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Predicting the Academy Awards 2024 — Part one!

February 19, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By Stephen Craig/Staff Contributor The Academy Awards: the awards ceremony we all like to make fun of, yet still watch every year. Founded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the Academy [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…]

The Grammys: Artistic Innovation or Industry Inflation?

February 8, 2024 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Since 1959, the Recording Academy’s mission has been to recognize “excellence” in the recording arts by bestowing annual awards to artists. A core belief they have behind their decision making is to [Read More…]

Top 5 Films Releasing in 2024

February 8, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By YOSEF IBITAYO/ Staff Contributor Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two, based off of the seminal 1965 science-fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert, continues the story of 2021’s Oscar-winning Dune. Following the fall of [Read More…]

Made to be Broken: The Fascinating History of New Year’s Resolutions

January 29, 2024 Nathan Witt

By JUDE RATCLIFF / Staff Contributor It’s the end of January, which means that just over three weeks ago, millions of people worldwide made promises to themselves regarding substantial changes for the better to their routines [Read More…]

Six Pieces of Advice for Finals Week

November 30, 2023 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Well, here it is, after several long weeks we have made it to final’s week. By this point in the semester you can see how well (or god forbid how not-so-well) [Read More…]

Theaters v.s. Streaming: Which is Better?

November 27, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By DYLAN SHACKLETT/ Talon Contributor In the rows of empty seats, a lone viewer embraces the old-fashioned tradition of watching movies on the big screen. Bathed in the soft, fading light of the projector’s beam, [Read More…]

Burnout: It’s Real and Avoidable

November 6, 2023 Danny Mogle

By HANNAH BENSON/Staff Contributor Editor’s Note: This article deals with the common issues of stress and burnout. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed, reach out for free to the UT Tyler Counseling Center [Read More…]

PHOTO GALLERY: Best Costumes Halloween 2023

November 2, 2023 Nathan Witt

STAFF SPECIAL Patriot Productions and Talon Student Media hosted a campus-wide costume contest on October 31st. Winners of the contest were: Judges Choice – Citlally Lopez Popular Vote – Zulma Trujil Most Photogenic -Dipinti Lakha [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…]