Hungry CoMC Students Wonder about Vacant Storefront in Basement
By Isabeth Castillo Many students are curious about the empty Sam’s Express location in the basement of the College of Media & Communication building. Multiple academic buildings on campus have refreshment options. But the former Sam’s Express in CoMC … [More]
What to Know About the Health Effects of Dust Storms
By Mackenzie Sams When Elijah Jones came to Lubbock, he didn’t realize just how difficult it might be to have a dust allergy in the area. Originally from San Antonio, Jones moved to Lubbock with a vague understanding that the change might cause complications for his health. What he wasn’t prepared for was the dust storms–strong winds carrying dirt across the southern High Plains area. “If I walk out during a dust storm, I’m in bed for the … [More...]
Residence Halls Compete in Blood Drive Amid Shortage
By Avery Mendoza Texas Tech dormitories last week engaged in a charitable battle royale for student blood. University Student Housing hosts the Battle of the Halls Blood Drive in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Bank, where students fight for bragging rights while saving lives. According to an article by Vitalant, blood donations have been at dangerously low levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 and 2022, Vitalant fell 4,500 … [More...]
Tech Librarian, Others Rebuke Book Ban Law
By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on content. Lubbock community members Joshua Salmans, a Texas Tech University librarian, and Peter Muhlberger, … [More...]
Tech Students Give Rugby a ‘Try’
By Fernando Cruz The Texas Tech Men’s Rugby team has a rich history, but the COVID-19 pandemic nearly put an end to that. The on-campus student club sport is starting to revamp after being ripped apart by the pandemic. This year was a rebuilding year for the group. With many newcomers and few returners, it was time to teach a new the game to a new team. This year was big for the team in other aspects. The team got closer to each other … [More...]
College Radio and the Fight to Stay Alive
By Austin Laden Up three flights of stairs and behind two sticker ridden doors is a community of music, sports and film lovers trying to preserve and revive a dying form of mass media – college radio. Derrick Ginter is lead engineer and general manager of KTXT-FM The Raider 88.1. Ginter plays a vital role, along with student volunteers and employees. The new mission for the station is one rooted in teaching and learning, Ginter … [More...]
Apple’s ‘Walled Garden’ Ensures Profit even if You’re not Paying them
By Ben Alfonsin More users rely on mobile platforms to get online than ever before, particularly those in vulnerable socioeconomic positions. To Johanna Dunaway, a Texas A&M University professor who studies the interactions of cultural groups and technology, smart devices are a great asset to those who would otherwise not be able to utilize a traditional computer due to circumstantial reasons such as a lack of access to broadband … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 4-15
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Cooper Beaumariage and Haley Renteria are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a Texas Tech professor who spent more than a month and a half on paid leave is back on the job following the conclusion of an investigation by campus officials. We'll have the latest details on the situation involving Jairo Funez-Flores. Also, the end of … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 4-11
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Macy Ranzer and Peter Richardson are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, a campus group called on Texas Tech students to give of their time and put their creativity to use to bring a smile to the faces of some local residents next month. MCTV's Elisabeth Herring stopped by the SUB to see how scissors, paper, and a little bit of love … [More...]
Photo Gallery: 4-8 Eclipse in Photos
Celestial spectators were captivated by the age old dance of shadows and light. The total solar eclipse witnessed across the United States on Monday April 8th was a celestial sight for the ages. The next solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous U.S. won't happen again until Aug. 23, 2044, according to NASA. Swipe through to see images captured by Hub contributor Venus Bayat from around campus on a day showcasing a rare cosmic … [More...]
