By JADA MCGEE/Contributor Finding love in college is like finding a quiet library seat during finals: rare, stressful and probably already taken. “I think of people like me: awkward, shy and can’t talk to people [Read More…]
Dear students, staff and alumni of UT Tyler, When I first joined Talon Student Media in 2023, I was not the person I am today. I was nervous, I was shy, I had no confidence [Read More…]
By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer Tyler is Texas’ third city to be designated a tourism friendly community. The city took part in a multi-step certification process designed to encourage communities to pursue tourism across the state, [Read More…]
By MACY BAGBY/Contributor YouTube, a video-sharing platform known for tutorials, viral challenges, vlogs and live events, is popular among college students. Carter Phillips, a senior health science major, spends at least four hours a day [Read More…]
By AVERY SALAS/Contributor Drinking alcohol for many college students is more than just a social activity; it is a part of the college experience. “I’d be lying if I said beer wasn’t a part of [Read More…]
By JULIANE FRUEH/ Contributor The number of college students drinking coffee is increasing. When facing a heavy workload, students often use coffee as a source of energy. “I probably drink one cup of coffee a [Read More…]
By MARIA VALASQUEZ/Contributor Tipping culture has gone beyond traditional means within service industries, sparking debate among consumers about where and when gratuity is important. “I feel like tipping is really important because that is where [Read More…]
By AUTUMN HOWELL/Contributor Online classes have become more popular in recent years. While some students enjoy online classes, others prefer in-person learning. “It does seem like online classes are offered more since COVID,” Emily Roenne, [Read More…]
By ASHTON GATSON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler had an 8.49% enrollment increase for the spring semester this year compared to last year, preliminary figures show. The enrollment of 10,015 students marks the highest [Read More…]
By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler has received a $2 million gift from the Byers Family Foundation to help establish a center for Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis and treatment. UT System [Read More…]