A contour is “the outline or outer edge of something,” says the Merriam-Webster dictionary. But what does this mean when talking about makeup? According to According to Allure, modern-day contouring is “all about enhancing cheekbones, slimming your face, and tricking the eye in a believable way.” The earliest known use of the makeup technique was in the 1940s, when makeup […]
Archives for February 2016
Pursuit of Happiness
February 16, 2016 by
The air around us rapidly becomes more biting. The whipping wind isn’t helping. I’m aware of a man’s voice rising and falling nearby, but I can’t make out what he is saying anymore. I’m not listening closely enough. Instead, I notice how snow flecks are falling around, disappearing just before hitting the scarlet coffin. My […]
Forever 22
February 16, 2016 by
I got the email on a Sunday. “I wanted to let you know that we do not have a fellowship to offer you at The Texas Tribune,” the email read. “You submitted a great application, and you were one of our semifinalists. All the best with your journalism endeavors.” My heart sunk. I would rather […]
MCTV Newscast: 2-15
February 15, 2016 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Casey Kopp and AJ Sanchez are in studio with the latest look at news, information and events happening around campus. First, a controversial new law is stirring one university group to action. We’ll have the details. Also, an event on Friday brought students, faculty and […]
Tier One: It Is a Brand
February 14, 2016 by
Texas Tech’s coveted status as a Tier One university took years to achieve. Now that Tech has earned it, what does it mean for its future? The Hub@TTU set out to find out. The Tier One status is granted by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which describes itself as the “leading framework” for recognizing U.S. institutions of higher […]
Ring by Spring: Finding Love at Texas Tech
February 13, 2016 by
A Texas Tech legend claims that if a woman wants a date to a football game, all she has to do is sit on the Double T bench between the Administration and Student Union buildings and wait for Prince Charming to find her. Who knows how often this actually worked, but plenty of couples have met in […]
PoliTech Is at It Again, Releases New Video
February 12, 2016 by
PoliTech, a Texas Tech organization known for a 2014 viral video showing college students’ limited knowledge about American government and politics, has posted a second video. “Politically Challenged: Texas Tech Edition” has been viewed more than 2.5 million times on YouTube, and has elicited much criticism from various quarters. In the new video, the premise […]
Weekly Poll: Have You Ever Hooked Up Through Tinder?
February 11, 2016 by
Claiming to help users find friends, relationships or anything in between, Tinder has made more than 9 billion matches, according to its website. Based on a user’s self-declared gender, age, location and partner preferences, Tinder identifies potential matches. If a user is interested in a match, he or she swipes right. If the match is […]
MCTV Newscast: 2-10
February 10, 2016 by
In this Wednesday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Abby Aldrich and Laura Duclos have the latest news, information and events from around campus. First, with Valentine’s Day coming up on Sunday, there’s a hint of love in the air – but not everyone is excited about the most romantic day of the year. […]
Conversations with Candidates: OneTech 2016
February 10, 2016 by
Tanner Warmoth contributed to this article. All students at Texas Tech have at least one thing in common: we are all Red Raiders. Student Government Association candidate bloc OneTech 2016 hopes to unify the student body even more. OneTech 2016 has ideas on how Tech can improve every student’s college experience. John Michael Getz, the […]
