Welcome to the pilot episode of “Bass Predators,” a fishing television show created and produced by Luke Heath for his mass communications master’s capstone project. It was filmed in northern Minnesota on the Mississippi River. Heath and his brother, Jake Heath, offer advice about fishing while catching tons of Smallmouth Bass. The project was edited and […]
The Refugee Question
December 7, 2015 by
By Everett Corder As the U.S. gears up for the 2016 presidential election, every international issue is discussed and debated at length by candidates and political analysts throughout the country. Recently, one of those big issues has been whether or not candidates would allow people from Syria fleeing the terrorism in the Middle East to enter the […]
Exam Schedule Adds To Stress, Students Say
November 30, 2015 by
By Abby Aldrich Final exams are quickly approaching, and once again, many students are not so happy with the schedule. Finals start Friday, Dec. 4, and will last until Dec. 9. Dead day, an individual study day for Tech students, is Dec. 3. The exam hours range from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Each exam […]
#ItsOnUs
November 18, 2015 by
By Maddy McCarty and Nicole Crites Inspired by the It’s On Us campaign, launched by the White House in 2014, Texas Tech Women’s Studies recognized National Call to Action week with three events about sexual assault awareness, consent and rape culture. Tuesday’s event was called “Rape Myths on Trial.” It began with a video of Anne Munch, a prosecutor and […]
Miss Black TTU: “Black to Regality”
November 18, 2015 by
By MiKenna Williams The contestants anxiously await the announcement. Then, her heart bursts with a mix of emotions as her name is called out. Juliana Bershell, a sophomore psychology major from Denton, Texas, is the 2015 winner of the Miss Black TTU pageant and the first one to fill that role in over a decade. “I really hope that […]
Young Guns: Tech Baseball Implements New Key Players
November 11, 2015 by
By Everett Corder The Texas Tech baseball team finished its fall schedule Tuesday with the Red team defeating the Black team three games to two in the Red & Black Series. Dividing the overall roster creates some holes on each team, Tech coach Tim Tadlock said, but having 11 total freshmen bodes well for the future of […]
How To Stand Out At a Job Fair
November 11, 2015 by
The 2015 COMC Career Fair is this week, and many students are asking, “How do I stand out among others at a career fair?” Cameron Skoczlas, career counselor in the College of Media & Communication, said it is not as hard as it seems. “Ask questions, but not just about the opportunities that a company or […]
Crime and Punishment In The Halls: Part 2
November 5, 2015 by
By RaShayla Daniels See Part 1 The Texas Tech Police Department (TTUPD) not only responds to emergency calls, but also conducts burglary/theft prevention and active shooter training. An emerging program, called Risk Intervention & Safety Education (RISE) focuses on crime prevention and community wellness. The No. 1 focus is Tech students’ and faculty members’ safety, said Capt. Stephen Hinkle […]
Crime and Punishment In The Halls: Part 1
November 4, 2015 by
By RaShayla Daniels See Part 2 At least 118 reported incidents occurred in the residence halls on Texas Tech’s campus between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4. Capt. Stephen Hinkle of the Texas Tech University Police Department (TTUPD) said bicycles and personal property thefts as well as criminal mischief are amongst the most common offenses occurring in […]
Tracking Tech’s Tortilla-Throwing Tradition
October 22, 2015 by
By Abby Aldrich and Preston Derrick Texas Tech students consider tortillas to be more than just food. In a game-day tradition, tortillas are launched onto the Jones AT&T Stadium field at kickoff to support the Red Raiders. When Tech faced Texas Christian University on Sept. 26, the referee stopped the game to clarify the difference between a tortilla and […]
