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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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Marie Salazar standing in a garden

Discovering how to accept opening and closing doors

Marie Salazar
April 28, 2022
a volunteer Annihilator

THUNDERDOME

Marie Salazar
April 23, 2022
Las Mascaras hosts last 'Venue' for spring 

Las Mascaras hosts last ‘Venue’ for spring 

Marie Salazar
April 18, 2022
Graphic illustration of Jackson infront of us flag

SENATE CONFIRMS KETANJI BROWN JACKSON TO US SUPREME COURT

Marie Salazar
April 18, 2022
Tree split in half located near baxter ave.

Severe weather causes damage, temporary campus closure

Marie Salazar
April 13, 2022
The rose city farmers market logo

Farming • Fun • Freshness

Marie Salazar
March 31, 2022
Volunteer graphic with hands raised

Giving back to the community

Marie Salazar
March 31, 2022
Time-flexible ways to make money for college students

Time-flexible ways to make money for college students

Marie Salazar
March 8, 2022
front of the dallas arts musuem

Exploring inexpensive places to visit for spring break

Marie Salazar
March 2, 2022
Side of OHPE that is under construction

Construction underway for OHPE, set to end Jan. 2023

Marie Salazar
March 2, 2022
man standing with clothes being thrown around him

What are you willing to pay?

Marie Salazar
February 18, 2022
TJC student senate logo

Student Senate introduces proposal to reform new student organization recognition process

Marie Salazar
February 16, 2022
TJC bell tower graphically placed inside Texas cutout

Handling COVID-19 in spring 2022

Marie Salazar
February 3, 2022
The front of a college building with someone throwing a graduation cap in the air

Traditional graduation returns to TJC

Marie Salazar
December 1, 2021
headshot of a woman

Reflection: Leaving behind the advice I’ve learned

Marie Salazar
December 1, 2021
signs for the salvation army, east texas food bank and CAC

Season of Giving

Marie Salazar
December 1, 2021
photo of a garden

Greenery, Gardens and Greatness
The work behind TJC’s pristine plants

Marie Salazar
November 4, 2021
Graphic of a vaccine bottle

FDA, CDC approve eligibility for COVID-19 Booster

Marie Salazar
November 4, 2021
Picture of a podium

Turning Point USA recognized as on-campus organization

Marie Salazar
October 27, 2021
Pink Glasses regrading Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Learn how to detect the warning signs early on

Marie Salazar
October 21, 2021
Greenhouse full of plants

Young, broke and in love

Marie Salazar
October 12, 2021
Student Senate to revisit Turning Point USA vote

Student Senate to revisit Turning Point USA vote

Marie Salazar
October 11, 2021
Front entrance of the Ornelas Health & Physical Education Center

Ornelas Health and Physical Education Center open on a limited basis this fall

Marie Salazar
October 4, 2021
TJC Student Senate denies recognition of Turning Point USA organization

TJC Student Senate denies recognition of Turning Point USA organization

Marie Salazar
September 29, 2021
Letters spelling out mental health matters

Combating the stigma of taking mental health days

Marie Salazar
September 28, 2021
mother holding two children on each side of her hip

Students in search for child care opportunities on campus

Marie Salazar
September 27, 2021
TJC Promise Logo

Students make a PROMISE for this scholarship

Marie Salazar
September 14, 2021
Favian Quezada smiling holding a dog.

TJC Alum in critical care at UT Health in Tyler

Marie Salazar
August 31, 2021
A statue of a man wearing a mask on his ear

TJC’s COVID Guidelines Unmasked

Marie Salazar
August 24, 2021
Geology professor creates online resources to help students

Geology professor creates online resources to help students

Marie Salazar
April 19, 2021
Texas reopens, sparks mixed emotions

Texas reopens, sparks mixed emotions

Marie Salazar
March 23, 2021
Snagging Subscriptions for college students-A review of the best streaming services for any budget

Snagging Subscriptions for college students-A review of the best streaming services for any budget

Marie Salazar
February 3, 2021
Spooktacular Halloween Movies

Spooktacular Halloween Movies

Marie Salazar
October 23, 2020
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