Heads Up Display Hosts Tournament

They’re outgoing, passionate about what they do, and as the group likes to say, “they play with a purpose” — especially for their upcoming event at the United Spirit Arena in May. Meet the Heads Up Display team. The group films videos and shares them on The Hub and their own YouTube channel about video […]

Daniel Tiger Visits The Texas Tech Neighborhood

“I remember being a kid, running into the kitchen, and asking my Mom for ‘agua,’ and she had no idea what I was talking about,” Rachel Kalban said with a laugh. “Knowing something that my parents didn’t was pretty neat. That is the first time I remember learning something from a TV show.” On Tuesday, […]

What’s Trending? Crisis Communication

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Managers Katelynne Newman and Sarah Harlan spoke with Texas Tech University’s Coordinator of Digital Engagement Allison Matherly about social media and crisis communication. ) To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: facebook.com/outpostlab

Mr. Public Relations

After trying out a myriad of majors, Dylan Echols has finally found his niche. One of the busiest members of the Texas Tech public relations program, Echols went through six or seven different majors before settling on public relations. When he first came to Tech, he was a wind energy major. “Public relations was actually […]

What’s Trending? Student Government Association

This week on What’s Trending?: Assistant Social Media Lab Manager Katherine McBee and Content Manager Katelynne Newman spoke with Assistant Professor Autumn Shafer, Ph.D., about politics and social media. To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter: @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook: The Outpost Social Media Lab

What’s Trending? Google Glass

This week on What’s Trending?: Content Manager Katelynne Newman and Production Manager Hannah Westbrook provided an inside look at the College of Media & Communication’s Google Glass. To learn more about Google Glass, we sat down with the College of Media & Communication Web Design Specialist, Andrew Byrne, and the Director of the Center for […]

Moms of the New Millennium

Story: Porshae Brown Sept. 19, 2013 There is a new breed of mothers called “millennial moms” who are digitally connected and highly influential. They are not your average group of mothers juggling a busy schedule. These mothers are between the ages of 18 and 34 years old, are extremely active online, and have a lot […]

The Advertising And Beard Aficionado

Matt Bush’s resume describes him as a beard cultivator, improv chef, and Nike aficionado. Despite these ambitious claims, they are not even the most impressive parts of Bush’s resume. Bush is a 2009 graduate of the advertising program in the College of Media and Communication. While at Texas Tech, Bush was involved with the Advertising […]

Application Builder

Slamming down energy drinks and filling up on pizza was the key to success for Delta Unknown, who won the 2014 Appathon on Feb. 22. Three teams participated in this year’s competition, hosted by the College of Media and Communication and the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. Laredo Petroleum Inc. and Timeforge also […]

J.B. Felipe: The EMC Superstar

“What does J.B.stand for?,” I asked as I started the interview with J.B. Felipe. “Just brilliant!,” answered investigative reporter at The Hub, Abbie Arroyos, from across the office. Joseph Brian Felipe is a senior electronic media and communication major at Texas Tech. At only 22-years-old, Felipe already has an impressive resume. Felipe started out his […]