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 Francisco Castro
Dr. Katherine Quinnell is Tarleton’s inaugural Dean of University Libraries

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

April 1, 2021
Students and professors can go to the Dick Smith Library to find more information on OERs.

A look at Open Educational Resources at Tarleton

March 3, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott rolls back mask mandates in press release on March 2.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifts mask mandate

March 2, 2021
Jonathan Hernandez and Presley Riddell studying in the Dick Smith Library.

Tarleton receives Rural Libraries Grant

February 12, 2021
Robyn Young being crowned as the 1993 Tarleton Homecoming Queen.

Celebrating the first Black Tarleton Texans

February 12, 2021
Alana Hefner and Kelli Murphy in front of the Career Services office where they work readily to help with any students you may have.

Tarleton’s Career Services continues virtual job fairs through spring

January 29, 2021
Cadet Duong, one of the facilitators of the field training exercise, reviews the squad leaders plan of action to ensure a higher chance of success.

ROTC Prepares cadets for summer training

November 18, 2020
Tarleton makes tweaks to the spring schedule

Tarleton makes tweaks to the spring schedule

November 11, 2020
The Tarleton Basketball sign hangs over the stairway to enter the basketball court in Wisdom Gym.

Purple Reign recruits for leadership positions

October 14, 2020
Tarletons

Tarleton to reopen campus in the Fall

May 3, 2020
Housing and Dining Service fees to be refunded to students

Housing and Dining Service fees to be refunded to students

April 17, 2020
President Hurley hosts live stream for student questions

President Hurley hosts live stream for student questions

March 21, 2020
Dr. James Hurley gave a motivational speech at the L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire during his first Homecoming Week as president.

A week of Inauguration Celebration

February 26, 2020
Care Bears Jeremiah and Sarah McGrath hold out their love in the form of Valentines Day cards. This duo has been seen around campus giving out these cards to Tarleton students.

Care Bears spread the love this Valentine’s Day.

February 14, 2020
The official memo from Chancellor John Sharp requests all A&M System universities and agencies to adopt a tobacco-free policy. Tarleton decided to install a policy on all Tarleton campuses that bans all forms of tobacco.

Tarleton’s Tobacco-free policy promotes healthy living

February 12, 2020

Tarleton State University is headed to the Next Level

October 8, 2019
Dr. Hurley shows his Tarleton spirit during his address at grand opening of the Lonn Reisman Athletic Center at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, August 20.

Hurley lays out plans for Tarleton

September 27, 2019
The flags in front of Tarleton State University located off of West Washington Street.

Tarleton ranks as the Safest College in Texas

September 10, 2019
Jarrod Morris to bring the West of the East to LJT

Jarrod Morris to bring the “West of the East” to LJT

April 24, 2019
Eleven Hundred Springs to bring “The Finer Things In Life” to LJT

Eleven Hundred Springs to bring “The Finer Things In Life” to LJT

April 17, 2019
Country Classic Jamie Richards is coming to LJT

Country Classic Jamie Richards is coming to LJT

April 17, 2019
Dalton Lopez and Hannah McManus are crowned Lord and Lady Tarleton at the 2019 Founder’s week festivities during the May Fete celebration.

Lord Lopez and Lady McManus, crowned at May Fete

April 17, 2019
From research scientist to singer-songwriter; Max Stalling to take the stage at LJT

From research scientist to singer-songwriter; Max Stalling to take the stage at LJT

April 12, 2019
Tell the fans, Ray Wylie Hubbard is getting to LJT as fast as he can

Tell the fans, Ray Wylie Hubbard is getting to LJT as fast as he can

April 12, 2019
The Tejas Brothers getting ready to preform at LJT on April 26 on the Allsups Stage.

The Tejas Brothers brings the Tex-Mex Honky Tonk to LJT

April 4, 2019
Richard Leigh peforming “I’ll Get Over You” on The Joey+Rory Show.

Music industry legend, Richard Leigh joins the lineup for LJT 2019

April 3, 2019
Dr. Dottavio standing infront of one of the mini bonfires at the 2018 Homecoming bonfire. These mini bonfires were lit before the main bonfire was because of the weather the week of homecoming.

Dr. F Dominic Dottavio: The legacy of the 15th President

April 3, 2019
Prophets and Outlaws are getting their game faces on to play LJT for another year.

Prophets and Outlaws take center stage at LJT

March 28, 2019
American National CattleWomen Inc. is the incorporation that Schuster will be serving as a Collegiate Beef Advocate for.

Tyler Schuster to become the Voice for the Beef Industry

March 28, 2019
Tarleton Athletic Director Lonn Reisman (standing) addresses the crowd during a August 6, 2014 press conference announcing the five-year partnership with North Texas Ford Dealers as sponsor of the Tarleton Sports Network. Seated (l-r) are past president of the North Texas Ford Dealers board Charlie Gilchrist, TexStar Ford owner Doug Montgomery, Tarleton President Dr. Dominic Dottavio and then Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Major Gifts Casey Hogan.

Hogan to lead athletics in Marketing and Broadcasting

February 27, 2019
A series of positive post-it notes written by RL Jenna Whitmire for her residnece at Heritage.

LLC’s create Post-It’s of positivity to encourage and inspire residents

February 21, 2019
Aerial over view of the design for the new Tarleton Forth Worth campus.

Tarleton’s first PhD program to enhance Criminal Justice field

February 14, 2019
Students who traveled with ASB stand together with one of the homeowners they helped restore their home after Hurricane Harvey.

Tarleton’s Alternative Spring Break answers the call to Panama City, Florida

January 24, 2019
Lonn Reisman celebrates a 77-72 win against Angelo State University in the 2016 NCAA Division II South Central Regional in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Athletic Director Lonn Reisman set to be lone inductee into Tarleton 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame after 30 years

October 31, 2018
Kayla Lucio shows off engagement ring right after her fiancé, Wacey Horton proposed.

2016 Homecoming King proposes to 2018 Homecoming Queen

October 24, 2018
Tarleton graduate, Tyler Berghuis comes back after winning CNFR

Tarleton graduate, Tyler Berghuis comes back after winning CNFR

October 11, 2018
The Wellness Center

Flu season is upon us

October 4, 2018
The University Village

University Village closing in December

October 4, 2018
OP-ED: Why you should apply to be a TTM

OP-ED: Why you should apply to be a TTM

September 26, 2018
Delta Zeta Sorority cheers for Shelby Ford who just accepted her bid into the sorority.

Sorority chapters welcome over 200 new sisters

September 13, 2018
Tarleton parking undergoes changes

Tarleton parking undergoes changes

September 13, 2018
Tarleton Traditions for the first time student

Tarleton Traditions for the first time student

August 22, 2018
2018 Mr. and Mrs. TSU, Matt Hill and Ashley Armstrong

2018 Mr. and Mrs. TSU, Matt Hill and Ashley Armstrong

April 26, 2018
2018 Lord and Lady Tarleton, Joseph Kamin and Clare McNiel

2018 Lord and Lady Tarleton, Joseph Kamin and Clare McNiel

April 26, 2018
Putting a cap on cancer with bottle caps

Putting a cap on cancer with bottle caps

April 18, 2018
Domestic violence and Sexual violence purple and teal ribbon

Student Counseling Services raises awareness for sexual assault throughout the month of April

April 18, 2018
Tarleton Police Department issues a Crime Alert due to burglaries

Tarleton Police Department issues a Crime Alert due to burglaries

April 11, 2018
The code behind Tarletons Code Purple

The code behind Tarletons Code Purple

April 5, 2018
Tarleton Police Department saves the Grassburr

Tarleton Police Department saves the Grassburr

April 5, 2018
Campus Life prepares for its 20th annual Tarleton Round-Up

Campus Life prepares for its 20th annual Tarleton Round-Up

March 1, 2018
Dr. Miguel-Angel Baeza: his PhD in life

Dr. Miguel-Angel Baeza: his PhD in life

February 8, 2018
Tarleton Serves at Alternative Spring Break from 2016. Photo courtesy of tarleton.edu

An Alternative Spring Break trip close to home

February 1, 2018
The skeleton structure for the new Engineering building.

Tarleton to open School of Engineering

February 1, 2018
D1 Task Force to Host Open Forum

D1 Task Force to Host Open Forum

January 23, 2018
2016s Homecoming King and Queen Wacey Horton and Kelsey Goodwin poses with 2017 Homecoming King and Queen Art Hernandez and Madison Minor.

Meet your 2017 Homecoming King and Queen: Art Hernandez and Madison Minor

November 9, 2017
TexAnn Cross Country team wins LSC Championship

TexAnn Cross Country team wins LSC Championship

November 2, 2017
Dr. Dottavio and his wife sign waivers to enter the haunted house.

Tarleton Activities Board hosts haunted house

October 19, 2017
Tarleton Art Society presents Texhibition in November

Tarleton Art Society presents Texhibition in November

October 12, 2017
Canned goods available for students in need.

Tarleton Food Pantry moves downstairs in the TSC

October 12, 2017
2016 Homecoming Bonfire

Keeping the Bonfire burning

September 22, 2017
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