Archives for October 2019

MCTV Newscast: 10-21

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Austin Seat and Kristen Soza are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the Texas Tech Football Team was hoping to add another victory to their 2019 home record as Iowa State rolled into town over the weekend.  But […]

From Dirt to Drama: Moonlight Musicals Gain Traction with Local Audiences

By Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals.  In April 2005, Texas Tech Professor of Voice Gerald Dolter heard the City of Lubbock was building an amphitheater in Mackenzie Park. After years of performing and teaching in Germany followed by years of summers spent […]

Let’s Taco ’bout it: Lubbock’s Five Best Places for Tacos

Considering its West Texas location, Lubbock is not ordinarily associated with great Mexican food. Sure, Torchy’s and Fuzzys can please the masses with their consistent cuisine, but what about the local stands that may not be as trendy? Although they may take a bit more effort to find, the unassuming traditional, local Mexican food establishments readily […]

MCTV Newscast: 10-17

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Jose Campos, Jr. and Bryant Torres are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, red and black are everywhere as Texas Tech celebrates Homecoming Week 2019. Find out how several campus groups are helping the Tech community get into […]

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Fight or Flight: The Benefits and Dangers of Boxing

By Joshua Bray While back-to-back deaths of professional boxers have focused on the dangers of the sport, a Lubbock gym is highlighting the importance of responsible coaching and fighter safety. On July 23, professional boxer Maxim Dadashev died due to a brain injury sustained during his Maryland boxing match four days prior, according to the […]

Metro Tower Lofts Renovation in Early Stages, Major Downtown Revitalization to Follow

By Reece Nations Lubbock’s tallest building, formerly known as the Great Plains Life Building, sat vacant and underused for years when it was purchased by NTS Communications in 1997. Located at 1220 Broadway, this prominent feature of the city’s skyline is being transformed into affordable residential housing units after a deal was brokered this summer […]

MCTV Newscast: 10-14

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Angelina Galvan and Kamryn Mendoza are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the Texas Tech Football team took Saturday’s contest against Baylor to the wire in Waco. But did the team do enough to bring home another win […]

Creative Minds: Lubbock comic talents speak on publishing and challenges

By: Riley Golden Sequential art encapsulates a lot of different things, but probably two of the most prominent mediums are children’s books and comics – two types of books the guys at D&D Studios have been pushing out in recent months. Derrick Fleece, a Lubbock resident, had independently been developing a comic for a few […]

MCTV Newscast: 10-10

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Gabriella Arriaga and Corey May are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, Texas Tech University is a diverse community with students, faculty and staff from around the world. We’ll show you how a week-long set of events is […]