By Rachel Blevins Though the United States is still struggling with gender pay equality and lack of paid family leave, many international women have chosen to work and study here. The Texas Tech College of Media & Communication employs several instructors who have crossed cultural barriers to pursue unique career opportunities. Sadia Cheema, a doctoral candidate and graduate instructor […]
Tech Moo-ving Forward with Vet School
May 9, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley Plans to open a veterinarian school at the Amarillo branch of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center have become more concrete with the announcement of a target completion date: 2019. Guy Loneragan, a professor of food safety and public health and a veterinarian, said veterinarians have been an integral part of Texas […]
Local Democrats: Media Not Feeling The “Bern”
May 5, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano As the race to the White House heats up, voters are taking a harder look at how presidential candidates are portrayed by the media. While there is no lack of coverage for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, supporters of Bernie Sanders across the country have expressed concerns about a media blackout against their candidate. […]
Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating Culture, Not Stereotypes
May 5, 2016 by
By Chaz Wilson Cinco de Mayo is notoriously celebrated by college students drinking margaritas and eating nachos, even though many do not know what the holiday commemorates. A common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day. The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over France during the Battle of Puebla […]
Students Balance Jobs, Course Work
May 2, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Projects and exams are part of the college experience for all students, but some are also working outside of class to make ends meet. James Brush is a senior accounting major at Texas Tech University who is also a full-time cake decorator. He wakes up at 3 a.m. and works until his […]
Lubbock Concerned About Tornadoes, Lack of Warnings
May 2, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Spring brings more than warmer weather and blooming flowers to Lubbock. It can also cause tornadoes. The U.S. is home to the most active region of tornado activity in the world, with over 1,000 tornadoes touching ground in the country each year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. […]
New Book Analyzes Marvel Comic Films
May 2, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Marvel superheroes like Iron Man and Captain America have gained popularity in recent years, thanks to their blockbuster films. But before they were big screen stars, they were just comic book capers. “Marvel Comics into Film” is a collection of essays and articles about bringing Marvel comics to the big screen. The essays […]
Catching Bass and Grabbing Cash
April 28, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Catching bass around Texas can earn you more than a great story for your buddies. Bass Champs’ website features a schedule of tournaments throughout Texas, with prizes of up to $20,000 for first place. These tournaments cost each competitor an entry fee of $300. Layne Bynum, the president of the Texas Tech Bass […]
Trump: Can He Win the Nomination?
April 25, 2016 by
By Rachel Blevins With the rise of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, the Republican Party is facing a conundrum centered on a brokered convention. According to the Party’s rules, a brokered convention occurs when no single candidate receives at least 1,237 out of the 2,472 available delegates. As of the New York primary […]
Texans Help Ecuador Earthquake Survivors
April 25, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Ecuador on April 16 claimed over 650 lives, according to Reuters, and a second earthquake hit the country only four days later. Though the devastation occurred thousands of miles away, some Texans are feeling the pain as well. Jazmine Cuenca, who currently lives in Frisco, Texas, but is a […]
