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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer I grew up in West Texas during the ’70s and ’80s, dirt poor, living in a trailer park. Don’t misunderstand the statement. That’s not to solicit pity of any kind. Sure, [Read More…]