Archives for March 2014

Tech Regents Approve Tuition & Fee Increase

Even though Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine recently touted Texas Tech University as one of the most affordable public colleges, Tech students are about to see a slight increase in tuition and fees. The university system’s Board of Regents approved a 3.95 percent net increase in tuition and fees for the 2014-15 academic year during a meeting […]

Daniel Tiger Visits The Texas Tech Neighborhood

“I remember being a kid, running into the kitchen, and asking my Mom for ‘agua,’ and she had no idea what I was talking about,” Rachel Kalban said with a laugh. “Knowing something that my parents didn’t was pretty neat. That is the first time I remember learning something from a TV show.” On Tuesday, […]

MCTV Newscast: 3-11

In this Tuesday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Jasmine Bradford and Kahley Paulsel are in the studio to give you a rundown of the latest news and events – including an update on the recent SGA runoff election and a visit by a producer for a PBS Kids show.  Also, reporter Alyssa Russell […]

What’s Trending? Crisis Communication

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Managers Katelynne Newman and Sarah Harlan spoke with Texas Tech University’s Coordinator of Digital Engagement Allison Matherly about social media and crisis communication. ) To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

Spring Break Or Bust Guide

As many Tech students scrolled through their social media feed today, they couldn’t help but pout. Colleges across the state, such as University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and The University of Houston, all seemed to be having a wonderful day — especially the ones  off vacationing on a beach somewhere. Unfortunately, Tech […]

Glow Station Nation

Most students can barely juggle school and a part-time job. The gentlemen of Glow Station are doing that and then some. Glow Station is a technology startup company that began in the residence halls of Texas Tech. CEO of Glow Station and senior petroleum engineering major, Raphael Akinsipe, and Chief Marketing Officer and electronic media […]

So You Always Wanted To Be An Art Major?

Reyna Saenz said she switched her major because she knew she was meant to teach creativity to others. Saenz, a senior visual studies major with an emphasis on art education, said she was a physical therapist major when she first arrived at Tech. “Right before I switched to art education,” Saenz said, “my mom, she […]

Designer Of The Week

Rachel Zoe is one of the most famous fashion icons in style history, and if Amanda Stallcup had a choice, she would take Zoe’s life and turn it into a class. “If I could physically be her that would be cool,” Stallcup said. “Can I major in being Rachel Zoe? That would be even better. […]

MCTV Newscast: 3-10

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Jenabeth Gunter and Natalie Morales have a look at news and events around the Tech campus – including a look at this past weekend’s Texas Association of Broadcast workshop held right here in the College of Media & Communication.  Also, reporter Patrick McNeill caught up […]

Gunmen Rob Siblings at Home

Siblings Deshawn and Tyrone Bobo were held at gunpoint and robbed at their home in Lubbock on Feb. 22 at 9:20 p.m. According to the Lubbock police offense report, two suspects entered Deshawn and Tyrone Bobo’s house, located at 1909 E. Brown St., without consent, and Tyrone Bobo was assaulted. Sergeant Jason Lewis, the Lubbock […]