By Leah Doherty Last weekend, tattoo artists and vendors from around the country came to the third annual Lubbock Tattoo Expo. At the convention, visitors could get tattoos, piercings or purchase merchandise. Josh “Eon” Johnson of Mr. Tank’s Tattoos said he spends his time traveling to conventions and working at his shop in Denver, Colorado. In order to […]
Batch’s Homecoming: #ArtIsNotDead
November 5, 2015 by
In an overcrowded room filled with Texas Tech faculty and students, the Department of Communication Studies hosted an “Evening with Baron Batch” last week. An alumnus who earned his communication studies degree in 2010, Batch, a former Tech football player, went on to play in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from football in 2013. Since […]
Students to Pitch Ventures in Startup Competition
April 15, 2015 by
This month, several innovative students will have an opportunity to pitch startup ideas to a panel of judges. Two winners will be selected to receive funding toward receiving a master’s degree in the Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication graduate program while developing their ventures. The College of Media & Communication’s Student Startup Competition was inspired by the ABC show Shark […]
Zombies Invade Texas Tech
November 13, 2014 by
Once per semester, zombies invade the Texas Tech University campus looking to shoot any human who crosses their path — with Nerf dart guns. The local Humans vs. Zombies group began the event on Monday. According to game moderator and marketing major Vernon Nguyen, the Tech chapter is one of many nationwide. “It started at […]
Family Day At Lubbock Lake Landmark On July 12
July 10, 2014 by
The annual Archaeology in Action: Family Day will be held on Sat. July 12 at the Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark. This free event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with official tour times beginning at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Visitors will get to watch excavators in action and learn […]
