By: Urvi Dalal A loving father of four. A political activist. A media personality. A cartoonist. Jay Leeson, West Texas leader and former Texas Tech graduate, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the age of 44. Michael Leeson, his brother, reached out to Jay’s followers on Facebook saying “Jay battled a long-term illness that […]
Lubbock clinic using psychedelic therapy to treat mental illness
October 6, 2023 by
By Giselle Mendoza Legal psychedelics are here, but perhaps not how one might expect. Picture a small room. Dim lighting gives it a cozy sanctuary vibe. All one has to do is sit back, relax, and indulge in the feeling of a warm hug. Ben McCauley was only 16 years old when his father got […]
MCTV Newscast: 10-5
October 5, 2023 by
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Karmen Brown and Noah Crayton are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, an annual event highlighting the diversity of the Texas Tech population has been underway throughout the week. Find out how students could not only learn more […]
Film Review: “Nolan, Oppenheimer, and their Respective Nuclear Bombs”
September 26, 2023 by
By Geoff Daniels When news broke in September of 2021 that Christopher Nolan had sold his screenplay about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, movie fans rejoiced at the opportunity to see a true master of the craft tackle the incredible story of Oppenheimer’s life. Although Nolan had previously held a longstanding relationship with Warner […]
Lending Books to LBK
September 12, 2023 by
By Aubrie Harris Halie Pierce, a local artist and lover of color, was walking in her neighborhood park when she saw something in front of someone’s house that gave her an idea — a small, wooden community library filled with books. “I wanted one in front of my house,” Pierce said. “But the wooden ones […]
MCTV Newscast: 9-11
September 11, 2023 by
In this Fall premiere edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Max Bohannon and Will Lanigan are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the Texas Tech Football Team ran out on the field at The Jones for the first time during the 2023 season to take on a […]
Tips on How to Empower Your Semester
September 1, 2023 by
By Venus Bayat The start of the fall semester is a novel chapter for both newcomers and returning students, presenting a chance to make a harmonious balance between educational pathway and personal life. This guide offers practical tips and tricks that offer students adaptable strategies to transition gracefully into the fall 2023 semester while prioritizing […]
Tech Researchers Act to Conserve Elusive Texas Kangaroo Rat
August 29, 2023 by
By Samantha Stuhr On a sunny and blistering hot day in July, a small group of researchers who dare to face the heat are getting packets of seeds (each weighing 3 grams exactly) out of a mud-ridden white Texas Tech Natural Resource Management truck with a dent on the side and pouring them into trays […]
Recent College Graduates See Positive Job Market Trends
August 23, 2023 by
By Tomisin Alausa It’s done! The years of dedication college students have poured into obtaining a degree are finally over. Now what? This year’s graduates face a good chance of getting a job, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Statista. That’s a big change from just three years ago, at the […]
MCTV News Update – 5/8/23
May 9, 2023 by
MCTV News Update for Monday, May 8th featuring Alejandra Salazar. Today’s update features a rundown of campus news and sports headlines along with four special stories looking at several events: MCTV’s Miguel Junco takes us outside the Media & Communication Building for a colorful way to end the semester. MCTV’s Natalie DuPre joined the Raider […]
