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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…]

Opinion

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…]

Culture

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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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Cortado – Cup of Jo’s Coffee Review

October 12, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/ Staff Writer How do I end a series of articles about drinking coffees and tea I’ve never drunk before? By trying the most interesting and wild coffee on the menu, of course. I’ve [Read More…]

Culture

American Horror Story Delicate: The Good, the Bad, and the Kardashian

October 2, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/ Staff Writer The 12th season of the iconic horror anthology series American Horror Story released its first episode Wednesday, Sept. 20th. Starring Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevingne, the season is [Read More…]

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Coconilla – Cup of Jo’s Coffee Review

September 28, 2023 Nathan Witt

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/Staff Writer I worked at Brookshire’s for a summer, and one thing that the elder customers and workers taught me was that staying open-minded and being willing to try new things is one [Read More…]

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Dungeons & Dragons, a Community for College Students

September 26, 2023 Jim Rasberry

By JIM RASBERRY/Staff Writer The popularity of tabletop roleplaying games (“TTRPG”), such as Dungeons & Dragons, is on the rise.With over 50 million players recorded worldwide, which is furthered by Twitch streams and live play [Read More…]

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