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Gen-X Jim Presents: The Top 10 Things I Learned from Stephen King

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer I am often intrigued by the things that mold us as individuals. Our various external interests and curiosities tend to have a long-lasting impact on our developmental process, our intellectual chrysalis, if [Read More…]

Early Voting Begins in Smith County

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer Early voting began in Smith County on Monday, Oct. 20 and will last until Oct. 31. There are 17 state of Texas propositions to be voted on by the community. For [Read More…]

UT Tyler Graduate Student Captures Essence of Little Things

October 28, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor Makenzie Bierma presented her exhibit “All of The Little Things” at the Meadows gallery on Oct. 23 in partial fulfillment of her M.F.A. The main piece titled “I Cannot Carry This Weight [Read More…]

¡Arriba! The Rose City Fiesta

October 23, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer The community of Tyler came together during Hispanic Heritage month to celebrate the Rose City Fiesta. The fiesta took place on Oct. 11 at Bergfeld Park. Hosted by the Tyler Hispanic [Read More…]

UT Tyler Faculty Showcase Talent in Art Exhibit

October 21, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Between their work grading papers and lecturing, it’s easy to forget that UT Tyler art professors are practicing artists too. The UT Tyler Studio Art Faculty Exhibition pulls back the curtain, revealing [Read More…]

Rob Lowe Speaks About Life, Career at Cowan Center

October 16, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By CIERRA RAYNER/Contributor Actor Rob Lowe brought humor, reflection and inspiration to the Cowan Center during his lecture Oct. 7. The theater was packed with people anticipating Rob Lowe’s lecture. Lowe kept the audience entertained [Read More…]

Candlelight Vigil Honors Lives Lost in Nepal’s Revolution

October 16, 2025 Mateus Ferreira

By MATEUS FERREIRA/Head Writer The Nepali Student Association held a vigil at Lake Tyler this September to remember the lives lost and hope for a better future, after Nepali “Gen-z” revolution. According to NPR, turmoil in [Read More…]

PHOTO ESSAY: Ready, Set, Matcha at ASA’s Performative Male Contest

October 9, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Multimedia Editor Assistant and HIMAANI RANKA/Staff Writer and ELIZABETH INION/Staff Writer On Sept. 30, UT Tyler’s Asian Student Association hosted the first ever Performative Male Contest at the Amphitheater by WT Brookshire Hall. [Read More…]

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Lifted the Curtain, but Was Her Writing Left Off Stage?

October 9, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Taylor Swift just released her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which officially dropped at 12:01 a.m. EDT Oct. 3. The record features 12 tracks and runs for [Read More…]

Hughes Plant Farm Holds Fall Festival

October 9, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor On Saturday, Oct. 4, Hughes Plant Farm held a fall festival that sprouted with autumn hues, live music and Tyler charm. Hughes Plant Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in [Read More…]