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By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor A UT Tyler Canvas course designed to guide students through spring 2027 registration became an unexpected forum for student discussion, with posts ranging from questions about turning off notifications to invitations to play video games. UT Tyler has been pushing enrollment efforts ahead of the upcoming spring semester. On Canv
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By Trace Smith/Staff and Mateus Ferreira/Editor-in-Chief Photos By Jinjer Royce/Staff Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico framed his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, as bought out by billionaires during a campaign rally Tuesday at the Eagles Event Center in Tyler, casting the race as a fight against political corruption. As early voti
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By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor The UT Tyler Police Department notified students, staff, and other faculty members via email on Oct. 21 of a aggravated assault/weapon offense at Liberty Landing. According to the report, a verbal altercation occurred following harassment near apartment building 9 on Oct. 20. During this altercation, the suspect allegedly brand
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By Allison McDougald/Staff Writer Photos By Jinjer Royce/Staff Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas at Tyler held campus protests Oct. 6-9, calling attention to Palestinian suffering and the university system's investments in defense contractors. The chapter's Week of Action included a silent protest at Harvey Deck, a general body mee
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By ESSENCE LOYLESS/Contributor At Tyler’s Calwell Zoo, a light drizzle hits the pine trees and dampens the brick paths, leaving a clean, earthy smell in the air. On this chilly, overcast morning, the park is wide awake. Otters streak through the water, lions sit right up against the glass, and families in rain jackets discover it
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By JOSHUA OKIKIOLU/Contributor Esports demands more focus, practice and teamwork than most people realize. Those who think esports looks like ordinary gaming often view it differently once they understand the competition, focus, and effort involved. Dewaylon Brown learned about UT Tyler’s esports team last year while touring the campus. “After seeing all the
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By ADDISON MARTIN/Staff Writer and MATEUS FERRIERA/Editor-In-Chief Photos by JINJER ROYCE/Staff Vice President JD Vance urged Texans to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and criticized his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, during a campaign rally at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Tuesday, as Republicans aim to build voter support ahead
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By RYAN KNOX/Contributor Photos by Joshua Self/Staff UT Tyler students are surrounded by AI tools in nearly every digital space they use, but according to Center for Writing Excellence Director Miriam Rowntree, most are choosing to rely on their own writing skills rather than letting technology take over. Rowntree said that while AI occasionally appears
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By SOFIA YOUNGBLOOD/Contributor Photos by Joshua Self/Staff A new food service vendor took over Patriot Dining on Aug. 1, after the university’s contract with Sodexo, the previous vendor, expired. With a wide variety of healthy options, American Dining Creations hopes to improve the campus dining experience while using student feedback and suggestions to sha
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By ORION BAKER/Managing Editor and TAYLOR VAUGHN/Staff Writer and MAE GRIMM/Staff Writer On Sept. 25, UT Tyler’s African Student Organization hosted a Game Night at the Soules College of Business. Students of all nationalities came together to play games, some of which celebrated culture and heritage. In addition to traditional board games like Connect 4
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