By Shane Longoria With the release of Drake’s “More Life,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn,” hip-hop fans are back to doing what they do best: speculating. Arguably the two biggest hip-hop artists in the industry right now, Drake and Lamar have been engaged in a rap cold war that dates back to 2013 – and fans have […]
Archives for April 2017
Food on Campus: What’s the Story?
April 14, 2017 by
For students on Texas Tech University’s campus, food is a big deal. From salad to home style cooking, there are tons of options. But, few people are truly aware of how these food options come to campus and why there are not certain types of food options that students often ask for. Alan Cushman, manager […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-13
April 13, 2017 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kodichi Nwankwo and Megan Reyna have the latest look at the news, information and events happening around campus. First, the Texas Tech and Lubbock community are celebrating the life of one of the most well-known names in Tech Football history. We’ll have a live look […]
Increasing Textbook Prices Upset Students
April 13, 2017 by
When a new semester rolls around, students know they are going to break the bank on one thing alone. Purchasing textbooks. Since 2006, the cost of a college textbook has increased by 73 percent, which happens to be more than four times the rate of inflation – according to Covering the Cost, a report from […]
Adulting 101: How to Change a Tire
April 13, 2017 by
Nobody likes the feeling of having a flat tire, although Americans typically end up with five of them in their lives. It may be annoying, but if you know how to put a spare on, it doesn’t have to slow you down. To avoid ending up with one in the first place, regularly check your […]
A Colorful Celebration of Culture
April 12, 2017 by
The Holi Festival, also known as the “Festival of Colors,” is a Hindu festival celebrating Spring and other famous Hindu mythologies, mainly the triumph of “good over evil.” Texas Tech held its own celebration on Saturday. Its main purpose is to push past social boundaries of caste, race, and other barriers to bring people together […]
New Parking App Whooshes Onto Campus
April 12, 2017 by
By Travis Bremner Last month, Texas Tech Transportation & Parking Services expanded their partnership with Parkeon to provide a new pay-for-parking mobile app on campus called Whoosh. Stacy Stockard, marketing coordinator for Transportation & Parking Services, said the department thinks Whoosh will offer a better service and will be easier for customers to use. She said the […]
The Great Divide
April 11, 2017 by
A look into the poverty line and education achievement gap in Lubbock, as well as what is being done to change it. According to City Data, 29 percent of Lubbock residents have an income below the poverty level, which is 7.9 percent higher than the state average. Additionally, 26.5 percent of children are below the poverty […]
MCTV Newscast: 4-10
April 10, 2017 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Nick Hay and Brandon Medina have a look at the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, Texas Tech is home to two more national championship trophies after a successful weekend for the university’s Spirit Program. We have details regarding the historic wins. Also, […]
Cookie Doughn’t You Want Some?
April 10, 2017 by
New York’s DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections has taken Facebook by storm. The viral video circulated on social media and featured flavors such as brownie batter, signature chocolate chip, and snickerdoodle. It is easy to see why everyone wants to visit this “DŌlicious” place, and Lubbock was not far behind on the trend. The Ruffled Cup started selling edible […]
