By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd Mitchell tested positive for the novel coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, according to TTU System press release. Mitchell is experiencing “mild symptoms” and learned of his diagnosis after being tested by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center personnel, according to the release. While Mitchell is “isolated […]
Editor’s Note – News Engagement Day
October 6, 2020 by
What is News? By Lucinda Holt – Instructor This is a question I find myself asking my students, and the response is always intriguing. While few mention polarization and biases in today’s media, all recognize the importance of staying informed. Given the topics and technology of today, the demand for factual and timely information is […]
State of the Nation: Attitudes toward the upcoming election
October 6, 2020 by
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 […]
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 […]
Grounds Maintenance Keeps Tech Campus Picturesque Despite Drought, Unpredictable Weather
September 29, 2020 by
By Reece Nations Although much is done perpetually to sustain the campus’ beauty, one might miss the tireless work being done each day by Texas Tech’s Grounds Maintenance Operations Division. While brightly colored flowers adorn flower beds at every corner of Tech’s over 1800-acre campus, Charles Leatherwood, Managing Director for Grounds Maintenance, said they would not be there if it were not for grounds crew workers. These workers […]
Historical Hindrance: Lubbock Museums struggling to rebound, outlast pandemic
September 24, 2020 by
By Krizia Williams, Graciela Vazquez, Tristini Tomlinson, Rebecca Ruiz, Taylor Cordova & Reece Nations Lined in even rows side-by-side with each other, exhibits in and around the American Windmill Museum silently loom in seclusion until the visitors of the day arrive. However, the attendance at the windmill museum has dropped significantly since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s […]
