MCTV Newscast: 4-25

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Macy Ranzer are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the end of the semester is less than two weeks away, and the calendar of events is packed between now and next week. We’ll have a […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-22

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Rayan Mango and Ezra Rivera are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the spring semester often results in an increase of students riding bikes across campus. MCTV’s Elisabeth Herring recently stopped by an event that helped to ensure […]

Student Musicians Discuss Local Country Scene

By Kennedy Kilgore Among the wind-swept plains of West Texas, Lubbock stands as one of the three major country music hubs in Texas, according to iHeart statistics. At Texas Tech, a new generation of student musicians are contributing to the local scene, blending the region’s musical traditions with the vibrant energy of college life. Cela […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-18

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Chloe Greene and Austin Laden are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, one college on the Texas Tech campus has been staying busy hosting a variety of events during the spring semester. We’ll have details on the latest […]

What to Know About the Health Effects of Dust Storms

By Mackenzie Sams When Elijah Jones came to Lubbock, he didn’t realize just how difficult it might be to have a dust allergy in the area. Originally from San Antonio, Jones moved to Lubbock with a vague understanding that the change might cause complications for his health. What he wasn’t prepared for was the dust storms–strong winds […]

Hungry CoMC Students Wonder about Vacant Storefront in Basement

By Isabeth Castillo Many students are curious about the empty Sam’s Express location in the basement of the College of Media & Communication building. Multiple academic buildings on campus have refreshment options. But the former Sam’s Express in CoMC closed after a few years of operation. The Rawls College of Business offers a Chick-Fil-A Express […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-15

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Cooper Beaumariage and Haley Renteria are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a Texas Tech professor who spent more than a month and a half on paid leave is back on the job following the conclusion of an […]

Residence Halls Compete in Blood Drive Amid Shortage

By Avery Mendoza Texas Tech dormitories last week engaged in a charitable battle royale for student blood. University Student Housing hosts the Battle of the Halls Blood Drive in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Bank, where students fight for bragging rights while saving lives. According to an article by Vitalant, blood donations have been at dangerously […]

Tech Librarian, Others Rebuke Book Ban Law

By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on […]

MCTV Newscast: 4-11

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Macy Ranzer and Peter Richardson are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a campus group called on Texas Tech students to give of their time and put their creativity to use to bring a smile to the faces […]