Mitchell v. Westbrook: Round Two

For the second time in the past two years, the names Westbrook and Mitchell will be on opposing sides of the ballot during the 2016 Texas Tech Student Government Association elections. In 2015, Holton Westbrook and Charlie Mitchell went head-to-head for the position of SGA president. This year, both of their younger brothers, Witt Westbrook and […]

SGA: Representing the Unseen 5 Percent

At one point, Saba Nafees was unsure if she would be able to attend college or not. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, Nafees was an undocumented citizen when she graduated from her Fort Worth high school. The mathematical biology graduate student and candidate for graduate vice president for the Student Government Association said this is a […]

Ajax the Campaign Dog: “Woof”

With shining golden hair, a friendly smile, and a red tie tight around his neck, this member of OneTech 2015 is ready for his close up on the campaign trail. Ajax, the mascot of Texas Tech University Student Government Association campaign bloc OneTech 2015, is a 5-year-old golden retriever. In his short life, he has […]

Who Will You Vote for in the 2015 SGA Election?

Last year, Student Government Association Internal Vice President, BaLeigh Waldrop, won her position by four votes. Trust us when we say your vote counts. This year, there are two campaign blocs vying for your vote. Techsan Tradition is comprised of presidential candidate Holton Westbrook, external vice presidential candidate Ben Sharp, internal vice presidential candidate Valerie […]

SGA Initiatives: What Will They Do For You?

As part of the 2015 Student Government Association election, candidates have expressed initiatives they would like to accomplish if elected. Take a look at each candidates initiative here! OneTech 2015  Charlie Mitchell: Expand the Recreation Center Caleb Fisher: Partner with Uber, Anonymous Snapchat  Amber Yanez: Digital Raider Cards Techsan Tradition Holton Westbrook: Give Back to […]

Conversations With Candidates: OneTech 2015

For three candidates, OneTech 2015 means many things. Charlie Mitchell, Student Government Association presidential candidate, said the campaign bloc hopes to make every Red Raider feel like a part of the Texas Tech University community, no matter what their background or interests are. Mitchell, Caleb Fisher and Amber Yanez are executive candidates in the 2015 Texas […]

SGA Initiatives, Amber Yanez: Digital Raider Cards

“I’m sure this has happened to you; it’s happened to me,” Amber Yanez said with a laugh. “When you’re at a football tailgate and you decide to walk over to the football game with your friends, and then you realize you forgot your ID. That happens to me all the time.” Yanez, who is running […]

SGA Initiatives, Caleb Fisher: Partner with Uber, Anonymous Snapchat

With campus carry laws and the “It’s On Us” campaign being in the news recently, campus safety has been a hot topic in higher education. Last semester, the Texas Tech University Student Government Association’s sponsored transportation service, Safe Ride, had an undeterminable future. Now, SGA external vice president candidate Caleb Fisher is trying to revamp the program. Fisher, who is […]

SGA Initiatives, Charlie Mitchell: Expand the Recreation Center

The Robert H. Ewalt Recreation Center may be one of the largest facilities of its kind on any university campus, but Texas Tech University Student Government Association presidential candidate Charlie Mitchell thinks it needs to be expanded. Mitchell, who is running as part of campaign bloc OneTech 2015, said the rec center needs to add […]