Culture - The Patriot Talon

From Campus to Congregation: The Journey of Finding a New Church Home as a College Student

November 20, 2023 Macy Weatherford

By MACY WEATHERFORD/Staff Writer Beep! Beep! Beep! The sound of a blaring alarm clock begins to fill the once-quiet room. A hand reaches out from under the covers to hit the off button. The student pulls [Read More…]

A Guide To Building Credit As A College Student

November 16, 2023 Danny Mogle

By NAYELI CARRILLO/Staff Writer It follows you everywhere. It impacts your financial future. This number becomes a point of judgement, in which people reject or approve your financial decisions. “A credit score is a measure [Read More…]

Solar Fest: Music Festival and Green Energy Conference

November 9, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/ Editor-in-Chief Hundreds of people are going to get together in a secluded pasture late at night to celebrate the sun. Would you like to go? As peculiar as it may sound, that’s [Read More…]

Burnout: It’s Real and Avoidable

November 6, 2023 Danny Mogle

By HANNAH BENSON/Staff Contributor Editor’s Note: This article deals with the common issues of stress and burnout. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed, reach out for free to the UT Tyler Counseling Center [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Midnight Breakfast 2023

November 2, 2023 Megan Williams

Murder Mystery Night at UT Tyler

October 30, 2023 Jim Rasberry

By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer Students will gather this Halloween for a night of frightful fun at the University Center. The Office of Student Engagement will be hosting a Murder Mystery game in the University Center ballroom, [Read More…]

Inspired Minds Magazine Submissions Are Open

October 23, 2023 Barbara Martin Moro

By BARBARA MARTIN MORO/ Staff Writer The submissions for the Inspired Minds Magazine are now open — but the deadline is coming up. Inspired Minds, the creative writing and art-focused publication on campus, will keep [Read More…]

Craig Morgan — the “God, Family, and Country Tour”

October 23, 2023 Macy Weatherford

By MACY WEATHERFORD/Staff Contributor In the heart of country music, where melodies echo the values that define the American soul, Craig Morgan emerges as a steadfast beacon of faith, family and patriotism. Stepping onto the [Read More…]

Trunk or Treat To Be Held Oct. 22, Community and Students Welcome

October 19, 2023 Breanna Bolle

By BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer UT Tyler will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 22, between 5 and 7 p.m, or until all candy is gone. Trunk or Treat is co-sponsored by UT Tyler [Read More…]

Geek World Holding Halloween D&D Event For All Players

October 19, 2023 Jim Rasberry

By JIM RASBERRY/ Staff Writer and BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor-in-Chief New and experienced players from across Tyler gathered Sept. 30 to take part in Geek World’s “Adventurer’s Guild” night. The event saw many members of the TTRPG (or “Table-Top [Read More…]