While the media’s role in society may be to provide the public with accurate, honest information, Americans see bias in the news media as increasingly problematic, according to the Knight Foundation. Dr. Cam Stone, professor practice of journalism and creative media industries at Texas Tech, said being a reporter is a “weighty position” and mistakes […]
Perils of Playing: Experts discuss CTE in U.S. Football
December 30, 2020 by
Student reporter Cross Warnock dives into CTE in U.S. football in this two-part series. Click on the headlines to read more. READ PT. 1: CTE in U.S. Football The increase in medical research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) gives reason to believe in a potential link to the health of U.S. football players. According to […]
CTE in U.S. Football
December 30, 2020 by
By Cross Warnock The increase in medical research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) gives reason to believe in a potential link to the health of U.S. football players. According to Arizona Law Review, Jeffrey Miller, the NFL’s senior vice president for Health and Safety Policy, said there was a correlation between football and degenerative brain […]
Retired NFLer Merril Hoge denies CTE-related dangers in football
December 30, 2020 by
By Cross Warnock Retired NFL running back Merril Hoge said his career did not end early because of head trauma. “That’s an absolute lie,” Hoge said. “My career ended because of improper care.” Hoge said he was unable to cognitively function after the concussion but was cleared to play five days later. “Even in 1994,” […]
2020 U.S. Presidential, Local Election Coverage
November 14, 2020 by
On Nov. 3, Reporting (JOUR 3312) students participated in election coverage in a Trans-Atlantic experience with students from Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester, England. Through the week and evening of Election Day, students tracked polls, engaged in dialogue with colleagues, and spoke with several local politicians and experts. Here is the work they produced: Manchester […]
Waves of Change: Local Politicians Speak of Texas’ Future as Red State
November 14, 2020 by
By Hattie Robb After an extensive campaign, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has been declared the projected winner of the 2020 election. Before Biden’s win was announced, Lubbock politicians discussed their views regarding the presidential race. According to the Lubbock County Elections Office, there are 183,976 registered voters in the county and 120,882 ballots were […]
Lubbock Election Expert Discusses Mail-in Voting Process Amid Concerns
November 14, 2020 by
By Lexie Rendon Despite COVID-19 causing concern heading into the 2020 election, voters turned out in historic numbers, and vote-by-mail has been a popular topic of conversation as many Americans opted out of voting in person. According to VoteTexas.gov, to be eligible to vote by mail in Texas you must be 65 years or older, […]
Local Politicians, Expert Speak of Divisiveness Amid Pandemic, Election
November 14, 2020 by
By Fernanda Tronco This will be the first time the United States is facing a global pandemic during an election year, according to Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization. The uncertainty on if a safe election could be conducted or if one would even happen came into question several times this year. Due to […]
Turning Blue: Lubbock Politicians Talk About a Potential Political Shift
November 14, 2020 by
By Abigail Walker Named the projected winner, President-elect Joe Biden has made it through with 290 electoral votes leaving former President Donald Trump with only 232, according to the Associated Press. Trump won Texas by a little more than 600,000 votes, according to POLITICO, which is less than what he won by in 2016 […]
Levelland City Secretary & SPC Professor Speak on Voter Turnout
November 14, 2020 by
By Dominick Puente Four days following Election Day, Joe Biden has been projected as the president-elect of the United States. First reported by the Associated Press, Biden captured 290 electoral votes against incumbent President Donald Trump’s 232 votes — as of the time of publication. For the state of Texas, sources indicate the Texas Legislature […]
