Congressional Runoff Debate at Tech Draws Crowd

More than 100 students, faculty and Lubbock residents attended a debate between District 19 congressional candidates Jodey Arrington and Glen Robertson Monday night at the McKenzie Merket Alumni Center to learn about each candidate’s platform. Robertson said the debate highlighted the differences between the candidates, even though both engaged in snide remarks about each other. “I think […]

Local Voter Registration Low Among Millennials

Local election voter turnout has hit an all-time low in the U.S., and Lubbock is no exception. But one demographic consistently does not show at the polls. According to the Lubbock County Elections Office, about 16 percent of registered voters in Lubbock County voted in the 2016 municipal elections. District 1, which includes the North […]

Conversations with an (Almost) Congressman: Jodey Arrington

Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is no stranger to Washington, D.C., having worked for President George W. Bush. He is now trying to get back to the capital as a congressman. Arrington is one of two candidates vying for the District 19 congressional seat in the May 24 runoff election. If elected, he hopes his previous experience in Washington will give […]

Conversations with an (Almost) Congressman: Glen Robertson

From restructuring LP&L to dealing with Snow Storm Goliath, in his past four years as mayor, Glen Robertson, R-Texas, has seen it all. Now, he is hoping to hold a new office in Washington, D.C. Robertson is one of two candidates vying for the District 19 congressional seat in the May 24 runoff election. He hopes […]

Tech Student Democrats Stage Protest Outside Neugebauer's Office

By Abbie Arroyos and Evan Dixon The Texas Tech Student Democrats protested Monday outside  the district office of U. S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, after the politician argued with a National Park Service ranger in Washington, D.C., last week in a video that went viral. A small group of Texas Tech students along with several Lubbock […]