MCTV Newscast: 4-22
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Rayan Mango and Ezra Rivera are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the spring semester often results in an increase of students riding bikes across … [More]
Student Musicians Discuss Local Country Scene
By Kennedy Kilgore Among the wind-swept plains of West Texas, Lubbock stands as one of the three major country music hubs in Texas, according to iHeart statistics. At Texas Tech, a new generation of student musicians are contributing to the local scene, blending the region's musical traditions with the vibrant energy of college life. Cela Harper, a sophomore public relations & strategic communication management major from Little Elm, … [More...]
What to Know About the Health Effects of Dust Storms
By Mackenzie Sams When Elijah Jones came to Lubbock, he didn’t realize just how difficult it might be to have a dust allergy in the area. Originally from San Antonio, Jones moved to Lubbock with a vague understanding that the change might cause complications for his health. What he wasn’t prepared for was the dust storms–strong winds carrying dirt across the southern High Plains area. “If I walk out during a dust storm, I’m in bed for the … [More...]
Hungry CoMC Students Wonder about Vacant Storefront in Basement
By Isabeth Castillo Many students are curious about the empty Sam’s Express location in the basement of the College of Media & Communication building. Multiple academic buildings on campus have refreshment options. But the former Sam’s Express in CoMC closed after a few years of operation. The Rawls College of Business offers a Chick-Fil-A Express and an Einstein Bros. Bagels, while other buildings like Human Sciences have Sam’s … [More...]
Residence Halls Compete in Blood Drive Amid Shortage
By Avery Mendoza Texas Tech dormitories last week engaged in a charitable battle royale for student blood. University Student Housing hosts the Battle of the Halls Blood Drive in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Bank, where students fight for bragging rights while saving lives. According to an article by Vitalant, blood donations have been at dangerously low levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 and 2022, Vitalant fell 4,500 … [More...]
Tech Librarian, Others Rebuke Book Ban Law
By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on content. Lubbock community members Joshua Salmans, a Texas Tech University librarian, and Peter Muhlberger, … [More...]
Tech Students Give Rugby a ‘Try’
By Fernando Cruz The Texas Tech Men’s Rugby team has a rich history, but the COVID-19 pandemic nearly put an end to that. The on-campus student club sport is starting to revamp after being ripped apart by the pandemic. This year was a rebuilding year for the group. With many newcomers and few returners, it was time to teach a new the game to a new team. This year was big for the team in other aspects. The team got closer to each other … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 4-18
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Chloe Greene and Austin Laden are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, one college on the Texas Tech campus has been staying busy hosting a variety of events during the spring semester. We'll have details on the latest options on the calendar from this week, including a chance for students to pick up some free donuts or learn about a … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 4-15
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Cooper Beaumariage and Haley Renteria are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a Texas Tech professor who spent more than a month and a half on paid leave is back on the job following the conclusion of an investigation by campus officials. We'll have the latest details on the situation involving Jairo Funez-Flores. Also, the end of … [More...]
