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Tips on being eco-friendly in college

Mary Mone • April 6, 2021

By Mary Mone Online and Copy Editor Graphic by Mary Mone Many college students struggle to be eco-friendly between all the prepackaged meals and the free handouts, but when simple steps are implemented...

Budget advice helps students on spending, saving

thedrumbeat • February 27, 2021

By Mary Mone and Madison Heiser Online Editor and Editor-in-Chief Graphic by Chris Crymes College is a time that can make or break people financially, and it can be challenging learning how to manage...

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

Sorayda Rivera • March 20, 2020

As of March 19 all in-person and hybrid classes at Tyler Junior College will be temporarily moved to an online format, and online courses will continue as planned. TJC announced a tentative return to...

Five things I hate about college

thedrumbeat • April 19, 2013

College, for many, is one of the most exciting experiences in life. High school graduates are itching to get their high school diplomas and start living the college experience. As it is true at any...

Dont stand so close to me

thedrumbeat • March 2, 2013

When in doubt, bail out. With the dating scene breaking into the internet more prominently safety is becoming a larger priority. Statistics from campussafetymagazine.com say, between 20% and 25% of women...

Up In Smoke

thedrumbeat • February 23, 2013

In a friend’s back yard, at the age of 14, Anna Henley had her first encounter with drugs and became part of the 60 percent of young Americans who use drugs in their lifetime, according to the...

Planning to Transfer Next Fall? Get Started Now.

thedrumbeat • October 17, 2012

It’s October and the time to apply for colleges next fall start now. Yes, we said it. Now. Start going to the college website you are interested in and fill out those applications. 99.9 percent of...