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Police Academy Directors office at TJC West Campus. Director Lamb and his instructors are caught here interacting and laughing. From left to right Maggie Martin (Instructor) Mark Lamb (Director) and Taylor Bogue (Instructor)
Never Stop Learning: Inside TJC’s Evolving Law Enforcement Academy
Feathers up! Apache Belles!
Homecoming Parade Photos
Talking With the 'WG': A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green
Talking With the ‘WG’: A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green
Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center
James and the Giant Peach
Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week
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
Alumni Association recognizes 10 graduates at Circle of Honor Banquet
Alumni Association recognizes 10 graduates at Circle of Honor Banquet
The referee stops the Apache vs A&M game. One of the Apache Football players takes down the rival A&M opponent. Photo by Sarah Passafaro
TJC Apache Football Vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College September 27
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
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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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

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Breads, Threads, and Hidden Gems

Breads, Threads, and Hidden Gems

Mary Mone
April 19, 2021
Learning to Listen

Learning to Listen

Mary Mone
April 19, 2021
Tips on being eco-friendly in college

Tips on being eco-friendly in college

Mary Mone
April 6, 2021
COVID vaccines open to adults 16 and older in Texas

COVID vaccines open to adults 16 and older in Texas

Mary Mone
April 6, 2021
Dance organization Chi Tau Epsilon provides creative outlet; membership open to dance majors, non-majors alike.

Chi Tau Epsilon Honor Society finds new ways to show off dancing

Mary Mone
March 23, 2021
Column: We’re not really strangers, we are just people

Column: We’re not really strangers, we are just people

Mary Mone
February 15, 2021
OHPE to stay closed for recreation through spring semester

OHPE to stay closed for recreation through spring semester

Mary Mone
February 15, 2021
TJC continues to hold COVID procedures in place and students continue to learn despite challenges

TJC continues to hold COVID procedures in place and students continue to learn despite challenges

Mary Mone
January 29, 2021
Records coordinator accounts for hard work, growth

Records coordinator accounts for hard work, growth

Mary Mone
November 25, 2020
Graphics, programming students get hands-on design experience with international game developers association.

Graphics, programming students get hands-on design experience with international game developers association

Mary Mone
November 25, 2020
Students hone English skills through workshops

Students hone English skills through workshops

Mary Mone
November 9, 2020
TJC’s satellite campuses provide opportunities for vocational students

TJC’s satellite campuses provide opportunities for vocational students

Mary Mone
November 9, 2020
Column: Should junior colleges be easier than a university?

Column: Should junior colleges be easier than a university?

Mary Mone
October 23, 2020
Coffee shops & Study spots

Coffee shops & Study spots

Mary Mone
October 12, 2020
Column: Selective support can sabotage relationships

Column: Selective support can sabotage relationships

Mary Mone
October 12, 2020
Tyler Museum of Art highlights exhibitions from Houston, Beaumont contemporary artists

Tyler Museum of Art highlights exhibitions from Houston, Beaumont contemporary artists

Mary Mone
September 30, 2020
Facilities director builds solid future

Facilities director builds solid future

Mary Mone
September 28, 2020
Fall Apache sports moved to spring

Fall Apache sports moved to spring

Mary Mone
September 8, 2020
TJC Apache Band develops adaptive procedures for fall

TJC Apache Band develops adaptive procedures for fall

Mary Mone
August 24, 2020
College celebrates graduates with 24 ceremonies in summer

College celebrates graduates with 24 ceremonies in summer

Mary Mone
August 24, 2020
OHPE Recreational activities shut down for fall

OHPE Recreational activities shut down for fall

Mary Mone
August 24, 2020
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