Campus News
Two of the Best Study Spots at UT Tyler
By MEGAN WILLIAMS/ Staff Writer For some of us, tests and exams are coming up, so it’s imperative to find the best spot to study. The best way to find a study spot is simply [Read More…]
Opinion
Culture
Predicting the Academy Awards 2024 — Part one!
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…]
City/State
Behind the Scenes at Tyler’s Kiepersol Winery
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…]
Opinion
The Grammys: Artistic Innovation or Industry Inflation?
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…]
Campus News
Top 5 Films Releasing in 2024
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…]
Culture
Made to be Broken: The Fascinating History of New Year’s Resolutions
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
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?
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…]
Campus News
Burnout: It’s Real and Avoidable
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…]
Campus News
PHOTO GALLERY: Best Costumes Halloween 2023
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…]