By Haylee Uptergrove There is a certain ruckus to be heard in the Free Speech Area this week. Anyone walking by the Student Union Building Tuesday afternoon could hear the combative voices of students clashing with the older, more measured tones of a few choice visitors who visit campus once a year. “God does love […]
Brother Jed and Where You Go When You’re Dead
March 30, 2016 by
Tanner Warmoth contributed to this article. Brother Jed Smock, 73, has preached at college campuses in all 50 states and some abroad for over four decades. This spring, like in years past, he created a scene in Texas Tech’s Free Speech Area with his controversial statements. Smock, who represents The Campus Ministry USA, said he has been around […]
Students, Lubbockites Reveal Meaning Behind Body Art
April 16, 2015 by
A bell chime jingles as the glass door of the Stay True Tattoo shop opens, and a melody of rhythmic buzzing from an ink gun and pulsing music from a tablet welcome visitors. Clients arrive to request a design or decorate a limb. Tattoo specialists wash their hands, prepare various colors of ink and don sanitary […]
Fire And Brimstone: Bro. Jed Smock
March 29, 2013 by
Jed Smock, of Campus Ministries USA, returned to Texas Tech for the sixth consecutive year this week. On my way to another story, I decided to divert and cover this local “celebrity” — one who faces an unusual mix of scorn and praise. Crowds of dozens have gathered around Jed and supporters at times, and […]
