In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Peri Jacobs and Nick Tauschek are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, Texas Tech officials were hoping to vaccinate thousands of students, faculty, and staff this month during a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinics, but safety fears […]
Archives for April 2021
MCTV Newcast: 4-26
April 26, 2021 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Berkeley Adams and Lesslie Rosas are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, some Red Raiders better known as their alter egos are finally getting some time in the spotlight with their real identities. We’ll have a look back […]
MCTV – Global News Relay 2021
April 26, 2021 by
Global News Relay is an annual online broadcast that features newscasts from journalism schools around the world. Each year, a central topic is chosen for the theme of the broadcast, and each school creates a newscast with content focusing on that theme. This year’s topic was “How COVID Changed Us”, and students from MCTV worked […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-22
April 22, 2021 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Will Lanigan and Danielle Salazar are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, students, faculty and staff hoping to get the COVID-19 vaccine on campus are being forced to find an alternative after the cancellation of the remaining clinics […]
An inside look at COVID-19 & mental health
April 21, 2021 by
By Kristin Rodin – JOUR 3312 student contributor Mental health professionals continue to adjust their services for the Lubbock community in 2021 after facing difficulties from COVID-19. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, people have continued to struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and experts have faced challenges […]
Local businesses on road to recovery despite pandemic
April 20, 2021 by
By Travis Davis COVID-19 has brought about many economic challenges to Lubbock businesses, with not even local staples and fan favorites being safe from the negative impacts of the pandemic. Located across from the Texas Tech campus, Now We Taco’n Taqueria–located at 1021 University Ave.–is a family-owned restaurant that has taken a heavy economic blow […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-19
April 19, 2021 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kamryn Mendoza and Lesslie Rosas are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a controversial ballot proposition is stirring up emotions for many Lubbock residents and could setup a precedent for larger cities in Texas and around the nation. […]
Local businesses hope Buddy Holly Hall will revitalize downtown Lubbock
April 16, 2021 by
By Joe Garcia The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences opened to the public on Jan. 23 in hopes of having an impact on downtown Lubbock, said Tim Collins. Collins, board chairman of the Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association, said enhancing downtown Lubbock was LEPAA’s main focal point. “Every great city has a […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-15
April 15, 2021 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Peri Jacobs and Nick Tauschek are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, concerns regarding one of the United States’ three primary COVID-19 vaccines has lead to many distribution sites putting a “pause” on it’s use. We’ll have the […]
Hub@TTU reporter gives firsthand account of getting vaccinated
April 13, 2021 by
The process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Lubbock County is truly a quick and straightforward process. From scheduling an appointment to getting your shot. A couple weeks ago, I went online to the website for the Lubbock Civic Center and made my appointment for the morning of March 31. When I showed up for […]
