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November 1, 2025

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

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...]
City/State

Early Voting Begins in Smith County

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...]
Life & Arts

UT Tyler Graduate Student Captures Essence of Little Things

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...]
Culture

¡Arriba! The Rose City Fiesta

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...]
Culture

UT Tyler Faculty Showcase Talent in Art Exhibit

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...]

Living in East Texas
Tiny House in Woods Is Big on Comfort

October 31, 2025

Brynna Williamson, a 2024 UT Tyler graduate, owns and lives in a 500-square-foot tiny house on a wooded plot of land near Mineola, Texas “I absolutely love living in a tiny house,” Williamson says. “It [Read More...]
Victoria’s Secret Angels Spread Their Wings In Latest Show

October 30, 2025
UT Tyler Graduate Student Captures Essence of Little Things

October 28, 2025

Ramping up Registration: Spring 2026 Enrollment Starts Early

October 7, 2025

By VICTORIA OLIVARES/Staff Writer Enrollment for Spring 2026 will begin on Monday, Oct. 20. In a recent email sent out, UT Tyler admission staff cited evidence that found students have better outcomes if enrolled in a timely manner. Based on this evidence, there has been a policy change to move [Read More...]

Audio Story
UT Tyler Athletes Weigh In on NCAA Eligibility Proposal

October 31, 2025

The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow collegiate athletes to compete during five seasons instead of limiting them to four under the current regulations. Multimedia journalist KALEIGH MANES, a member of the volleyball [Read More...]
Women’s Soccer: UT Tyler Battles St. Mary’s to 1-1 Tie

October 31, 2025
Fall Fest Delivers Full Day of Excitement and Patriot Victories

October 7, 2025

Tiny House in Woods Is Big on Comfort

October 31, 2025

Brynna Williamson, a 2024 UT Tyler graduate, owns and lives in a 500-square-foot tiny house on a wooded plot of land near Mineola, Texas “I absolutely love living in a tiny house,” Williamson says. “It [Read More…]

Caldwell Zoo Scares up Fun With Halloween Festivities

October 26, 2025

Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo adds decorations, special event to celebrate the Halloween season. Audio story by LEIGH MEYERS

¡Arriba! The Rose City Fiesta

October 23, 2025

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…]

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

October 9, 2025

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

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…]

Patriot Pulse

The Patriot Pulse is a student life magazine produced by the Talon. The purpose behind the magazine is to familiarize students with activities, organizations and notable place on campus and in the local area. Each [Read More...]
Inspired Minds

Inspired Minds is a literary and arts feature magazine developed by the Talon in collaboration with the Creative Writing Club. The purpose behind the magazine is to highlight notable creativity thriving in our local community. [Read More...]

Story Included Fabricated Quote Attributed to Gage Henson

May 21, 2025

From the Editorial Board The Patriot Talon has learned that a story published on this website contained a fabricated quote. The story was then immediately removed. The story dealt with [Read More...]

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: New Beginnings

May 1, 2025

Dear students, staff and alumni of UT Tyler, When I first joined Talon Student Media in 2023, I was not the person I am today. I was nervous, I was [Read More...]

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