Texas Tech keeps showing signs of growth on the 2020 season, falling just short of the second-ranked Baylor Bears 3-2 on Friday before getting swept on Saturday. Red Raiders Take Bears to the Brink After getting swept in both matches last season by the eventual NCAA Tournament top seed Bears, Tech made it obvious they […]
#2 Bears Claw Past Texas Tech, Taking Both Matches on the Weekend
Album Review: Blue Summer by Cayucas
Cayucas is a Los Angeles based band that is known for their surf pop music. Formerly known as Oregon Bike Trials, the band consists of twin brothers Zach and Ben Yudin. Their latest project titled Blue Summer is an album that I would take to the beach to enjoy the sun and ocean with its […]
Why the Dallas Cowboys are Still in Prime Position to Win the NFC East
By Chaz Wright Edited and Published by Branson Nash Although the Cowboys secured a win Sunday against the Giants, it came at a great cost when star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle. The injury ended his season abruptly and will sideline him for 4-6 months. Prescott was […]
Album Review: Host by Cults
Cults is an indie pop/synth pop band that consists of members Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion that formed in New York in 2010. The first time I heard Cults was their feature on J. Cole’s second album Born Sinner. Host is Cults fourth album and overall an enjoyable album to listen to. The intro track […]
Tech’s Winless Streak Extends; Falls to WVU 2-1
Tom Stone’s postgame message to his team was clear: “It’s time to be desperate for points if we want to make moves in the league standings.” That statement comes on the heels of the Red Raiders’ 2-1 loss to #9 West Virginia Friday night in Lubbock. The defeat is the second of the year for […]
Album Review: The Shadow by Naked Giants
The Shadow is the latest album by the Seattle based rock/grunge group Naked Giants. This is the groups sophomore album. Going into this album, I have never listened to any of Naked Giants music, but this album is solid from track to track. The first track on this album, Walk of Doom sets the tone […]
Texas Tech, West Virginia Split Season-Opening Series
By Branson Nash Texas Tech and West Virginia battled to a seasoning-opening series split over the course of two days inside the United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech came out red-hot on Thursday and never looked back. The Red Raiders ran away with a sweep, 25-17, 25-23, 25-22. However, Tech was unable to keep the momentum […]
COVID-19’s Impact on Texas Tech Athletic Events and Lubbock Tourism
Written by: Trinity Porter, Carina Negrete, Corey May, Haley Goodman, Michael Lowery and Austin Watts Texas Tech University has a long tradition of instilling pride, culture and tradition in its students, alumni, community and surrounding areas. At the epicenter of all this is the universities’ annual homecoming week. Annually, the game attracts tourists to Lubbock […]
Freshman Goalie Martin Shines, Texas Tech and Baylor Battle to a 0-0 Tie
By Branson Nash When Madison Martin got her name called upon to start between the posts in the 2020 season opener, she did not disappoint for the Red Raiders. The freshman posted a 10-save shutout as Texas Tech tied with Baylor in Lubbock. Head coach Tom Stone noted in the post game press conference that […]
Texas Tech Survives FCS Houston Baptist in Season Opener
Texas Tech defeats Houston Baptist 35-33 in the 2020 season opener. By Branson Nash Texas Tech, behind a 430-yard, two touchdown game from Alan Bowman, survived FCS foe Houston Baptist, 35-33, Saturday night at the Jones. It did not come easy for the Red Raiders, Houston Baptist’s quarterback Bailey Zappe overthrew his receiver on a […]