MCTV Newscast: 12-2
In this Fall finale edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Nathan Boles and Elene Khajishvili are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the last two days of classes are underway, and many students are … [More]
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...]
The Heart Behind the Lens: Annie Rice’s Journey Through Photojournalism
By Rhode Dueñas Fascinated by an interaction with a woman while covering an event, Annie Rice found the focus of her master’s project. While at the University of Missouri, Rice made a micro-documentary following three families, each of whom had a missing loved one. Marianne lost her daughter. Her daughter had been missing for 25 years, and her cancer had come back. “There was always this rain cloud over her and her life, and yet she … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 11-25
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Yemi Akinyeye and Joanna Guerrero are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, one of the primary institutions in the Texas Tech University System is back in the headlines as administrators and staff continue to work through the fallout of a cyber security attack earlier this year. Find out what information may no longer be private for … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 11-21
In this Thursday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Ty Chilcutt and Lindsey Maxon are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, the holiday season is starting to make its way into the Lubbock area, with seasonal events scheduled from now until Christmas. Find out how local shoppers are kicking off the celebration of the merriest time of year during a popular annual event. Also, a recent … [More...]
Del Rio’s local taco dealer reflects on familial legacy, personal hardships
By Maddy Vidales DEL RIO, TX – The Rivera children lay in the backseat of their parents’ car, windows covered with blankets to block the streetlights’ glow and hungry customers flooding in from Acuña, Mexico’s streets. Outside the vehicle, the Rivera parents hustle to sell tacos to passing patrons. By morning, the children were back in the United States for school – a routine that took a toll on their sleep schedule. “A teacher … [More...]
MCTV Newscast: 11-18
In this Monday edition of the MCTV Weekday Update, anchors Madilyn Coyne and JT Duchamp are in studio with the latest news, information and events happening around campus. First, inflation has been a concern for people all over the United States, including students right here at Texas Tech. Find out how the top government official in the state is helping Red Raiders maintain their budget for at least the next two years. Also, it's beginning to … [More...]
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 corner, but the events schedule rolls on across the Texas Tech campus. Find out how students could use their creativity to help out the community, celebrate their college era with some … [More...]
