Archives for March 2017

Proposed Voucher Program Stirs Conversation in Lubbock Schools

By Rachel Blevins Dominant figures within the Trump Administration have voiced support for a voucher program that could bring changes in funding to public and private schools. The possibility of its implementation is raising concerns among administrators in Lubbock. Keith Bryant, superintendent of the Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, said he sees such a program as […]

MCTV Sports 101 – 3/9/17

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: CBB: Red Raider Baseball WBC: World Baseball […]

Spring Breakers: Texas Tech Edition

Alen Jacob contributed to this article. Midterms and warm weather are signs that spring break is near. Next week, the Texas Tech campus will be empty and students will be heading to destinations in Texas and beyond. To find out what some Red Raiders are doing for this year’s spring break and some of their […]

MCTV Newscast: 3-9

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Carley Banks and Heather Shannon are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, members of the Tech community have a unique opportunity to experience a Vegas-style show without even leaving campus.  We’ll have the details on Cirque Du Soleil’s […]

Mural of the Story

Lubbock is known for being home to Texas Tech’s Red Raiders, but it is also rich in art, culture, and entertainment. Lubbock’s Cultural District, which includes locations in the Depot District, Texas Tech’s campus, and Art District, is home to fine arts, museums, and musical performances. The Lubbock Cultural District website describes the trendy area: “The […]

Chatting in the Chimy’s Line: This or That

By Abby Aldrich and Alen Jacob For The Hub@TTU’s second episode of Chatting in the Chimy’s Line, see how Tech students reacted when asked to choose between some tough choices on the spot. To find out whether they preferred money or love, Rihanna or Beyonce, The Office or Friends and more, watch the video below.

MCTV Newscast: 3-6

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Will Jackson and Brandon Medina have the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the Red Raider Baseball team had a huge weekend at the Shiners Hospitals for Children College Classic in Houston.  We’ll have a look at scores and highlights.  Also, the […]

College Students More Susceptible to Depression

Clinical depression is more complex than feeling sad. It is an illness that affects how you function at school, work and in relationships. “Depression, it’s one of those things that’s like having another voice in your head telling you these things that you know aren’t true,” Ainsworth said. “Eventually, you just start believing them because […]

Taste of Clay Introduces Ceramic Arts to Lubbock

By Jessica Carr The Helen DeVitt Jones Clay Studio at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts brings a unique ceramic arts presence to the Lubbock community every Thursday night with its Taste of Clay class. Taste of Clay is a free and open event to anyone who is interested in learning about ceramic […]

Laced Up: A Look at Streetwear Fashion

By Brandon Medina  A previously underground and edgy type of dress, streetwear has become a mainstream clothing style due to its relationship with music, movies and pop culture. Streetwear incorporates not only a hybrid of apparel, but at its base, it derives from sneakers and sneakerheads. Horacio Peña, a student at Texas Tech Univeristy, said the […]