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 Cassie Labay
The tree wrappings have been cut down multiple times this year including on the morning of Oct. 7, 2021.

[Photo] Yearly tree wrapping in support of LGBTQ+ vandalized

Ashton Cox, Staff Writer | dfw_ashx
October 6, 2021
Tarleton President, Dr. James Hurley announcing the proposal of a parking structure to the Tarleton Student Body.

President James Hurley announces plans for stacked parking structure

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2021
Rugby is one of the many club sports that Tarleton's Campus Recreation Department will be showcasing at Rec Fest.

Rec fest rocks on

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2021
The Southwest Regional Dairy Center is home to many different types of cattle including beef cattle.

Beef industry prices and job opportunities, on the rise

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2021
Billy Cowen receiving a gift basket from Whataburger Operating Partner, Minden Sigman, for being the first dine in customer in the new Whataburger store on Washington Street.

What-a-day, Whataburger opens new store in Stephenville

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
August 5, 2021
Tarleton State University takes ownership of campus bookstore

Tarleton State University takes ownership of campus bookstore

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 28, 2021
Dr. Brandon Smith started teaching at Tarleton in 2017 and has received the Young Outstanding Scientist award in Education from the American Society of Animal Science this year.

Dr. Brandon Smith receives American Society of Animal Science award

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 23, 2021
The new Whataburger store is located just across the street from the old store on W Washington street. Construction on the new store is expected to be completed this summer.

What-a-store! New, improved Whataburger comes to Stephenville

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2021
Stephenville Fire Department's retiring Fire Chief, Jimmy Chew, with truck number 336.

Stephenville Fire Chief retires after 50 years of service

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 15, 2021
Hank's Jam is currently being hosted at Brock's Food and Drink in Granbury until August 18, 2021.

Restaurant Reviews: Brock’s Food and Drink

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2021
How to be safe this fourth of July weekend

How to be safe this fourth of July weekend

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2021

Face coverings no longer required on Tarleton Campuses

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
It is not too late to snag a few Thomas Rhett tickets for this weekend. For more information about the Thomas Rhett concert and other events held at Billy Bob’s this summer, visit https://billybobstexas.com/events.

Summer break events around the Stephenville area

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
ChadWick Thibodeaux tackling an opponent during the Northeastern state football game on March 27, 2021.

Fall football schedule preview

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
Cassie Labay

Breakup blues and rainy day downers

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
Texan Stars cheering on the Texans at the Tarleton family weekend football game on March 6, 2021. The game ended in a Texan win over Mississippi College.

[Photo] Tarleton Cheer and the Texan Stars take on Daytona

Aspen Hoover, Contributor
April 29, 2021
On April 22, 2021 the ballots were counted and the winners of the 2021 Student Government Association (SGA) election were almost decided. This election determined the winners of the 2021-2022 SGA President and Vice President, Mr. and Ms. TSU titles, the congresspersons and the representatives for each college. The candidates for the President and Vice President were Ally Johnson and Myles Taylor, Walker Kirk and Alexandria Tullos and Noah Winters and Desirae Garcia. The voting for President and Vice President ended with a tie between Ally Johnson and Myles Taylor and Walker Kirk and Alexandria Tullos. The runoff elections began on April 23 at noon and ended on April 27 at 4 p.m. To find the winners of the runoff election you can visit the Tarleton SGA Instagram page. The nominees for Mr. TSU were Joseph Seaman, Matthew Flores, Marco Salazar, Ivan Anaya and Sebastian Canales. The nominees for Ms. TSU were Kennedy Whitten, Lauren Gattis, Emily Kahler, Sadie Saxon and Joy Brewer. The winners of Mr. and Ms. TSU are Matthew Flores and Emily Kahler. Also on the Tarleton SGA Instagram are the winners of the congresspersons elections categorized by college and organization.

Tarleton SGA’s elections result in a runoff

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Upcoming events for you to attend

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2021
Kasen Keese with his five fish caught on Table Rock lake on March 26, 2021.

Tarleton Bass Club bags big fish

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2021
PWATX Founder and Executive Director, Julie Moser and Vice President and Director of Financial Aid, Elly Lynch selling shirts at the Tailgate before the Tarleton Pink Out Football game on Feb. 27, 2021.

[Photo] Tarleton Forward 2030: Ever Forward, Ever Onward

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
April 15, 2021
President, Dr. James Hurley with first lady Kindall Hurley and his daughter, Blayklee Hurley in the Homecoming parade on March 20, 2021.

[Photo] The President’s promise for incoming Texans

Kayla Laseter, News Content Editor
April 1, 2021
Members of The Purple Poo getting their Grassburrs at the fall 2020 Grassburr Bash on Thurs. Sept. 17. The Purple Poo will also likely make an appearance at Grassburr Fest which will take place on April 14, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Grab your Grasburr at Grassburr fest

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Dr. Katherine Quinnell is Tarleton’s inaugural Dean of University Libraries

Dr. Katherine Quinnell is Tarleton’s first Dean of University Libraries

Cassie Labay and Francisco Castro
April 1, 2021
Honors dorm, pictured from Rudder Way before being hit by the giant creampuff.

Flying creampuff causes flood in Honors dorm

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Raising Canes was one of the top suggestions that students had for a new on-campus restaurant.

Students crave new restaurants on campus

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Student opinions: Dunkin’ Donuts vs. Starbucks

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Cassie Labay

Don’t step on the grass but feel free to jump into a hammock

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2021
Texan Rider, Walker Kirk, lighting his torch at the L.V. Risinger Bonfire on March 19, 2021.

[Photo] Homecoming Bonfire goes up in flames

Aspen Hoover, Contributor
March 22, 2021
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[Photo] Tarleton celebrates 100 years of The Purple Poo

Hannah Durnell, Contributor
March 19, 2021
Tarleton Corps of Cadets works to teach its members the importance of leadership and discipline.

Tarleton Corps of Cadets creates resilient leaders

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
Dr. David Frazier, the 2019-2020 Jack and Louise Arthur Excellence in Teaching Award winner.

Dr. David Frazier: Excellence in Teaching Texan Talk

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
For more information about how to support the Stop the Silence movement, you can visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ErathStoptheSilence/.

Erath county marches to Stop the Silence

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
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[Photo] Upcoming Sports

Peyton Fanning, Contributor
March 3, 2021
Haylee Hering and Payton Holmgreen, education majors and Phi Mu alumna, at the tailgate for the football game against Dixie St. on Feb. 27, 2021.

Tarleton’s first Division 1 homecoming could mean new traditions

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Dr. Laurie Sharp, Tarleton’s first Executive Director of Strategic Academic Initiatives.

Dr. Laurie Sharp pioneers Academic Affairs positions

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Cassie Labay

Do your part by wearing your mask

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Stephenville Police Chief, Dan M. Harris, Jr. donating blood on May 22, 2020 to help the Police Department win the Battle of the Badges against the Stephenville Fire Department.

Stephenville Police Department to hold Spring Public Safety Blood Drive

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Tony's boxed Jambalaya mix.

Recipe: Meat lovers Jambalaya

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Tarleton Alumna, Millie Hughes-Fulford, speaking at NASA about vaccines in space.

Honoring Millie Hughes-Fulford

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Tarleton’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and International Programs are putting on multiple events through the month of February in order to honor Black History month.

Tarleton’s ODIIP honors Black History month

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Dr. Chiquesha Davis, Tarleton’s Nursing Department Head, recieved the 2020 End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium award.

Dr. Chiquesha Davis earns award for excellence in end of life care

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Elsa Boisson and Martha Makantasi at Tarleton’s spring media day on Jan. 17, 2021

Tarleton’s ten tennis women

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
Kayla Laseter, Blake Smith and Cassie Labay three of The JTAC’s new editors. Not pictured: Cooper Moring.

The JTAC welcomes a new editor team

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
TruBeacon founder Christina Morgan and one of her three sons.

TruBeacon lights the way for academic success

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
Admin Associate, Shelby Gilson, at the Tarleton Student Counseling Services check in desk ready to help with any student needs.

Mindful meditation to clear the mind for finals

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
November 18, 2020
Cheyenne Nash, Jakayla Daniels, Cassie Jacobs and Sarah Anderson playing The Nash Sisters in Adventures of the Thin Man: The Case of the Goofy Groom.

Theatre at Tarleton comes to a close for the 2020 season

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
November 18, 2020
Cold weather brings rainy day dread

Cold weather brings rainy day dread

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
November 11, 2020
Reagan Nelson and Reid Smith practice fishing on Lake Granbury in the Tarleton boat.

Bass Club ranked first in State of Texas

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
October 14, 2020
The ULTRA statue located outside of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts building.

Diving into queer experiences with slam poetry

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
October 7, 2020
Dr. Katrina Hinson teaches Graphic and Technical Writing in the Face-to-Face and Online Asynchronous. This specific class has 17 students, only three attend in person while the rest watch from Zoom.

Hyflex, the heinous hero

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
September 16, 2020

Mechanical Engineering is ABET approved

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
September 2, 2020

Plowboys pandemic persistence

Cassie Labay, Creative Editor
September 2, 2020
Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Indoors

Cassie Labay, Contributor
April 1, 2020
“We’re Texans. Texans are always resilient.”

“We’re Texans. Texans are always resilient.”

Cassie Labay, Contributor
March 24, 2020
If interested in attending an ODIIP event, here are the calendared events for the rest of the year. These dates are subject to change.

ODIIP brings February Diversity Dialogue and new podcast: Making Space

Cassie Labay, Contributor
February 18, 2020
Officer Burney being sworn in by Police Chief Matt Welch.

Former Tarleton Basketball player returns home as new University Police Officer

Cassie Labay, Contributor
November 14, 2019
Dr. David Frazier gave a presentation as a part of the Last Lecture Series on Oct. 8, 2019 in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Auditorium.

The Last Lecture Series: Expect the Unexpected

Cassie Labay, Contributor
October 15, 2019
The president of the Lavender Experiment, Kevin Guzman, plans to engage students through social dialogue and creating a space to understand one another in a diverse group of people.

Social engagement with the Lavender Experiment

Cassie Labay, Contributor
October 15, 2019
The Office of Diversity and Inclustion decorated trees with LGBTQ+ ribbons in front of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts LGBTQ+ history month; “October is Pride”

Cassie Labay, Contributor
October 8, 2019
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