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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
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Review: ‘Star Wars’ to unravel new video game

Review: ‘Star Wars’ to unravel new video game

Robert Naylor
November 8, 2019
Update: Apache Spirit Room vandalized, suspect identified

Update: Apache Spirit Room vandalized, suspect identified

Robert Naylor
November 8, 2019
Where is the school mascot?

Where is the school mascot?

Robert Naylor
November 8, 2019

Column: President Donald Trump withdraws troops from Syria; gains criticism

Robert Naylor
October 25, 2019
Apache Band revels in homecoming traditions

Apache Band revels in homecoming traditions

Robert Naylor
October 25, 2019
‘Criminal Mischief’: Three locations damaged on campus property

‘Criminal Mischief’: Three locations damaged on campus property

Robert Naylor
October 25, 2019

Review: Will Smith’s ‘Gemini Man’ falls short with CGI character, effects

Robert Naylor
October 25, 2019
Update: Student passed away at Crossroads Hall

Update: Student passed away at Crossroads Hall

Robert Naylor
October 16, 2019
Grand opening for new student media location set for Oct. 2

Grand opening for new student media location set for Oct. 2

Robert Naylor
October 3, 2019
Correction: Student Senate Executives

Correction: Student Senate Executives

Robert Naylor
September 30, 2019
Q and A with new freshmen Senate leaders

Q and A with new freshmen Senate leaders

Robert Naylor
September 30, 2019
Update: Student death at TJC; Autopsy ordered

Update: Student death at TJC; Autopsy ordered

Robert Naylor
September 16, 2019
Trump wants to buy Greenland

Trump wants to buy Greenland

Robert Naylor
September 10, 2019
TJC sports playoff outlook

TJC sports playoff outlook

Robert Naylor
April 30, 2019
Mueller report may indicate Trump's exoneration

Mueller report may indicate Trump’s exoneration

Robert Naylor
April 15, 2019
TJC's softball team strikes fear into the competition

TJC’s softball team strikes fear into the competition

Robert Naylor
April 10, 2019
TJC's baseball team aiming for national championship

TJC’s baseball team aiming for national championship

Robert Naylor
March 27, 2019
College admissions scandal foreshadows a predatorial benefit of being rich

College admissions scandal foreshadows a predatorial benefit of being rich

Robert Naylor
March 25, 2019
Super boring bowl

Super boring bowl

Robert Naylor
February 21, 2019
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