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 Kiley Kocian

Tarleton’s ODIIP hosts the NoH8 in my school photo shoot

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
May 6, 2021
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Math Day: Recognizing hard working students at Tarleton

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
May 6, 2021
Katherine Pizer and John David Dvorak auditioning for Tarleton’s got Talent by singing The Blessing by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on Feb. 25, 2021.

Tarleton’s concert committee sets the stage

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
April 29, 2021
The APPIDA Social is a time to show respect and representation for the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Join ODIIP to celebrate equality and inclusion.

Tarleton to celebrate APIDA students today

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
April 15, 2021
Dr. James Hurley and his panelists on April 8, 2021 delivering the Tarleton Forward 2030: Our Future Focused Strategic Plan.

Tarleton Forward 2030: Ever Forward, Ever Onward

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
April 15, 2021
The ULTRA statue located outside of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts building.

The Vagina Monologues are back at Tarleton

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 25, 2021
A very picked over finished product of Lit’l Smokies’ Crescent Rolls.

Tailgate Snacks: Lit’l Smokies’ Crescent Rolls

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 18, 2021
The Office of Diversity and Inclustion decorated trees with LGBTQ+ ribbons in front of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center.

Tarleton celebrates disabled women during Diversity Dialogue

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 18, 2021
Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to honor and recognize those in the LGBTQ+ community. It is celebrated annually and the main goal of the day is to celebrate trans visibility and empowerment.

Tarleton’s ODIIP to celebrate Transgender Day of Visability

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 18, 2021
A very picked over finished product of Lit’l Smokies’ Crescent Rolls.

[Photo] Erath county marches to Stop the Silence

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
Larry Joe Taylor

Larry Joe Taylor Festival rescheduled for second year in a row

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 3, 2021
Kiley Kocian

The evolution of birth control

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 3, 2021
Katherine Pizer and John David Dvorak auditioning for Tarleton’s got Talent by singing The Blessing by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on Feb. 25, 2021.

Tarleton begins the search for a rising star

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
March 3, 2021
Katherine Pizer and John David Dvorak auditioning for Tarleton’s got Talent by singing The Blessing by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on Feb. 25, 2021.

[Photo] Tarleton’s first Division 1 homecoming could mean new traditions

Cassie Labay, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Sara Rodriguez, Tarleton student and ASL Club President, winner of the Freshman Leadership and Earl Rudder awards for the year 2020.

Celebrating Students With the Leadership & Service Awards

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
February 18, 2021
Kiley Kocian sifting flour to make Gammie’s fluffy flapjacks.

Recipe: Gammie’s Pancakes

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
February 12, 2021
Bernie photoshopped into the famous library scene from The Breakfast Club.

Who wore it best: inauguration outfits

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
January 29, 2021
Allison Dycus knocking out homework in the lower level of the library on Jan. 22, 2021.

Tarleton adjusts Hyflex model

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
January 29, 2021
Tarleton's President James Hurley looks back on 2020

Tarleton’s President James Hurley looks back on 2020

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
December 17, 2020
Members of Tarleton’s GSA hosting a tabling event for recruitment on Oct. 22, 2020 outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center. information can be found on their Facebook page @tarleton.gsa or on their Twitter @tarletongsa

Honoring Transgender lives lost to violence

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
November 18, 2020
Yoseline Hernandez, Jessica Vaden, Justin Montalbo, Hailey Campbell and Zugelly Idaly Espinosa launching their ducks into the Nursing Building reflecting pool on Oct. 13, 2020 during TSU Spirit week.

Fall 2020 brings many changes to campus

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
November 11, 2020

The origins of our favorite Halloween traditions

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
October 26, 2020
Kaity Burris and Lane Senn do a trial run of the Frontrunners Podcast.

Frontrunners Podcast revamped for wider campus appeal

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
October 14, 2020
Tarleton’s Tiburcio Lince is one of the faces of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and International Programs Hispanic Heritage posters.

Hispanic Heritage Month showcases diversity among students

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
September 30, 2020
The flags in front of Tarleton State University located off of West Washington Street.

Observing Constitution Day at Tarleton

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
September 16, 2020
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COVID-19 Poses Challenges for International Students

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
May 1, 2020
Purple and white flowers outside of the Barry B. Thompson Student Center

Trapped? At least you can still garden

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
April 11, 2020
Members of Philosophy Club Narda Roman, Emily Moore, Kiley Kocian and Christian Botello. Each meeting the talk about the five branches of philosophy through educational discussions, presentations, group activities and guest speakers.

Student Philosophy Club begins on campus

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
February 26, 2020
Konnor Green preformed at the Late Night at the Grill, on Feb. 12. This is a part of a new initiative Sodexo is hosting that includes entertainment during Late Night at the Grill.

Sodexo holds concert during Late Night at the Grill

Kiley Kocian, Contributor
February 26, 2020
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