Thirteen years ago, our nation experienced a series of events that arguably shook it completely off its axis. Even though time has passed and society has changed, several organizations made sure the Texas Tech University community did not forget September 11 this year. Early Thursday morning, Tech’s chapter of the Young Conservatives of Texas, or […]
Archives for September 2014
The Big Issue : ALS Or Water Conservation?
September 17, 2014 by
Searching “Texas ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” on YouTube brings up 327,000 videos, including ones from Texas Tech. Searching “Texas Drought” results in 63,800 videos — just a fraction of the first search. Which one would you most likely look up? If every “Texas ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” participant on YouTube used two gallons of water […]
Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday
September 17, 2014 by
International film might seem like a foreign language to many students, but starting Thursday students have the opportunity to become “fluent.” The Texas Tech University International Film Series is beginning its second run, beginning with “The Conformist” by Bernardo Bertolucci. College of Media & Communication Associate Professor Rob Peaslee, Ph.D., along with a programming committee, is […]
First Friday Art Trail Boasts Local Culture
September 12, 2014 by
You may not realize it, but Lubbock has a pretty happening art scene, and the First Friday Art Trail is sure to expose a side of Lubbock that many Tech students have not seen. “When visiting in the past, I was mainly surrounded by college life and football games,” Margaret Dye, a graduate student pursuing […]
Texas Tech Moves Up In The World, Or At Least In Rankings
September 10, 2014 by
Texas Tech University’s goal to become a top tier university is becoming more attainable every day. Appearing on two national college ranking lists this week will help Tech get there. The Texas Tech Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration has been voted the third best business school in the nation by College Atlas. Based […]
Going Abroad: A Life-Changing Adventure
September 9, 2014 by
While college can certainly be an adventure in itself, getting the most out of this time in your life might involve leaving Lubbock. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, Texas Tech University students have the chance to visit Tech’s biannual Study Abroad Fair and learn all about the program’s […]
What To Know Before Heading To The Polls – Texas Senate Edition
September 8, 2014 by
Since former state Sen. Robert Duncan has a new office at Texas Tech University, a special election will be held to fill his vacant state senate seat. Before you vote on Sept. 9, here is everything you need to know about each candidate. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas Experience: Special Assistant to the United States president under […]
