By Preston Derrick Now that the college athletes have completed their playoff basketball tournaments, it is time for the professionals to take the stage. The NBA Playoffs have begun. Tyler Maloney, a recent Texas Tech University psychology graduate, is rooting for his favorite team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is not alone. A Twitter interactive […]
Archives for April 2016
MCTV Newscast: 4-20
April 20, 2016 by
In this Wednesday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Julie Gomez and Kaylyn Smith are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, university leadership met up on Monday to discuss regulations for the upcoming implementation of Campus Carry. We have the details and a look at what’s left […]
The Five Most Dangerous Intersections in Lubbock
April 20, 2016 by
In less than two seconds, Leigh Waldman’s 2006 Ford Focus came to a screeching halt, decelerating from 45 mph to a complete stop. Confused and disoriented, Waldman did not know what had happened at first. The sound of her car horn and the smell of smoke filled the air as she realized she was in […]
Working For Your Wellbeing
April 20, 2016 by
By Maddy McCarty and Breann Robinson Brittney Robinson, a sophomore chemistry major from Wheeler, Texas, recalls being so sick one day she could barely stand up by herself. “I called the wellness center on campus, and they said they couldn’t get me in for another week,” Robinson said. “I told the operator that I was […]
Eating Around the World: In Your Own Backyard
April 19, 2016 by
Sometimes you just need a vacation. Bracing against freezing 40-mph winds, dirt hits you from every side as you look around at the scene of brown, flat land and barren trees. Spring in Lubbock, what else would you expect? But suddenly, your mind is in another place: sitting on the sandy beaches of Cancun, collecting colorful beads on Bourbon Street, tasting authentic […]
In Politics, Some Are More Equal than Others
April 19, 2016 by
By Rachel Blevins An elite group of voters called “superdelegates” makes up about a third of the total delegates needed to win the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Their unique power has led some to criticize their role as undemocratic. Timothy Nokken, graduate studies director in Texas Tech’s Department of Political Science, said the Democratic Party’s […]
Insomnia Cookies Come To Lubbock
April 19, 2016 by
By Caitlyn Nix Ever gotten home from a night out on the town with your friends and craved something sweet to eat, but it was too late to bake anything? If so, then Insomnia Cookies is the place for you. Insomnia Cookies just opened its first location in Texas, in our very own Lubbock. The new […]
Kylie Lip Kit Kraze Vs. Cheaper ColourPop
April 18, 2016 by
If you cannot get your hands on the sold-out Kylie Jenner’s lip kits, there are a few other options. You can spend thousands on eBay, wait until they are restocked or buy a similar product. According to PopSugar, some beauty junkies are speculating that Kylie’s lip kit is actually repackaged ColourPop Lippies. This has caused some controversy but has not affected […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-18
April 18, 2016 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Alex Contreras and Laura Duclos have the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, an annual Tech tradition is a sign that the school year is almost over. We’ll have a look at the Passing of the Reigns ceremony. Also, the office of […]
Whatcha Gonna Do: ‘COPS’ Films in Lubbock
April 18, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley Camera. Lights. Action. This is not what the job of police officers normally entails—unless, that is, they are filming for the reality-based show “COPS.” The Lubbock Police Department recently did just that, adding Hub City to the list of more than 140 cities featured on the Spike television show since 1989. The Lubbock episode is […]
