By Reece Nations Julian Cohen is a senior kinesiology major with a minor in military history from El Paso. He is president of Texas Tech Hillel, an on-campus organization for students who identify as either Israeli, Jewish or both. Cohen sat down with The Hub@TTU to discuss his thoughts on Israel’s ongoing military response to […]
Film Review: “The Creator, a Beautiful Display of Nothing at All”
October 27, 2023 by
By Geoff Daniels The Creator (2023) is a film that finds itself out of time. Although it is a stunning display of Gareth Edwards’ mastery of visual effects and atmospheric imagery, this imagery rests on a flimsy base due to the repetition — rather than the alteration — of conventional science fiction tropes. The story […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hub@TTU reporter shares experience with second Moderna dose
May 6, 2021 by
It has been widely reported that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has side effects for the majority of people. I previously wrote my first vaccine shot left me with crippling allergies that left me sick for days; however, the side effects dissipated much quicker with the second dose. I got my second dose […]
Election Night: An Instructor’s POV
November 14, 2020 by
It’s been a helluva year! I don’t have to explain for you all to know what I mean. Somewhere between pandemic and politics, we find ourselves continuing with our daily grind, trying to find our footing in the madness–it’s not any different for my students. My pride for the craft is reflected in the hard […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choosing Up, Choosing Life: Finding hope for victims of sex-trafficking
November 1, 2019 by
Texas Tech student Cross Warnock gives readers a glimpse into the life of a man whose profession is based on what he calls “pimpin.’” Through his eyes and local professionals who have first-hand experience in dealing with victims, Warnock delves into “The Life & The Trade.” Please follow the three links to learn more about […]
In My Own Words: Warnock shares his take on covering sex-trafficking
November 1, 2019 by
Local sex-trafficker discusses his “business,” while local experts describe the dangers and consequences in the Hub City. The reality I wrote this story in spring 2019 for my reporting class. While this was not a story that I wanted to pursue at first, I decided it would be a good package for my original story, […]
