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UT Tyler’s Dancing Statue a Hidden Beauty

February 22, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By ANNA ARSEINKO/Staff Contributor Have you ever toured UT Tyler, walked near the marvelous Harvey Lake, stared at a turtle statue, or wondered if the superstition about the Bell Tower is true? Well, here is another [Read More…]

Two of the Best Study Spots at UT Tyler

February 19, 2024 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/ Staff Writer For some of us, tests and exams are coming up, so it’s imperative to find the best spot to study. The best way to find a study spot is simply [Read More…]

New FAFSA Formula Delays Processing until March

February 12, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By DALLANA ESTRADA/Staff Contributor On December 30th, the new FAFSA redesign went live for the 2024-2025 financial aid year. The U.S. Department of Education updated the Student Aid Index (SAI) formula for calculating student aid. [Read More…]

So… Why is the Lake Murky? And What are the Rats?

February 12, 2024 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Following an icy winter break, students and faculty returned to the university for the new semester expecting the campus to look the same as they left it. However, that’s not quite [Read More…]

The Grammys: Artistic Innovation or Industry Inflation?

February 8, 2024 Larry Bonilla

By LARRY BONILLA/Staff Writer Since 1959, the Recording Academy’s mission has been to recognize “excellence” in the recording arts by bestowing annual awards to artists. A core belief they have behind their decision making is to [Read More…]

Top 5 Films Releasing in 2024

February 8, 2024 The Patriot Talon

By YOSEF IBITAYO/ Staff Contributor Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two, based off of the seminal 1965 science-fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert, continues the story of 2021’s Oscar-winning Dune. Following the fall of [Read More…]

Alumni Artist Comes Home Bringing Nostalgia

February 8, 2024 Nathan Witt

By NATHAN WITT / Editor-in-Chief My grandmother’s guest room faced the sunrise. I remember, as a kid, feeling the sun’s rays washing over me while I clung to the last ounce of sleepiness. The white room [Read More…]

The Last Blog – Tips for While You’re Abroad! Blog 3

January 19, 2024 Brynna Williamson

By BRYNNA WILLIAMSON/Vice Editor in Chief I’ll tell y’all up-top the “big message” for this final blog: DO NOT be afraid or worry about this whole process. As unlikely as it seems, you’ll pick up [Read More…]

Managing Emotions, Setting Boundaries, and Getting Support: Professor Anita Brown

November 30, 2023 Danny Mogle

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/Staff Writer Anita Brown enters a dimly lit classroom filled with computers. The lights create a soft, dusky glow that illuminates the room. She makes her way to a Mac computer keyboard. Click, [Read More…]

A Passion for Pounding: How Drumming Drives Jameia Dew

November 23, 2023 Megan Williams

By MEGAN WILLIAMS/ Staff Writer Jameia Dews, a fitness instructor who was once a student learning pounding, is now the teacher Jameia Dews just finished instructing another exhilarating Zumba-type workout, but the catch is that [Read More…]