Life & Arts – Page 7 – The Patriot Talon

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…]

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 Danny Mogle

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 Danny Mogle

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…]