The best job I’ve ever had
By: Nicholas Ratcliff Senior Producer Coming in as a freshman at Tarleton State University, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Like most freshmen, I was here to get...
Category: Opinion
Service animals on campus require approval
By: Kyley Wilhite Associate Producer Let’s be honest, having a dog on campus with you makes those hard tests and long days much more bearable. So, let’s talk about how hard it is to...
Students dread finals week 
By: Taite Read Graphic Designer Finals week is every college student’s busiest time of year. Tarleton State University students and professors have mixed feelings about finals season. There is a week or two left...
Why I’m Inspired by Ukraine
By: Nicholas Ratcliff Senior Producer The Ukrainians have defied the odds no matter how you look at it. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched an invasion on the neighboring nation of Ukraine. When this...
An update on student’s opinions of Tarleton Housing
By: Taite Read Graphic Designer This is an update to an column published by the Texan News Service (TNS) earlier this month. Tarleton State University’s website describes their housing options as a “home away...
I’m sick of Covid
By: Nicholas Ratcliff Senior Producer On Jan. 20, 2020, America’s first citizen tested positive for COVID-19, officially marking the day the pandemic made its way to our country. Even though we heard about this...
What shows/movies are the Texan News staff watching?
By: Kyley Wilhite Associate Producer When it comes to entertainment, it makes sense that all of our favorite shows can be found on sites like Netflix, Hulu or HBO. Here is what the Texan...
Book banning brings to question free speech
By: Sierra Wells Managing Editor After Granbury Independent School District (GISD) banned several books from their library in January, public outcry has brought up a serious question about whether prohibiting articles of literature is...
Texan Debate practices begin
By: Sierra Wells Managing Editor Tarleton State University’s spring 2022 Texan Debate, which will be discussing the Texas Heartbeat Law, is just around the corner. The event is set to take place on April 13...
Are Tarleton’s dorms really a ‘home away from home?’
By: Taite Read Graphic Designer Tarleton State University’s website describes their housing options as a “home away from home,” but current residents and residential leaders may disagree. Imagine it is your freshman year all...