The University Steps project is nearing completion. UT Tyler is is replacing the stairway between Stewart Hall and Hudnall-Pirtle-Roosth Building with a larger set of stairs that will connect the Bell Tower area to Harvey [Read More…]
By WHITNEY WORLEY/Contributor On April 9, UT Tyler hosted Destress Fest to provide activities for students to take a break from studying. “I thought Destress Fest was a really cool way of giving students an [Read More…]
By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer Tyler is Texas’ third city to be designated a tourism friendly community. The city took part in a multi-step certification process designed to encourage communities to pursue tourism across the state, [Read More…]
By MACY BAGBY/Contributor YouTube, a video-sharing platform known for tutorials, viral challenges, vlogs and live events, is popular among college students. Carter Phillips, a senior health science major, spends at least four hours a day [Read More…]
By AVERY SALAS/Contributor Drinking alcohol for many college students is more than just a social activity; it is a part of the college experience. “I’d be lying if I said beer wasn’t a part of [Read More…]
By JULIANE FRUEH/ Contributor The number of college students drinking coffee is increasing. When facing a heavy workload, students often use coffee as a source of energy. “I probably drink one cup of coffee a [Read More…]
By MARIA VALASQUEZ/Contributor Tipping culture has gone beyond traditional means within service industries, sparking debate among consumers about where and when gratuity is important. “I feel like tipping is really important because that is where [Read More…]
By AUTUMN HOWELL/Contributor Online classes have become more popular in recent years. While some students enjoy online classes, others prefer in-person learning. “It does seem like online classes are offered more since COVID,” Emily Roenne, [Read More…]
By MATEUS FERREIRA/Staff Writer Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association organized a screening of “Farha,” a controversial film about the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948. The university canceled the event [Read More…]
By ASHTON GATSON/Contributor The University of Texas at Tyler had an 8.49% enrollment increase for the spring semester this year compared to last year, preliminary figures show. The enrollment of 10,015 students marks the highest [Read More…]