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Cortado – Cup of Jo’s Coffee Review

October 12, 2023 The Patriot Talon

By JOSEPH MALDONADO/ Staff Writer How do I end a series of articles about drinking coffees and tea I’ve never drunk before? By trying the most interesting and wild coffee on the menu, of course. I’ve [Read More…]

Purposeful Play at Caldwell Zoo

October 9, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/Editor-in-Chief “Look! There it is! Right there!” shouts 4-year-old Victor Jr. to his mom, Elanlla. His feet “thump-thump-thump” to the front of the glass. He reaches with the tip of his toes to [Read More…]

Thrifting For a Cause in Tyler

September 21, 2023 Porter

By PORTER STAGGERS/Staff Writer In an era of anti-corporatism and wanting to maintain an ethical shopping lifestyle, many are searching for stores and organizations that operate in an ethical manner. Search no further, as the organization [Read More…]

Tyler Film Festival This Weekend

September 4, 2023 Paulina Mata

By PAULINA MATA/ Staff Writer The Tyler Film Festival will be held Sept. 7 to 9 at the Liberty Hall Theater in downtown Tyler. Tickets range from $10 to $15 for day passes, or $25 for three-day [Read More…]

Top 5 Date Spots in Tyler

August 29, 2023 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor in Chief This story was originally written for our Patriot Pulse magazine. To read more like it, pick up a copy of your own at any orange newsstand on campus. It’s [Read More…]

What To Expect From Tyler: From A Tyler Native

August 21, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NAYELI CARRILLO/Staff Writer I have asked my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, “Why Tyler?” Out of all the cities in Texas, furthermore, all the cities in the United States, why choose to live here? [Read More…]

The Green Room: Tyler’s Hub for Alternative Music

May 15, 2023 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT/ Multimedia Editor Hidden to most, loved by many, The Green Room in Tyler is an underground music venue that has been growing in popularity with college students since it began in 2020. There’s [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…]

New Residential Life Director Looks to Make Improvements

February 22, 2023 Breanna Bolle

By BREANNA BOLLE/Staff Writer There has been chatter among students regarding housing for the fall and next spring semester. The UT Tyler’s Residence Life and Housing department’s new executive director is Dr. Joseph Berthiaume. Berthiaume [Read More…]

How Climate Change is Affecting East Texas

February 21, 2023 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer East Texas hit a high mean average last summer of nearly 87 degrees, compared to 2011 still holding a record temperature of more than 90 degrees, according to Brett Anthony (KYTK) [Read More…]