Official statements and formal editorials by the Editorial Board.
From the Editorial Board The Patriot Talon has learned that a story published on this website contained a fabricated quote. The story was then immediately removed. The story dealt with the topic of drinking alcohol [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 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an editorial in Patriot Pulse, the magazine of Talon Student Media. The magazine can be picked up from orange racks around the university. Benjamin [Read More…]
By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice-Editor-in-Chief Well, my friends, today is the last day I write those words– “Vice Editor in Chief!” It’s been a long journey, and this post is the last one I’ll be making in my [Read More…]
The University of Texas at Tyler won 34 awards at the annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s annual convention. TIPA, the largest organization of college mass communication programs in Texas, each year recognizes excellence in writing, [Read More…]
By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor-in-Chief Well, graduation is coming, and with it, my graceful exit from the Patriot Talon. I’ve been on staff for over three years now, and I’ve seen four generations of Editor-in-Chief come and [Read More…]
What does the EIC do? The EIC functions as chief executive officer of student media. This editor runs meetings, appoints and works with other editors, oversees the website, launches initiatives, recruits talent and represents the [Read More…]