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Bye bye, Bertie: How an AI and Gaming icon was lost to time

By Reece Nations “Practically everyone knows tic-tac-toe.” — Josef Kates interviewed in 2014. The halls of the Canadian National Exhibition's Electrical and Engineering Building were buzzing with excitement on Aug. 25, 1950. Situated on a picturesque piece of land north of Lake Ontario known locally as Toronto’s “Exhibition Place,” its grounds have hosted generations of eventgoers and vendors alike. When the exhibition first began in 1879, … [More]

Film Review: “The Creator, a Beautiful Display of Nothing at All”

By Geoff Daniels The Creator (2023) is a film that finds itself out of time. Although it is a stunning display of Gareth Edwards’ mastery of visual effects and atmospheric imagery, this imagery rests on a flimsy base due to the repetition — rather than the alteration — of conventional science fiction tropes. The story of The Creator is one that may have been groundbreaking in a time past; post ChatGPT, AI “art,” and the plethora of AI tools … [More]

In remembrance of Jay Leeson

By: Urvi Dalal A loving father of four. A political activist. A media personality. A cartoonist. Jay Leeson, West Texas leader and former Texas Tech graduate, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the age of 44. Michael Leeson, his brother, reached out to Jay’s followers on Facebook saying “Jay battled a long-term illness that escalated in recent weeks. It was heartbreaking to see him suffer.” Leeson found his passion in … [More]

Film Review: “Nolan, Oppenheimer, and their Respective Nuclear Bombs”

By Geoff Daniels When news broke in September of 2021 that Christopher Nolan had sold his screenplay about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, movie fans rejoiced at the opportunity to see a true master of the craft tackle the incredible story of Oppenheimer's life. Although Nolan had previously held a longstanding relationship with Warner Brothers, the script was sold to Universal Studios after a bidding war and seemingly coincidentally after a … [More]

Tips on How to Empower Your Semester

By Venus Bayat The start of the fall semester is a novel chapter for both newcomers and returning students, presenting a chance to make a harmonious balance between educational pathway and personal life. This guide offers practical tips and tricks that offer students adaptable strategies to transition gracefully into the fall 2023 semester while prioritizing their physical and mental well-being. Stay Physically Active Engage in physical … [More]

Student Spotlight: Q&A with Iranian experimental music composer Ali Balighi

By Venus Bayat Ali Balighi is an international music composition student at Texas Tech from Tehran, Iran. He is an experimental music composer who, in most cases, composes works inspired by Iranian folklore and traditional music. Much of his work as a composer focuses on “micro-tonality,” novel instrumental approaches, electronic- and electroacoustic music. Balighi began studying music at the Tehran University of Art. There, he was influenced … [More]

My experience in the coffee industry

While many people consider themselves to be coffee enthusiasts, most have probably not spent time working in coffee shops to learn the craft. Many in the industry are likely to tell you coffee is as much a craft and an art as anything–it takes time and patience to learn the art of coffee. For nearly two years, I have been working in the coffee industry; for most of that time, I have also been a full-time student. Since being in the … [More]

Hub@TTU reporter shares experience with second Moderna dose

It has been widely reported that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has side effects for the majority of people. I previously wrote my first vaccine shot left me with crippling allergies that left me sick for days; however, the side effects dissipated much quicker with the second dose. I got my second dose of the Moderna vaccine on a Wednesday, and by Friday morning my symptoms were completely gone. Getting the second dose was much … [More]

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