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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

This photo is meant to depict how Black Women's voices have been silenced throughout history by showing a black women not only metaphorically but physically strangled by the American flag.

Brat: A Campaign in Review

Imogen Brown November 15, 2024

A Black Woman is not only being metaphorically restricted from her freedoms but is physically being strangled by the American flag and an unknown assailant. This Photo was taken by Imogen Brown with the...

May the Vote Be With You: How students can vote in Smith County

May the Vote Be With You: How students can vote in Smith County

Imogen Brown November 11, 2024

The last day for in-person voting is Nov. 5. Students registered in another county, have until 7 p.m. Nov 1., the last day of early voting, to vote using a limited ballot. A limited ballot allows citizens...

Marching Freedom

Marching Freedom

Victoria Olivares October 18, 2024

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 there has been a strenuous discussion over women’s rights. Downtown Tyler is no exception to this as the Women’s March took place on Oct. 6 to protest...

Timeline of events: What happened with Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels

Timeline of events: What happened with Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels

Brooklyn Gundling April 14, 2023

Former president Donald Trump and his team entered in a not guilty plea after being indicted for 34 counts of falsifying business records. According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, Trump...

Update: TJC bans TikTok on secure Wi-Fi

Update: TJC bans TikTok on secure Wi-Fi

Leigh Meyers March 1, 2023

With recent pushback against TikTok’s use in government institutions, many college campuses have been banning the platform off their networks. It is estimated that in the U.S. the social media platform...

Casting a ballot in Texas' general election

Casting a ballot in Texas’ general election

Brooklyn Gundling November 2, 2022

Texas General Elections are being held Nov. 8. On the ballot are issues for Texans to vote on alongside casting their vote for governor. In the running this term is the incumbent Greg Abbott, a Republican...

Addressing the issues

Addressing the issues

Brooklyn Gundling October 19, 2022

Governor elections take place Nov. 8 in Texas. This election season features the Incumbent Greg Abbott, who has been governor since 2015, and his opponent Beto O’Rourke, a former Texas congressman. New...

Governor Greg Abbott signing a bill surrounded by other representatives.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs voting bill

Ilse Torres September 12, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB1 alongside Sen. Brian Hughes (left) and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (right). "Texas Voting Law" goes into effect Dec. 3, 2021. By Jared Jones Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Senate...

Act impedes religion, does not provide ‘equality for all’

Act impedes religion, does not provide ‘equality for all’

thedrumbeat March 23, 2021

Staff Editorial Graphic by Mary Mone Despite many religious organizations having major concerns of threats to their first amendment rights, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act on Feb....

Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

thedrumbeat March 23, 2021

Staff Editorial  Photo by Chris Swann Extended civil rights protections for LGBTQ individuals are long overdue, but sweeping legislation aimed to address discrimination based on sexual orientation and...

Gov. Greg Abbott visits Tyler concerning Senate Bill 12

Gov. Greg Abbott visits Tyler concerning Senate Bill 12

Brianna Murphy March 23, 2021

By Brianna Murphy News Editor Photo by Chris Swann Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Bryan Hughes announced support of Senate Bill 12 at a recent press conference in the Tyler Plaza Tower. Hughes created...

President Biden proceeds on plans to prevent climate change

President Biden proceeds on plans to prevent climate change

Brianna Murphy February 27, 2021

By Brianna Murphy News Editor The Biden administration seeks climate crisis relief while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott believes it threatens the Texas economy. Within his first months of office, President Joseph...

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