Texas Tech’s Men’s Basketball made their second run in the NCAA Tournament this year. Since the hiring of current Head Coach Chris Beard in April 2016 fans have witnessed the basketball team’s transformation. RC Maxfield, a senior Public Relations major who covers and follows Texas Tech sports, spoke about the team’s growth. “It is a […]
Archives for April 2019
The tattoo taboo
April 30, 2019 by
By Rylee Soapes A Pew Research Center study found that four in ten people between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. According to marketplace.org, Meredith Haberfeld – an executive career coach – said visible tattoos can send a message of rebellion to potential employers. Margaret Williams, dean of the Rawls […]
Pain and beauty: Finding art in a tattoo
April 30, 2019 by
By Andrea Payne Ink and needles. Combined with the human body, skin is transformed into a canvas used to tell a person’s unique and inspirational story. Andrew Wilson, local tattoo artist at Stay True Tattoo, explained how tattoos are meaningful, appealing to the eye, and artistic. “I think it’s a form of expression,” Wilson said […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-29
April 29, 2019 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Emily Effren and Sarah Karda are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, we have the latest details involving the shooting of a Texas Tech football player over the weekend. Find out who police currently have in custody in […]
MCTV Sports 101 – 4/25/19
April 29, 2019 by
In this edition of MCTV Sports 101, join hosts Aditya Sahasrabudhe and Austin Seat as they debate the wide world of sports. Whether the two agree or disagree, they promise to bring you all the details as they cover the biggest headlines of the week. Here are this week’s topics: Premier League Winner: Who? Champions […]
Specializing in Smiles: Special Olympics brings joy to West Texas through sports
April 26, 2019 by
In February, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers gathered at Frenship High School in Wolfforth as the organization held their annual basketball tournament. According to the Special Olympics website, the organization is considered the world’s largest non-profit sports organization as it has offices across the nation, including one here in Lubbock. Offering various sports and activities, […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-25
April 25, 2019 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Angelina Galvan and Ryan Heller are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the end of the school year is near for Texas Tech students, and that means some changes around campus. We’ll take you to two ceremonies that […]
Cash for a Cause: The process and benefits of donating plasma
April 25, 2019 by
Donating plasma has become a popular way to help others in need and make money in the process. Sarah Newton, a business development specialist who has worked for BPL Plasma for four years, said plasma donations centers always need and value frequent donors. People willing to donate plasma has increased over the decade. In 2007, […]
CBD for As and Bs: Students are turning to CBD for studying
April 23, 2019 by
In life, there are a lot of stressors, but for students, Dr. Lisa Gardner-Phillips said anxiety is something that is dealt with on a regular basis. Gardner-Phillips, a board certified physician who quit her practice as an OB-GYN to pursue a hormones-only practice, said the use of CBD makes sense because human bodies have a […]
Main Attraction: Lubbock’s art trail sees growth
April 19, 2019 by
Jordan Canal, programmer for Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail, said she originally thought she was going to be a history professor, but her love for art changed her mind. Content with her decision to pursue her passion for art, Canal assists in preparation for the monthly art event. According to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center […]
