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Thrifting For a Cause in Tyler

September 21, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer In an era of anti-corporatism and wanting to maintain an ethical shopping lifestyle, many are searching for stores and organizations that  operate in an ethical manner. Search no further, as the organization [Read More…]

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Strawberry Stories – Cup of Jo’s Coffee Review

September 21, 2023 Nathan Witt

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/Staff Writer I’m an avid coffee drinker. Nearly a cup a day. However, I’m not an experienced coffee drinker. Much like my food preferences, I stick to what I like. This has led [Read More…]

Campus News

9 Student Orgs to Check Out Immediately

September 4, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief Whether you’ve got one semester left or eight, as long as you’re a student this is your home. Don’t wait to find your place. UT Systems identified “belonging” as one of the [Read More…]

Food

Top 5 Date Spots in Tyler

August 29, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor in Chief This story was originally written for our Patriot Pulse magazine. To read more like it, pick up a copy of your own at any orange newsstand on campus. It’s [Read More…]

Campus News

5 Events You Don’t Want To Miss

August 21, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor in Chief Between quizzes, projects, reading assignments and tests, it can be easy to get so busy you forget the other part of the college experience. We understand the feeling. That’s why [Read More…]

Campus News

What To Expect From Tyler: From A Tyler Native

August 21, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NAYELI CARRILLO/Staff Writer I have asked my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, “Why Tyler?” Out of all the cities in Texas, furthermore, all the cities in the United States, why choose to live here? [Read More…]

Opinion

The Real Cost of Censorship: Book Bans Plague Children’s Curriculums 

April 24, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By DAISY ESCATEL/ Staff Writer According to the American Library Association’s 2022 report, the requests for book censorship have reached an all time high. Last year alone, there were a reported 1,269 attempts made to [Read More…]

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Culture

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’: Level Up or Game Over?

April 13, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor On April 5, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” debuted in theaters. The PG-rated film features several favorite Mario Bros. characters alongside countless Nintendo references and flawlessly smooth animation. Yet, reviews for [Read More…]

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Opinion

Humanities Degree: Waste of Money or Strategic Investment?

February 28, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/ Opinion Editor “What are you going to do with that degree?” Almost every student majoring in the humanities has heard this question from family, friends, or even fellow colleagues. This questioning is [Read More…]

Opinion

Social Media: The Ultimate Distraction

February 24, 2023 Noah Tew

By HANNAH BENSON/Talon Contributor  College students are heavily influenced by social media and are impacted by its prevalence. Tasks such as sitting down to do homework, showing up to class or trying to go to sleep [Read More…]

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