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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

Mental Health Walk: Collectively Fighting the Stigma

October 17, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By MEGAN FOLK/Contributor On Oct. 9, the University Center patio was alive with activity. Representatives of the Wellness Center, Counseling Center, Student Advocacy and Success, Frios and other organizations gathered for the Mental Health Awareness [Read More…]

Volleyball Defeats Dallas Baptist in Back-and-Forth Thriller

October 14, 2024 Brock Bearden

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor UT Tyler volleyball earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over #23 Dallas Baptist Oct. 5. The win kept the Patriots unbeaten in Lone Star Conference play and extended their undefeated home record. The [Read More…]

PHOTO GALLERY: Local Zoo Ensures a Legacy of Joy

October 7, 2024 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer Under a wooden, thatched-roof platform overlooking the edge of a yellow field, people mill about watching, waiting. A mother holds her son, a boy of about 5 years of age in [Read More…]