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Homecoming 2023

March 21, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Managing Editor It’s spring 2023, and Homecoming is upon us once again. “Homecoming Week,” which begins Monday March 20 and ends Monday March 27, is a week full of activities. The schedule for [Read More…]

Looking for Something Different to do? Try Wallyball. It’s Off The Walls

March 14, 2023 Danny Mogle

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/ Talon Contributor Wallyball, the indoor recreational sport played in racketball rooms, is quickly becoming a common hobby for college students. The rules of wallyball are the same as those of volleyball, except the [Read More…]

A Day In The Life Of Mass Comm Lab Techs

March 9, 2023 Danny Mogle

By LAKYNDRA LARKIN/ Inspired Minds Editor-in-Chief Applications to be a lab tech for the Department of Mass Communication at UT Tyler are open for the fall 2023 semester. Lab techs are student workers who assist other [Read More…]

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UT Tyler Hosts Donation Drive for Accessible Hygiene

March 7, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor The blood running through our veins is a part of life shared by all humans. At some point, everyone will bleed for one reason or another. Sidney Wilson, the Academic Success coordinator [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s Delight Chapter Wins Curriculum Books

February 28, 2023 Noah Tew

By ISABELLA PIERCE/Talon Contributor Delight won unlimited free curriculum books for its upcoming semester. Delight is a women’s college ministry at UT Tyler. The group meets every Thursday in the College of Business. It has fellowship, [Read More…]

UT Tyler Offers Mental Health Services

February 24, 2023 Noah Tew

By DAMARIS AVILA/ Talon Contributor According to the Healthy Minds Study, “More than 60% of students met the criteria for at least one mental health problem, during the 2020-2021 school year.” Some students may not know [Read More…]

New Residential Life Director Looks to Make Improvements

February 22, 2023 Breanna Bolle

By BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer There has been chatter among students regarding housing for the fall and next spring semester. The UT Tyler’s Residence Life and Housing department’s new executive director is Dr. Joseph Berthiaume. Berthiaume [Read More…]

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SGA Addresses Event Planning for Student Organizations

February 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor At the Student Government Association meeting on Feb. 14, he Academic Advising ad hoc committee presented information on event planning for student organizations and new rules. Academic Advising Committee Ashley Bill, [Read More…]

UT Tyler Patriot Dancers Perform With Alumni

January 31, 2023 Macy Weatherford

BY MACY WEATHERFORD/ Staff Writer The University of Texas at Tyler’s Spirit Squad is representing UT Tyler by providing joy with their performances. The Spirit Squad has three teams: dance, cheer and stunt. The Patriot Dancers [Read More…]

‘It’s probably nothing;’ How One Student Overcame Health Challenges

January 31, 2023 Noah Tew

By CHLOIE CALDEMEYER/ Talon Contributor Editors Note: This story contains some graphic images “Probably nothing” This “probably nothing” turned into something life-changing for Daisy Escatel. For most of her life, Escatel, a UT Tyler student, has [Read More…]