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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…]
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August 29, 2023 Brynna Williamson
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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…]
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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…]
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“Barbie”: A Fun and Feminist Film

August 21, 2023 Paulina Mata
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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…]
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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…]
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REVIEW: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Is Engaging, Fun Fantasy Adventure

April 18, 2023 Luke Spence
By LUKE SPENCE/Staff Writer As an avid Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) player and Game Master, I was skeptical of the new attempt at adapting the feel of a D&D game while being accessible to a [Read More…]
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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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