Life & Arts - The Patriot Talon

REVIEW: ‘Wild Robot’ Shows Humans How to be Civilized

November 23, 2024 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer The current culture, oversaturated with angry Facebook posts and combative internet rants, blares bad news from all sides. Political conflict, violence, division – plus dozens of gritty films and TV shows [Read More…]

REVIEW: EA Sports Delivers the Excitement with College Football 25

November 22, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CASEY EHLER/Contributor College football fans had been waited a long time for a game to play as their favorite college teams, so you can imagine the hype and their pure joy when EA Sports [Read More…]

Hunting for Treasures at a Thrift Store

November 21, 2024 The Patriot Talon

Editor’s Note: Come along with junior mass communications major Yessenia Valenciana as she searches for items at a Goodwill store in Tyler. By YESSENIA VALENCIANA/Contributor A blend of aged wood, faint fabric softener, the [Read More…]

Students Are Tangled in Web of Social Media

November 21, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By NATALIE HERNANDEZ/Contributor Social media has become a significant part of daily life for many people. TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat capture the attention of millions. Kira Hinton, 19-year-old communication student, finds herself constantly drawn to [Read More…]

REVIEW: “Venom: The Last Dance” is Fun!

November 18, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers for “Venom: The Last Dance.” I laughed, I cried, I cringed and, surprisingly, I got kinda grossed out. Here is everything you’re wondering about “Venom: [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Catching a Lunch Rush at Stanley’s

November 4, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By AIDAN KING/Contributor Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar B-Q has been family owned and operated since 1958. Nick and Jen Pencis took over the business in 2006 after the death of founder JD Stanley. They kept [Read More…]

UT Tyler Art Department Recruits Incoming Students

November 4, 2024 Amelia Matecek

By AMELIA MATECEK/Contributor Many high school students search for a program and university that suits their needs during their transition to college. The annual UT Tyler Art Department High School Recruiting event assisted students with [Read More…]

Students Decorating Spooky, Scrumptious Cookies with Patriot Productions

November 1, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Patriot Productions hosted a spooky cookie-decorating event Oct. 3 in the University Center in the spirit of Halloween with a sprinkle of creativity, It provided an opportunity for students to have [Read More…]

Campus Chic-fil-A’s Record Attendance

October 24, 2024 Santiago Nunez

By SANTIAGO NUNEZ/Multimedia Editor with AUGUST FORMAN and KAYLEIGH SEVIER Students among campus have reported long waiting lines at the University Center’s Chick-fil-A since the new semester started. In hopes of sharing their experiences with [Read More…]

REVIEW: Charli XCX’s Remixes are a Thrilling Cacophony

October 24, 2024 Larry Bonilla

By TALON STAFF/ Organized by LARRY BONILLA Charli XCX emerged out of the summer of 2024 as a mainstream pop sensation. Her highly praised album “Brat” made resounding waves this summer with “Apple,” “Girl, So Confusing” and “360.” [Read More…]