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Students Find Difficulty with Liberty Landing Crosswalk

October 3, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By KIRA HINTON/Contributor Students living in Liberty Landing face the challenge of crossing Old Omen road to and from campus. For some, this has proven to be a challenge. The crosswalk has a light that [Read More…]

A Cosmic Journey: Lee Albert Hill’s Artistic Exploration of the Nasadiya Sukta

October 3, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By HANNA BARRON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler’s special guest artist is Lee Albert Hill. His work consists of architectural and abstract visual impressions. “As both an architect and artist working in a busy [Read More…]

Opinion

The Rangers Flopped but Baseball in October Is Still Must-See TV

September 30, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CASEY EHLER/Contributor Editor’s note: As of Sept 30, 2024, the Texas Ranger did not make the 2024 playoffs. As I am writing this, the odds the Texas Rangers will make a spot in the [Read More…]

Borrowed Time: Post Kidney Transplant, Man Relishes Life and Family

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ABIGAIL SMITH/Staff Writer “Live like there’s no tomorrow—love like you’re on borrowed time.” — Jason Gray At 11 years old, Kenny Smith was diagnosed with failing kidneys. At that time, he didn’t know the [Read More…]

UT Tyler Achieves Record Enrollment at 7.75% Increase

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By STEPHANIE WILLIAMSON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler fall enrollment has set a record. Preliminary figures show an enrollment of 10,541 students. This marks a 7.75% increase from the previous year, according to a [Read More…]

Local Businesses Offer Discounts to UT Tyler Community

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By DENISHA MIMS/Contributor Dozens of local businesses offer discounts to UT Tyler students, faculty and staff. “Students, faculty and staff can utilize UT Tyler Discount Program discounts by simply showing their UT Tyler ID to [Read More…]

Patriot Pantry Seeks Donations

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CARTER PHILLIPS/Contributor The Patriot Pantry is UT Tyler’s donor-supported food pantry. An email was sent out earlier this semester asking for donations. Assistant Director of Campus Activities Maddie Bailey said the pantry needs donations [Read More…]

Yoga Program Helps Students De-stress and Stay Fit

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By NATALIE HERNANDEZ/Contributor Herrington Patriot Center offers a variety of fitness classes. One class that is steadily gaining popularity among students is yoga. Led by an instructor who discovered the transformative power of yoga, the [Read More…]

Fair Enough! UT Tyler Day Sept. 26 Promises Fun, Freebies, Festivities

September 23, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MARIANO LUGO/Contributor UT Tyler Day at the East Texas State Fair is Sept. 26. The event promises free entry for UT Tyler students. Additionally, the event will have performances and fair attractions. Community members [Read More…]

Ovation at the Inaugural Piano Extravaganza

September 9, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By LAUREN MCCLURE/Contributor Performers played pieces from Liszt to Radiohead in the inaugural Piano Extravaganza held Sept. 6 at Braithwaite Recital Hall. After each performance, an applause from the audience and a bow from stage [Read More…]