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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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Farewell Marissa Krnavek

Farewell Marissa Krnavek

Marissa Krnavek
April 19, 2024
TJC banned QR codes to protect from QR code scams. To view the full policy visit tjc.edu/qrcodesafety. Photo by Marissa Krnavek.

Banning the scan: TJC’s new policy regarding QR codes

Marissa Krnavek
April 19, 2024
Take on Downtown Tyler

Take on Downtown Tyler

Marissa Krnavek
April 5, 2024
TJC student jumps into the Student Senate, cheer

TJC student jumps into the Student Senate, cheer

Marissa Krnavek
April 5, 2024
TJC Baha’i Club has a goal to bring students together

TJC Baha’i Club has a goal to bring students together

Marissa Krnavek
March 14, 2024
I'm standing at Lake Tyler enjoying the sunset. Life after rape does get better; it’ll hurt for a while, but healing is a journey.

Life after rape: Learning how to grow, overcome it

Marissa Krnavek
March 1, 2024
This is the email that was sent to TJC emails. To avoid a phishing scam, don't click on any links in the email.

Gone phishing: New email scam is being sent to TJC students

Marissa Krnavek
March 1, 2024
Review: 'Mean Girls' movie musical revamps original classic

Review: ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical revamps original classic

Marissa Krnavek
February 16, 2024
Scam email sent to TJC students

Scam email sent to TJC students

Marissa Krnavek
January 31, 2024
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Three affordable gift giving ideas for this holiday season

Marissa Krnavek
November 17, 2023
Dave Funk: Art,ceramics and the honors program

Dave Funk: Art,ceramics and the honors program

Marissa Krnavek
November 17, 2023
Feature: Everything to know about TJC's Baptist Student Ministry

Feature: Everything to know about TJC’s Baptist Student Ministry

Marissa Krnavek
November 2, 2023
3 movies coming out in Nov.

3 movies coming out in Nov.

Marissa Krnavek
October 31, 2023
Review: My top five fiction books to read during this autumn season

Review: My top five fiction books to read during this autumn season

Marissa Krnavek
October 18, 2023
Bell Tower Arts Journal: A process and history

Bell Tower Arts Journal: A process and history

Marissa Krnavek
October 18, 2023
Why Miniature Schnauzers are the best dogs to get in college

Why Miniature Schnauzers are the best dogs to get in college

Marissa Krnavek
October 9, 2023
Review: New Sims 4 stuff pack left me hungry for more

Review: New Sims 4 stuff pack left me hungry for more

Marissa Krnavek
October 9, 2023
Review: Barbie Made Me Cry

Review: Barbie Made Me Cry

Marissa Krnavek
September 21, 2023
Column: I Don’t Wear Pants; I'm Pentecostal

Column: I Don’t Wear Pants; I’m Pentecostal

Marissa Krnavek
September 9, 2023
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