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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…]

Music Program to Expand Under New Director of Bands Austin Seybert

September 23, 2022 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Staff Writer Austin Seybert, Ph.D. in Musical Arts and Trombone Performance, has big plans for the music program as the new director of bands. The School of Performing Arts held a national search [Read More…]

‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere – A Stalled Start

September 21, 2022 Yosef Ibitayo

By YOSEF IBITAYO/Staff Writer “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is Amazon Studios’ controversial attempt to graft a branch onto the decades-old redwood that is the cumulative adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories. [Read More…]

Spring Carnival Comes to Tyler

April 21, 2022 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Staff Writer The Spring Carnival is in town once again! The “fairground” offers a bustling atmosphere, multiple fair foods and lots of fun. Put on by Evans United Shows, the carnival is located [Read More…]