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Diwali- Festival of Lights in UT Tyler

October 26, 2022 Leslie Rosales

By LESLIE ROSALES/Staff Writer On October 21, Friday, from 5-8, the UC ballroom transformed into a beautifully decorated dreamland with lights. The first highlight of the night involved showcasing a Diwali explanation video in which Various [Read More…]

The Disney Horror Double Feature: ‘Hellraiser,’ ‘Werewolf by Night’

October 24, 2022 Yosef Ibitayo

By YOSEF IBITAYO/Staff Writer Going into “Hellraiser”, the 2022 reimagining of the 1987 classic horror film of the same name that premiered Oct. 7 on Hulu, I was expecting a movie with such a legacy [Read More…]

The Tyler Set List Ep.1

October 12, 2022 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/ Staff Writer The Tyler Set List podcast is a weekly series focused on growing the Tyler music scene across multiple genres. The show aims to inform and educate the UT Tyler student body [Read More…]

Introducing the Tyler Music Scene

October 11, 2022 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Staff Writer The roads of Tyler are bubbling and cracking in anticipation of the underground music scene’s burst into mainstream attention. Local music venues are boasting shows with hundreds in the audience and [Read More…]

‘Bee and PuppyCat’ Netflix’s Reboot

October 11, 2022 Dallana Estrada

By DALLANA ESTRADA/Staff Writer A Vocaloid sings underwater in a rock-a-bye tune with moonlight spreading wings in the shadows. Large columns rise from a mirror for a man in a high-tailored coat to step before [Read More…]

To Tea or Not to Tea – HTeaO Sweet Tea Review

October 11, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor East Texans do not mess around when it comes to sweet tea. When HTeaO (pronounced “aich- tea – oh”) opened its doors in Tyler over a year ago, many wondered if this [Read More…]

Bergfeld Brings Back Movies in the Park

October 11, 2022 Megan Williams

BY MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer & Photographer Bergfeld Park brings back free movies at the Centene Stage in Tyler, where you get to enjoy watching fun, family-friendly, sometimes classic movies. Just bring a blanket, lawn chair [Read More…]

Mass Comm Students Play Games During Grand Slam Outing

September 27, 2022 Maria Islam

By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer The faculty and staff of the College of Art and Sciences hosted a night of fun for students pursuing a degree in mass communication, whether as a major or minor. Held [Read More…]

Patriot Picks #12

September 26, 2022 Yosef Ibitayo

By YOSEF IBITAYO/Staff Writer Check out this week’s Patriot Picks done by staff writer Yosef Ibitayo! The Long Defeat- Thrice Bowsprit- Balmorhea Iris- Diamante Arrival of the Birds- The Cinematic Orhestra Happy is a Yuppie [Read More…]

East Texas State Fair Returns to Tyler

September 24, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor The East Texas State Fair is back in town! This annual Tyler tradition offers unique attractions, a lively atmosphere and carnival fun for all ages. An array of animal exhibits are returning [Read More…]