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Gen-X Jim presents: Social Justice vs. Two Taquitos and a Diet Dr. Pepper

March 11, 2024 GenX Jim

By JIM CLAYTON/ Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This piece is the first in a new Patriot Talon column called “Gen-X Jim Presents.” We hope you like it! Let us know in the comments below.   Okay, [Read More…]

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Predicting the Academy Awards 2024 — the Final Section!

February 29, 2024 Stephen Craig

By STEPHEN CRAIG/ Staff Writer 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 [Read More…]

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Tyler Film Festival Award Night

September 13, 2023 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer The Tyler Film Festival finished Saturday night, Sept. 9, after disbursing over $2,000 in awards.  Out of the 24 short film selections, the following four received awards. Written in Ink, by Cordelaine [Read More…]

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“Barbie”: A Fun and Feminist Film

August 21, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/Staff Writer On July 21, the “Barbie” movie debuted in theaters after months of anticipation (and memes). The film provides plenty of pink, tasteful childhood references and an inspiring message of womanhood and [Read More…]

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Hidden Gems of Tyler: Boards and Bites

April 21, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Everyone knows that college students love coffee, food, and games. Boards and Bites, a local business, provides all three! Nestled in the Green Acres Shopping Center, Boards and Bites is relatively new [Read More…]

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‘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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Homecoming 2023

March 21, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/ Managing Editor It’s spring 2023, and Homecoming is upon us once again. “Homecoming Week,” which begins Monday March 20 and ends Monday March 27, is a week full of activities. The schedule for [Read More…]

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D&D and Wizards of the Coast OGL Breakdown: All You Need to Know

February 16, 2023 Luke Spence

By LUKE SPENCE/Staff Writer, BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer After announcing a new edition of Dungeon & Dragons, called “One D&D”,  Wizards of the Coast announced a revision to the Open Gaming License, worrying many in the [Read More…]

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Taylor Swift’s Album ‘Midnights’ Takes the World by Storm

November 14, 2022 Breanna Bolle

By BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer, PAULINA MATA/Staff Writer Taylor Swift makes a lasting legacy with the release of her 10th studio album, “Midnights.” The album, released on Oct. 21, broke several streaming and sales records within the [Read More…]

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The World of Khaos: Haunting Thrill

November 7, 2022 Dallana Estrada

BY DALLANA ESTRADA/Staff Writer Fear Itself Is Not the Only Thing You Have to Fear – World of Khaos   History Before the haunted attraction became what it is today. In the 1930s, the old [Read More…]

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