Jeff Stricklen, a senior Spanish major from Pilot Point, Texas, found out he had a chronic illness in 2011. “That summer I had gone on vacation with my family to South Padre,” Stricklen said, “and on the second day we were there, I developed a strange rash.” Stricklen said his family thought it was heat […]
About Erin Willis
Erin is a senior journalism major from Ropesville, Texas. Her favorite things are art, music and food (of course). She hopes to be a multi-media journalist some day and will go where the wind blows her.
To Tweet Or Not To Tweet
October 13, 2014 by
With social media playing such a large part of the professional world, students should know the “do’s and don’ts” of what they put out into the social stratosphere. There are professional social media sites, such as LinkedIn, but many employers look to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out who a person really is. Christy […]
Top 5 Must See Movies of 2014
September 30, 2014 by
So far, 2014 has been a great year for film, and it looks like it will continue to “wow” audiences. From a “reboot” of an old classic to a real-life remake of an animated Disney movie, these five films will not let you down. 1. “This Is Where I Leave You” Based on a novel by Jonathan […]
10 Songs for a Rainy Day
September 19, 2014 by
Typically the weather outside influences what “music mood” I am in, and because Lubbock has been experiencing abnormally rainy conditions lately, I’ve been listening to some of my favorite rainy day music. 1. “Apartment” by Young the Giant Formerly known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released their […]
Texas Tech International Film Series Begins Thursday
September 17, 2014 by
International film might seem like a foreign language to many students, but starting Thursday students have the opportunity to become “fluent.” The Texas Tech University International Film Series is beginning its second run, beginning with “The Conformist” by Bernardo Bertolucci. College of Media & Communication Associate Professor Rob Peaslee, Ph.D., along with a programming committee, is […]
Emmy Fashion: Fab or flop?
August 27, 2014 by
From Gustavo Cadile to the Haute Couture designs of Giambattista Valli, the 66th Emmy Awards displayed show-stopping ensembles and a few fashion faux pas. “Orange Is The New Black” has been gaining a lot of attention, just like Laura Prepon last night in her turquoise gown. While Prepon is catching a lot of flack for her choice […]
In The Eye Of The Beholder
July 22, 2014 by
Jackson Colburn is 15, and will be 16 in a few days. He goes to Frenship High School and will be a junior in the fall. He recently passed his driving test and will get his license like many do at his age, but he is not the average high school student. Jackson was born […]
Getting Ready for a Star-Spangled Night
July 1, 2014 by
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, you might be wondering what to wear, what to do, and, my personal favorite question, what to eat? Shara Konechney is the owner of Piper, a clothing boutique on Slide, and she said red, white and blue apparel has flown off of her shelves. “Red, white and blue […]
