Perils of Playing: Experts discuss CTE in U.S. Football

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

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

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,” […]

Choosing Up, Choosing Life: Finding hope for victims of sex-trafficking

Texas Tech student Cross Warnock gives readers a glimpse into the life of a man whose profession is based on what he calls “pimpin.’” Through his eyes and local professionals who have first-hand experience in dealing with victims, Warnock delves into “The Life & The Trade.” Please follow the three links to learn more about […]

Sherbrodrick “Boss” Holloman Interview

Originally adapted from a journalism reporting class article titled “Robert Kraft: Lord of the Rings.” Written by Texas Tech senior Cross Warnock, this report takes an in-depth look at how sex-traffickers operate on the local level. Listen to Warnock’s interview with Sherbrodrick “Boss” Holloman – a Lubbock man who was arrested during a multi-agency sex […]

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Lubbock woman speaks out on death of son, 4 remain jailed

By Cross Warnock (Jour 3312) LaTissue Butler, the mother of 20-year-old Tyshaun Bates, said his presence is missed by their whole family. “I miss him daily, minutes, seconds, I miss him,” Butler said. “He was the life of the party; his presence is really missing.” On April 10, just before midnight, police responded to reports […]