Archives for February 2016

The Oscars: Men’s Fashion

In the spirit of Chris Rock’s #AskHerMore advice from last night’s 88th Annual Academy Awards, we’ve decided to spotlight men’s instead of women’s fashion. We have to start by discussing Leonardo DiCaprio because he FINALLY won an Oscar! An Oscar nominee for years, his time to shine had definitely come. He should have won a long time ago, but […]

MCTV Newscast: 2-29

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kaylyn Smith and Lexi Wesley are in studio with the latest look at the news, information and events happening around the Tech campus.  First, a huge day in national politics takes place tomorrow.  Find out who’s in the running and how you can play a […]

Lubbock Churches Feed the Hungry

By Nicolas Lopez On any given day, there are over 350 homeless people in Lubbock, according to a 2015 survey conducted by the South Plains Homeless Consortium. Cole Blackwood, food service supervisor St. Benedict’s Chapel, said volunteers and donations are needed to help the hungry. “There’s a lot of people here who would really be […]

From Zombies to Vaccines: Research as Art

Texas Tech requires renovated and new buildings to feature public art. The art is often related to a building’s function, but The Innovation Hub has made it personal. There, each art piece directly represents a research study conducted at Texas Tech. The images offer insight into fascinating new projects, from undead simulations to the use of […]

Innovation Hub Picking Up Steam

Tanner Warmoth contributed to this article. With eight commercial tenants and many opportunities for entrepreneurial students, the Texas Tech Innovation Hub is forging ahead as the core of a future research colossus. The building on Fourth Street, which opened in August, cost almost $26 million to build, show documents obtained by the Hub@TTU through a Texas […]

MCTV Sports 101 – 2/24/16

In this week’s edition of MCTV Sports 101, join hosts Kyle Stafford and Billy Ingle as they debate the wide world of sports.  Whether the two agree to disagree or are unanimous in their opinions, they promise to bring you all the details as they cover the biggest headlines of the week. Here’s this weeks’ topics: […]

SGA Executive Candidate Forum: What They Want to Do For You

Dozens showed up to the Student Government Association Executive Candidate Forum on Tuesday to watch the OneTech 2016 and Strive campaign teams answer questions on issues they may face if elected to student government. The night kicked off with a debate between the candidates running for graduate vice president, Kevin Koestler of Strive and Chelsea Clark […]

MCTV Newscast: 2-24

In this Wednesday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Maitland Rutledge and Kaylyn Smith have the latest news, information and events happening on campus.  First, the Student Government Association held their annual SGA Candidates Forum last night.  We’ll have an in-depth look at the candidates.  Also, the office of Risk Intervention and Safety Education […]

Grand Theft Auto: Hub City

Justin Sudduth parked his car outside of his friend’s apartment at The Suites at Overton Park on Saturday night before going out to a bar on Broadway. He locked it and took the keys with him. When he returned, his car was gone. “My immediate thought was that maybe it just got towed,” the senior […]

OneTech 2016 v. Strive: 2016 SGA Executive Candidate Forum

Political debates have dominated television recently, with presidential candidates going head-to-head for votes. A similar scene will unfold tonight in room 353 of the College of Media & Communication. The 2016 Student Government Association Executive Candidate Forum allows the eight candidates vying for student votes to answer questions related to their desired office. Each candidate will answer […]