November, 2023 - The Patriot Talon

UT Tyler Tenured Professor Accused of Hiring A Person To Teach Her Classes; New Senate Bill Complicates Firing Process

November 13, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief A tenured UT Tyler professor accused of hiring someone who was not employed by the college to teach one of her online classes will soon learn whether she will keep her job. [Read More…]

Solar Fest: Music Festival and Green Energy Conference

November 9, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/ Editor-in-Chief Hundreds of people are going to get together in a secluded pasture late at night to celebrate the sun. Would you like to go? As peculiar as it may sound, that’s [Read More…]

Kenny Jones: Champion, Mentor and Honored Coach

November 9, 2023 Danny Mogle

By ASHOD GARDIN/Contributor As the only head coach of The University of Texas at Tyler men’s soccer program for over two decades, Kenny Jones has had a career marked by dedication and unprecedented successes. Jones [Read More…]

Capturing Change – Lisa Horlander’s ‘Rite of Way’ Art Exhibition

November 9, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor On the very edge of campus, a white room filled with floating structures stands still. That is, until someone steps in. Slowly, the pink and white shapes that hang from [Read More…]

Night Against Procrastination

November 9, 2023 Bethina Nunn

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Vice Editor-in-Chief and BETHINA NUNN/ Contributor Having trouble with homework, finals, or end-of-semester papers? Just can’t seem to sit down and get things done? Join other students who are in the same boat [Read More…]

Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Movie Leaves Swiftie Enchanted

November 7, 2023 Melanie Romero

By MELANIE ROMERO/Staff Writer Global superstar Taylor Swift premiered “The Eras Tour” Film in Los Angeles on Oct. 12. The film consisted of her Eras Tour performance in Los Angeles. The duration was 2 hours and [Read More…]

Burnout: It’s Real and Avoidable

November 6, 2023 Danny Mogle

By HANNAH BENSON/Staff Contributor Editor’s Note: This article deals with the common issues of stress and burnout. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed, reach out for free to the UT Tyler Counseling Center [Read More…]

Hub for artistry: SAAHA student leaders share their vision

November 6, 2023 Danny Mogle

By SANTIAGO NUÑEZ/ Multimedia Editor Whether it’s a build-up of laborious assignments, tiring work hours or a general lack of time, making room for creativity to blossom can be a hassle for college students. However, [Read More…]

PHOTO GALLERY: Best Costumes Halloween 2023

November 2, 2023 Nathan Witt

STAFF SPECIAL Patriot Productions and Talon Student Media hosted a campus-wide costume contest on October 31st. Winners of the contest were: Judges Choice – Citlally Lopez Popular Vote – Zulma Trujil Most Photogenic -Dipinti Lakha [Read More…]

Messages From The Front 2: Advice For College Students

November 2, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief How well have you strategized your college journey? What are you doing to ensure you’re not only surviving but thriving during these transformative years? Episode 11 of our podcast features an enlightening [Read More…]