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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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So long, Farewell

So long, Farewell

Sorayda Rivera
April 19, 2021
Column: Treat me with dignity, respect; I am a person too

Column: Treat me with dignity, respect; I am a person too

Sorayda Rivera
February 15, 2021
Column: COVID-19 nightmare comes true as infection spreads

Column: COVID-19 nightmare comes true as infection spreads

Sorayda Rivera
February 2, 2021
TJC’s Fire Academy teaches cadets the fundamental skills to become a firefighter

TJC’s Fire Academy teaches cadets the fundamental skills to become a firefighter

Sorayda Rivera
December 22, 2020
TJC Presidential Honors hosting Winter Gear Drive

TJC Presidential Honors hosting Winter Gear Drive

Sorayda Rivera
November 25, 2020
Tyler Junior College hosts recycling pickup on campus

Tyler Junior College hosts recycling pickup on campus

Sorayda Rivera
November 16, 2020
Department chair changes students’ lives for more than 20 years with mathematics

Department chair changes students’ lives for more than 20 years with mathematics

Sorayda Rivera
November 9, 2020
Column: Overcoming academic barriers in 2020

Column: Overcoming academic barriers in 2020

Sorayda Rivera
November 9, 2020
Registration opens soon

Registration opens soon

Sorayda Rivera
November 9, 2020
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 245 years of service

U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 245 years of service

Sorayda Rivera
November 9, 2020
Student Life and Involvement makes friendships, builds campus connections

Student Life and Involvement makes friendships, builds campus connections

Sorayda Rivera
October 12, 2020
Academic success coaching helps students eliminate barriers on, off-campus

Academic success coaching helps students eliminate barriers on, off-campus

Sorayda Rivera
October 10, 2020
Q&A with David Harwell, 14-year Navy veteran

Q&A with David Harwell, 14-year Navy veteran

Sorayda Rivera
October 5, 2020
TRIO educates, prepares students for academic next level

TRIO educates, prepares students for academic next level

Sorayda Rivera
October 5, 2020
Double Trouble: Flu, Coronavirus pose twice the risk this season

Double Trouble: Flu, Coronavirus pose twice the risk this season

Sorayda Rivera
September 28, 2020
TJC’s 50 Gallon Challenge: Step up to the plate and donate

TJC’s 50 Gallon Challenge: Step up to the plate and donate

Sorayda Rivera
September 9, 2020
Are you a student with a disability? Know your rights.

Are you a student with a disability? Know your rights.

Sorayda Rivera
August 24, 2020
Medical mask flat icon

Face covering policy implemented for fall semester

Sorayda Rivera
August 24, 2020
TJC celebrates spring graduates with Victory Lap

TJC celebrates spring graduates with Victory Lap

Sorayda Rivera
May 15, 2020
Note to self: How I stay focused during the pandemic

Note to self: How I stay focused during the pandemic

Sorayda Rivera
April 11, 2020
Giving blood in a time of need

Giving blood in a time of need

Sorayda Rivera
April 1, 2020
TJC announces tentative return to on-campus classes for April 6

TJC announces tentative return to on-campus classes for April 6

Sorayda Rivera
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus and My Chronic Illness

Coronavirus and My Chronic Illness

Sorayda Rivera
March 15, 2020
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