Archives for February 2013

Battle of the Bands

This weekend, four bands competed for the title of Battle of the Bands champion and the opportunity to open Texas Tech’s annual Raiderfest in the spring. An eclectic band called Gypsy Cab took home the title and reigned supreme.

10 Things to Know

1. Chuck Hagel is officially confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense for the Obama administration. Huffington Post 2. Ken Mehlman is pushing for conservative endorsement of same-sex marriage. ‘Bout time. Buzzfeed 3. A California couple went missing while cycling through South America only to be found in a boat approaching the Ecuador and Peru […]

10 Things to Know: February 26th

Outside the Oscars: Visual effects (VFX) technicians protest outside of the Oscars this past Sunday, and with limited media coverage. See why the closure of the VFX company that worked on The Life of Pi sparked a movement. (See the Facebook page here). – The Guardian  Did They Say, Free?: The White House has mandated research funded […]

The TTU Appathon: A Good Day To Code Hard

The College of Media and Communication and the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering hosted the first ever 24 hour TTU Appathon Friday and Saturday at the Livermore Center on campus. Five teams of engineering and communication students competed against each other, coding and designing for an entire day to make the best possible mobile […]

It's Getting Hot In Here

According to E! News Online, the 85th annual Academy Awards were viewed by more than 40 million viewers on Sunday night. Many who watched the Oscars were blowing up Twitter in regards to which nominees looked hot and which did not. This being said, there may be a way to be blessed with a body […]

Double T Insider: Episode 20

10 Things To Know – Snowy Edition!

1. Thanks, Captain Obvious – Texas Tech is closed today due to BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. Classes will resume tomorrow, but stay off the roads! TTU ECC 2. And the Oscar Goes To…! – Argo, Jennifer Lawrence, and Adele — oh my! Among many others, of course. If you missed them (like I did), go check them out! […]

TV Execs, Beaches, And Elevator Pitches: My Internship In Miami

I recently returned home from the internship experience of a lifetime. I’m still trying to process the opportunity I was given. If you are planning on entering the entertainment industry in absolutely any way, then you need to know about NATPE.

SGA Election Preview – 2013-14

The Student Government Association elections are Wednesday, Feb. 27, and Thursday, Feb. 28. With that in mind, we’ve prepared an inclusive election preview to help keep you informed and educated about what you should be voting for on Thursday and Friday. Voting is done electronically at the SGA’s website, and can be accessed from anywhere with […]

Malouf's Got A Passion For Fashion

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the term “fashion” is defined as, “the make or form of something.”  John B. Malouf, owner and founder of Malouf’s apparel store said he would define fashion as a form of art, and a passion that he has stuck with since the late ’40s. “It’s kind of like a […]