Multimedia
PODCAST: Here’s How to Build School Spirit at UT Tyler
By ZACHARIAH ABERCUMBRIA/Contributor In this podcast, Zacharia Abercumbria discusses the issue of school spirit at UT Tyler.
Articles by Larry Bonilla
Culture
Shopping Vintage Is More Than Thrill of the Find
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…]
Culture
This Tyler Alley is a Destination for Art Lovers
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…]
Documentary
DOCUMENTARY: “Street Kitties”
By ANDREW STAPLES/Contributor Andrew Staples chronicles how residents at a Tyler apartment complex interact and take care of a large population of stray cats on the property. His documentary is called “Street Kitties.”
Campus News
BREAKING NEWS: UT Tyler Breezeway Collapses During Planned Demolition, Injures 3 Workers, Hospitalizes 1
By LARRY BONILLA/Copy Editor The breezeway between the Hudnall-Pirtle-Roosth Building and Stewart Hall collapsed this Monday afternoon. Three ambulances and two fire engines arrived at the scene after a call at about 12:30 p.m. The [Read More…]
City/State
UT System Set to Provide Undergraduate Texans from Low-Income Families Free Tuition
By LARRY BONILLA/Copy Editor The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to provide tuition free education to undergraduate Texans attending any of the UT System’s nine academic institutions, [Read More…]
Life & Arts
REVIEW: Charli XCX’s Remixes are a Thrilling Cacophony
By TALON STAFF/ Organized by LARRY BONILLA Charli XCX emerged out of the summer of 2024 as a mainstream pop sensation. Her highly praised album “Brat” made resounding waves this summer with “Apple,” “Girl, So Confusing” and “360.” [Read More…]
Campus News
University Recognizes Student-Made Desired Path
By LARRY BONILLA/Copy Editor After a long summer, returning UT Tyler students came back to campus and discovered that their favorite dirt-path was layered with recycled asphalt. This student made desire-path has been walked over [Read More…]
Features
So… Why is the Lake Murky? And What are the Rats?
By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Following an icy winter break, students and faculty returned to the university for the new semester expecting the campus to look the same as they left it. However, that’s not quite [Read More…]
Opinion
The Grammys: Artistic Innovation or Industry Inflation?
By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Since 1959, the Recording Academy’s mission has been to recognize “excellence” in the recording arts by bestowing annual awards to artists. A core belief they have behind their decision making is to [Read More…]