By Melanie Escalante Tech to Town is a large day of service where the Texas Tech community has the opportunity to go into the Lubbock community and give back by volunteering with various agencies and groups around Lubbock county. Loni Crosby, administrator for student union activities, said students, faculty and staff participating in the event […]
TTU Presidential Lecture & Performance Series welcomes music group “Ranky Tanky”
April 22, 2022 by
On April 28, the Texas Tech Office of the President will host Grammy winners Ranky Tanky, as their final act to wrap up this semester’s Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. The series celebrates 15 years of providing the local community with educational and entertaining performances by distinguished speakers, authors, musicians, and dance companies. Notable performances […]
Texas Tech raises sexual assault awareness
April 21, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante Photo by Melanie Escalante Sexual assault awareness month emphasizes the need for students to be aware of preventative actions and supportive resources on campus. The Risk Intervention and Safety Education program and the Title IX office on campus are available to every Texas Tech student whether they’re in need of preventive support […]
TTU professor retires after 32 years in the media industry
April 19, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante Go to the third floor of the College of Media and Communication building on the corner of 15th Street and Flint Avenue and you’ll find iMacs in almost every classroom, audio booths, various pieces of equipment available for students to check out and Texas Tech’s very own radio station. Randy Reddick, professor […]
The Chicanx experience in West Texas
April 12, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante ‘Chicano,’ once used as a racial slur, now represents a sense of pride for individuals of Mexican descent identifying as Chicanas and Chicanos. Tina Fuentes, retired professor and director for the school of art, said her parents were actively involved in the political scene in the 1960’s. “There was also young people […]
SILC hosts Phenomenal Women of Texas Tech campaign
March 30, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante The Student Intersectional Leadership Council at Texas Tech is a student-led organization that works closely with the division of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as other campus departments. Nanette Dolera, a senior pursuing a dual degree in honors sciences and humanities and political science who also serves as the Asian, Pacific […]
Texas Tech student reclaims his life
March 24, 2022 by
The addiction recovery process is difficult enough without the challenges of finding work with a record of past conviction. Treatment centers and programs for individuals with substance use disorders now give someone in recovery the chance to reclaim their life. Addiction recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, […]
Family, police seek information in North Lubbock fatal shooting
December 17, 2021 by
By: Madeleine Hall & Haleigh Hinojosa Police are offering the public $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Bryan Garcia, 20, following a shooting that on Nov. 12 in North Lubbock. According to a news release from the Lubbock Police Department, Garcia is wanted in the murder of 28-year-old Paul Saiz. Police […]
Students and Faculty speak on Texas Tech Covid-19 Guidelines
October 11, 2021 by
Texas Tech’s in-person classes may be back in full swing this semester but with an updated set of COVID-19 policies and procedures. One of those changes was no longer mandating masks for students on campus. These changes were announced by the Office of the Provost on Aug. 13. While masks are no longer mandated in […]
The Growth, Success, and Future Plans of Texas Tech eSports
August 17, 2021 by
Texas Tech eSports continues to cultivate its reputation as an elite eSports program as the Rocket League team took home 6th in a LevelNext collegiate tournament. According to the LevelNext website, Texas Tech fell to LSU in the semifinals but took home $4,200 in prize money for the 6th place finish. The LevelNext tournament hosted […]
