2026 – The Patriot Talon

Stay Curious and Embrace Growth With This Year’s Inspired Minds Magazine

April 14, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By SANTIAGO NUNEZ/Multimedia Editor Talon Student Media’s literary magazine is back with its 6th annual edition. “Inspired Minds” spotlights university voices and gives life to the selected theme of Cabinet of Curiosity. The theme is a [Read More…]

Third Wave of “No Kings” Protests Highlight New Concerns

April 6, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer 900 people attended Tyler’s third No Kings protest joining over 3,000 nationwide demonstrations against the Trump Administration. Since the last protest on Oct. 18, concerns over the war with Iran, increased ICE [Read More…]

Red-Hot Patriots Take Down No. 1 West Texas A&M in Statement Sweep

April 2, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor CANYON, Texas — UT Tyler softball delivered its most complete performance of the season Wednesday night, sweeping top-ranked West Texas A&M University (31-5, 21-3 LSC) in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader while [Read More…]

From HPC to Spotlight: Phipps Takes Flight on National Stage

April 1, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Phipps has earned a spot to compete in the State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship by winning the 2026 State Farm Dark Horse Dunker contest. This gave the former [Read More…]

Enrollment Gains Come With Parking, Housing Challenges

March 31, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By CIERRA RAYNER/Contributor The university’s enrollment has grown significantly over the past few years. As a result, the university needs more parking and student housing. Administrators acknowledge this. David Barron, vice president for enrollment management, [Read More…]

Marcus Emmaneuel: The Emerging Gen-Z Face of the Democratic Party in Tyler

March 28, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer Senator Ted Cruz smiles into the camera. Marcus Emmanuel, president of the Young Democrats at UT Tyler, stands awkwardly next to him. The young man is looking off to the side — [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Miles of Momentum

March 23, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Runners, families and supporters took part in the Fresh 15 race on March 6 in Tyler, Texas.

Patriots Punch Ticket to Fourth Straight NCAA Tournament

March 10, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler women’s basketball team will enter the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship as the No. 7 seed in the South Central Regional, beginning [Read More…]

Candidates for Texas Primaries Present Differing Concerns for Voters

March 3, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

Story by MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer Photos by KARLEIGH YANCY/ Editor in Chief In the week before the March primary elections, Republican and Democratic candidates have been stepping up their bids by holding a flurry of [Read More…]

Campus News

Talon Student Media Taking Editor Applications

March 2, 2026 The Patriot Talon

Applications are being accepted for editor-in-chief of Talon Student Media. TSM is the university’s award-winning independent student media. It produces content on The Patriot Talon website and its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The EIC oversees [Read More…]