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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

Goalie, Joe Pollard (1), returns the ball to the field after an attempted goal in the second half of the game.

Domination Continues: Men’s Soccer stays undefeated with win over Angelina College

Josiah McKinley September 19, 2025

TJC Men's soccer continued their undefeated season with a win over Angelina College with a score of 4-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13. The No. 3 ranked team in the nation continued their dominant season by...

Anna Powell (10) works the ball past her opponent. Photo by Ian Frye

Hard fought battle comes up short: Women’s soccer team takes first loss

Josiah McKinley September 19, 2025

TJC's Women's soccer loss to Angelina College 0-1 on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Pat Hartley Field. The Apaches battled hard all game against the Roadrunners having many opportunities to put the ball in...

May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares

May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares

Victoria Olivares May 8, 2025

Photo Taken By Imogen Brown. Victoria peers through the Jenkins Balcony to see a bright and powerful future ahead of her. Photo Taken April 21,2025 The DrumBeat has grown into one of the most welcoming...

Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams

Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams

Bethany McWilliams May 8, 2025

Photo by Imogen Brown. Bethany McWilliams stands proudly towards the sky, looking at the limitless possibilities that await her journey after The Drumbeat. Photo Taken April 22, 2025 I have been...

Taking the leap: Lance Clements

Taking the leap: Lance Clements

Lance Clements May 8, 2025

Photo by Imogen Brown. I fully let myself be one with nature, gently laying my head on the flower bush. Through The DrumBeat, I have found a greater confidence in myself. Photo Taken April 21, 2025. Multimedia...

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...

The Beat Never Ends: Baleigh Davis

The Beat Never Ends: Baleigh Davis

Baleigh Davis April 29, 2025

Photo by Imogen Brown. Baleigh Davis and the photographer take photos of each other at the same time. The flowers bloom and flourish the more she takes photos and expresses her creative photography....

Parkside development to begin in South Tyler

Parkside development to begin in South Tyler

Angel Lopez April 29, 2025

Photo courtesy of ParksideTexas. This is one of the logo variations for Parkside. The rendering showcases some of the buildings Parkside will have to offer. Parkside is a new 600,000 square foot entertainment...

Students stage protest during Turning Point USA screening of 'Identity Crisis' documentary 

Students stage protest during Turning Point USA screening of ‘Identity Crisis’ documentary 

Baleigh Davis March 28, 2025

Story by Baleigh Davis and Bethany McWilliams Holding handmade signs crafted the night before, a group of students sat in silent protest during Turning Point USA’s screening of “Identity Crisis,”...

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'...

Construction on a
wall in Jenkins began in February. Photo by Josiah McKinley.

The Reconstruction Era

Josiah McKinley March 6, 2025

Beginning of repairs on elevators and maintenance updates Construction projects have been ongoing around campus including repairing a stairwell in the Jenkins Building, a lift being redone in the...

Throughout campus 50 new trees were planted with the help of organizations, facilities and student volunteers.

TJC community comes together to plant trees around campus

Ashley Canel February 7, 2025

"Never afraid to get your hands dirty." - Hily Applegate, Freshman - General Studies major The football team along with the City of Tyler Trees Committee get together for Arbor Day on Jan. 31 and...

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