By JUDE RATCLIFF/Staff Writer UT Tyler is set to undergo major construction projects as part of a plan to revitalize areas of the campus. President Dr. Julie V. Philley presented the Master Plan proposal for [Read More…]
By JULIANE FRUEH/Contributor Two UT Tyler hurdlers are fighting for spots at the DII Outdoor Track & Field National Championships May 22-24 in Pueblo, Colorado. Brandon Arenas, a junior kinesiology major, and Ashton Turner, [Read More…]
By EMILY CLARK/Contributor Social media connects people from across the globe but it’s also a platform on which college athletes increasingly are subjected to harmful and abusive messages. A recent NCAA study found that a [Read More…]
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…]