Archives for March 2014

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Lauren looks back on mistakes people made when they were freshmen.

MCTV Newscast: 3-31

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchor Jenabeth Gunter is in studio with a look at some recent and upcoming events on the Tech campus – including one event at the SUB that could have one lucky person winning a new iPad.  Also, reporter Tyler McDaniel attempted to stay dry as she […]

Analysis Of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

In story-telling, there always seems to be some supreme evil out to squash the forces of good, while the forces of good are always trying to dethrone the tyranny of evil.  Of course, things are not so black and white in real life. In truth, evil can be found on both sides — either through […]

Inside Peek: Ad Team, Eighteenth Meeting

It was nice seeing everyone fully rested after spring break at the relatively short 18th meeting! We began discussing what each team completed during spring break so that everyone is on the same page. During spring break, we were able to finish almost everything we need to be ready for competition. The tactical demo team […]

Lubbock Debt has Citizens on Hook for $4,400 Each

  Lubbock has one of the highest per capita debt structures in the nation and each citizen owes about $4,400, largely because of water project costs. In Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs’ “Tell the Truth Texas” report, Lubbock reportedly has approximately $1 billion of total debt outstanding. This debt includes contract bonds, lease […]

Heads Up Display Plays For Charity Streamathon

Heads Up Display, a student-produced video game review show published by the College of Media and Communication, is hosting a 24-hour marathon live stream through its Twitch channel on Friday and Saturday. Eric Van Allen, a member of Heads Up Display, said he and the rest of the group are very excited to host the […]

No Arrests in School Bomb Hoax

No arrests have been made in the bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax at Coronado High School more than a month ago. Jody Scifres, Lubbock ISD chief of police, said calling in a hoax like that to a public school is a serious offense and felony. Scifres said the person or people […]

MCTV Newscast: 3-27

In this end-of-the-week edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Jasmine Bradford and Jenabeth Gunter have a look at a busy week of events happening around the Tech campus.  First up, Jasmine has an update on Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management’s recent “Game of Thrones” dinner held at Skyviews restaurant.  Next, we have a look […]

Mortar Board Hosts “President For A Day” Fundraiser

Being president has its perks. You may not get to run the country, but Mortar Board is giving you the opportunity to run Texas Tech for a day. Mortar Board is an organization that recognizes the top 50 seniors at Texas Tech, based on leadership, scholarship, and service. The group raises money throughout the year […]

Inside Peek: Ad Team, Spring Break

Spring Break!  It’s a kind of an irrelevant term for Ad Team members since we have to work through through week to get everything finished, or close to it. During the hectic week, we worked on: Finishing the book, including copy and edits Designing and layout of the book Working on the first draft of […]