The Official Student Newspaper of Tarleton State University since 1919

the JTAC
The Official Student Newspaper of Tarleton State University since 1919

the JTAC
The Official Student Newspaper of Tarleton State University since 1919

the JTAC
All content by Brittainie Cason
Lauren Kersey jumping to spike the volleyball against St. Mary's during Parent Weekend's match up on September 21, 2019.

Texan Volleyball welcomes new Assistant Coach

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
April 11, 2020
Blake Burns slides into home base in Tarleton’s game against University of Arkansas Fort Smith on Feb. 14, 2020.

Texans split the series with UAFS with a win on Sunday

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
February 18, 2020
The Buck Fuffalo Family Christmas will be help Dec. 5, 6, 7 at Foster's Home for Children in Stephenville.

Buck Fuffalo’s Family Christmas at Foster’s Home for Children

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
December 2, 2019
Senior forward, Jesse Hill, going for a shot during his hot night against Western New Mexico University on January 26. Hill had 19 points on the night and eight rebounds for the team-high.

Men’s Basketball seniors ready to go out with a bang

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
November 14, 2019
Margo is a Sodexo employee and is a favorite among students at the Texan Star Food Court found in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center.

Sodexo Survery: Your voices are being heard

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
November 8, 2019

Tarleton welcomes new English club this semester

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
November 8, 2019
Oscar P debuted his new look during the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Mascot Challenge video released last week (Oct. 13). Keeping with the theme, Oscar P rode the Campus Recreation float during the 2019 Homecoming parade.

Oscar P is waddling around with a new look

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
October 23, 2019
A Voice for Habitat for Humanity singing contest will be held at Twisted J in Stephenville.

Use your voice for Humanity

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
October 4, 2019
Zach McGinn performing for a crowd.

Dolly Shine returns to the stage for four shows

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
May 2, 2019
William Clark Green brings the circus back to LJT

William Clark Green brings the circus back to LJT

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
April 30, 2019
Randy Rogers returns to the Bud Light Stage for another year

Randy Rogers returns to the Bud Light Stage for another year

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
April 25, 2019
Songwriter showcase winner: Nyles Robakiewicz

Songwriter showcase winner: Nyles Robakiewicz

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
April 24, 2019
Larry Joe Taylor peforming at the 2016 Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival.

Larry Joe Taylor: the man, the myth, the legend

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
April 17, 2019
Coby Weir is getting ready to play the Allsups stage at LJT on April 26. You can expect half of his set to be a tribute to his father, Rusty Wier.

Coby Wier’s LJT performance: a tribute to his late father

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
April 11, 2019
Connor Flanagan pitches at a home game during the Spring 2018 season.

Connor Flanagan: Playing for the love of the game

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
March 28, 2019
Tracy Byrd is coming to Twisted J on March 23 to have his first performance in Stephenville, Texas in a long time.

Tracy Byrd returns to Stephenville for his first Twisted J performance

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
March 22, 2019
The Cottonwood Crows will be coming to Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival on Saturday April 22 on the Hydro Pros Stage.

From Bostocks to LJT: The story of The Cottonwood Crows

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
March 22, 2019
Senior Karli Herron, at bat during the first home series of the season against Texas A&M - Kingsville.

Karli Herron: Ready to finish senior year strong

Brittainie Cason, Specialty Editor
March 22, 2019
Pitcher Jordan Withrow, getting ready to throw the first pitch of the sixth inning.

Jordan Withrow: Ready to strikeout some records

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
February 27, 2019
Jessica Lee runs back to the outfield after the play finishes.

Arkansas Bear finds home in Texan Softball

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
February 25, 2019
Kolby Cooper playing at one of his concerts.

Cooper age 19, playing at 2019 LJT

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
February 20, 2019
A couple walks around campus while holding hands.

Toxic relationship advice: Love shouldn’t hurt

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
February 14, 2019
The front view of the Recreation Center at Tarleton's campus.

Lambdin’s key to success:

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
January 30, 2019
Step Afrika! preformed on campus Jan. 23 to kick-off Black History Month. Step Afrika! is the first dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping.

ODI shines light on Black History Month with month of events

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
January 30, 2019
Saddle bronc rider competes during the Tarleton Stampede on April 26, 2018.

Tarleton Night at the Rodeo at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo sells out section

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
January 30, 2019
A round up group stops to take a group photo with the owner of the home they just worked on.

Tarleton is gearing up for Round Up

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
January 24, 2019
Staff photo of Brittainie Cason

OP-ED: Slow down your sleigh and reindeer for just a couple more days

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
November 19, 2018
The Tarleton State University Stock horse team wins their second-straight World Title on October 26 - 28 at the SHTX Western Horseman Stock Horse World Show in Abilene, Texas.

Tarleton’s stock horse team wins nationals

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
November 8, 2018
Tarleton set to offer Green Dot training

Tarleton set to offer Green Dot training

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
October 24, 2018
From Dean to vice president of Student Affairs

From Dean to vice president of Student Affairs

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
October 22, 2018
Opening Spring of 2019: The New Engineering Building

Opening Spring of 2019: The New Engineering Building

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
September 26, 2018
To tailgate or not to tailgate

To tailgate or not to tailgate

Brittainie Cason, Contributor
September 13, 2018
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