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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
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
May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares
May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares
Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams
Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams
Taking the leap: Lance Clements
Taking the leap: Lance Clements
Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center
Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center
Talk to the hand: A Q&A with an ASL major
Talk to the hand: A Q&A with an ASL major
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
Updates at the Vaughn Library and Learning Commons
Updates at the Vaughn Library and Learning Commons
Photos by Victoria Olivares
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Debate like a woman — unapologetically.
Debate like a woman — unapologetically.
Does My Identity Offend You? - Say My Name
Does My Identity Offend You? – Say My Name
Photo illustration by Imogen Brown.
Does My Identity Offend You? – An American Masterpiece: Carved from Resistance
Soy hija de inmigrantes
Soy hija de inmigrantes
Un segundo idioma, otra vida: Mi Historia
Un segundo idioma, otra vida: Mi Historia
South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC
South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC
Photo by Mojo Munsinger.
TJC overpowers Joliet in 14-5 victory with offensive explosion
The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed
The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed
Photo courtesy of Ben-Hershey/Unsplash.com
Apaches rally Late but fall short against Weatherford
The Start of a Victory Season 
The Start of a Victory Season 
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-26-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-26-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-12-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-12-2025
The Apache Belles captivate the audience with their final performance, "Note to Self: Love the Line, Live the Dance," during their Spring Show at TJC. The dynamic choreography was created by Ruth Flynn and Christy Evans.
‘Note to Self’: The Apache Belles’ Spring Show
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
Puzzle Solutions April 25
Puzzle Solutions April 25
TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat
TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat
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Overusing the term obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts those who struggle

Overusing the term obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts those who struggle

Asia Johnson
April 11, 2023
Sharing the Latino perspective: How culture, community influence college life

Sharing the Latino perspective: How culture, community influence college life

Asia Johnson
March 28, 2023
Showcasing African American staff members

Showcasing African American staff members

Asia Johnson
February 15, 2023
Informing students of the requirements, guidelines for fall commencements

Informing students of the requirements, guidelines for fall commencements

Asia Johnson
November 18, 2022
Sleighing in last minute gift ideas for the holidays

Sleighing in last minute gift ideas for the holidays

Asia Johnson
November 18, 2022
Balancing mental and physical health

Balancing mental and physical health

Asia Johnson
November 4, 2022
New aviation organization flies onto campus

New aviation organization flies onto campus

Asia Johnson
October 19, 2022
The final plan

The final plan

Asia Johnson
October 19, 2022
'Savoring the Seasons': An interview with best-selling author Traci Borum

‘Savoring the Seasons’: An interview with best-selling author Traci Borum

Asia Johnson
October 4, 2022
East Texas State Fair: Serving up the best carnival foods to indulge 

East Texas State Fair: Serving up the best carnival foods to indulge 

Asia Johnson
September 30, 2022
Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month

Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month

Asia Johnson
September 13, 2022
Businesses: Is it passion or money that motivates us?

Businesses: Is it passion or money that motivates us?

Asia Johnson
September 8, 2022
The promise continues: UT Tyler to cover tuition

The promise continues: UT Tyler to cover tuition

Asia Johnson
August 26, 2022
Photo Courtesy of unsplash.com Being involved in college will help make your college experience more memorable. Visit orgsync.tjc.edu for more information about organizations.

Giving students advice on making acquaintances in college

Asia Johnson
August 24, 2022
crema coffee shop front counter

Crema Coffee pours into Tyler 

Asia Johnson
April 28, 2022
Timely care logo graphic inside drawn brain

Timely Care; Updating TJC on app usage and its effectiveness 

Asia Johnson
April 27, 2022
Jumpshot coffee logo and cups of coffee

JumpShot jumps into production in East Texas

Asia Johnson
April 23, 2022
Addressing the issue of exploiting death

Addressing the issue of exploiting death

Asia Johnson
April 18, 2022
ukraine flag

Questioning social media’s role in the Ukrainian War

Asia Johnson
March 31, 2022
mudslingers in tylers logo on the front of the building

Mudslingers brewing up popularity in Tyler 

Asia Johnson
March 31, 2022
Hbo max logo

Review: HBO Max shows worth subscribing to

Asia Johnson
March 2, 2022
Examining the oral hygiene effects caused by vaping 

Examining the oral hygiene effects caused by vaping 

Asia Johnson
March 2, 2022
Heart with stay healthy wording in the center

Tips for staying fit, healthy during college chaos

Asia Johnson
February 17, 2022
Celebrating Historical Figures For Black History Month

Celebrating Historical Figures For Black History Month

Asia Johnson
February 16, 2022
Phi Theta Kappa creates Student Resource Center

Phi Theta Kappa creates Student Resource Center

Asia Johnson
February 3, 2022
College partners with Timely Care app to provide free health services

College partners with Timely Care app to provide free health services

Asia Johnson
February 3, 2022
students at a graduation in black gowns

Student media receives multiple TCCJA awards

Asia Johnson
December 1, 2021
clipart of a cooked turkey

Cheap recipes to help save money for the holidays

Asia Johnson
December 1, 2021
graphic of gas pump

Gas prices face sufficient inflation across the U.S.

Asia Johnson
November 8, 2021
salad bar

Apache Junction promises to serve students with dietary restrictions

Asia Johnson
November 8, 2021
A refrigerator full of different jugs of tea

HTeaO readies brews for Tyler locals, TJC students

Asia Johnson
October 22, 2021
A small orange pumpkin sitting on wood

Contradicting society’s limits on adult trick-or-treating

Asia Johnson
October 22, 2021
Drawing of the words in chalk saying math month

TJC hosts events in celebration of math month in November

Asia Johnson
October 22, 2021
Photo of a huge robe with roses and embellishments for the Tyler Rose Festival

Roses & Royalty; 88th annual Rose Festival returns to Tyler

Asia Johnson
October 11, 2021
Photo by Connor Mason

Funnel Cake, Ferris Wheel & FUN

Asia Johnson
September 27, 2021
Birds eye image of tjc campus.

PLAN IN PROGRESS

Asia Johnson
September 27, 2021
STAY IN THE KNOW

STAY IN THE KNOW

Asia Johnson
September 14, 2021
Parking sign at TJC that is for future apaches

New Beginnings

Asia Johnson
September 14, 2021
Student smiling holding their vaccine card

FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Asia Johnson
September 13, 2021
Parking sparks concerns for TJC students

Parking sparks concerns for TJC students

Asia Johnson
September 12, 2021
This image shows a graph that is divided based upon tiers. and what a student receives in each tier.

COVID Relief

Asia Johnson
August 25, 2021
This is Americas SBDC logo

SBDC Distributes Funds to Local Small Businesses

Asia Johnson
August 25, 2021
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