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To Ink or Not to Ink: That’s the Question

November 23, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ANGELA FOSUHENE-APENTENG/Contributor Natalie Hernandez, a senior health science major, shows off her collection of tattoos. On her bicep are a cherry 8-ball, a set of “love” dice, and the number 777. Each tattoo represents [Read More…]

As Fentanyl Deaths Soar, UT Tyler Provides Free Narcan

November 22, 2024 The Patriot Talon

This is part of a reporting project drawing attention to the danger of fentanyl, use of Narcan to save lives and the university’s Narcan Access Initiative. Also see The Patriot Talon on Instagram for more [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…]

PHOTO ESSAY: UT Tyler Celebrates First-Gen Students on National First Generation Day

November 18, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By AALIYAH FLORES/Staff Writer National First Generation Day celebrates and honors students who are the first in their families to graduate from college. Despite the various challenges and obstacles these students may face, they pave [Read More…]

UT Tyler Athletes Face Challenges of Injuries

November 13, 2024 Brock Bearden

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor Collegiate athletes are concerned about suffering sport injuries and that injuries can have an extreme impact on their performance and mental health. “I have had lots of injuries over the course of [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…]

PHOTO ESSAY: The Engineering Students Compete at the Ratliff Relays

October 28, 2024 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/ Contributor Every year students in the College of Engineering take part in the Ratliff Relays, a series of competitions on and near Harvey Lake. It is an opportunity for student to put [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Tyler in Tyler: Excitement for “CHROMAKOPIA”

October 25, 2024 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Staff Writer Green trucks were spotted Friday, Oct. 18, having “CHROMAKOPIA” plastered on them in the general Tyler area. As the rollout for Tyler, the Creator’s new album “CHROMAKOPIA” has officially begun. CHROMAKOPIA [Read More…]

Patriot Talon Live – September

October 24, 2024 Leigh Meyers

By LEIGH MEYERS/Broadcast Director, JUDE RATCLIFF/Broadcast Producer, NAYELLI CARILLO/Anchor and SANTIAGO NUNEZ/Reporter