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Meet the Tyler Social Media Influencer with More than 250K Followers

May 20, 2025 Larry Bonilla

Video by JUDE RATCLIFF/Multimedia Contributor A few years ago, Makala Johnson of Tyler was diagnosed with a rare chronic illness. As she began her long recovery, she started making social media posts. Her honesty and [Read More…]

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Destress Fest Participants Chill Out at Petting Zoo

April 22, 2025 Larry Bonilla

By WHITNEY WORLEY/Contributor On April 9, UT Tyler hosted Destress Fest to provide activities for students to take a break from studying. “I thought Destress Fest was a really cool way of giving students an [Read More…]

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Tyler Music Scene Becoming More Diversified

March 15, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ANGELA FOSUHENE-APENTENG/Contributor On a cool Friday evening, Rick’s on the Square and ETX Brewing Company are buzzing with live music reflective of the energy and soul of Tyler’s growing music scene. InFocus is performing [Read More…]

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Alexis Rockman Curates UT Tyler’s 40th Annual International Exhibition

February 13, 2025 Amelia Matecek

By AMELIA MATECEK/Staff Writer Upon entering the Meadows Gallery within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, I was faced with artworks exhibiting vibrant colors, soft brush strokes and the calm scenery of [Read More…]

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Shopping Vintage Is More Than Thrill of the Find

December 12, 2024 The Patriot Talon

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…]

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This Tyler Alley is a Destination for Art Lovers

December 12, 2024 The Patriot Talon

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…]

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Creators of Public Art Need More Than Recognition

December 5, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer The art scene in Tyler is growing. With murals, exhibitions and art installations, Tyler is becoming a cultural hub of creativity. Yet, while art is benefiting the city, artists who do [Read More…]

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NSA Hosts the Delightful, Vibrant Dashain Festival

October 14, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CARTER PHILLIPS/Contributor The Nepali Student Association hosted the Dashain Festival Oct. 4. The UC Ballroom was transformed with colorful kites and purple and gold fabrics draped across the tables, as well as traditional music [Read More…]

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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…]

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Tyler Film Festival in September

August 29, 2024 Santiago Nunez

BY SANTIAGO NUNES/Multimedia Editor The Tyler Film Festival is returning. The three-day event is set to take place Sept. 12-Sept. 14. The festival will be held at Liberty Hall in downtown Tyler. The events for [Read More…]

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