Life & Arts - The Patriot Talon

Hub for artistry: SAAHA student leaders share their vision

November 6, 2023 Danny Mogle

By SANTIAGO NUÑEZ/ Multimedia Editor Whether it’s a build-up of laborious assignments, tiring work hours or a general lack of time, making room for creativity to blossom can be a hassle for college students. However, [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Midnight Breakfast 2023

November 2, 2023 Megan Williams

“The rest”: Boygenius Keeps it Short and Sad

October 30, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/ Social Media Editor Indie supergroup boygenius (which is stylized lowercase), coming off the high of a well-received first album and tour, released their latest EP, “the rest”, on Oct. 13. The four-track project [Read More…]

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…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Afrobeats, A Night of Fun and Funk

October 19, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer Wednesday, October 4th, the African Student Organization and Black Student Association collaborated to throw the “Afrobeats Party” in the Patriot Zone. The evening consisted of party games, delicious food and music [Read More…]

Career Closet Dressing Students for Success

October 16, 2023 Nayeli Carrillo

By NAYELI CARRILO/ Staff Writer Dress shirts, business pants, dresses, shoes, suits, belts, and ties. The Career Closet, located in the Career Success Office in the University Center, contains all these articles of clothing for UT [Read More…]