February 2010

Jacob Cates
Student prefers outdoors
Sarah Baker
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Get to know your University classmates.

The Most Hippies I've Seen at Clicks. Ever.
Stephen McNeeley
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Saturday night, Feb. 20, Clicks was inundated with Pabst Blue Ribbon swilling, long-haired, tight-jean and flannel-shirt wearing neo-beatniks. It felt like home.

The reason for the gathering was the indie-riddled ticket that night, a far cry from the new metal-induced nightmare that generally graces the venue's stage.

Ah spring, the time for love and juicy ... literature?
Tina Bausinger
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Don’t tell my husband, but I think I’ve fallen in love.

Now don’t get too excited. It’s not that juicy.

I haven’t met some tall, dark stranger on the midnight train to someplace exotic. If I did, I’m pretty sure he’d keep walking. The minivan and excess baby weight are kind of a turnoff. Can I really call it baby weight if the baby is ten?

Oh, right. I’m getting off topic here. I won’t leave you hanging.

I’ve fallen in love with ... American literature. Wait. Stay with me here.

I am woman, hear me roar: insight on a female’s pride
Libby Moore
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

When I was a little girl, I was frequently told I could grow up to be whatever I wanted. I was told I was smart and completely capable of performing my future career choice.

Like many other young women of my generation, I was told I could do anything boys could do.

I disagree.

‘Discount Diva’ strikes again, lands a spicy bargain
Hattie Kemp
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

My 16-year-old, 25-inch Sony TV went on the fritz in January after it made a loud popping noise.

The picture quality afterward had a greenish hue and the sound crackled with static.

I had been longing to own a new high-definition, flat-screen TV, so I wasn’t particularly upset by my old model’s timely demise.

I was sure a 31- or 32-inch set would fit easily inside my entertainment armoire, the focal point of my living room.

Be proud every day, not just in February
Sarah Fields-Thomas
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Brown v. Board of Education, 1954, resulted in integrated schools. The Civil Rights Act passed in 1964. Affirmative action took hold in 1965.

Notice anything?

All legislation for equality is more than 40 years old. During the 40 years since an executive order was necessary to enforce equality, America has made tremendous strides in making success and advancement in society available to all.

Renewals for Patriot Village and Ornelas Hall now available
Matt Rivers
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Contract renewal for residents of Patriot Village and Ornelas Hall at The University of Texas at Tyler, occurs Monday and Tuesday, according to David Hill, director of resident Life.

Reservations are open to current residents for the next academic year, at last year's rates.
Hill said Renewing contracts during these two days gives students far more benefits than renewing at a later date.

Kelley elected SGA secretary
Hattie Kemp
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Student Government Association members elected Senator David Kelley as their new secretary.

Kelley and two other nominees vied for the position in a special election on Feb. 11.

He is a senior human resources development major, a member of the Student Government Appropriations Committee, and an SGA senator since August.

Each nominee addressed the assembly on why they would be a good choice. "I'm not only a qualified nominee," Kelley said, "I'm also very acquainted with the responsibilities of the office of secretary."

Porchia drives past Louisiana College's Korey Salmon
Patriots defeat LC and MC, head to Belton for playoffs
Clay Ihlo
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The University’s men’s basketball team solidified its spot in the American Southwest Conference tournament Feb. 26 with a 79-57 victory over Louisiana College on Thursday night.

The Patriots ended their regular season with an 80-74 victory over Mississippi College finishing the season with 15, the most in school history.

Thursday

Dexter McMarion’s three-point shot two minutes into the game gave the Patriots a 9-6 lead, which they never relinquished.

Editor's Note
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Editor’s Note: Previous statements made by Whitehouse to the Patriot Talon contradict her pledge to represent the views of students. In the April 20 edition of the Talon she is quoted as saying:

How do you see yourself as a liaison between the student body and the student government?