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
Jessica Blakely

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Governor, Gregg Abbott has issued a new executive order banning the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Texas Governor issues executive order prohibiting vaccine mandates

August 26, 2021
Biloxi Blues cast and production members prepare for the show on opening day.

Theatre at Tarleton closes semester with Biloxi Blues

May 6, 2021

Wind Ensemble plays with passion

April 29, 2021
Teal Tuesday goes beyond free blue t-shirts and campus-wide rallies. Tarleton has shown its support for Teal Tuesday by adding colorful banners along Rudder Way and many other locations on campus.

Tarleton continues Teal Tuesdays to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness month

April 29, 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.

Pink Warrior Angels of Texas take cancer fighters under their wings

April 15, 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.

[Photo] Grab your Grasburr at Grassburr fest

April 1, 2021
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Hearsay wine bar is open on the square

April 1, 2021
Members of Tarleton’s Purple Pantry and Dairy MAX at the new Dairy MAX cooler ribbon cutting ceremony.

Dairy MAX makes a ‘cool’ donation to Tarleton’s Purple Pantry

April 1, 2021
The ULTRA statue located outside of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts building.

Tarleton music department to install Winterguard program

February 22, 2021
Lane Sherrod attending a Zoom call on the first floor in the nursing building.

Tarleton School of Nursing receives 1.5-million-dollars for scholarships

February 12, 2021
Chance Worthington playing the euphonium at midnight madness on Oct. 28 2020.

Tarleton’s music department moves to the beat of COVID-19

January 29, 2021
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Food and shelter insecurities faced by Indigenous populations

November 18, 2020
Alpha Gamma Rho continues Angel Tree service initiative

Alpha Gamma Rho continues Angel Tree service initiative

November 11, 2020
Texan Corps of Cadets honor rich military history

Texan Corps of Cadets honor rich military history

November 11, 2020
Sara Rodriguez, Tarleton student and ASL Club President, winner of the Freshman Leadership and Earl Rudder awards for the year 2020.

President of Tarleton ASL Club finalist in the student category of the Oticon Focus on People Award

November 11, 2020
Tarleton’s Police Department offers golf cart rides after 7 p.m. around campus through their TapRide app.

Halloween does not have to be unsafe to be spooky

November 6, 2020
The ULTRA statue located outside of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts building.

Tarleton students become successful entrepreneurs

November 5, 2020
Ferguson hall reopens to house students needing to isolate due to COVID-19.

Tarleton to open more isolation housing

October 14, 2020
Two actresses for the Top Girls production on stage at the final dress rehearsal before the production began on Sept. 22, 2020.

Top Girls production wows viewers despite COVID-19 setbacks

September 30, 2020
A Tarleton student registers to vote in the Nov. 3 election through turbovote.org.

Voter registration soars amid national uncertainties

September 30, 2020
The essentials of being a responsible dog owner

The essentials of being a responsible dog owner

September 21, 2020
A student walks past Honors Hall while trying to stay dry during the rain we experienced Sept. 1.

Students weather their first storm on campus

September 16, 2020
TSU Bid Day adapts to COVID-19

TSU Bid Day adapts to COVID-19

September 16, 2020
Devin Bethely running past a Midwestern State player to shoot the ball on Feb. 6, 2020 at Wisdom gym.

Bethely claims victory in Men’s Basketball match against Eastern New Mexico University

February 18, 2020
The exhibit features an overview of information about the Negro Leagues. It highlights the 20 players who began their careers in the Negro Leagues then went on to play for the Major Leagues and were eventually selected for the Major League All-Star game.

Tarleton Kinesiology department shows Negro League Exhibit for Black History Month

February 18, 2020
This 12 hour course is open to female students, faculty, staff and the general public. The three hour trainings will be held on Feb. 26 and 27, March 5 and 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this is one class divided into four sessions.

Tarleton State University Police Department offers a free Rape Aggression Defense course for women

February 18, 2020
The Fly Dance Company performed at the halftime of the Tarleton Baskeball teams on Feb. 7, 2020. This performance was a part of the way Casey Hogan and his team are encouraging people to become more engaged in the game.

Tarleton Athletics to add halftime performances to headline basketball games

February 18, 2020
Alpha Gamma Delta raised over $9,700 in their annual Picnic Basket philanthropy event.

Alpha Gamma Delta holds 29th Picnic Basket Event

February 18, 2020
The new Animal and Plant Sciences Center located at the Tarleton farm. The Animal Science side has an open sided learning room where students can study animals to encourage more hands-on learning, and it also has many animal science labs. The Plant Sciences side has horticulture rooms, labs and 4 green houses.

Tarleton opens new Animal and Plant Sciences Center

November 8, 2019
The Tarleton band has grow over the past 100 years from the original nine members to over 150 member

Bands at Tarleton celebrate centennial anniversary

November 8, 2019
The homecoming King and Queen Elijah Perry Imbong and Lauren Onslott stand together after they are crowned.

Lauren Onstott: Alpha Omicron Pi President and the 2019 Homecoming Queen

October 23, 2019
The Wellness Center has resources if you have been a victim of domestic violence or if you know someone who has been a victim.

Wellness Center recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 15, 2019
The Wellness Center has resources if you have been a victim of domestic violence or if you know someone who has been a victim.

Student Counseling Center to Host Mental Health First Aid Training

October 8, 2019
The Tarleton study sessions are held typically in the Dick Smith Library

Dick Smith Library Hosts Banned Books Reading

October 8, 2019
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