuster Trade with Mavericks

February 11, 2025
Meet Andrew Cage: The Head Trainer Behind UT Tyler’s Athletes

January 30, 2025

Alexis Rockman Curates UT Tyler’s 40th Annual International Exhibition

February 13, 2025

By AMELIA MATECEK/Staff Writer Upon entering the Meadows Gallery within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, I was faced with artworks exhibiting vibrant colors, soft brush strokes and the calm scenery of [Read More…]

Dissecting the “Podcast Election”

January 13, 2025

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Staff Writer Amid the tumult of Trump’s victory speech on the night of the 2024 presidential election, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White—a key figure in Trump’s campaign—stepped onto the stage to [Read More…]

Shopping Vintage Is More Than Thrill of the Find

December 12, 2024

By YESSENIA VALENCIANA/Contributor The fluorescent lights above hum softly, casting a dim glow upon the aisles. Color-coordinated clothes, stacks of old books and shelves of mismatched knickknacks fill the space. A faint mix of fabric [Read More…]

This Tyler Alley is a Destination for Art Lovers

December 12, 2024

By MACY MAXWELL/Talon Staff Editor’s Note: Macy Maxwell, a social media content creator for The Patriot Talon, recently spent time in Art Alley with her friend Hunter Nash, mother, Karen Maxwell, and her sister, Kylee. [Read More…]

The Joy of Running in Tyler State Park

November 22, 2024

Editor’s Note: David Chapek, a senior economics major, shares what happened when he went running on one of Tyler State Park’s many trails. By DAVID CHAPEK/Contributor There are a lot of great things about living [Read More…]

Patriot Pulse

The Patriot Pulse is a student life magazine produced by the Talon. The purpose behind the magazine is to familiarize students with activities, organizations and notable place on campus and in the local area. Each [Read More...]
Inspired Minds

Inspired Minds is a literary and arts feature magazine developed by the Talon in collaboration with the Creative Writing Club. The purpose behind the magazine is to highlight notable creativity thriving in our local community. [Read More...]

OK … Let’s Talk Parking

November 23, 2024

By EDITORIAL BOARD Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an editorial in Patriot Pulse, the magazine of Talon Student Media. The magazine can be picked up from orange racks around the university. Benjamin [Read More...]

Brynna: The Vice Editor-in-Chief Graduateth

May 3, 2024

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice-Editor-in-Chief Well, my friends, today is the last day I write those words– “Vice Editor in Chief!” It’s been a long journey, and this post is the last one I’ll be making in my [Read More...]

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