By Preston Derrick Red Raider fans are excited to add tomorrow’s Texas Tech game against the University of Texas to their football watching schedules. The Thanksgiving game, at 6 p.m. in Austin, is only the second time Tech has played on Turkey Day. The Raiders will be seeking their 7th win of the season, as well as their […]
OSU, OU Students React to Homecoming Tragedy
By Preston Derrick What should have been a day of celebration turned tragic when 25-year-old Adacia Chambers drove her car into a crowd of people at the annual Sea of Orange homecoming parade at Oklahoma State University on Oct. 24. Four people were killed and over 45 were injured. Lacy Cox, a sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology […]
Tracking Tech’s Tortilla-Throwing Tradition
By Abby Aldrich and Preston Derrick Texas Tech students consider tortillas to be more than just food. In a game-day tradition, tortillas are launched onto the Jones AT&T Stadium field at kickoff to support the Red Raiders. When Tech faced Texas Christian University on Sept. 26, the referee stopped the game to clarify the difference between a tortilla and […]
Texas Tech Fans: Too Rowdy or Just School-Spirited?
By Kaylyn Smith and Kayla Chandler Texas Tech University is known for its dedicated fans. Some throw tortillas on the field at kickoff, use foul language to replace words in the fight song and occasionally pester fans from the other team. Are these behaviors out of coutrol during game time? Micah Awe, Robert Giovannetti and Bethany Pryde offer their thoughts […]
14 Signs You Go To Texas Tech
1. Whether it’s blowing dust in the spring or snow flurries in the winter, your face will be assaulted. You can count on the wind blowing at at least 50 miles per hour every day. 2. Your wallet feels a little lighter after a Thursday night at Chimy’s. Or Fuzzy’s. Or Ruby Tequila’s. Basically anywhere […]
Some Students Unhappy With New Tailgating Fee
Some Texas Tech University students are not pleased about a new entry fee to some fraternity tailgate parties. Rolando Camarillo, a Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity member, said tailgaters can buy a pass for $35 that is good for all home football games. Students can also buy a ticket the day of a game for $10 […]
Seven Ways To Have Fun In Lubbock This Fall
I don’t think it’s a secret that fall is a truly wonderful time of the year – personally, it’s my favorite time. The summer heat is finally dwindling down and the West Texas winter has yet to rear its ugly head, riding boots and scarves come out of hiding, the year’s best holidays are steadily […]