Culture - The Patriot Talon

AUDIO STORY: Cowan Center Announces New Season

August 21, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor in Chief Broadway musicals, live performances and a celebrity football commentator round out the 2023-2024 season for the UT Tyler Cowan Center. Cowan Center’s Susan Tomae-Morphew shares the details and hopes for this [Read More…]

The Green Room: Tyler’s Hub for Alternative Music

May 15, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/ Multimedia Editor Hidden to most, loved by many, The Green Room in Tyler is an underground music venue that has been growing in popularity with college students since it began in 2020. There’s [Read More…]

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Hidden Gems of Tyler: Boards and Bites

April 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Everyone knows that college students love coffee, food, and games. Boards and Bites, a local business, provides all three! Nestled in the Green Acres Shopping Center, Boards and Bites is relatively new [Read More…]

eSports Wins Competition At Valorant Watch Party

April 15, 2023 Michael Bald

By MICHAEL BALD/Patriot Pulse Editor The University of Texas at Tyler eSports team live-streamed and won a Valorant gaming tournament Thursday night at the Patriot Zone. This means they will compete in the divisional finals against [Read More…]

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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’: Level Up or Game Over?

April 13, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor On April 5, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” debuted in theaters. The PG-rated film features several favorite Mario Bros. characters alongside countless Nintendo references and flawlessly smooth animation. Yet, reviews for [Read More…]

Homecoming 2023

March 21, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Managing Editor It’s spring 2023, and Homecoming is upon us once again. “Homecoming Week,” which begins Monday March 20 and ends Monday March 27, is a week full of activities. The schedule for [Read More…]

Looking for Something Different to do? Try Wallyball. It’s Off The Walls

March 14, 2023 Danny Mogle

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/ Talon Contributor Wallyball, the indoor recreational sport played in racketball rooms, is quickly becoming a common hobby for college students. The rules of wallyball are the same as those of volleyball, except the [Read More…]

2023 Oscar Nominations

March 8, 2023 Breanna Bolle

BY BREANNA BOLLE/ Staff Writer The 95th Academy Awards will be held on Mar. 12, 2023. Actors, filmmakers, directors and others involved in the filmmaking world will come together to celebrate with over 20 award categories. [Read More…]

D&D and Wizards of the Coast OGL Breakdown: All You Need to Know

February 16, 2023 Luke Spence

By LUKE SPENCE/Staff Writer, BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer After announcing a new edition of Dungeon & Dragons, called “One D&D”, Wizards of the Coast announced a revision to the Open Gaming License, worrying many in the [Read More…]

UT Tyler Patriot Dancers Perform With Alumni

January 31, 2023 Macy Weatherford

BY MACY WEATHERFORD/ Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler’s Spirit Squad is representing UT Tyler by providing joy with their performances. The Spirit Squad has three teams: dance, cheer and stunt. The Patriot Dancers [Read More…]