By Nathan Taylor Hippo Campus is having fun playing mad scientist once again. The latest project from the St. Paul, Minnesota indie/alternative outfit, somewhat ironically named EP3, is radiating with potential. Experimental sound mixing and lively lyrics by head honcho Jake Luppen make this album similar but oh-so different from its predecessors. Hippo Campus has […]
Album Review: “Don’t Talk to Me” by Dropper
The indie rock band from NYC, Dropper, kicks of the album Don’t Talk to Me with the song Two Dollar Beer. Right from the start, the songs hits you with the rip of a guitar. The intensity at the beginning of this song simmers down once the lead singer, Andrea Scanniello, beings to sing. Throughout the entirety of the […]
Album Review: “Time Skiffs” by Animal Collective
I will be honest here, I had never listened to Animal Collective, so I did not quite know what to expect with this album. Recently I have been trying to expand my musical knowledge and genres I listen to, so I came into this with an open mind, but even having that did not give […]
MBB Recap: No. 9 Texas Tech cruises to victory over Oklahoma 66-42
The No. 9 Texas Tech men’s basketball team defeated Oklahoma 66-42 to grab its fourth straight victory. After taking a tough loss in Norman earlier this season, Tech exacted its revenge by out scoring the Sooners 37-20 in the second half en route to a dominating victory. Tech forward Bryson Williams eclipsed 2,000 career points […]
MBB Recap – Gibson, Oklahoma’s Ferocious Second Half Takes Down No. 9 Texas Tech
The Texas Tech Red Raiders could not get it done in Norman, Oklahoma, on Wednesday night, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners 70-55. Oklahoma scored 45 in the second half as they shot 14-for-20 from the field and 8-for-11 from deep in a complete turnaround from the first half where they ended it down five. Tech […]
WBB Recap: Lady Raiders’ last-second comeback attempt falls short Against No. 16 Texas
The Texas Tech women’s basketball team (9-13, 2-9 Big 12) narrowly lost to No. 16 Texas (16-6, 6-5 Big 12) 61-56 in what was a four quarter brawl. To celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Lady Raiders came out on fire against the heavily favored Longhorns. While the Longhorns wound up securing […]
MBB Recap: No. 14 Texas Tech Wrecks No. 23 Texas 77-64 in Chris Beard’s Return
The No. 14 Texas Tech men’s basketball team defeated No. 23 Texas 77-64 to grab its sixth Big 12 win of the season. In Longhorn head coach Chris Beard’s highly anticipated return to Lubbock, the Red Raiders secured a huge win over their former coach’s team in front of a school-record 15,300 people in attendance. […]
WBB Recap: No. 13 Iowa State Dismantles The Lady Raiders 86-65.
The Texas Tech women’s basketball team lost a lop-sided affair to No. 13 Iowa State 86-65. After going toe-to-toe for a quarter and a half, the offensive firepower of the Cyclones became too much for the Lady Raiders. The offensive explosion opened up a huge lead for the Cyclones and Tech was unable to mount […]
WBB Recap: Lady Raiders’ Comeback Attempt Falls Short Against No. 11 Baylor
Despite a career-high 22 points from Junior forward Bryn Gerlich, the Lady Raiders came up short against No. 11 Baylor. Texas Tech trailed by as many as 16 points in the first half. A red-hot second half saw the Lady Raiders tie the game late in the fourth, but the comeback attempt fell short and […]
MBB Recap: Texas Tech Out-Guns West Virginia 78-65
The Texas Tech Men’s basketball team (15-4, 5-2 Big 12) defeated West Virginia (13-5, 2-4 Big 12) 78-65 in a hard-fought victory at the United Supermarkets Arena. With the win, Tech is now a perfect 12-0 in front of its home crowd. After easing back into action over the last two games, Tech Junior guard […]