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hearkening back to a time when guides to campus life for women set strict standards on clothing, makeup, and behavior and when Black people could not enroll at the University at all.

In a Facebook post, Texas Tech Athletics said, “We aren’t going back, we’re going forward.” 8/8

Texas Tech Athletics stated that this new logo “resonates with our history and will define Texas Tech Athletics for future generations.”

The original Double T became the official logo of Texas Tech University in 1963, but it was first used in 1926, 7/

Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt said in a release from Texas Tech Athletics.

“This multi-year project will propel our athletics brand further into this new era of college athletics where Texas Tech will continue to lead at a national level.” 6/

The flyers further called for other students to speak against the new logo: “If you see this, let your voice be heard, and together we can stop this Nightmare……”

“The Double T represents one of the most recognizable logos in all of collegiate athletics and a point of pride for all Red Raiders,” 5/

“Our current logo represents us NOW, not who we used to be. It is the face of our distinction among other Universities. We can NOT [sic] Regress with the ‘NEW’ Design.”

“We did not ask for a change!!!!!!!” 4/

caving to our dear theocratic dictator, Governor Greg Abbott.

Not everyone is okay with the change, however. Friday morning, flyers were taped up across campus lambasting the decision. “ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT BODY,” they read, “DO NOT CHANGE OUR LOGO!!!!” 3/

the retiring of the current logo, in favor of the original Double T.

The change, scheduled for 2026, will bring back the traditional logo that will be as flat as your classroom discussions after the death of academic freedom. It will also be as weak as the University administration 2/

LONG LIVE THE BEVEL! Texas Tech reverts logo
By Gil Caley | October 10, 2025

It isn’t just Texas Tech University policy that is moving backwards 75 years. This Tuesday, October 4, Texas Tech Athletics announced a controversial change in branding for the University and its athletics department: 1/?

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Today, LubbockPRIDE hosts 2025 annual Pride Fest in the Lubbock Cultural District. The festival gates will open at 12 PM and the Pride Fest will continue into the evening, including live music, a drag show, activities, a vendor market, and food trucks.

How I’m Blazing a Trail With Southern Soul and Sapphic Fire!
June 20, 2025 | SPECTRUM
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Kim Gonzalez: This Isn't a TV Show. It's Real Life.
June 19, 2025 | OPINION
by Kimberleigh Gonzalez

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Post from Kim Gonzalez on Facebook: "🧊 is stopping folks in downtown Levelland this morning. Stay safe!"

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ICE is stopping people in downtown Levelland. #ICEWatch806 via @kiminlubbock.bsky.social on Facebook

"FYI - ICE will be at the flea markets on Sat." (Picture of a message sent on iMessage)

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Chaos In The Texas House As Budget Fight Heats Up Far-right tantrums and school vouchers could derail the state budget.

Far-right tantrums and school vouchers could derail the state budget.

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