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MCTV Newscast: 9-9
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Macy Ranzer and Ezra Rivera are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the recent firing of a Texas Tech coach caused a strong reaction on social media and … [More]
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Student Musicians Discuss Local Country Scene
By Kennedy Kilgore Among the wind-swept plains of West Texas, Lubbock stands as one of the three major country music hubs in Texas, according to iHeart statistics. At Texas Tech, a new generation of student musicians are contributing to the local scene, blending the region's musical traditions with the vibrant energy of college life. Cela Harper, a sophomore public relations & strategic communication management major from Little Elm, … [More...]
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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...]
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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 closed after a few years of operation. The Rawls College of Business offers a Chick-Fil-A Express and an Einstein Bros. Bagels, while other buildings like Human Sciences have Sam’s … [More...]
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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...]
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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...]
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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...]
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Graduate Editor Says ‘So Long’ to Student Media
By Reece Nations Once again, my time as editor of The Hub@TTU has come to a close. For those who don’t know, I previously served as managing editor for The Hub from the fall 2019 until I graduated in December 2020. I want to first thank the wonderful team of faculty advisors who have been there for me each step of the way. Their support and feedback made me a better editor, and it has been an absolute privilege to learn from them all. I also … [More...]
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MCTV – Petfest 2024: 5-1
MCTV's Maresa Sisk stops by Lubbock's Adventure Park to checkout an annual event that brings some unique visitors to town for a one-of-a-kind show in the Hub City. https://youtu.be/5xCsWNVxmQQ?si=9a6SuBNFLmnsMWwp … [More...]
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MCTV Newscast: 4-29
In this Spring semester finale edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Kiley Phillips and Peter Richardson are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, protests on college campuses are growing as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues overseas. Find out how one student organization at Texas Tech joined other universities to bring attention to the issue with hopes of ending the violence. Also, … [More...]
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MCTV Newscast: 4-25
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Macy Ranzer are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the end of the semester is less than two weeks away, and the calendar of events is packed between now and next week. We'll have a look at just one day from the week so far that included options to learn about student research, test your green thumb, or watch … [More...]
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MCTV Newscast: 4-22
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Rayan Mango and Ezra Rivera are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the spring semester often results in an increase of students riding bikes across campus. MCTV's Elisabeth Herring recently stopped by an event that helped to ensure that Red Raiders' two-wheeled forms of transportation are good to go before the school year … [More...]