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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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Puzzle Solutions April 25

Puzzle Solutions April 25

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April 29, 2025
Puzzle Solutions Feb. 21 – Mar.6

Puzzle Solutions Feb. 21 – Mar.6

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February 21, 2025
Puzzle Solutions Feb. 7 - 20

Puzzle Solutions Feb. 7 – 20

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February 7, 2025
What's to arrive in 2025

What’s to arrive in 2025

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November 15, 2024
Puzzle Solutions Oct. 4 - 17, 2024

Puzzle Solutions Oct. 4 – 17, 2024

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October 11, 2024
Puzzle Solutions Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2024

Puzzle Solutions Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2024

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September 20, 2024
Puzzle Solutions Sept. 6, 2024 Issue

Puzzle Solutions Sept. 6, 2024 Issue

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September 6, 2024
themoviedb.org

The DrumBeat’s summer flick picks

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April 19, 2024
Puzzle Solutions March 22-April 4

Puzzle Solutions March 22-April 4

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April 5, 2024
TJC's Club Connection

TJC’s Club Connection

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January 31, 2024
Theme: Zodiac signs solutions

Theme: Zodiac signs solutions

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January 31, 2024
Fall 2023 Presidents, Deans List announced

Fall 2023 Presidents, Deans List announced

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January 31, 2024
Puzzle Solutions Issue 5 Oct. 20-Nov. 2

Puzzle Solutions Issue 5 Oct. 20-Nov. 2

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October 21, 2023
Puzzle Solutions Issue 4 Oct. 6-19

Puzzle Solutions Issue 4 Oct. 6-19

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October 18, 2023
Puzzle Solutions Issue 3 Sept. 22-Oct. 5

Puzzle Solutions Issue 3 Sept. 22-Oct. 5

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October 6, 2023
Puzzle Solutions Issue 2 Sept. 8-21

Puzzle Solutions Issue 2 Sept. 8-21

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September 29, 2023
Puzzle Solutions Issue 1 Aug. 28-Sept. 7

Puzzle Solutions Issue 1 Aug. 28-Sept. 7

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September 9, 2023
Tyler Junior College one of many universities to experience ‘swatting'

Tyler Junior College one of many universities to experience ‘swatting’

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April 27, 2023
Goodbye TJC: Departing words from The DrumBeat editors

Goodbye TJC: Departing words from The DrumBeat editors

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April 27, 2023
Puzzle solutions- April 28-August 28, 2023

Puzzle solutions- April 28-August 28, 2023

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April 26, 2023
TJC receives false report of an active shooter, all clear announced

TJC receives false report of an active shooter, all clear announced

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April 13, 2023
Puzzle solutions: April 14-27

Puzzle solutions: April 14-27

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April 13, 2023
Puzzle Solutions March 31 - April 13

Puzzle Solutions March 31 – April 13

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March 28, 2023
Puzzle Solutions

Puzzle Solutions

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February 15, 2023
Photo by Will Kaiser

TJC campuses close due to winter storm

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February 3, 2023
Puzzle solutions February 3 - February 17, 2023 edition

Puzzle solutions February 3 – February 17, 2023 edition

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February 1, 2023
Puzzle solutions November 4 - November 17, 2022 edition

Puzzle solutions November 4 – November 17, 2022 edition

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November 4, 2022

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

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November 4, 2022
First beats of Homecoming 2022: A photo gallery

First beats of Homecoming 2022: A photo gallery

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October 25, 2022
#WhosHarry Reveal

#WhosHarry Reveal

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October 21, 2022
Puzzle Solutions October 21 - November 3, 2022 Issue

Puzzle Solutions October 21 – November 3, 2022 Issue

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October 19, 2022
Faculty Tammy Burnette dies

Faculty Tammy Burnette dies

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September 14, 2022
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Nov. 5 – Nov. 18 Issue 6

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May 2, 2022
Annihilator smashing art at the thunderdome art competition

Photo Gallery: Thunderdome Arts Competition makes smashing return to TJC

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May 2, 2022
Books sitting on a desk with a note pad next to it and the words the drumbeat final jam are wrtitten on chalkboard below musical notes

The DrumBeat: The final jam

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April 28, 2022
photo of a man lookin off in the distance

Recalling how I spent my time with The DrumBeat

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April 28, 2022
Dr Strange throwing fire

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ a pre-release viewing guide

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April 27, 2022
moon knight logo image courtesy of imdb

Reviewing Marvel’s new series: ‘Moon Knight’

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April 27, 2022
Professor Al Ippolito in his office

Al Ippolito: An unforseen love for speech

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April 27, 2022
Andrea working on her charcoal self portrait

Q&A with Andrea Davis student artist at TJC

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April 20, 2022
music poster

Study songs picked by The DrumBeat

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April 18, 2022
Tree uprooted by storm

SEVERE WEATHER SCATTERS DEBRIS

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April 18, 2022
photo illustration of someone holding graduation cap

Reviewing TJC’s graduation process; a step-by-step explanation for students

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March 31, 2022
DrumBeat staff poses at TIPA convention with awards

DrumBeat takes home 50 TIPA awards this year  

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March 31, 2022
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Nov. 5 – Nov. 18 Issue 6

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March 29, 2022
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Feb. 18 – March. 3 – Issue 9

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March 23, 2022
culinary arts sign

Culinary Arts Department bounces back after COVID-19

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March 12, 2022

Puzzle Solutions March. 4 – March. 31 – Issue 10

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March 11, 2022
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Nov. 19 – Feb. 3 Issue 7

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March 9, 2022
Photo of professor david dickerson

Professor David Dickerson speaks about path to teaching

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March 8, 2022
graphic of a sun with music notes that says spring break

DrumBeat staff picks tunes for spring break

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March 8, 2022
merged graphic for a&M

The DrumBeat expresses solidarity with The Battalion, student press freedoms

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March 2, 2022
Group basketball team photo

Coach Tillis-Hoard celebrates 500th win

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February 21, 2022
students and a faculty member cleaning up branches

Branches fall due to high winds, damage roof

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November 4, 2021
Breaking News: Falling Limbs Cause Closure of Walkways

Breaking News: Falling Limbs Cause Closure of Walkways

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October 28, 2021
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Oct. 22 – Nov. 4 // Issue 5

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October 27, 2021
collage image of all movie posters listed in the article

Halloween Haunts:Editors’ frightening favorites

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October 22, 2021
Students sitting in chairs in a meeting

Student Senate denies TPUSA in 10-9 vote

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October 12, 2021
Letters spelling out puzzle

Puzzle Solutions Sept. 10-23 // Issue 2

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September 14, 2021
Late Summer Lyrics

Late Summer Lyrics

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August 31, 2021
DrumBeat staff wins awards at Texas Intercollegiate Press Association

DrumBeat staff wins awards at Texas Intercollegiate Press Association

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April 19, 2021
Act impedes religion, does not provide ‘equality for all’

Act impedes religion, does not provide ‘equality for all’

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March 23, 2021
Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

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March 23, 2021
Apache Belles performs to lift TJC's spirits during pandemic

Apache Belles performs to lift TJC’s spirits during pandemic

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March 23, 2021
Local Jeep Club Transports Hospital Workers During Snowstorm

Local Jeep Club Transports Hospital Workers During Snowstorm

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March 4, 2021
TJC should open OHPE for mental, physical health of students

TJC should open OHPE for mental, physical health of students

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February 27, 2021
Budget advice helps students on spending, saving

Budget advice helps students on spending, saving

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February 27, 2021
Q&A: Lisa Cole, Environmental Biology Professor

Q&A: Lisa Cole, Environmental Biology Professor

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February 27, 2021
Collaborative Bell Tower Arts Journal features student work

Collaborative Bell Tower Arts Journal features student work

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February 27, 2021
COVID-19 affects TJC Art Department’s spring semester plans

COVID-19 affects TJC Art Department’s spring semester plans

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February 15, 2021
Vol. 89 Issue 8 Puzzle Solutions

Vol. 89 Issue 8 Puzzle Solutions

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February 1, 2021
Technology professor passes away at 78

Technology professor passes away at 78

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February 1, 2021
TJC police officer involved in shooting near campus, suspect later died in hospital

TJC police officer involved in shooting near campus, suspect later died in hospital

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November 18, 2020
Hispanic Student Organization brings people together to celebrate culture

Hispanic Student Organization brings people together to celebrate culture

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November 9, 2020
Vol. 89 Issue 4 Puzzle Solutions

Vol. 89 Issue 4 Puzzle Solutions

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October 16, 2020
Tired of being trashy?

Tired of being trashy?

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October 5, 2020
Q&A with Regan Minkel, English Professor

Q&A with Regan Minkel, English Professor

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October 5, 2020
Q&A session with Alex McLean, Part-time planetarium educator

Q&A session with Alex McLean, Part-time planetarium educator

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October 5, 2020
Vol. 89 Issue 2 Puzzle Solutions

Vol. 89 Issue 2 Puzzle Solutions

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September 13, 2020
Clery Reports detail case counts during first two weeks

Clery Reports detail case counts during first two weeks

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September 12, 2020
Vol. 89 Issue 1 Puzzle Solutions

Vol. 89 Issue 1 Puzzle Solutions

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August 25, 2020
Spring break 2.0: Creating a makeshift homeschool during the Coronavirus quarantine

Spring break 2.0: Creating a makeshift homeschool during the Coronavirus quarantine

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March 17, 2020
Q&A: Jason Walker, Professor of English

Q&A: Jason Walker, Professor of English

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February 28, 2020
What is the celebration of Mardi Gras?

What is the celebration of Mardi Gras?

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February 28, 2020
This week in history Feb. 28 - March 6

This week in history Feb. 28 – March 6

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February 28, 2020
To speak or not to speak?

To speak or not to speak?

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February 28, 2020
OHPE Center offers recreation for Tyler community

OHPE Center offers recreation for Tyler community

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February 28, 2020

Intramural soccer kickin’ in for the spring season

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February 28, 2020

Column: Breaking down the stigma surrounding community colleges

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February 28, 2020

Apache Chiefs encourage unity, service projects on TJC campus

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February 28, 2020
Scholarship deadlines set for March 1

Scholarship deadlines set for March 1

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February 28, 2020
NEW IN POP CULTURE

NEW IN POP CULTURE

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February 28, 2020
African American suffragettes celebrated for their activism

African American suffragettes celebrated for their activism

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February 28, 2020
Column: Keeping the faith at Overflow

Column: Keeping the faith at Overflow

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February 27, 2020

Campus reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for economic freedoms

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February 27, 2020
TJC students prepare to visit Costa Rica in May

TJC students prepare to visit Costa Rica in May

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February 27, 2020
Apache baseball ready to start the new year

Apache baseball ready to start the new year

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February 14, 2020
This week in history Feb. 14 - 20

This week in history Feb. 14 – 20

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February 14, 2020
Explore with TJC’s travel study program

Explore with TJC’s travel study program

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February 14, 2020

Black history is more than a month of celebration

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February 14, 2020
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