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MCTV Newscast: 11-14

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Yemi Akinyeye and Grace Beene are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the semester is nearing a close with the Thanksgiving Holiday just around the … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Mad Hatter’s House of Games Still Playing After 30 Years

By Mackenzie Sams It’s nearing 7 p.m. at Mad Hatter’s House of Games and players are restless. Its weekly Magic: The Gathering tournament is about to start. Some players fiddle with an app that allows them to track their progress of wins and losses. Others start to fold their game mats or shuffle their decks. The more dedicated players in the room have repurposed tool organizers from hardware stores to carry multiple decks at once. This … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 11-11

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Ezra Rivera and Holden Wright are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, Texas Tech was on full display on national television over the weekend, after one of the biggest kickoff shows in the country took over the student tailgating green space near Jones AT&T Stadium.  MCTV's Nathan Boles has a look at all the excitement from Fox … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 11-7

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Madilyn Coyne and Maresa Sisk are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  The November election finished up on Tuesday, but the nation is still talking about the final results.  We'll have details on a couple of state and local results, and Kiley Phillips has a full wrap up of the presidential election in this week's edition of MCTV's Inside the … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 11-4

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Allie Scott are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the Texas Tech Football team put on a show and strengthened their resume after another game on the road.  MCTV's Jade Hernandez has the highlights from that game and details on a development over the weekend that will gain the Red Raiders national attention before … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 10-31

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Yemi Akinyeye and Ty Chilcutt are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  It's officially Halloween at Texas Tech, and the campus has been getting into the spooky spirit through a creepy calendar of events leading up to the most frightful day of the year.  We'll show you how some younger members of the Red Raider community braved a fearfully fun … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 10-28

In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Caden Simpson are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the spookiest time of the year is in full swing, and many Red Raiders are getting in the spirit of the frightful season.  We'll show you a couple options where students could indulge in some Halloween fun.  Also, transportation on the Texas Tech campus is often a … [More...]

MCTV Newscast: 10-24

In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Elene Khajishvili and Aiden Lewis are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus.  First, the fall semester has passed the halfway point, and many students are starting to think about their future plans.  Find out how one campus group recently held an event for students to meet up with potential employers or just find a way to give back to the … [More...]