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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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South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC

South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC

Mojo Munsinger May 28, 2025

Tristan Silence, a student at Tyler Junior College and a dedicated employee at the Apache Recreation Center, quietly leaves a lasting impression on and off the intramural soccer field. Hailing from South...

Meaning in the molding: How a TJC student found her creative freedom, expression through pottery

Meaning in the molding: How a TJC student found her creative freedom, expression through pottery

Laila Elder April 29, 2025

Having a hobby can be turned into an multitude of things and potentially make anyone stand out. However, some people may take their hobbies, pocket them and become invisible to the rest of the world....

Pet abandonment in East Texas: How local shelters are doing their part

Pet abandonment in East Texas: How local shelters are doing their part

Lance Clements April 29, 2025

Intro A dog chomps down its dinner with its metal bowl clanging against the floor. The dog then plays with the children in its family, fetching its favorite ball and moving it back and forth...

Beyond the seat at the table: Councilwomen Hawkins and McKellar’s legacy of leadership in Tyler

Beyond the seat at the table: Councilwomen Hawkins and McKellar’s legacy of leadership in Tyler

Catalaya Demarco April 29, 2025

History was made when Councilwoman Petra Hawkins was sworn in on July 10, 2024. Alongside Dr. Shirley McKellar, it marked the first time two Black women served on the Tyler city council at the same time. For...

Photo courtesy of Mosaic Counseling Center.

Mosaic Counseling and the East Texas Crisis Center offer students low-cost mental health services

Sofia Bueno April 1, 2025

College students often face unique challenges; academic pressures, social environments, and personal transitions that challenge students mentally. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or the mental strain...

Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center

Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center

Mojo Munsinger March 27, 2025

The Apache Rec Center offers equipment for all students to use. The Rec Center is open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Apache Recreation Center at TJC...

The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed

The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed

Adriana Salazar March 26, 2025

Natalia Garcia, freshman psychology major at TJC, tosses the tennis ball up into the air as she begins the match. Garcia is an international student from Spain. At Tyler Junior College, discipline...

Duke's headstone cementing his life sits inside the entrance of the Vaughn Library. Duke's funeral was held in 1962
by the TJC campus community. Photo by Britton McCool.

The story of Duke the Campus Dog

Britton McCool March 6, 2025

Since being introduced in 2022, Harry the Hawk has embodied school spirit at Tyler Junior College. But before Harry became the college’s official symbol, another beloved figure who captured the campus'...

The 'Happi'est Apache Belles Director

The ‘Happi’est Apache Belles Director

Bethany McWilliams February 7, 2025

Happi Deason Byrne, was officially announced as the 8th director of the Apache Belles on Jan. 23 in the Wagstaff multi-purpose room. “When the position first opened up, I just kind of sat back and...

The man who found his spark

The man who found his spark

Lance Clements February 7, 2025

Professor Jacob Davis talks about his life, education and theatre experience In a small town called Bledsoe, within the panhandle of Texas, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, four siblings are...

Garden club sprouts green thumbs

Garden club sprouts green thumbs

Reyona Turner November 15, 2024

A Garden Club at Tyler Junior College allows students to help out and learn about plant life. The club is run by TJC students, Biology Professor Angie Nicholas and Raven Johnston, the librarian and instructional...

Behind The Stars

Behind The Stars

Ashley Canel October 18, 2024

Sports medicine trainers support athletes from the sidelines. Christina Hubbard and Emma Garcia hydrate themselves through the chaos of the field. From stretching, to spending one-on-one time with...

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