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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…]

Patriot Talon Live – February

March 26, 2024 Nathan Witt

By LEIGH MEYERS / Broadcast Director, JUDE RATCLIFF / Broadcast Producer, NAYELLI CARILLO / Anchor, and SANTIAGO NUNEZ / Reporter The future of UT Tyler’s legacy and the retirement of the current President, a group [Read More…]

Students Chime in on Riter Bell Tower

March 4, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ANDREW STAPLES/Contributor The Riter Millennium Bell Tower is one of the largest of towers of its kind in Texas and one of the landmarks on campus. — This story won first place for audio feature reporting [Read More…]

Predicting the Academy Awards 2024 — the Final Section!

February 29, 2024 Stephen Craig

By STEPHEN CRAIG/ Staff Writer The Academy Awards: the awards ceremony we all like to make fun of, yet still watch every year. Founded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the [Read More…]

Iconic Bookstore Closing After Nearly Half a Century of Service

January 18, 2024 Barbara Martin Moro

By BARBARA MARTIN MORO/Staff Writer “Ding, dong.” “Howdy!” John Johnson said from behind the counter. From the floor to the ceiling, the wooden shelves that Johnson once built with his father stand half empty. The [Read More…]

PHOTO GALLERY: Walk Around Harvey Lake in the Evening for Your Mental Health

November 20, 2023 Anya

By ANNA ARSEIENKO/Staff Contributor When the bright sun hides its rays from our eyes, Harvey Lake attracts the night beauty while opening the splendid views for its visitors. Walking around the lake not only helps [Read More…]

Coach Hutto Has Cheer Team Ready To Stunt On The Competition

November 13, 2023 Danny Mogle

By JALLEN SULLIVAN/Contributor It’s day three at a cheer camp, and the University of Texas at Tyler team is performing its routine for the last time. During the performance, the team’s coaches jump up and [Read More…]

Is Using AI in College Unethical?

November 13, 2023 Nathan Witt

Ever wondered if artificial intelligence could grade your college essays better than your professor, or do we risk losing the essence of critical thinking in the process? Hold on to your hats as we explore [Read More…]