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Tyler Set List Podcast – The Creative Process

September 18, 2023 Nathan Witt

The Creative Process is an ambitious and hard-to-define term. No one knows that more than the famous “reducer” Rick Rubin. In this episode, we ask the question, “What makes a creative process good?” Also, Levi [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: A Week At Harvey Lake

September 13, 2023 Nathan Witt

By TALON STAFF/Contributors Harvey Lake is the heart of UT Tyler’s campus, and it holds a special place in our hearts here at the Talon. It is a blank canvas for students. For some, it [Read More…]

Review: Ahsoka, Halfway Down and So Much to Go

September 13, 2023 David Chapek

By DAVID CHAPEK/Staff Writer Editors’ Note: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Rebels and Ahsoka. “Sabine, don’t forget, I’m counting on you… I can’t wait to come home.” Four weeks ago, Disney released the [Read More…]

Tyler Film Festival Award Night

September 13, 2023 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer The Tyler Film Festival finished Saturday night, Sept. 9, after disbursing over $2,000 in awards. Out of the 24 short film selections, the following four received awards. Written in Ink, by Cordelaine [Read More…]

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ does not disappoint

September 9, 2023 Danny Mogle

By BARTON HISEL/Contributor As the dancing rainbow pattern of light shines out of the clear side panel of my gaming rig, I sit enthralled by the story playing out on my screen. The details the game [Read More…]

Tyler Film Festival This Weekend

September 4, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/ Staff Writer The Tyler Film Festival will be held Sept. 7 to 9 at the Liberty Hall Theater in downtown Tyler. Tickets range from $10 to $15 for day passes, or $25 for three-day [Read More…]

9 Student Orgs to Check Out Immediately

September 4, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief Whether you’ve got one semester left or eight, as long as you’re a student this is your home. Don’t wait to find your place. UT Systems identified “belonging” as one of the [Read More…]

Top 5 Date Spots in Tyler

August 29, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor in Chief This story was originally written for our Patriot Pulse magazine. To read more like it, pick up a copy of your own at any orange newsstand on campus. It’s [Read More…]

Meet the Greeks: Sororities and Fraternities on Campus

August 24, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor in Chief Why “Go Greek”? Joining a fraternity or sorority at The University of Texas at Tyler is an opportunity to get involved on campus, enhance your college education and hone your [Read More…]

What is eSports?

August 24, 2023 Michael Bald

By MICHAEL BALD/Staff Writer Students are leaning toward the monitors, laser-focused. Their fingers move like striking snakes on their keyboards. Though they are in a small, tightly knit room, they still shout at each other [Read More…]