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Photo taken by Imogen Brown. A person shown being silenced by the divide in free speech. Photo taken on October 17, 2025.

We Have A Problem

Britton McCool, Article Managing Editor November 5, 2025

While speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, renowned conservative activist and founder of the conservative non-profit activist organization, “Turning Point USA,” Charlie Kirk was shot and killed....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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