Archives for December 2012

Artist Spotlight: Emily Verkamp

Try to imagine a bond between nature and the intrusive human element that exists in the world. Emily Verkamp, a studio arts photography major, was able to capture the connection between man made objects and nature.

Replacing Midnight Matador

With Midnight Matador’s retirement the Masked Rider Program has already begun the search for the new Midnight Matador. The program’s advisory committee has narrowed down the search to three horses and will have final say in which horse is chosen. Find out how the selection process is going.

New "Man of Steel" Trailer Offers Reflection, Explosions

It’s been a long time since I’ve been excited about Superman. I still remember that feeling of extreme disappointment after seeing “Superman Returns” back in 2006. Even Kevin Spacey couldn’t save that boring mess. But “Man of Steel” is looking like it just might be the Superman movie we’ve all been waiting for.

Prom, Friendship, and Blood Featured In Student's New Screenplay Teaser

This is a teaser for a feature-length screenplay that I’m currently writing, entitled “Charlie’s New Friend.” The screenplay will be available to read in May 2013. Contact me at taylor.shofner@ymail.com if you are interested in reading it. I hope to one day direct the entire film myself. Until then, I plan on building my skills […]

Student's Acoustic Cover Keeps Taylor Swift Bearable

Here at the Hub, we’re about all kinds of student talent being showcased. We want to feature musicians, so apparently I’m taking one for the team and going first. This is my very own cover of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift, recorded in one of the audio booths in the […]

Donate TTU Basketball Tickets To Underprivileged Kids

Illegally Here

She graduated in the top two percent of her high school, is in the Honors College at Texas Tech University, and is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute scholar at Tech. However, she has been doing something illegal every day of her life since she was 12 years old.

Grounds Maintenance Crews Care For More Than Just Campus Flower Beds

Themed Parties, Racist?

As if Penn State didn’t have enough problems already. A sorority there recently hosted a Mexican themed party where they took stereotypes to a whole new level.

TTU Helps Toys For Tots

The United States Marine Corps has already begun their annual charity event, Toys for Tots. As usual, Texas Tech has found ways to help the local USMC gather toys for underprivileged kids. Find out how. Follow@tristan_claudia