Cutter Martin has a very bright future on his horizon. “I was kind of born a grandpa,” Martin said with a laugh. “And so, when I have the opportunity to do what I love, it’s like baby sacrifices to be able to do it.” Martin is the “Daybreak Weekend” weather forecaster and co-anchor at local […]
Archives for April 2014
10 Things To Know: April 16
April 16, 2014 by
1. Sir Paul McCartney Wants To See Cotton Fields Forever Hey Jude, and all Lubbockites for that matter, Texas Tech and the City of Lubbock announced this morning that Sir Paul McCartney will perform in the United Spirit Arena on June 14 — which happens to be Flag Day if anyone was wondering. Apparently, Sir […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-16
April 16, 2014 by
In this midweek edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Patrick McNeill and Lawrence Sierra take a look at the happenings on campus and around the Hub City. First up, we have a huge announcement from this morning about one of the biggest musical stars in the world making an initial tour stop in Lubbock. […]
Paul McCartney to Visit Buddy Holly’s Hometown
April 16, 2014 by
“This will sell out before it really gets started,” Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance said at the Buddy Holly Center Wednesday. At the press conference, Tech President Duane M. Nellis announced Sir Paul McCartney will perform a concert in Lubbock on June 14 — in Tech’s United Spirit Arena. Hance said Tech and […]
Burger Bash
April 16, 2014 by
Some students said they came for the free burgers, some for the free beer, but most just came to the Student Alumni Association Burger Bash because it was free. Edgar Martinez, who attended his third Burger Bash Monday night, had a different reason for coming. “It helps students to interact and mingle. You don’t see […]
Turned Inside Out: Drag Queens and Transvestites Perform
April 15, 2014 by
Dylan Weidner walked into Club Luxor a man. After hours of applying makeup in the dressing room, he fixed his blonde wig ready to emerge as drag queen, Brooke St. James. “I do this every Friday and Sunday night,” James said. “I love the feeling I get when I put on makeup and heels.” James […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-15
April 15, 2014 by
In this Tuesday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Eli Fierro and Emily Pellegrini have a look at the current and future events going on around Tech and the Hub City – including an opportunity to take part in a campus-wide Easter Egg hunt. Also, reporter Daniela Parraga has a look back at this […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
April 15, 2014 by
So far, we’ve had kind of a rough time with Marvel’s “Phase 2,” facing rehashed story elements in “Thor: The Dark World” and disappointing characterizations in “Iron Man 3.” It doesn’t help that “expanding the cinematic universe” has mostly meant just making sequels to movies featuring characters we’ve seen already, with typical self-contained stories that […]
10 Things to Know: April 15
April 15, 2014 by
In case you have not heard, here is a list of the top news stories you should be aware of: 1. Yay for Tax Day Yes, it’s true. Today is the 2014 Internal Revenue Service tax filing deadline. Here’s some hints: If you qualify, you can file for extension until Oct. 15. Monthly payment plans […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-14
April 14, 2014 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Laura Duclos and Lawrence Sierra have the latest information you need to know to start your week – including a huge donation to the College of Engineering and a preview of the event-packed Diversity Week. Also, reporter Randileigh Thomas takes a look at the preparations […]
