Archives for February 2015

Prairie Dogs Serve as Loyal, Unique Companions

While some residents of the South Plains have worked to eradicate the native black-tailed prairie dog, one Texas Tech librarian has opened his home to the embattled rodents. Rob Weiner has had prairie dogs as roommates for more than 15 years. Weiner said he fights to change perceptions about a misrepresented animal. “I personally think that prairie […]

Snow Days: The Process Behind Class Cancellation

Texas Tech University was hit with a torrent of snow this week, sending students scrambling in an effort to cope with the unfavorable conditions. Ana Navarette, a senior environment and humanities major from Houston, said the weather affects not just her driving but also her mood and schoolwork. “It definitely has affected my body,” Navarette said, […]

TTU Agricultural Communications Program Ranked First in Thesis Poll

In a recent Master of Science degree thesis, Texas Tech University was listed as having the top agricultural communications undergraduate program in the United States, according to an opinion poll of 17 faculty members from across the nation. Morgan Large, a graduate student at the University of Arkansas, conducted her thesis, “Characteristics of Agricultural Communications Undergraduate […]

MCTV Newscast: 2-25

In this week’s edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Justin Gonzales and Alyssa Herzog are in studio with the latest look at all the news and information from around campus. First, we have a look back at this week’s SGA Candidate Forum. If you’re feeling hungry, reporter Karly Johnson tells us about an annual […]

Emily Latham, Techsan Tradition: “We Want To Leave Something Behind”

Emily Latham said she is not the average business school student, describing herself as quirky and different. With bright red lips and a constant smile on her face, Latham does not seem like she is in the middle of her first election campaign. Latham, a senior marketing major at Texas Tech University, is a chief of […]

Ajax the Campaign Dog: “Woof”

With shining golden hair, a friendly smile, and a red tie tight around his neck, this member of OneTech 2015 is ready for his close up on the campaign trail. Ajax, the mascot of Texas Tech University Student Government Association campaign bloc OneTech 2015, is a 5-year-old golden retriever. In his short life, he has […]

Meet Mass Comm: Silverthorn Focuses on Video Production Career

A fortunate few people know their future career aspirations from an early age, and Blake Silverthorn can count himself amongst the lucky. “When I was 6 years old,” Silverthorn said, “at one of my aunt’s wedding, I wanted to take pictures with my mom’s camera so bad.” The now 20-year-old media strategies major at Texas Tech […]

Who Will You Vote for in the 2015 SGA Election?

Last year, Student Government Association Internal Vice President, BaLeigh Waldrop, won her position by four votes. Trust us when we say your vote counts. This year, there are two campaign blocs vying for your vote. Techsan Tradition is comprised of presidential candidate Holton Westbrook, external vice presidential candidate Ben Sharp, internal vice presidential candidate Valerie […]

2015 SGA Executive Candidate Forum

The 2015 Texas Tech University Student Government Association Executive Candidate Forum was hosted by SGA and The Hub@TTU. The forum had each of the seven candidates answer questions from a panel of student journalists. The forum will began at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 24. This year’s blocs are OneTech 2015 and Techsan Tradition. Election voting will be open March 4 […]

SGA Initiatives: What Will They Do For You?

As part of the 2015 Student Government Association election, candidates have expressed initiatives they would like to accomplish if elected. Take a look at each candidates initiative here! OneTech 2015  Charlie Mitchell: Expand the Recreation Center Caleb Fisher: Partner with Uber, Anonymous Snapchat  Amber Yanez: Digital Raider Cards Techsan Tradition Holton Westbrook: Give Back to […]