“He made a huge impact on a whole generation of people who would become British rock ‘n’ roll musicians, most notably The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who both credit him with giving them the idea of being in a rock band,” Roger Landes said. Landes, who teaches the history of rock and roll course […]
Sarah’s Summer Playlist
June 12, 2014 by
Want some great songs to listen to while laying out by the pool? Here is what I have on my summer 2014 playlist! Wild Cub – Colour Wild Cub had a pretty big hit on the alternative scene earlier this year with their song “Thunder Clatter,” but “Colour” is definitely their summer song. This song […]
Raider Red’s Awesome Dance Spectacular: Review
April 10, 2014 by
It never ceases to amaze me how people move through dance. Whenever I watch dancers perform, their movements can be so methodical, edgy, swift and graceful — not to mention they make it look so flawless. “So there’s this dancer that wants to get into clown school, but she doesn’t get in,” she said. “Then, […]
Metropolis Elektro
February 25, 2014 by
Last Friday in Kent Wilkinson’s Rock and Roll Media class, two very special guests graced the audience with their presences. Scott and Amy Faris are the brains behind the “Metropolis Elektro” musical composition. The husband and wife dynamic duo created the score over the period of a little more than eight months. “Metropolis Elektro” […]
How I Learned To Drive: Review
February 18, 2014 by
I love hearing stories from my parents and grandparents about how life was better back in the good old days. Apparently things were simpler, America was what it should be, and families were really close with one another. But how close is too close? Even though this play takes place almost 20 years ago, […]
There’s a Recording Studio in the Library
February 10, 2014 by
Hidden among the books and bookworms in one corner of the library basement is the Crossroads Recording Studio, which any student can use. Amy Devoge, the studio’s audio engineer, works with thousands of dollars of professional equipment inside soundproof walls. “It started two years ago,” Devoge said, “The dean wanted to put in a recording […]
Lunchtime Poll, Jan. 29
January 29, 2014 by
In the Hubs’ new weekly segment, Lunchtime Poll, we ask students questions about the things that really matter in life. Whether it be iPhone v. Android or what the best program on Netflix is, we will cover it all! In the inaugural edition of Lunchtime Poll, we ask students what their favorite online music streaming […]
Best Moments Of The 2014 Grammys
January 27, 2014 by
For all of you who had to choose to watch either the Pro Bowl, the Bachelor wedding, the latest Sherlock Holmes with Benedict Cumberbatch, the new Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode (jk) and the Grammys — I get it. It’s a headache and a half to DVR everything and then have the time to […]
Meet Granger Smith
January 27, 2014 by
Granger Smith is a Texas-born country singer who is reinventing the face of country music — one hit at a time. Ashley Vaughan got to sit down with Smith when he came to Lubbock. Smith played at Wild West during his visit and Vaughan got the inside scoop on his most recent album “Dirt Road […]
