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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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Vice President of the Black Student Association, Tia Barnes, holds awards for the organization.

BSA: a Safe Space

Katelyn Beckham, Multimedia Journalist April 24, 2026

TJC’s Black Student Association aims to uplift people of color and create a safe space for students who value equity and growth. Their organization has helped Black students find community for 17 years.  President...

Monica Bottley, the starting point guard on TJC’s women’s basketball team, was born in Silsbee, Texas.

Leading with Greatness: Monica Bottley

Adriana Salazar Gomez, Sport’s Editor November 5, 2025

Whether born or made, leaders inspire others to turn the impossible into possible. That’s how Monica Bottley, the starting point guard on TJC’s women’s basketball team, leads both on and off the...

The business of baking and blossoms

The business of baking and blossoms

Baleigh Davis October 7, 2024

Student fosters passion for entrepreneurship and educating Life during the global shutdown for COVID-19 was a time of changes for many. For some, the isolation of quarantine allowed for a chance to...

"Moby Dick" is directed by Denise Weatherly-Green.

Behind The Play: ‘Moby Dick’

Brady Acevedo March 1, 2024

The Tyler Junior College Theatre Department is hosting “Moby Dick” until March 2. The show premiered on Feb. 28. A showing will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 2 along with a 2:30 p.m. performance...

Photo courtesy of Melissa Garcia

Bee-Original

Julissa Torres February 16, 2024

From reselling to owning, the journey of owning an original business  From revamping and reselling clothes and picture frames to now an online and potentially mobile store, Jessika Wilson started...

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