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A few tips on how to live more cheaply

March 4, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By YOSEF IBITAYO/Staff Writer Living life as a college student can be so expensive. If only someone took the time to list some ways to live a little cheaper… Oh, wait. Look for “Utilities Paid” Apartments [Read More…]

In Full Bloom: Exploring the Deep Roots and History of Flowers by Lou Ann

February 29, 2024 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Contributor and ISABELLA PIERCE/Contributor When she was 15 years old, Lou Ann Green’s high school teacher told her to pick a different career. Lou Ann’s dream of becoming a florist, she’d said, would [Read More…]

Behind the Scenes at Tyler’s Kiepersol Winery

February 15, 2024 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer On Feb. 2, I toured the Kiepersol Winery, located in Tyler, with Brand Ambassador Ron Martin guiding me along the vineyard, distillery and infusion room. Through this tour, I learned about [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…]

Former UT Tyler Student Faces Child Pornography, Sexual Assault Allegations

December 11, 2023 Danny Mogle

By ABBY SMITH/Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This story deals with the topic of sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual harassment, reach out to UT Tyler’s Title IX [Read More…]

From Campus to Congregation: The Journey of Finding a New Church Home as a College Student

November 20, 2023 Macy Weatherford

By MACY WEATHERFORD/Staff Writer Beep! Beep! Beep! The sound of a blaring alarm clock begins to fill the once-quiet room. A hand reaches out from under the covers to hit the off button. The student pulls [Read More…]

City of Tyler Proposes Changes to Transit System

November 16, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Contributor The city of Tyler is considering making proposals to its transit system. The changes would affect University of Texas at Tyler students who use city buses. Among the proposed changes, which will [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Midnight Breakfast 2023

November 2, 2023 Megan Williams

Career Success Conference Captivates Students

October 26, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer Thursday, Oct. 19, the Career Success Conference came for UT Tyler students. This year’s conference was the fifth to be held on campus, and included a wide variety of panels with many [Read More…]

Craig Morgan — the “God, Family, and Country Tour”

October 23, 2023 Macy Weatherford

By MACY WEATHERFORD/Staff Contributor In the heart of country music, where melodies echo the values that define the American soul, Craig Morgan emerges as a steadfast beacon of faith, family and patriotism. Stepping onto the [Read More…]