After graduating high school, young adults face many changes; friends, location and ideologies are all often challenged during this period of transition. One ideology that often changes is religion. LifeWay, a non-profit organization that is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources, studied 18 to 22-year-olds and their attrition from church during that period of life. The results […]
Archives for November 2016
The Hairiest Month of the Year
November 14, 2016 by
By Lilly Quiroz If you noticed some clean-shaven faces on Nov. 1, those men were probably preparing to participate in No Shave November — or Movember — in an attempt to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The Movember foundation encourages men to grow mustaches to raise awareness for men’s health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental […]
The Hidden Heroes Among Us: Odes Gish
November 11, 2016 by
Since being adopted at the age of 13, the road to Texas Tech University for Odes Gish was far from traditional. Searching for a way to become more self-disciplined and motivated, Gish enlisted in the United States Army in 2009 after graduating from high school. Now, he walks among the other Red Raiders on campus. Now a […]
MCTV Newscast: 11-10
November 10, 2016 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Becca Chance and Megan Reyna are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, election day has come and gone, and the country has a new president. We’ll have a look back at the results, and we’ll show you how […]
Cheering on the Red Raiders When They Leave Lubbock
November 10, 2016 by
By Jessica Parrott Getting into Texas Tech University football games at Jones AT&T Stadium only requires showing a student ID, but securing tickets to away games is not always as simple. Red Raider fans’ passion extends beyond Lubbock as many students often travel to watch the team play, and there are many ways students get tickets to […]
War Now Coming To You Live On Facebook
November 10, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope It’s 2016, the day and age when you can live stream the World Series, presidential debates, your favorite animal exhibit at the zoo and now, war. The decision of several major news networks to broadcast the advance on Mosul, Iraq, where the Islamic State took a crucial stand, live on Facebook sparked […]
MCTV Sports 101 – 11/9/16
November 9, 2016 by
In this edition of MCTV Sports 101, join hosts Kyle Stafford and Billy Ingle as they debate the wide world of sports. Whether the two agree or disagree, they promise to bring you all the details as they cover the biggest headlines of the week. Here are this week’s topics: CFB: Rankings Shakeup NFL: Is Dallas […]
Twittersphere Responds to Election
November 9, 2016 by
By Laura Duclos Last night’s Donald Trump victory in the presidential election came as a surprise to many Americans. Although people were spread throughout election watch parties, their homes, bars and public areas, such as town squares or parks, everyone was able to come together via social media to express support for the candidate they voted for […]
Media Roll with the Punches During Election Night
November 9, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz KLBK reporter Leslie Adami described the 2016 presidential election coverage for the KLBK and KAMC news duopoly as “chaotic.” Adami covered the Lubbock County Democrats watch party. This was Adami’s third time covering an election, but her first time without help from one of the station’s photographers. “Being a [multimedia journalist] means you […]
SGA Officers Give Opinions on Election
November 9, 2016 by
By MiKenna Williams Members of the Texas Tech University Student Government Association share an interest in both small- and large-scale politics, though their opinions diverge. Watch SGA executive officers and senators discuss their opinions on the presidential election, their voting decisions and the significance of this event. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this video do not […]
