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Ping Ponging Camaraderie

October 17, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ANGELA FOSUHENE-APENTENG/Contributor University Center staff hosted a ping pong tournament in the The Patriot Zone on Sept. 30. This event is a part of a series of other weekly tournaments. “I’m doing one every [Read More…]

NSA Hosts the Delightful, Vibrant Dashain Festival

October 14, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By CARTER PHILLIPS/Contributor The Nepali Student Association hosted the Dashain Festival Oct. 4. The UC Ballroom was transformed with colorful kites and purple and gold fabrics draped across the tables, as well as traditional music [Read More…]

Fully-Licensed Starbucks to Open in Muntz Library

October 3, 2024 Paulina Mata

By PJ CARRINGTON/Staff Writer, AALIYAH FLORES/Staff Writer, PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor Students make their way to the on-campus source of their caffeine-driven motivation, only to see empty, dark counters behind bars. Over the past weeks, [Read More…]

A Cosmic Journey: Lee Albert Hill’s Artistic Exploration of the Nasadiya Sukta

October 3, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By HANNA BARRON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler’s special guest artist is Lee Albert Hill. His work consists of architectural and abstract visual impressions. “As both an architect and artist working in a busy [Read More…]

Yoga Program Helps Students De-stress and Stay Fit

September 26, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By NATALIE HERNANDEZ/Contributor Herrington Patriot Center offers a variety of fitness classes. One class that is steadily gaining popularity among students is yoga. Led by an instructor who discovered the transformative power of yoga, the [Read More…]

Fair Enough! UT Tyler Day Sept. 26 Promises Fun, Freebies, Festivities

September 23, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MARIANO LUGO/Contributor UT Tyler Day at the East Texas State Fair is Sept. 26. The event promises free entry for UT Tyler students. Additionally, the event will have performances and fair attractions. Community members [Read More…]

September is Suicide Prevention Month: What to Know, How to Help

September 23, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Suicide Prevention Month in September brings awareness to those who deal with suicidal thoughts and the help that is available to them. “It’s all about instilling hope in others,” Dr. Terry [Read More…]

Concord: Historic Failure for Sony

September 19, 2024 Jim Rasberry

By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer Sony faces a historic failure as its new hero shooter is pulled from stores. In possibly a major setback for the gaming industry, the new hero shooter Concord was pulled from [Read More…]

Ovation at the Inaugural Piano Extravaganza

September 9, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By LAUREN MCCLURE/Contributor Performers played pieces from Liszt to Radiohead in the inaugural Piano Extravaganza held Sept. 6 at Braithwaite Recital Hall. After each performance, an applause from the audience and a bow from stage [Read More…]

REVIEW: ‘The Rings of Power’ Returns to Middle Earth

September 6, 2024 David Chapek

By DAVID CHAPEK/Staff Writer The time has once again come for us to consider the mind-numbing monstrosity of a production that is Amazon’s “The Rings of Power” show. Any small amount of personal nostalgia I [Read More…]