Life & Arts – Page 15 – The Patriot Talon

Theaters v.s. Streaming: Which is Better?

November 27, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By DYLAN SHACKLETT/ Talon Contributor In the rows of empty seats, a lone viewer embraces the old-fashioned tradition of watching movies on the big screen. Bathed in the soft, fading light of the projector’s beam, [Read More…]

Treat People With Kindness: More Than a Mantra

November 23, 2023 Danny Mogle

By HANNAH BENSON/Staff Writer On a gloomy, cold, rainy day, UT Tyler student Carley Scroggins pulls her Kia Soul into a parking spot on campus. She stares at the rain trickling down her windshield and [Read More…]

A Passion for Pounding: How Drumming Drives Jameia Dew

November 23, 2023 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/ Staff Writer Jameia Dews, a fitness instructor who was once a student learning pounding, is now the teacher Jameia Dews just finished instructing another exhilarating Zumba-type workout, but the catch is that [Read More…]

Invincible: Back and Better than Ever

November 23, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer After 2 years of waiting, the Amazon Prime Video series “Invincible” returned on November 3rd, 2023. The series initially captured hearts and interests with its subversive storytelling, adult themes, and complex [Read More…]

Patriot Pantry Provides Relief from Citations and Food Insecurity

November 20, 2023 Danny Mogle

By SANTIAGO NUNEZ/Staff Writer It is 30 minutes past noon, MaryJane Calderon, a junior art major, is holding a granola bar and a can of soda. They soon will be the only things she has eaten this [Read More…]

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…]

Is Using AI in College Unethical?

November 13, 2023 Nathan Witt

Ever wondered if artificial intelligence could grade your college essays better than your professor, or do we risk losing the essence of critical thinking in the process? Hold on to your hats as we explore [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…]

Capturing Change – Lisa Horlander’s ‘Rite of Way’ Art Exhibition

November 9, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor On the very edge of campus, a white room filled with floating structures stands still. That is, until someone steps in. Slowly, the pink and white shapes that hang from [Read More…]