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BREAKING NEWS: Aggravated Assault Offense at Liberty Landing

October 21, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor The UT Tyler Police Department notified students, staff, and other faculty members via email on Oct. 21 of a aggravated assault/weapon offense at Liberty Landing. According to the report, a verbal [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s SJP Protests University Investments During Week of Action

October 20, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By Allison McDougald/Staff Writer Photos By Jinjer Royce/Staff Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas at Tyler held campus protests Oct. 6-9, calling attention to Palestinian suffering and the university system’s investments [Read More…]

At Caldwell Zoo Learning Come Roaring to Life

October 19, 2026 Danny Mogle

By ESSENCE LOYLESS/Contributor At Tyler’s Calwell Zoo, a light drizzle hits the pine trees and dampens the brick paths, leaving a clean, earthy smell in the air. On this chilly, overcast morning, the park is [Read More…]

Competitive Nature in Full Swing at UT Tyler’s Esports

October 19, 2026 Danny Mogle

By JOSHUA OKIKIOLU/Contributor Esports demands more focus, practice and teamwork than most people realize. Those who think esports looks like ordinary gaming often view it differently once they understand the competition, focus, and effort [Read More…]

JD Vance urges Tyler rally to support Ken Paxton, criticizes James Talarico

October 14, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By ADDISON MARTIN/Staff Writer and MATEUS FERRIERA/Editor-In-Chief Photos by JINJER ROYCE/Staff Vice President JD Vance urged Texans to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and criticized his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, during a campaign [Read More…]

Writing Center Sees Limited AI Use by Students

October 8, 2026 Danny Mogle

By RYAN KNOX/Contributor Photos by Joshua Self/Staff UT Tyler students are surrounded by AI tools in nearly every digital space they use, but according to Center for Writing Excellence Director Miriam Rowntree, most are choosing [Read More…]

American Dining Creations Serving New Selections in UC

October 8, 2026 Danny Mogle

By SOFIA YOUNGBLOOD/Contributor Photos by Joshua Self/Staff A new food service vendor took over Patriot Dining on Aug. 1, after the university’s contract with Sodexo, the previous vendor, expired. With a wide variety of healthy [Read More…]

ASO’s Game Night Brings Students Together To Celebrate Culture, Heritage

September 29, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor and TAYLOR VAUGHN/Staff Writer and MAE GRIMM/Staff Writer On Sept. 25, UT Tyler’s African Student Organization hosted a Game Night at the Soules College of Business. Students of all nationalities came [Read More…]

Patriots Blank UTPB for First Real LSC Win

September 17, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas — The University of Texas at Tyler women’s soccer team started off strong in Lone Star Conference play Wednesday night, shutting out The University of Texas Permian Basin 5-0 at [Read More…]

Rep. Nathaniel Moran Speaks at TPUSA Meeting at UT Tyler

September 12, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Editor-In-Chief Photos By JINJER ROYCE/Staff Congressman Nathaniel Moran attended an invite-only Turning Point USA meeting at UT Tyler’s Mabry Theater Friday to talk about faith, leadership and Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Moran, who is running [Read More…]