Flipping through a graphic novel, images from history come alive, illustrating the story of the first all-African-American infantry regiment facing racism, wartime conflict and eventually, rightfully earned glory. While this pictorial record is available at bookstores, the author himself will speak at Texas Tech University today, with a Q & A portion open to audience […]
Meet Mass Comm: Wideman Captures International Cultures, Focuses on Film
April 20, 2015 by
Students saving to study abroad could be envious of Austin Wideman’s experience traveling through India, China, Thailand, Guatemala, Turkey and Russia — all before graduating college. Not everyone is able to see the world, but all can witness the culture, people and lifestyles he saw through his camera lens. While well-traveled, the senior electronic media and communication major has always […]
Students, Lubbockites Reveal Meaning Behind Body Art
April 16, 2015 by
A bell chime jingles as the glass door of the Stay True Tattoo shop opens, and a melody of rhythmic buzzing from an ink gun and pulsing music from a tablet welcome visitors. Clients arrive to request a design or decorate a limb. Tattoo specialists wash their hands, prepare various colors of ink and don sanitary […]
Students to Pitch Ventures in Startup Competition
April 15, 2015 by
This month, several innovative students will have an opportunity to pitch startup ideas to a panel of judges. Two winners will be selected to receive funding toward receiving a master’s degree in the Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication graduate program while developing their ventures. The College of Media & Communication’s Student Startup Competition was inspired by the ABC show Shark […]
COMC Alumnus Describes Journey From Class to NBC
April 13, 2015 by
For one recent graduate of the College of Media & Communication, the tedious work of filling out internships applications paid off. To fulfill the requirement of obtaining an internship for a Texas Tech University broadcast journalism degree, Evan Dixon traveled to Washington, D.C., last summer to work for NBC News. “The first time I remember watching the […]
Meet Mass Comm: Kravik Hits a Home Run With Texas Rangers Job
April 10, 2015 by
Kaitlyn Kravik is much like other 21-year-old seniors at Texas Tech University. She balances a course load full of journalism classes, extracurriculars in the College of Media & Communication and membership duties of her sorority, Chi Omega. But, this weekend she will be on a 5,040-square-foot mega-screen at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, broadcasting game details […]
Guest Professor Outlines Media Evolution in Annual Lectureship
April 9, 2015 by
Guests filtered in and greeted colleagues, as ceiling fans furiously whizzed overhead and attempted to cool the last few sun rays streaming through the large Frazier Pavilion windows. The Tuesday evening gathering was the 2015 Cathryn Anne Hansen Buesseler Distinguished Lectureship in Print Media. The lecture is held in memorial for the annual series’ namesake, Buesseler, a former professor […]
COMC Celebrates Life of Loved Professor
April 8, 2015 by
Filling the majority of the room, the audience reminisced with laughter and thoughtful nods. Several people wiped tears from their faces. Programs each attendee held displayed the word “memorial,” scratched out and replaced with “celebration.” The crowd, as well as speakers, of faculty, friends and family celebrated the life of Robert Wernsman, a former instructor in […]
Bullet Ad Team Prepares for Shot at National Competition
April 7, 2015 by
While some students may have spent spring break laying beside a pool or exploring a sunny beach, 18 Texas Tech University students toiled in the College of Media & Communication building, often until early hours of the morning. Shannon Bichard, advertising department chairwoman, handpicks the Bullet advertising members, who have been preparing a campaign for […]
Meet Mass Comm: Wisdorf Discusses Mixing Music, Meeting Musicians
April 2, 2015 by
Colorful, promotional band stickers cling to his office door. Once the door is opened, music is sure to greet visitors, as their eyes scan posters celebrating albums that line the walls. His desk serves as storage for stacks of CDs in varying genres. A well-used bass guitar is propped up in a corner, an often escape for the music […]
