Aspen Frederick was 12 when she received a life-changing gift — a camera. This is when she saw butterflies, leaves and eyelashes for the first time. Frederick was born with a rare eye condition called ocular albinism and nystagmus. Her initial prognosis was grim. “When I was born, I was legally blind,” Frederick said. “I was […]
Archives for March 2016
Campus Carry Operating Policy Revealed
March 29, 2016 by
No guns will be allowed in the Student Recreation Center, the Kent R. Hance Chapel and any area where alcohol is served on the Texas Tech campus, according to the university’s newly unveiled operating policy regarding campus carry, or Senate Bill 11. Texas Tech University Interim President John Opperman accepted the operating policy on Tuesday. Campus […]
Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
March 29, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades As the weather warms up and the grass turns green, the Rawls Golf Course at Texas Tech University is preparing for another busy spring season. With an estimated 35,000 rounds of golf played on the Rawls every year, the staff is always working to maintain a tournament-level course, ranked by Golfweek as the […]
Construction: Good for Roads, Bad for Businesses
March 29, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Road construction may be a necessary inconvenience for the residents of Lubbock, but for businesses located near traffic closures, it can be bad news. One 7-11 store, at 98th Street and Slide Road, has experienced this first-hand when the entrances on its east side were blocked by road construction for weeks. The store’s […]
Kim Kardashian Breaks the Internet, Again
March 29, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley Kim Kardashian posted a censored nude picture on Twitter, sparking a conversation about feminism and women’s right to show off their bodies without being shamed. When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL pic.twitter.com/UlSLZb1fp1 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March 7, 2016 According to Kardashian’s website, which opens with a black-and-white nude […]
Another Guide Dog Trainee Joining Red Raider Family
March 25, 2016 by
By Kaitlin Bain Vivian Helms loves being a parent. A pet parent, that is. Unlike other students, she has two dogs, a rat and a guinea pig. She is also taking care of a friend’s puppy, Chet, and working with him on potty training, chewing habits and other puppy issues. “I’ve already had to buy […]
Tech’s 5 Best Napping Spots
March 25, 2016 by
By Julie Gomez Have you ever felt the need to take a nap after class? Having to wait an hour or two between classes can be dreadful—unless you know the right places to go. Rey Trevino-Contreras, an electrical engineering major from Fort Worth, recommends the Student Union Building because of its central location and comfortable study […]
MCTV Sports 101 – 3/23/16
March 24, 2016 by
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: […]
Battle of the Margs
March 24, 2016 by
By Maddy McCarty and Breann Robinson Two locations on Broadway Avenue are famous for Tex-Mex and margaritas: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, established 2003 in Fort Worth, and Chimy’s Cerveceria, established 2002 in Lubbock. Texas Tech students frequent both, but which one is better is up for a debate. The chains have many similarities, such as selling their […]
Engineers Encourage Future College Students
March 24, 2016 by
By Chaz Wilson While most students fled Lubbock last week to unwind for spring break, members of the Texas Tech chapter of the Society of Women Engineers traveled to Costa Rica to spread awareness of math and science in higher education. Engineering can seem daunting to a high school student, so SWE teamed up with the University […]
