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UT Tyler Releases Flock Camera Data Amid Privacy Concerns

November 6, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By Mateus Ferreira/Editor-In-Chief and Imani Russeau/Staff Graphic by Angel Lopez/Staff and photo by Mae Grimm/Staff After questions from Talon Student Media, UT Tyler agreed to publicly release information about its campus Flock cameras through the Flock [Read More…]

Helping More, Waiting Less at Student Counseling Center

November 5, 2026 Danny Mogle

By HAYDEN GUTHRIE/Contributor Photos by Mae Grimm/Staff Although students are turning to the Student Counseling Center in higher numbers, they are not facing long delays. The center has avoided a long wait list by using [Read More…]

A Reflection of ‘An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth’

October 27, 2026 Orion Baker

By TAYLOR VAUGHN/Staff “An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth” is the first performance of the “Queens of Broadway” series at the Cowan Center. On Oct. 24, Chenoweth and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra presented a two-act [Read More…]

UT Tyler Packs Cafeteria for Midnight Breakfast Tradition

October 26, 2026 Mateus Ferreira

By ADDISON MARTIN/Staff Writer Photos by JINJER ROYCE/Staff UT Tyler students formed a line outside of the University Center to attend Midnight Breakfast. SGA hosted Midnight Breakfast at the University Center Tuesday night and offered [Read More…]

UT Tyler Oversight Turns Enrollment Ad Into Unfiltered Student Forum

October 23, 2026 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor A UT Tyler Canvas course designed to guide students through spring 2027 registration became an unexpected forum for student discussion, with posts ranging from questions about turning off notifications to invitations [Read More…]

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 an 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 protests on campus Oct. 6-9, calling attention to Palestinian suffering and the university system’s [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…]

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 and MAE GRIMM/Staff Writers On Sept. 25, UT Tyler’s African Student Organization hosted a Game Night at the Soules College of Business. Students of many nationalities came together to [Read More…]