By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice-Editor-in-Chief Well, my friends, today is the last day I write those words– “Vice Editor in Chief!” It’s been a long journey, and this post is the last one I’ll be making in my [Read More…]
The University of Texas at Tyler won 34 awards at the annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association’s annual convention. TIPA, the largest organization of college mass communication programs in Texas, each year recognizes excellence in writing, [Read More…]
By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer I was reading a story online earlier today. It was one of those “clickbait” pieces of entertainment fluff, designed not so much to inform as to shock. The story took place [Read More…]
By WHITNEY WORLEY/Staff Writer While some might find the idea of studying abroad glamorous or exciting, many students find the thought terrifying. UT Tyler student Jenna Brown summed up the most common feeling toward the [Read More…]
By JIM CLAYTON/Staff Writer How are ya, folks? Hopefully, life isn’t slapping at you like a Becky with a purse dog walking through a spider web. To anyone out there named Becky, don’t get upset. It’s [Read More…]
By GLADIS LUNA/Contributor The new edition of Inspiring Minds, UT Tyler’s literary magazine, recently hit the stands. This is the fourth volume of the Talon Student Media publication, and this year’s theme is “History Repeats [Read More…]
By DAVID CHAPEK/Staff Writer Brookshire’s 11th annual Fresh 15 event brought 4,500 racers to Tyler last Saturday morning. The race was sponsored by dozens of businesses, from a local construction company to an international cereal brand. [Read More…]
By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor-in-Chief Well, graduation is coming, and with it, my graceful exit from the Patriot Talon. I’ve been on staff for over three years now, and I’ve seen four generations of Editor-in-Chief come and [Read More…]
By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor Every semester, Inspired Minds allows students to present their written work and network with one another. On December 7, from 6-8 p.m., the Reading Event and Open Mic Night will be held [Read More…]