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TJC enrollment drops during COVID-19 pandemic

TJC enrollment drops during COVID-19 pandemic

Madison Heiser April 6, 2021

By Madison Heiser Editor-in-Chief Graphic by Madison Heiser Tyler Junior College is among many U.S. community colleges and vocational schools whose enrollment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....

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

By Mary Mone Online and Copy Editor Graphic by Marie Salazar The Texas Health and Human services Commission announced by March 29, everyone age 16 and older would be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine...

Texas reopens, sparks mixed emotions

Texas reopens, sparks mixed emotions

Marie Salazar March 23, 2021

By Marie Salazar Social Media Editor Photo by Chris Swann Gov. Greg Abbott announced his decision to open Texas 100% and to remove the statewide mask mandate starting March 10 despite the concerns from...

Column: COVID-19 nightmare comes true as infection spreads

Column: COVID-19 nightmare comes true as infection spreads

Sorayda Rivera February 2, 2021

By Sorayda Rivera Student Life Editor Graphic by Mary Mone 2020 was a time no one will ever forget. It was a dreadful year full of anxiety, fear, sadness and loss. I am aware not all things were terrible,...

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, what's the difference?

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, what’s the difference?

michael bald February 1, 2021

By Michael Bald Managing and Design Editor Graphic by Michael Bald The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved two new vaccines for COVID-19: the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Vaccines...

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

By Mary Mone Online Editor Photo by Victoria Deal After staying open through the fall 2020 semester, Tyler Junior College is resuming instruction for the spring 2021 semester. TJC upholds their original...

Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Student theatre adapts in COVID-19 semester

Chris Crymes November 9, 2020

By Chris Crymes Page Editor Photo by Jessica King If there is one general field hit hardest by COVID-19’s residence this year, it’s the entertainment industry ­— specifically, live performance....

Pandemic protection

Pandemic protection

Madison Heiser August 24, 2020

5 ways TJC is responding to COVID-19 With Tyler Junior College beginning the fall semester, the school is working to ensure the safety of its staff and students throughout the semester. TJC has made...

Coronavirus and My Chronic Illness

Coronavirus and My Chronic Illness

Sorayda Rivera March 15, 2020

I remember when I first heard of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. Everyone seemed to not be making a big deal about it and most just laughed it off. In the back of my head, I was trying not to worry about...

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