By McKenna Harmony The 2020 United States Presidential Election has been a controversial topic in recent months due to many voters varying views over the issue of mail-in voting. With widespread mail-in voting, many are concerned about the possibility of fraud whereas others believe it is necessary to keep everyone safe. Mail-in ballots were originally […]
Supreme Court Explained: Barrett Confirmation Bucks Tradition, Underscores Party Divide
October 17, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its more than 230 years of existence, the United States Senate has confirmed 126 Supreme Court nominations and more than 500 Cabinet nominations as a legislative body, according to senate.gov. While the confirmation powers of the Senate are bestowed by the U.S. Constitution, historians point out Supreme Court nominations in recent years have shifted away from […]
Coronavirus Vaccine Nearing Completion as Trial Stages Advance, Experts Say
October 9, 2020 by
By Bodile van Oort AUSTIN – The world anxiously awaits the finalization and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. It is expected to be available to the public in the upcoming months of October and November 2020. The two vaccines, by Moderna and Pfizer, are in phase three trials — the final step before release, said […]
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 […]
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 […]
2020 Election Analysis: polls preview candidates’ potential paths to presidency
May 4, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Click the map to create your own at 270toWin.com Despite initially being competitive, the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination is securely within the grasp of former Vice President Joe Biden. Incumbent President Donald Trump will face off against Biden in November after experiencing no real primary threat within the ranks of the Republican Party. In the United States, a presidential candidate needs […]
Coronavirus Chronicles: healthcare personnel discuss mutual COVID-19 impact
April 30, 2020 by
By Tristini Tomlinson The COVID-19 pandemic has displaced countless lives throughout the world in one way or another. No sector has felt this more than the healthcare industry where nurses, doctors and other medical staff risking their well-being on a daily basis. Special procedures and protocol had to be enacted at the Henry Mayo Newhall […]
Animal adoptions, fostering see increase during pandemic
April 28, 2020 by
By Hannah Holtz While stay-at-home orders have been mandated due to the spread of COVID-19, many people have turned to adopting or fostering animals during their time at home. Lubbock Animal Shelter has seen a record number of adoptions in the last month, with fewer than 100 animals left in the shelter by the second […]
Managing relationships a troublesome task in quarantine
April 25, 2020 by
By Elizabeth Herbert Managing relationships presents newfound difficulties due to the societal consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelsey Lueck, program manager for violence prevention and peer educator advisor for Texas Tech University’s Risk Intervention and Safety Education Office, said one may want to use self-isolation as an opportunity to work on communication through means such […]
