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Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

February 19, 2024 Ashley Worley

Story and Photos by ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Contributor Pixies and Nifflers might not be the average wildlife of a DFW park, but the inhabitants of Universal Studios’ Wizarding World, it seems, can make an appearance just [Read More…]

Behind the Scenes at Tyler’s Kiepersol Winery

February 15, 2024 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer On Feb. 2, I toured the Kiepersol Winery, located in Tyler, with Brand Ambassador Ron Martin guiding me along the vineyard, distillery and infusion room. Through this tour, I learned about [Read More…]

Top 5 Films Releasing in 2024

February 8, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By YOSEF IBITAYO/ Staff Contributor Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two, based off of the seminal 1965 science-fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert, continues the story of 2021’s Oscar-winning Dune. Following the fall of [Read More…]

Time to Tackle Terrible Taxes

February 5, 2024 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Vice Editor in Chief Hey. Taxes. Don’t forget them. It would be bad. https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

New SAR Facilities Open to serve students

February 2, 2024 Jim Rasberry

By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer The Student Accessibility Resources office (SAR) has opened newly renovated offices and student support space located on the fourth floor of the library. SAR Inaugural Director Ms. Dawn Sousa-Hearn was not available [Read More…]

REVIEW: New Wonka Movie A Success, In Its Own Way

January 29, 2024 Nathan Witt

By JOHN ENABOIFO / Staff Contributor Curious about the new Wonka Movie? Well, quiet up and listen down. No, scratch that — reverse it. Paul King, director of the well-beloved (and rightly so) Paddington movies, took [Read More…]

Made to be Broken: The Fascinating History of New Year’s Resolutions

January 29, 2024 Nathan Witt

By JUDE RATCLIFF / Staff Contributor It’s the end of January, which means that just over three weeks ago, millions of people worldwide made promises to themselves regarding substantial changes for the better to their routines [Read More…]

Times Square Grand Slam: Review from a Broke College Student

January 29, 2024 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer I have always loved going to the movie theater. The popcorn, the seats — everything has always felt like magic. When the lights go down and the movie begins to play, I [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s Meadows Gallery Opens 39th Annual International Exhibition

January 25, 2024 Megan Williams

Open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., The Meadows Gallery at UT Tyler launched its 39th Annual International Exhibition recently. The exhibit will be available from Jan. 16 to March 1, and [Read More…]

Horror Games Storm 2024 with Promise

January 25, 2024 Santiago Nunez

By SANTIAGO NUÑEZ/ Multimedia Editor There’s nothing better than starting a new year and finding new ways to cope with your life as an impoverished college student. One of those ways can be through media — more [Read More…]