In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elizabeth Martinez and Patricia Perry are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, Texas Tech officials made a big announcement earlier this week regarding the end of in-person class meetings. Find out when the change will happen and how […]
Archives for October 2020
MCTV Sports 101 – 10/12/20
October 13, 2020 by
In this edition of MCTV Sports 101, join hosts Ryan Heller and Austin Seat 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: TTU: Tech Football Collapse TTU: […]
All In-Person Classes Canceled Following Thanksgiving Break
October 13, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec announced via a campus-wide email Tuesday in-person class meetings for the final three class days of the fall 2020 semester will not resume following Thanksgiving break. “We know that many of you will travel over the Thanksgiving break to visit family and friends,” Schovanec said […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-12
October 13, 2020 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Will Lanigan and Krizia Williams are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, Texas Tech’s COVID-19 numbers continue to decline as students head into the 8th week of classes. We’ll have a look at the latest numbers and statistics […]
Consumption and Conservation: Why Some Products Do Not Get Recycled
October 12, 2020 by
By Reece Nations Although the community benefits of recycling solid waste are plentiful, city officials are still hesitant to fully commit to a costly expansion of curbside utility services. Logistical constraints have long plagued recycling efforts throughout West Texas. Like Lubbock, the cities of Midland, Odessa, Amarillo and Abilene do not offer curbside recycling, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The largest […]
Coronavirus Vaccine Nearing Completion as Trial Stages Advance, Experts Say
October 9, 2020 by
By Bodile van Oort AUSTIN – The world anxiously awaits the finalization and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. It is expected to be available to the public in the upcoming months of October and November 2020. The two vaccines, by Moderna and Pfizer, are in phase three trials — the final step before release, said […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-8
October 8, 2020 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Madison Hartin and Patricia Perry are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the spread of COVID-19 continues on campus, and no one is immune to the possibility of infection. We’ll let you know which high ranking administrator recently […]
Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell Tests Positive for COVID-19
October 7, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd Mitchell tested positive for the novel coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, according to TTU System press release. Mitchell is experiencing “mild symptoms” and learned of his diagnosis after being tested by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center personnel, according to the release. While Mitchell is “isolated […]
Editor’s Note – News Engagement Day
October 6, 2020 by
What is News? By Lucinda Holt – Instructor This is a question I find myself asking my students, and the response is always intriguing. While few mention polarization and biases in today’s media, all recognize the importance of staying informed. Given the topics and technology of today, the demand for factual and timely information is […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-5
October 6, 2020 by
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Berkeley Adams and Krizia Williams are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, COVID-19 numbers appear to be decreasing on campus, but that doesn’t mean there’s no concern that another outbreak could still be in the university’s future. We’ll […]
