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The DrumBeat

TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

Carrie, should have left it to the original

thedrumbeat November 5, 2013

Have you ever heard the phrase, “if it aint broke, don’t fix it?” Hollywood obviously hasn’t. The old “Carrie” starring Sissy Spacek, which came out in 1976, was dark and engaging. The new...

Religion: How far is too far?

thedrumbeat November 5, 2013

Whenever the topic of religion is brought up an immediate tension usually settles on the discussion. There are a lot of opposing, so it’s hard to decide whether you should tip-toe around the point to...

Appearing for the first time on a Tyler stage, ‘Equus’ captivates its audience

thedrumbeat October 23, 2013

Breaking down barriers and stimulating the mind, director Felicity Enas, pushes the envelope with her production of “Equus” at Apex Theatre 20. Many people are familiar with this play because of all...

Not all people are horrible

thedrumbeat October 21, 2013

Society feeds us lies. They propagate self-indulgence with sayings such as, “if it feels good, do it” or “It’s all about me.” It seems like nowadays all people care about is their personal agenda....

What is appropriate anymore?

thedrumbeat October 7, 2013

People thrive off of sensational stories. Murder, disaster and sex are the most eye-catching topics on any newsstand. We are drawn to bad news. So, it’s no wonder that tabloids, which highlight only...

Secrets behind Soda

thedrumbeat May 8, 2013

Many people assume the food they eat couldn’t be harmful or unclean because then the Food and Drug Administration wouldn’t allow it to be sold in stores or to the general public. Though that is a nice...

Keeping the Tradition

thedrumbeat April 11, 2013

Traditions are the backbone of an organization. They are the glue that holds everything together. Las Mascaras, the speech and theatre organization, and the Apache Belles are two of the oldest groups on...

April Fools Day

thedrumbeat March 23, 2013

People have celebrated April Fool’s Day for centuries, but no one quite knows why or how the holiday originated and why it has become tradition to play practical jokes on everyone possible. “I like...

Love:Is it just a fairytale?

thedrumbeat February 11, 2013

In a society where the majority of people spend their time glued to their phones, it’s no wonder how difficult meeting others is. More and more are turning to forums such as online dating to meet other...

50 Years of Bond… James Bond.

thedrumbeat December 6, 2012

It was a brisk fall midnight, as the hum of the coke machine and the gentle “ding” of the cash register broke the silence of the quiet Carmike theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 7, when “Skyfall” premiered....

Black Friday Survival Guide

thedrumbeat November 16, 2012

The biggest shopping day of the year is approaching rapidly, and Brandon Frisby is breathing a sigh of relief that he does not have to work it this year. Frisby is a mass communications major at Tyler...

Religious Organizations Around Campus Offer Up Soul, Food – Literally.

thedrumbeat October 26, 2012

No college student will ever pass up a free meal, and thanks to religious groups on campus, students are able to get free meals at least three times a week. “We want to be a Christ-centered group that...

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