The Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication was unusually quiet for a Friday. A campus snow day ceased the usual bustle of the building, with classrooms void of students and hallways unlit. At noon, stirring the silence, the door to Room 056 was propped open, and a scattering of professors made their way into the room. They […]
TTU Agricultural Communications Program Ranked First in Thesis Poll
February 26, 2015 by
In a recent Master of Science degree thesis, Texas Tech University was listed as having the top agricultural communications undergraduate program in the United States, according to an opinion poll of 17 faculty members from across the nation. Morgan Large, a graduate student at the University of Arkansas, conducted her thesis, “Characteristics of Agricultural Communications Undergraduate […]
Meet Mass Comm: Silverthorn Focuses on Video Production Career
February 25, 2015 by
A fortunate few people know their future career aspirations from an early age, and Blake Silverthorn can count himself amongst the lucky. “When I was 6 years old,” Silverthorn said, “at one of my aunt’s wedding, I wanted to take pictures with my mom’s camera so bad.” The now 20-year-old media strategies major at Texas Tech […]
Bearing Our Banners: Indian Student, Faculty Members Elaborate on QEP
February 24, 2015 by
Donned in his native country’s everyday clothing of a kurta and pyjama, Muzeeb Shaik adjusts his wireless glasses and exercises a friendly smile often. Shaik is a Texas Tech University graduate student from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering in 2009 in India, but seeking additional education, he moved to Lubbock last August. Shaik […]
Appathon Contest to be Held Feb. 27, Students Encouraged to Compete
February 18, 2015 by
The Texas Tech University Appathon, a student mobile application-building contest, is scheduled for Feb. 27. There is still a week left for students to register for the competition and have a chance at winning prizes such as GoPro cameras, digital tablets and campus parking passes. Hosted by the College of Media and Communication and the […]
International Film Series Screens Spanish Flicks
February 17, 2015 by
Monday evening, Texas Tech University’s International Film Series (IFS) launched the Spanish Film Festival portion of the creative installment. “El Regreso,” or “The Return,” directed by Herman Jimenez, was screened in room 169 of the Human Sciences Building at 5 p.m. The remainder of the Spanish films will be shown at the same location and time. “The […]
Meet Mass Comm: Faith Inspires Plunk on Journalism Career Path
February 16, 2015 by
For Texas Tech University undergraduate student Courtney Plunk, choosing a university was not much of a decision. “It’s actually the only school I applied for,” Plunk says of Texas Tech, with a laugh. “My mom and dad graduated from here and my sister just graduated from here last May. So it was in my blood.” While […]
COMC Set to Study Abroad in Germany
February 13, 2015 by
For the first time, the Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication is offering a summer study abroad program in Germany. During the Summer II semester, July 5 through Aug. 2, students will have the opportunity to attend the Jade University of Applied Sciences in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Thursday, Professor Christoph Wunck, dean of the College […]
Snapshots of Love: Couple Recall Finding Each Other on Instagram
February 13, 2015 by
Matthew Fleming and Robin Coe lived more than 2,000 miles apart. Their love story began with the push of a “follow” button. Three years ago, they only knew of each other as “@matthewjay” and “@robinmay,” but today, they are fortunate enough to be known as husband and wife. “I joined Instagram in 2011 and quickly began […]
Filmmaker Presents Documentary, Discusses Creation With Audiences
February 11, 2015 by
She was a countercultural political leader in an era of change, held a spot on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, and was a woman charged, arrested, incarcerated, tried, and acquitted of homicide, kidnapping, and conspiracy. Angela Davis’ life, political associations, and trial are all outlined in the 2012 critically acclaimed documentary “Free Angela and All […]
