Spring Break Tragedy in Orange Beach

The Texas Tech flag was lowered Monday in memory of Brayden Chase Coverdale, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. Coverdale was 21 when he died in Orange Beach, Ala., on March 13. The cause of death will not be confirmed until the autopsy is completed, which could take eight to 12 weeks, but Orange […]

SGA Leaders: Experience Outweighs Job Perks

One of the many reasons to pursue a student leader position on the Texas Tech campus is because the gig often comes with a salary and some cushy perks. But is anyone getting rich? The most recent data available from the American Student Government Association, or ASGA, shows Holton Westbrook, the president of the Texas Tech […]

Conversations With Candidates: Techsan Tradition

For Techsan Tradition, being a Techsan means continuing Red Raider customs. Holton Westbrook, Student Government Association presidential candidate, said his candidate bloc hopes to unite students together while encouraging school pride. Westbrook, Ben Sharp, Valerie Briley and Saba Nafees are executive candidates in the 2015 Texas Tech University SGA election. Watch these videos and get […]

SGA Initiatives, Holton Westbrook: Giving Back to Students

Holton Westbrook really likes alliteration. As a Texas Tech University Student Government Association presidential candidate, Westbrook has five main goals: scholarship, service, school spirit, safety and structure. Westbrook, a member of the candidate bloc Techsan Tradition, said his ultimate goal as student body president, if elected, would be to give back to the students as […]