By Avery Dishaw & Alessandra Singh Tensions, emotions, and uncertainty run high as American’s anticipate the upcoming presidential election in 2020. According to the Pew Research Center, the economy, Supreme Court appointment, and health care are among some of the top concerns of voters in this upcoming election. Maggie Matella, an instructor at Texas Tech University, said her […]
Archives for October 2020
Dazed and Confused: Marijuana research remains cloudy due to regulations
October 6, 2020 by
By Miera Garcia The general public’s perception of marijuana use could be stigmatized based on the facts we know, and the time and effort it takes to conduct new research. The effects marijuana has on person, harmful or not, is very complex and widespread. According to the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijuana is labeled as […]
Red Raiders bring “Cheer” to Netflix
October 6, 2020 by
By Reagan Ranzer Netflix released a six-part documentary series for the show “Cheer” on Jan. 8, which includes the cheer team at Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Texas as they prepare to compete in the College National Championship. The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships is one […]
Texas Tech Athletic Creatives Learn to Connect with Fans During Pandemic
October 6, 2020 by
By Kayla Willis On Aug. 31, Texas Tech University made the forced decision to cut 40 jobs from their athletics program as well as decrease the salaries of 198 additional employees. Many among those fearing unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic were college–aged content–creators. Asked if he feared for his job, senior videographer Tanner Fowler spoke […]
Red Raider Rundown: Stories from campus on News Engagement Day
October 6, 2020 by
Editor’s Note This series is presented by the faculty and students of the College of Media & Communication. Read More: https://wp.me/p2KVka-kOL MCTV – Mass Comm TV In this 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. Click to watch […]
Tech Students Share Coronavirus Experience, Health Expert Shares Insight
October 2, 2020 by
By Krizia Williams and Reece Nations LUBBOCK, TX – When Madden Baggerly began experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms while living in Chitwood Hall, the responsibility of getting tested was clear to her. Baggerly, a freshman advertising major from Belton, said she wasted no time in scheduling an appointment with Student Health Services that got her on the phone with a nurse […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-1
October 1, 2020 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kamryn Mendoza and Evan Ray are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, COVID-19 is a continuing issue on the Texas Tech campus, but the number of infected students continues decrease week by week. MCTV’s Krizia Williams has a […]
