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TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

TJC's Independent Student Media Since 1927

The DrumBeat

This photo is meant to depict how Black Women's voices have been silenced throughout history by showing a black women not only metaphorically but physically strangled by the American flag.

Brat: A Campaign in Review

Imogen Brown November 15, 2024

A Black Woman is not only being metaphorically restricted from her freedoms but is physically being strangled by the American flag and an unknown assailant. This Photo was taken by Imogen Brown with the...

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

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

thedrumbeat March 23, 2021

Staff Editorial Graphic by Mary Mone Despite many religious organizations having major concerns of threats to their first amendment rights, the House of Representatives passed the Equality Act on Feb....

Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

Legislation drives America toward progress, solidarity

thedrumbeat March 23, 2021

Staff Editorial  Photo by Chris Swann Extended civil rights protections for LGBTQ individuals are long overdue, but sweeping legislation aimed to address discrimination based on sexual orientation and...

President Biden proceeds on plans to prevent climate change

President Biden proceeds on plans to prevent climate change

Brianna Murphy February 27, 2021

By Brianna Murphy News Editor The Biden administration seeks climate crisis relief while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott believes it threatens the Texas economy. Within his first months of office, President Joseph...

Column: Has the left gone too far? Yes, yes it has.

Column: Has the left gone too far? Yes, yes it has.

michael bald February 15, 2021

By Michael Bald Managing Editor Graphic by Michael Bald What happened at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is one of the worst politically motivated attacks in the past decade. Like many others, I watched...

Student Senate moves online for meetings

Student Senate moves online for meetings

Andrea Valdez September 14, 2020

 Photo by Madison Heiser This fall semester to accommodate to COVID-19 restrictions, Student Senate meetings will be virtual through Zoom. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. through Zoom....

The right to bear arms?

thedrumbeat February 11, 2013

In 2012, there were three mass shootings. The first was in July in Aurora, Col., during the midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises,” James Holmes opened fire in the theatre and killed 12 people,...

TJC Holds Straw Poll

thedrumbeat October 22, 2012

If the presidential election were held today at Tyler Junior College, President Barak Obama would win. Thirty-two honors students responded to the call for people to man the polls in Jenkins Hall and...

TJC’s Presidential Straw Poll

thedrumbeat September 27, 2012

“They really want younger people to get more involved with politics, and I think they are,”  said Ruben Baldovinos, sophomore businessadministration major and honors student. “Especially with all...

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