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Navigating From College to Career

March 15, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By STEPHANIE WILLIAMSON/Contributor With graduation on the horizon, upper-division college students are increasingly focused on their career trajectories. “I’m worried about finding a job after graduation,” Denisha Mims, senior health science student, said. Mims is [Read More…]

Tyler Music Scene Becoming More Diversified

March 15, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ANGELA FOSUHENE-APENTENG/Contributor On a cool Friday evening, Rick’s on the Square and ETX Brewing Company are buzzing with live music reflective of the energy and soul of Tyler’s growing music scene. InFocus is performing [Read More…]

Alexis Rockman Curates UT Tyler’s 40th Annual International Exhibition

February 13, 2025 Amelia Matecek

By AMELIA MATECEK/Staff Writer Upon entering the Meadows Gallery within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, I was faced with artworks exhibiting vibrant colors, soft brush strokes and the calm scenery of [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “The New Sound” by Geordie Greep

February 13, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Columnist Hello, all, and welcome to Duke Reviews! This is a bi-weekly column, which will provide honest thoughts and feedback about music or movies. In these reviews, I will dissect what makes them [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s Mental Health Resources Are Available For Stressed Students In Need

January 20, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By KIRA HINTON/Contributor Midterms, projects, assignments, studying, finals, work, family, sports, eating and sleeping. Repeat. These are plans on students’ minds every day. “The workload is a lot to juggle between staying organized and prioritizing [Read More…]

Student Transforms Space Into Cozy Oasis

January 20, 2025 Amelia Matecek

By AMELIA MATECEK/Contributor Moving to college and being in an unfamiliar space can be difficult. Senior Breanna Bolle made her campus apartment warm and inviting by crafting a cozy, home-like environment. For Bolle, being comfortable [Read More…]

Trying to Be Healthy While Committing to College

January 20, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ALEJANDRA TAPIA/Contributor The weight gain of the ‘freshman-15’ is a reality for students with busy lives struggling to maintain eating and exercise habits. “I think about my weight every year,” Debora Loua, a junior [Read More…]

Shopping Vintage Is More Than Thrill of the Find

December 12, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By YESSENIA VALENCIANA/Contributor The fluorescent lights above hum softly, casting a dim glow upon the aisles. Color-coordinated clothes, stacks of old books and shelves of mismatched knickknacks fill the space. A faint mix of fabric [Read More…]

This Tyler Alley is a Destination for Art Lovers

December 12, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Talon Staff Editor’s Note: Macy Maxwell, a social media content creator for The Patriot Talon, recently spent time in Art Alley with her friend Hunter Nash, mother, Karen Maxwell, and her sister, Kylee. [Read More…]

Creators of Public Art Need More Than Recognition

December 5, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer The art scene in Tyler is growing. With murals, exhibitions and art installations, Tyler is becoming a cultural hub of creativity. Yet, while art is benefiting the city, artists who do [Read More…]