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 Klaire Brock
“Recycling Day” - Make it an Every Day thing!

“Recycling Day” – Make it an Every Day thing!

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2020
Klaire Brock and Tyler Moore enjoyed a day of vineyard hopping last fall.

Well, I am not usually one for speeches. So, goodbye

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2020
Kamala Harris makes history as first woman and woman of color as Vice President-elect

Kamala Harris makes history as first woman and woman of color as Vice President-elect

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Lloyd Lietz speaks about beekeeping to Edd Robinett, Bob McCormick, and Bob Wood at The Prairie Oaks Master Naturalists Nature Fest in 2019.

Raising awareness for Texas conservation

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2020

Purple Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
The Tarleton community garden located next to the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center.

Living green in college

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Julie Oliver leads ladies in politics

Julie Oliver leads ladies in politics

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
President Dr. Hurley and students in front of the Campus Recreation Center at the announcement of the new Aquatics Center.

Tarleton fulfills long awaited promise for Aquatics Center

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
LJT letdown leaves students longing

LJT letdown leaves students longing

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
Reaching new goals thanks to North Texas Giving Day

Reaching new goals thanks to North Texas Giving Day

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
Tarleton State University memorializes class ring

Tarleton State University memorializes class ring

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2020
Along with the help from Dr. Hennen Cummings, the Weirs have installed their aquaponics system. This system will primarily grow lettuce. It will also grow nasturtium which has an edible orange flower. This flower has a mint starting taste with a pepper finish, this is a good way to add color and flavor to a salad.

Big O’s big overhaul

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020

Tarleton commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington Speech

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
Klaire and Whitney Brock wear masks to make sure their grandmother stays safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Managing college life in a pandemic

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2020

A guide to parking

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2020

Keeping up with politics in college

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2020
Tarleton's

Switching Majors – Pros and cons

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2020
Junior, Kylan Mills, looks up different organizations on TexanSync.

Getting involved

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2020
After three years of being on staff for Student Publications, Hannah Bahlman, has been named the Editor-in-Chief of The Grassburr.

Leading lady of the Grassburr

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2020
Alyssa Searcy and Travis Moore kayak on Lake Mineral Wells.

Weekend ideas in and around Stephenville

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2020
The ULTRA statue located outside of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts building.

Making Stephenville home

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2020
Tarleton postpones inaugural Division 1 season to the spring

Tarleton postpones inaugural Division 1 season to the spring

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2020
The Tarleton Purple Pantry opened it's doors to students on August 6, 2020.

Tarleton Purple Pantry to offer a holistic approach

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2020
Chairs remain empty at Silver Taps to honor fallen Tarleton Family members.

Silver Taps honorees to be honored in virtual ceremony

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
The tree tags are part of a system that allows trees to be identified for maintenance purposes and while some may have the year they were planted, most have a unique number. Also many of the trees are missing tags or are not easily accessible anymore.

Is the oak tree tradition slowly disappearing at Tarleton?

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Stephenville hosted a town hall meeting to discuss concerns of COVID-19.

Stephenville city officials announce $23 million retail development project

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2020
The 2019 Southern Africa Study abroad trip group consisted of eight students, three graduate students and two professors. This photo was taken in the Nata Bird Sanctuary in Nata, Botswana.

Five countries in five weeks, this is Nata normal study abroad

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
The winning team, The Campus Recreation Street Squad consisted of members Collin Murphy, Hannah McManus, Kaci Bachtel, and Time Khanhaeng holding the Silver Bugle, with Dr. Hurley and his wife Kindall.

Rec Street Squad wins Silver Bugle Hunt for the first time

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Meet the Greeks - a guide to Tarleton State Greek life

Meet the Greeks – a guide to Tarleton State Greek life

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019
Elijah Perry Imbong studying on the second floor of the Student Center.

Studying your way through college

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
A group of students studying in a collaboration room in the upper level of the library.

Resources for success

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
Austin Sikes, Trent Higgins and Elijah Perry Imbong studying on the main floor of the library near Study Grounds.

Advice for all college students

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
The flags flying in front of the the entrance of Tarleton State University.

Letter from the Editor

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
The 16 president of Tarleton State University James Hurley. Dr. Hurley will officially state Sept. 1 2019.

James Hurley is named the 16th president of Tarleton State University

Klaire Brock, Editor-in-Chief
August 9, 2019
53 years ago in The JTAC

53 years ago in The JTAC

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
April 25, 2019
Exactly 11 years ago in Tarleton History

Exactly 11 years ago in Tarleton History

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
April 17, 2019
Poo sign posted during the 2018 LJT season in the TSC to remind students of the three D's and to be safe during LJT.

Another year another #safeLJT

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
April 11, 2019
Cadets boarding one of the two Chinooks at Clark Field Municipal Airport in Stephenville, Texas.

[Photo] Tarleton ROTC hosts spring field training exercise

Joseph Kamin, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2019
A photo of a group of people holding hot dogs.

Hot dog: separate or sandwich?

Klaire Brock and Madison White
January 24, 2019
PANKUS wins 2018 Silver Bugle Hunt

PANKUS wins 2018 Silver Bugle Hunt

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
November 6, 2018
OP-ED: Living a "Zero" Waste life

OP-ED: Living a “Zero” Waste life

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
October 4, 2018
A Rohingya family, Burmese Muslims, live in the Thay Chaung camp for the Internally Displaced outside of Sittwe, which houses nearly 3000 people, November 23, 2015. The mother, pictured here, claimed all her children were malnourished, but because of the lack of medical professionals in the area, it was impossible to confirm. An estimated one million stateless Rohingya have been stripped of their citizenship in Myanmar, and forced to live in modern-day concentration camps, surrounded by government military checkpoints. They are not able to leave, to work outside the camps, do not have access to basic medical care, or food. Most aid groups are banned from entering or working in the camps, leaving the Rohingya to their own devices for sustenance and healthcare. Journalists are also routinely denied access to the Rohingya, Myanmar’s way of ensuring the world doesn’t see the slow, intentional demise of a population.

The fearless Lynsey Addario speaks at Tarleton about being a photojournalist in war torn countries

Madison White and Klaire Brock
April 11, 2018
Brody Cress is off to The American Rodeo

Brody Cress is off to The American Rodeo

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
February 21, 2018
"King's Countryball" coming to Twisted J Live

“King’s Countryball” coming to Twisted J Live

Klaire Brock, Photo Editor
February 14, 2018
Tarleton hosts International Week this week

Tarleton hosts International Week this week

Klaire Brock, Contributor
November 13, 2017
Tarleton prepares for Board of Regents visit

Tarleton prepares for Board of Regents visit

Klaire Brock, Contributor
October 18, 2017
New boutique opened in Stephenville last month

New boutique opened in Stephenville last month

Klaire Brock, Contributor
October 12, 2017
Erath County Humane Society receives funding

Erath County Humane Society receives funding

Klaire Brock, Contributor
September 14, 2017
This is the most loving dog and deserves a loving family.

Overcrowding: An urgent issue at Erath County Humane Society

Klaire Brock, Contributor
September 7, 2017
Jake Hasbrouck hits a dinger - Klaire Brock

[Photo] Texan baseball heads to Houston for tournament

Joseph Kamin, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
TexAnn's win 79-77 against Angelo State

[Photo] TexAnns fight as end of 2017 season nears

Joseph Kamin, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Anthony Davis helps lead the Texans to a win - Klaire Brock

[Photo] Texan Basketball first in Lone Star Conference

Joseph Kamin, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
The new Intramural turf field

[Photo] Changes made to intramural softball and flag football

Taylor Ozuna, Contributor
October 4, 2016
Memorial Stadium

[Photo] Reisman talks Memorial Stadium renovations

Haley Smith, Contributor
September 22, 2016
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