Archives for March 2014

Lubbock Man Arrested for Aggravated Robbery in Craigslist Scam

Ryan Arcos, 21, was arrested in Lubbock on Jan. 31, after being accused of robbing two people at gunpoint more than a month before during a Craigslist scam, according to Lubbock police reports. Victims Zach Ochoa, 19, and Alyssa Franco, 16, arranged to meet with Arcos on Dec. 23, 2013, to buy a PlayStation 4, […]

Double T Insider: Episode 17 Season II

In this week’s edition of the Double T Insider, we sit down with Red Raider Tennis player, Samantha Adams. We talk with members of the Texas Tech club rugby team, and we talk with Lady Raider Basketball teammates and sisters, Haley and Kellyn Schneider. All that and much more.

What’s Trending? Google Glass

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Manager Katelynne Newman and Production Manager Hannah Westbrook provided an inside look at the College of Media & Communication’s Google Glass. To learn more about Google Glass, we sat down with the College of Media & Communication Web Design Specialist, Andrew Byrne, and the Director of the Center for […]

How Social Media Can Prepare Students for Jobs after College

Story: Kristin Wyllys Oct. 17, 2013 Today, the use of social media in corporate recruiting efforts has hit an all-time high. Companies are recruiting potential employees online through three main outlets: LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Because the employers are frequently relying on social media to find future employees, students should be using their personal social […]

Moms of the New Millennium

Story: Porshae Brown Sept. 19, 2013 There is a new breed of mothers called “millennial moms” who are digitally connected and highly influential. They are not your average group of mothers juggling a busy schedule. These mothers are between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, are extremely active online, and have a lot […]

Public Relations & SEO: A New Skill for New PR Practitioners

Story: David Peveto Jan. 17, 2014 I recently read an article on PR Daily entitled 7 Underrated Skills for any PR Newbie. The author, Jessica Malnik, described a few skills that might be overlooked by new or recent college graduates seeking a career in public relations. Malnik suggested that the following skills could help set […]