By Violeta Trevizo For many, Christmas is a stressful time. But the season also presents the opportunity to experience exquisite beauty. This is just what J. Cruse Christmas Gallery & Decor tries to do. With the help of traditional decorations, the store’s goal is to transform the holiday rush into joy. The artist behind the gallery is […]
Living in a Trump World: Tech Students React
November 30, 2016 by
By Leigh Waldman It’s been more than three weeks since Donald Trump was elected president, an event that resulted in protests as well as celebrations across the country. Even though a majority of Lubbock County voters chose Trump, reactions by members of the Texas Tech community have been just as diverse as those at the national […]
Crutching on Campus
November 21, 2016 by
By Kaylyn Smith It isn’t always easy getting from one part of Texas Tech’s campus to the other, especially if you can’t use both legs. Many students ride their bikes or hop on one of the convenient bus routes crossing the 1,839 acres, but what about those who can’t bike or get to a bus stop quickly? […]
Teens in Crisis: Look for These Yellow Signs
November 21, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz Few people pay attention to the bright, yellow diamond-shaped Safe Place signs placed in front of building entrances around the city. As part of a national program, the signs indicate that a business or an organization can assist teenagers facing a crisis or runaway youth. The Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock has brought 190 Safe […]
Men On Mopeds
November 21, 2016 by
By Blaine Hill Cars, bikes and buses: Move over and make way for the mopeds. These days, many Texas Tech University students are zipping over to campus on small motor bikes that go no faster than 45 mph. Anyone can drive mopeds without a special license, says Wes McCutcheon, a Texas Tech student from Shallowater. That’s because mopeds […]
The Many Personalities of Lubbock Weather
November 16, 2016 by
By Courtney Plunk May 11, 1970, was the day when a deadly tornado — one of the worst ever in Texas — hit downtown Lubbock. December 27, 2015, was the day Lubbockites witnessed a Northern-Plains-style blizzard and a record snowfall of 11 inches, the greatest amount over the past 50 years. These are just two […]
War Now Coming To You Live On Facebook
November 10, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope It’s 2016, the day and age when you can live stream the World Series, presidential debates, your favorite animal exhibit at the zoo and now, war. The decision of several major news networks to broadcast the advance on Mosul, Iraq, where the Islamic State took a crucial stand, live on Facebook sparked […]
Twittersphere Responds to Election
November 9, 2016 by
By Laura Duclos Last night’s Donald Trump victory in the presidential election came as a surprise to many Americans. Although people were spread throughout election watch parties, their homes, bars and public areas, such as town squares or parks, everyone was able to come together via social media to express support for the candidate they voted for […]
Media Roll with the Punches During Election Night
November 9, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz KLBK reporter Leslie Adami described the 2016 presidential election coverage for the KLBK and KAMC news duopoly as “chaotic.” Adami covered the Lubbock County Democrats watch party. This was Adami’s third time covering an election, but her first time without help from one of the station’s photographers. “Being a [multimedia journalist] means you […]
SGA Officers Give Opinions on Election
November 9, 2016 by
By MiKenna Williams Members of the Texas Tech University Student Government Association share an interest in both small- and large-scale politics, though their opinions diverge. Watch SGA executive officers and senators discuss their opinions on the presidential election, their voting decisions and the significance of this event. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this video do not […]
