End of semester stress
By Ryli Pruitt— Guest Writer With finals right around the corner, many college students out there are already feeling the pressure. Whether the focus is on maintaining a certain GPA, studying, work, social lives, family...
Category: Lifestyle
Local business hosts live music
By Ashley Inge— CTT Editor SlimPickins Outfitters will be hosting the second show in 2018 of The Sessions: After Hours on Friday, May 4 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. SlimPickins was opened last year...
LJT security team will be all “eyes and ears” for event-goers in wake of recent tragedies
By Quanecia Fraser— Executive Editor The security team for the Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival says they will work hard to keep event-goers safe, especially with recent mass shootings and bombings. Ariel...
Fortnite game takes hold at Tarleton
By Lauren Tipton— Guest Writer The video game Fortnite has become a sensation across college campuses all over the country, including at Tarleton State University. The game, which was released in July 2017 by Epic Games, is...
Grand re-opening of the Lace Gypsy boutique
By Nicolette Howe— Art Assistant After a successful first year, Lace Gypsy, the modern-styled home boutique, is expanding their business to provide more products for customers. The home boutique which specializes in farmhouse décor...
Opinion: Is Haiti a s***hole?
By Doudly Aujour— Guest Columnist I am Haitian. I am also a Tarleton Texan. And I have something to say about the president of the United States calling my motherland a “sh*thole.” I want...
‘Gypsy Jordy’: How one student is using social media to make money
By Quanecia Fraser— Executive Editor Jordan Rankin says that many college students don’t realize just how much money they can save by using social media to buy and sell items. Rankin, a junior...
Date Night in Hico
By Megan Ables— Staff Writer Living in Stephenville, it’s hard to absorb a romantic evening out on the town settling with a cheeseburger from Chili’s. Couples are often forced to enjoy a night in due to the city’s lack of upscale dining. Few are aware that...
Photo Essay: Texan Top Out
Outdoor Pursuits at Tarleton State University held it’s first annual “Texan Top Out,” a rock climbing competition. The winners were: 1st Place Male- James Polasek 2nd Place Male- Mason Wrobel 1st Place Female- Melissa Ortiz 2nd Place Female- Francesca Jackson
Sweet tooth in Stephenville
By Megan Ables— Staff Writer Sugar is something that drives us. It’s a craving that must be satisfied once awakened otherwise your day won’t feel complete. When you’re desiring something sweet, it’s normal to run...