Six percent of Tech students who filled out a 2015 Texas Tech Homecoming ballot intend to carry a concealed weapon on campus when Texas Senate Bill 11 goes into effect next August. The nearly 3,500 respondents represented 8.4 percent of all students. The 6 percent who indicated holding a concealed handgun license amount to about 200 students. Lacey Conklin, […]
LGBTQ Safe Zones Encourage Tolerance on Campus
May 4, 2015 by
“You’re in the South, everybody knows, especially with Texas, a lot of people are against it,” Marshall said. “And that really hinders people accepting who they are and being able to tell other people.” Although Marshall, a junior advertising major, said he was lucky enough to have supporting friends and family when he came out […]
SGA: Representing the Unseen 5 Percent
March 5, 2015 by
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 […]
Emily Latham, Techsan Tradition: “We Want To Leave Something Behind”
February 26, 2015 by
Emily Latham said she is not the average business school student, describing herself as quirky and different. With bright red lips and a constant smile on her face, Latham does not seem like she is in the middle of her first election campaign. Latham, a senior marketing major at Texas Tech University, is a chief of […]
Ajax the Campaign Dog: “Woof”
February 25, 2015 by
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?
February 25, 2015 by
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 […]
2015 SGA Executive Candidate Forum
February 24, 2015 by
The 2015 Texas Tech University Student Government Association Executive Candidate Forum was hosted by SGA and The Hub@TTU. The forum had each of the seven candidates answer questions from a panel of student journalists. The forum will began at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 24. This year’s blocs are OneTech 2015 and Techsan Tradition. Election voting will be open March 4 […]
SGA Initiatives: What Will They Do For You?
February 24, 2015 by
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
February 19, 2015 by
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 […]
Conversations With Candidates: Techsan Tradition
February 19, 2015 by
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 […]
