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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

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Celebrating 20 years of adaptation perfection with ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’

Chris Crymes
December 1, 2021
an over the shoulder shot of someone filling in a scantron

Filling in the gaps of standardized testing

Chris Crymes
December 1, 2021
Picture of a flyer promoting the holiday shows at TJC

TJC Music, Academy of Dance roll out slew of holiday performances

Chris Crymes
December 1, 2021
books with art in them laying on a table

Bell Tower Arts Journal offers publication for TJC writers

Chris Crymes
November 8, 2021
a man in a jacket with his back toward you holding a pick with a bee on it

Review: Don’t even say ‘Candyman’ once

Chris Crymes
October 25, 2021
Collage of videogame characters

Unlock Ultimate dlc with Sora

Chris Crymes
October 21, 2021
Two animated characters sword fighting

Review: ‘Visions’ forces much-needed fun back to ‘Star Wars’

Chris Crymes
October 13, 2021
Annabelle Wallis sitting on ground in image captured from film

James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ stabs at giallo

Chris Crymes
October 8, 2021
Students adding finishing touches on sly fox set

‘Sly Fox’ kicks off TJC fall theatre season

Chris Crymes
October 8, 2021
The royal theatre remnants

Texan Winds: 50 years of ‘The Last Picture Show’

Chris Crymes
September 13, 2021
image of the cast members in the suicide squad in costume.

Review: ‘The Suicide Squad’ back from the dead

Chris Crymes
August 25, 2021
The movie poster of the green knight

Review: ‘The Green Knight’ fit for a king

Chris Crymes
August 25, 2021
Column: Honorlock sparks concerns regarding privacy, security

Column: Honorlock sparks concerns regarding privacy, security

Chris Crymes
April 19, 2021
Staff Summer Sounds

Staff Summer Sounds

Chris Crymes
April 19, 2021
@Chechee__ freehand painted crisp lines and rich saturation with her art. "She did her thing for real!" said fellow artist Gemini.

Downtown tyler’s new makeover

Chris Crymes
April 6, 2021
Review: 'Cherry' smugly sours themes

Review: ‘Cherry’ smugly sours themes

Chris Crymes
April 6, 2021
Fans', director's three-year fight for creative vision

Fans’, director’s three-year fight for creative vision

Chris Crymes
April 6, 2021
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell. Pictured: (L-R) Christopher Wallace (Biggie) with 50 Grand. c. George DuBose

Review: New doc brings viewers into fabled rapper’s storied past

Chris Crymes
March 23, 2021
TJC Theatre brings 'Disenchanted!' this spring

TJC Theatre brings ‘Disenchanted!’ this spring

Chris Crymes
March 23, 2021
Review: 25 years with 'The Score'

Review: 25 years with ‘The Score’

Chris Crymes
February 27, 2021
Review: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' stuns

Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ stuns

Chris Crymes
February 27, 2021
GameStop craziness messes with stock market news

GameStop craziness messes with stock market news

Chris Crymes
February 15, 2021
Couple Dancing clip art

Valentine’s slow jams for a lovely night in

Chris Crymes
February 13, 2021
Best Movies of the Year

Best Movies of the Year

Chris Crymes
February 1, 2021
The Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center nears completion just in time for TJC’s Spring 2021 semester. After almost two years of construction and over $12.5 million, the new theatre will be ready for productions January 2021.

TJC’s Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center nears completion

Chris Crymes
December 22, 2020
Review: ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles:’ Hughes classic remains holiday staple

Review: ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles:’ Hughes classic remains holiday staple

Chris Crymes
November 25, 2020
Column: Electoral college still necessary in 2020?

Column: Electoral college still necessary in 2020?

Chris Crymes
November 25, 2020
Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Chris Crymes
November 9, 2020
Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7:’ Sorkin heads notable drama

Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7:’ Sorkin heads notable drama

Chris Crymes
November 9, 2020
Potential Presidential Platforms

Potential Presidential Platforms

Chris Crymes
October 23, 2020
Don't forget to vote by Nov. 3

Don’t forget to vote by Nov. 3

Chris Crymes
October 23, 2020
Review: ‘Citizen Kane’ stands the test of time, remains a staple cinema classic

Review: ‘Citizen Kane’ stands the test of time, remains a staple cinema classic

Chris Crymes
October 12, 2020
Akira in 4K: Stunning 32 Years Later

Akira in 4K: Stunning 32 Years Later

Chris Crymes
October 10, 2020
Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ fuels introspection

Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ fuels introspection

Chris Crymes
October 5, 2020
Review: ‘The Devil All the Time’ propels Southern Gothic genre

Review: ‘The Devil All the Time’ propels Southern Gothic genre

Chris Crymes
October 5, 2020
Review: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ will stun audiences

Review: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ will stun audiences

Chris Crymes
September 14, 2020
Registered to vote? Check voter status online, apply now

Registered to vote? Check voter status online, apply now

Chris Crymes
September 14, 2020
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