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“Ready, Set, Enroll!” UT Tyler Holds Registration Drive

April 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor On Thursday, April 13, UT Tyler hosted a campus-wide registration drive in an effort to get students ready for the fall semester. Organized by Academic Success and Student Success, the event [Read More…]

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Hidden Gems of Tyler: Boards and Bites

April 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Everyone knows that college students love coffee, food, and games. Boards and Bites, a local business, provides all three! Nestled in the Green Acres Shopping Center, Boards and Bites is relatively new [Read More…]

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Culture

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’: Level Up or Game Over?

April 13, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor On April 5, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” debuted in theaters. The PG-rated film features several favorite Mario Bros. characters alongside countless Nintendo references and flawlessly smooth animation. Yet, reviews for [Read More…]

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Campus News

Honors Program Makes Historic Transition to Honors College

March 28, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

Story by ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor and video by BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Managing Editor   This semester, the Honors Program at UT Tyler transitioned into an Honors College. As a result, Honors Director Dr. Paul Streufert and [Read More…]

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UT Tyler Hosts Donation Drive for Accessible Hygiene

March 7, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor The blood running through our veins is a part of life shared by all humans. At some point, everyone will bleed for one reason or another. Sidney Wilson, the Academic Success coordinator [Read More…]

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Opinion

Humanities Degree: Waste of Money or Strategic Investment?

February 28, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/ Opinion Editor “What are you going to do with that degree?” Almost every student majoring in the humanities has heard this question from family, friends, or even fellow colleagues. This questioning is [Read More…]

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Campus News

SGA Addresses Event Planning for Student Organizations

February 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor At the Student Government Association meeting on Feb. 14, he Academic Advising ad hoc committee presented information on event planning for student organizations and new rules. Academic Advising Committee  Ashley Bill, [Read More…]

Campus News

Returning Student Housing Application Opens Jan. 3

December 9, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor

Campus News

Inspired Minds to Present Reading Event and Open Mic Night

December 6, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Every semester, Inspired Minds allows students to present their written work and network with one another. On December 7, from 6-8 p.m., the Reading Event and Open Mic Night will be held [Read More…]

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Victory Village Hosts Closet Clean Out for a Cause

November 7, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Victory Village is set to host a clothing drive that will benefit the East Texas community. Closet Clean Out for a Cause, taking place from Nov. 7 to 13, aims to collect [Read More…]

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