I’ve had the time of my life being a Red Raider. While in college, I’ve made friends, been through heartbreak and, of course, learned a lot. There were times I wished I had advice to get through a sticky situation, a rough moment or even just through a normal day, from anyone else who had experienced […]
Teaching Through the Years at Texas Tech
January 29, 2016 by
Few students realize they are not the only ones learning in the classroom. Their professors are, too. Bill Dean, who started teaching journalism and directing the student newspaper and yearbook at Tech in the fall of 1962, is just one example of how much experience can enrich one’s teaching style. Although he has been doing something similar […]
#PrayForParis … and the Rest of the World
December 11, 2015 by
As the news of the Islamic State’s attacks on Paris unfolded, variations of a social media post began to stir controversy across platforms. The post highlighted tragic events across the world and encouraged expressions of sympathy. But the “Pray for…” hashtag quickly spilled onto unrelated events, including an undersea earthquake that could have led to a massive loss of […]
Panel To Discuss ISIS Recruitment Strategies
November 10, 2015 by
The U.S. has put much effort and money into combating the jihadist organization Islamic State, known as ISIS, but the group still has between 30,000 and 50,000 militants estimated to be fighting for it. How is that possible? This is a question Dean David Perlmutter has sought to answer in his research. He is studying how the group’s has managed […]
Are Study Abroad and Tourism the Same Thing?
October 23, 2015 by
Thursday’s “Tourism & Study Abroad: Problematics and Paradoxes” panel encouraged viewing study abroad as an empathy-driven cultural immersion—not a tourist trip. It began with a short documentary, “Framing the Other,” in which a Dutch tourist travels to the basin of the Omo River in the East African state of Ethiopia and takes pictures of the Mursi tribe in exchange for money. Mursi women are known for […]
All Paparazzi On Me: Felipe Goes to the Emmys
October 14, 2015 by
Last month, a College of Media & Communication alumnus stepped foot on the infamous red carpet, among celebrities most of us glimpse only on television. “It was my first time attending the Emmys, so it was pretty surreal being on the red carpet—seeing people from my favorite TV shows right in front of me,” said […]
COMC Celebrates Life of Loved Professor
April 8, 2015 by
Filling the majority of the room, the audience reminisced with laughter and thoughtful nods. Several people wiped tears from their faces. Programs each attendee held displayed the word “memorial,” scratched out and replaced with “celebration.” The crowd, as well as speakers, of faculty, friends and family celebrated the life of Robert Wernsman, a former instructor in […]
Advocacy For The Arts Impacts Community For Festival
March 26, 2014 by
With less than 15 people in the course, the “Advocacy for the Arts” class hopes to make a big impact on the Lubbock community this semester. Linda Donahue, Ph.D., is head of the graduate arts administration class, and it’s safe to say she’s excited about the concept of service learning. Before she even sat down […]
Off The Wall With Eric Rasmussen
November 13, 2013 by
This time I talk to the amazing Dr. Eric Rasmussen. Also, I try a new format for the Off The Wall series. I hope you like it all.
