Archives for October 2013

The Prophet Darla: Review

There’s something about a women crying her eyes out because she’s been through hell and back that really resonates with me. There’s something about a priest contorting the mind of an innocent human being because they can’t get off their heavenly high horse that I’ve seen far too often. And there’s definitely something that hits […]

Deaf Bingo

Student Disability Services kicked off its Disability Awareness Week with Deaf Bingo at Wall/Gates Residence Hall. James Whitfield, assistant director and interpreter coordinator for Student Disability Services, said the main goals of the event were to raise awareness of what deaf students on campus experience and awareness of the entire week’s events. “This kind of […]

#ManCrushMonday Etiquette

We all know those cute hashtags that have taken over our social media. You’ve got #ThrowbackThursday, #FlashbackFriday, #SelfieSaturday/Sunday for the self-absorbed duck-faced people of our time, #WomanCrushWednesday and my topic for today #ManCrushMonday. There is a certain etiquette that should be followed when using this particular hashtag and that is, you should only use your […]

MCTV Newscast: 10-28

In today’s edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, reporter Evan Dixon joints us live in the newsroom with a look at a a recent protest against a local congressman for his questionable behavior during the government shutdown.  Plus anchors Emily Pellegrini and Tanner Tate give a quick rundown of a couple of this week’s campus […]

Inside Peek: Ad Team, Second Meeting

Second Meeting   We all knew our client was Mary Kay before applying, but I was very excited to read the case study and see what products we would be working with, and also learn about Mary Kay. The case study was 35 text-filled pages! It went over everything from the history of the brand, […]

Hands of Hope

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, the Women’s Studies Program will continue to hold their Hands of Hope collection drive until mid November. Patricia Earl, unit coordinator of the Women’s Studies Program, says this is the third year they’ve partnered up with Women’s Protective Services by hosting a drive for new or […]

For Your Cowboy or Cowgirl

I think that it is important for anyone who resides in the south, especially West Texas to know how to cook up some good, southern food. Chicken fried steak is a favorite among most Texans, and surprisingly, it is not hard to create. This is an easy to follow, step-by-step recipe for chicken fried steak. […]

Movie Review: Captain Phillips

I get so tired of action movies sometimes. After so many instances endless car chases, gunfights, explosions, and cut-and-paste CGI effects, I tend to long for some good old-fashioned suspense.  I’ve always enjoyed scenes where you’re terrified of what will happen next, where any second could instantly change the course of the entire story with […]

Double T Insider: Season II Episode 6

In this week’s episode, we introduce Lady Raider Basketball Head Coach Candice Whitaker. Inside our Red Raider Spotlight, we feature junior outside hitter Breeann David.

Lubbock Lawmakers Discuss Policy at Tribune Hot Seat Event

Lubbock citizens and Texas Tech University students filled the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center’s McKenzie Ballroom on Wednesday to attend the Texas Tribune’s Hot Seat event, as Lubbock representatives discussed current state legislative issues ranging from state education to the future of water in the state to women’s rights and abortion issues to Texas’ dismal national standings in […]