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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
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TJC staff receive cash award for service to college

TJC staff receive cash award for service to college

Madison Heiser
April 19, 2021
Students request more food options at campus cafeteria

Students request more food options at campus cafeteria

Madison Heiser
April 19, 2021
TJC updates 2020 drug-related statistics

TJC updates 2020 drug-related statistics

Madison Heiser
April 6, 2021
TJC enrollment drops during COVID-19 pandemic

TJC enrollment drops during COVID-19 pandemic

Madison Heiser
April 6, 2021
Women’s History Month: Five Females Who Made Their Mark

Women’s History Month: Five Females Who Made Their Mark

Madison Heiser
March 23, 2021
Black Student Association welcomes all to join

Black Student Association welcomes all to join

Madison Heiser
February 27, 2021
Athletics adjust to unprecedented spring season

Athletics adjust to unprecedented spring season

Madison Heiser
February 15, 2021
Rogers Student Center undergoes riveting new refurbishments

Rogers Student Center undergoes riveting new refurbishments

Madison Heiser
January 29, 2021
Biden, Harris win 2020 election after days-long battle for victory

Biden, Harris win 2020 election after days-long battle for victory

Madison Heiser
November 24, 2020
Column: Campus health options do not meet students’ needs, lack adequate basic services

Column: Campus health options do not meet students’ needs, lack adequate basic services

Madison Heiser
November 9, 2020
Biden projected to win U.S. presidency

Biden projected to win U.S. presidency

Madison Heiser
November 7, 2020
TJC offers third-party mental health services to students while few options remain on campus

TJC offers third-party mental health services to students while few options remain on campus

Madison Heiser
November 6, 2020
50 years later: East Texas writer recounts federal legal battle against Tyler Junior College

50 years later: East Texas writer recounts federal legal battle against Tyler Junior College

Madison Heiser
October 26, 2020
Vol. 89 Issue 5 Puzzle Solutions

Vol. 89 Issue 5 Puzzle Solutions

Madison Heiser
October 23, 2020
Battling for Better Bites

Battling for Better Bites

Madison Heiser
October 23, 2020
Killough, Slocum Massacres reveal dark side of East Texas history shrouded in controversy

Killough, Slocum Massacres reveal dark side of East Texas history shrouded in controversy

Madison Heiser
October 12, 2020
FAFSA opens for 2021-22 term

FAFSA opens for 2021-22 term

Madison Heiser
October 12, 2020
Column: Society denies men emotional vulnerability

Column: Society denies men emotional vulnerability

Madison Heiser
October 5, 2020
College updates current online testing procedures

College updates current online testing procedures

Madison Heiser
September 28, 2020
Column: 2020 election calls for young voters

Column: 2020 election calls for young voters

Madison Heiser
September 14, 2020
Textbook costs pose challenge for students, faculty

Textbook costs pose challenge for students, faculty

Madison Heiser
September 11, 2020
Pandemic protection

Pandemic protection

Madison Heiser
August 24, 2020
TJC working to outline plans for fall classes

TJC working to outline plans for fall classes

Madison Heiser
June 25, 2020
Opinion: Individual actions are powerful agents of social change

Opinion: Individual actions are powerful agents of social change

Madison Heiser
June 23, 2020
A message from The DrumBeat staff

A message from The DrumBeat staff

Madison Heiser
June 22, 2020
TJC holds first virtual Student Leadership Banquet

TJC holds first virtual Student Leadership Banquet

Madison Heiser
April 27, 2020
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TJC makes adjustments to summer term procedures

Madison Heiser
April 15, 2020
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Opinion: Students waiver under the burdens of online instruction

Madison Heiser
April 4, 2020
Tyler community receives new updates on Coronavirus

Tyler community receives new updates on Coronavirus

Madison Heiser
April 1, 2020
TJC purchases Zoom for online instruction

TJC purchases Zoom for online instruction

Madison Heiser
March 31, 2020
Opinion: TJC should cease on-campus operations for the spring semester

Opinion: TJC should cease on-campus operations for the spring semester

Madison Heiser
March 27, 2020
TJC officials deliberate on student worker compensation

TJC officials deliberate on student worker compensation

Madison Heiser
March 27, 2020
Viral vacation: traveling abroad amid a global pandemic

Viral vacation: traveling abroad amid a global pandemic

Madison Heiser
March 19, 2020
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