Dr. Jimmie Reeves, Mernhaz Rahimi, and Future Akins-Tillett recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “Modest Reception,” a selection from the Global Lens film series. Here’s the synopsis for the film, taken from the Global Lens Film Initiative website: “Leila and Kaveh are a mysterious pair from Tehran, traveling the mountainous countryside in their Lexus […]
Archives for May 2013
"Shyamal Uncle Turns Off The Lights" – A Global Lens Film Recap And Discussion
May 3, 2013 by
Arijit Basu, Jobi Martinez, and Dr. Robert Peaslee recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “Shyamal Uncle Turns Off The Lights,” a selection from the Global Lens film series. Here’s the synopsis for the film, taken from the Global Lens Film Initiative website: “An 80-year-old Kolkata retiree is on a mission to get his […]
"The Parade" – A Global Lens Film Recap and Discussion
May 3, 2013 by
Dr. Gary Elbow, Dr. Katy Ballard, and Andrew Friedman recently moderated a discussion and took questions over “The Parade,” a selection from the Global Lens film series.
Merida, Meatless Lunches, and Masturbation Marathons – 10 Things to Know, May 3rd
May 3, 2013 by
Eleven Dancing Princesses: It’s official – Merida of Disney/Pixar’s “Brave” is set to officially join the other ten Disney princesses as Disney continues with its jackpot marketing strategy. – Huffington Post Cinderella Story: Speaking of Disney princesses, Mariah Carey renewed her wedding vows with husband Nick Cannon in a shut-down Disneyland, and in a princess […]
Photography of west Texas to be exhibited
May 2, 2013 by
The students of Photography 4300, will finally have their work seen by the public in the Llano Estacado: Photography of West Texas exhibit this Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor student lounge of the Media and Communications Building. The class, taught by Kippra Hopper, showcases seven students’ favorite pieces they […]
Jones-AT&T Stadium Suffers Wind Damage
May 2, 2013 by
High-speed northern winds damaged the southeast light pole of the Jones-AT&T Stadium today, and Texas Tech police evacuated the surrounding area from Drive of Champions to University Avenue at MacDavis Lane in order to prevent injury to Tech personnel or passerbys. Bikers and walkers were turned away by Tech police and security guards, while barricades […]
PETA, Poison and Plus-Sized: 10 Things to Know, May 1
May 1, 2013 by
1. Puppies And Kittens Murdered – Thousands of puppies and kittens have been killed by PETA. Warning, the article has disturbing photos of dead animals killed at PETA’s headquarters. Huffington Post 2. Late-Night Nerdist – Chris Hardwick will be getting his own show on Comedy Central, airing four nights a week next fall. Deadline 3. Baby Bio-engineering […]
