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To Be, or Not To Be (Online): That is the Question

February 22, 2022 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON and MELODY WILSON In the first week of the Spring 2022 semester, President Kirk Calhoun sent out an important email that said that due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in East [Read More…]

Rose Cold: Episode 1: Gone In Five Minutes

February 21, 2022 Noah Tew

In the first episode of Rose Cold, a true-crime comedy podcast hosted by student journalists at UT Tyler, we discuss our format, along with an unsolved disappearance more than 40 years ago, and a true-crime [Read More…]

Repairs Close Varsity Drive at Foundry Apartments

February 18, 2022 Danny Mogle

TALON STAFF A section of Varsity Drive in front of The Foundry Apartments is closed to traffic while repairs are being made. Barricades are in place in the 3400 block of Varsity Drive and signs [Read More…]

COVID Boosters: All You Need to Know

February 17, 2022 Danny Mogle

By EMILY BUSH/Staff Writer With the aftermath of the pandemic, the first wave of vaccines proving to be effective, and many wondering what the next step would be to protect friends and family, booster shots are [Read More…]

My Student Support Program App Gives Students Access to Professional Counselors

February 16, 2022 Danny Mogle

By SOPHIA GUILD/Staff Writer UT Tyler is offering 24/7 mental health counseling services through a new app called My Student Support Program (SSP). The free program allows students to access real-time professional counselors via phone, [Read More…]

Cowan Center to Feature Kevin Costner at 25th Anniversary Gala

February 16, 2022 Danny Mogle

TALON STAFF Award-winning actor Kevin Costner, who currently stars in the TV series “Yellowstone,” will talk about his career in an appearance at the university’s R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. During An [Read More…]

If You’re into Orienteering, Check Out the New Course at Faulkner Park

February 16, 2022 Danny Mogle

TALON STAFF Tyler’s Faulkner Park, 410 W. Cumberland Road, now has an orienteering course. Participants are challenged to use a compass and map reading skills to find nine markers along the park’s trail system. With the [Read More…]

Everything You Need to Know About Early Voting in Smith County

February 16, 2022 Danny Mogle

TALON STAFF Smith County has released information about early voting in the March 1 primary elections for the Republican and Democratic parties. Where to Vote In the county are five early voting locations: The Hub, [Read More…]

UT Tyler Celebrates the Year of the Tiger

February 15, 2022 Danny Mogle

By LIZ ROMO/Newsletter Editor Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, celebrates the beginning of the new year based on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar. Lunar New Year occurred on on [Read More…]

How to Get the Most From Your Trip to One-Stop Center

February 15, 2022 Danny Mogle

By EMILY BUSH/ Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Staff Writer Emily Bush is employed at the One-Stop Center. Any options, advice or suggestions or not necessarily the opinions of the One-Stop Center. The One-Stop Center is [Read More…]