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'Street Fighter' proves not every video game needs film adaptation
“Street Fighter,” directed by Kitao Sakurai, is the most recent attempt at an adaptation of the eponymous fighting game series and released in theaters Friday. There are many good aspects of “Street Fighter,” including a charismatic cast, cool fanservice and unique style, but they are brought down by bad direction, weird humor, middling action and a messy plot. Ultimately, the film leaves the audience wondering whether every video game needs an adaptation on the silver screen.
'Digger' shows audience an uncomfortable mirror of reality
“Digger,” directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, released Friday to shockingly mixed reviews. Major critics gave low reviews, which totaled in a measly 51% “tomatometer,” meaning only slightly above half of critics gave the film a positive review. On the other hand, the film seems to have largely positive reception from general audiences.
'Primetime' has an immersive story, features great acting
On Friday, “Primetime” directed by Lance Oppenheim was released in theaters. The film, based on the 2007 article “Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die” follows the end of Dateline’s show “To Catch a Predator” with Robert Pattinson playing the host of the show, Chris Hansen. The film is amazing, with incredible acting from all sides, an immersive setting and very unique directing. The aspect that is immediately noticeable with Primetime is the acting.
'Resident Evil' provides terrifying scares, nonstop action
Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” released Friday after a polarizing rollout campaign. The film follows Bryan, a medical courier venturing into the zombie-filled Raccoon City to deliver a package to a hospital in the city. Additionally, this film serves as an adaption of the overwhelmingly popular video game series of the same name. Pleasingly, this film is fantastic, with amazing scares and constant action.
ESPN Big Monday to showcase Tech, Houston
Texas Tech men’s basketball will hold the national spotlight on ESPN Big Monday when it hosts the University of Houston on Feb. 15, 2027, at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. ESPN unveiled five dates that will air men’s college basketball double-header slates on each day. Tech’s game will be shown two hours after the University of Louisville and the University of North Carolina tip off for an ACC matchup.
Arsic and Machado lead Tech men’s tennis with quarterfinal runs
Texas Tech men's tennis competed in two separate tournaments Saturday. Five players participated in the Midland Club Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational in Midland, while four traveled to Glandale, Wisconsin, for the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Competing in Midland were Tech seniors Niksa Arsic and Felipe Pagnacco, junior Thiago Guglieri, sophomore Joseph Patton and freshman Max Pade.
Tech Athletics announces Graystone’s dismissal from volleyball program
Texas Tech Athletics announced the immediate dismissal of volleyball head coach Tony Graystone on Sunday. Furthermore, Tech Athletics did not provide a reason for his dismissal. Graystone was dismissed following a 6-2 start to the 2026 season with the Red Raiders. Along with the dismissal, Tech's Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced associate head coach Alisa Blair has been appointed as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Giametta scores her first two goals since ACL injury
After losing her 2025 season to an ACL tear, Texas Tech women's soccer sixth-year forward Kaitlyn “Bug” Giametta scored her first pair of goals since returning to the field on senior night against Kent State University on Friday. At the eight-minute mark, Giametta scored her first goal. The Prosper native then scored her second goal of the season just seven minutes later.
No. 13 Tech’s late-game stand avoids road upset against Oregon State
No. 13 Texas Tech football broke its four-game losing streak against non-conference opponents on the road following a 35-24 victory over Oregon State University on Saturday in Corvallis, Oregon, at Reser Stadium. A late-game stand from the Red Raiders held off Oregon State’s upset attempt in the fourth quarter. After the Beavers took a 24-21 lead, Tech retaliated with a touchdown of their own while closing the book with a defensive stop.
Incoming transfers provide experience for Tech volleyball
After losing four graduates and two transfers last offseason, Texas Tech volleyball made three additions in the transfer portal before the 2026 season. Graduate outside hitter Maggie Boyd and junior right-side hitter Gretchen Sigman chose to join Tech for 2026. The two’s experience and versatility bring added veteran presence to a young Red Raider team.
Contreras’ career day headlines start of her senior season
In 2023, senior libero Emily Contreras joined the Red Raiders as a freshman after being a four-year letter winner at Lake Travis High School in Austin. Three years later, Contreras set a career high of 21 digs in a five-set comeback victory against Prairie View A&M University. On Thursday, Contreras and the Red Raiders rallied for the reverse sweep against Prairie View after going down two sets early. In the fourth set, Contreras set a career high in digs with 18.
No. 22 Tech women's soccer concludes non-conference play with win over Kent State
In front of a record-breaking crowd of 3,181 fans, No. 22 Texas Tech women’s soccer closed its non-conference slate with a 3-0 win over Kent State University on senior night Friday at the John Walker Soccer Complex in Lubbock. The Red Raiders opened the match with three goals within the first 15 minutes. Tech senior defender Eleanor Hays scored early in the first half, followed by Tech sixth-year forward Kaitlyn Giametta scoring her first and second goals of the season in back-to-back fashion.
Perry recognizes special teams struggles
During its season opener against Abilene Christian University this past Saturday, Texas Tech’s special teams coordinator Kenny Perry said he was disappointed in the unit's performance. Perry plans to fix the errors before the Red Raiders’ matchup in Corvallis, Oregon, against Oregon State University Saturday. “We got to get it fixed,” Perry said.
Police Blotter: DWI arrests, Title IX reports and arrests for substance possession
This week, the Texas Tech Police Department reported multiple thefts, traffic incidents, liquor law violations, and Title IX reports, along with multiple cars being impounded in the process. All information is pulled from the Texas Tech Police Department Crime Log. Saturday, Sept. 5 6:27 p.m. A Tech officer arrested two non-students for public intoxication, which occurred at the Engineering Key. The two individuals were transported to the county jail.
Tech football adds Texas State to 2030 schedule
Texas Tech football added Texas State University to its non-conference schedule for the 2030 season, according to FBSchedules. The Red Raiders will host the Bobcats at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock on Sept. 14, 2030. Tech will pay Texas State a guaranteed $1.2 million for the matchup, according to FBSchedules. The two schools have played each other three times in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Tech won all three matchups, according to Tech Athletics. Tech will begin its 2030 season on Aug.
TTUHSC hosts CPRIT, cancer institute tour
Texas Tech University Health Science Center hosted leaders of the Austin-based Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Thursday morning, providing a tour of research facilities as well as face-to-face time with researchers and administrators at the campus. The visit was an opportunity for the university to highlight the research they are able to facilitate both in Lubbock and across the globe with the aid of millions of dollars in CPRIT funding.
Eight PFAS compounds detected at low concentrations in Melbourne rain
RMIT University researchers Nav Singh (left) and Professor Oliver Jones prepare samples for PFAS analysis in their laboratory. Credit: Ant Bragaglia, RMIT University Researchers from RMIT University and EPA Victoria detected eight PFAS compounds in rainwater samples collected in Melbourne between 2024 and 2025.
Neuromorphic chip combines sensing, memory and processing
A working prototype that can see, remember and interact with the world like the human brain could one day underpin smart bionic eyes, while using far less energy than today’s technologies. The invention from RMIT University combines sensing, memory and information processing within the same system, reducing the need to constantly move data between separate sensors, memory banks and processors.
Will Wright: The Genius Behind SimCity and The Sims
Hooba noobie! Ayaw ko bobo siya! That, of course, means absolutely nothing, it's pure gibberish, Or should I say "simlish." Simlish is the familiar "language" that is used in the Sims series of games. Why am I talking about the sims and, worse yet, attempting to speak their language? That's because of Will Wright, the man behind the sims games. Everything from SimCity to every Sims game that followed.
'Coyote vs Acme' excels in humor, contains complex themes
“Coyote vs. Acme” has finally been released over this past weekend after quite possibly one of the most controversial release histories of all time and pleasingly, this film is completely worth the wait. The film presents consistently funny and classic feeling Looney Tunes humor, shockingly poignant and complex themes and knockout animation. When seeing a Looney Tunes film, the first thing most would look for is the humor. “Coyote vs.
Tech hits record enrollment of over 45,000 students
Texas Tech started its fall semester on Aug. 24 with a record breaking 45,812 enrolled students, according to a press release by the university. This is Tech’s fifth year in a row with record breaking enrollment, up nearly 4,000 students from fall of 2025. University administration used the figure as a signal of the system’s success, also citing Tech’s 51% graduation rate for four-year degrees and nearly 70% rate for six-years degrees.
'Tony' shakes up the biopic genre with unique plot
“Tony” released theatrically on Friday from director Matt Johnson, who’s headed projects such as Blackberry, The Dirties and Nirvana the Band the Show, returns to the silver screen with a biopic about one of the most beloved chefs that has ever been caught in the public eye: Anthony Bourdain. This film showcases how biopics should be paced and created as well as continuing the interesting theme that Johnson loves putting in his films by blending reality and fiction.
Zdrojewski carries Tech’s home-opener victory against Boise State
No. 23 Texas Tech women's soccer defeated Boise State 2-0 in its home opener Sunday at the John Walker Soccer Complex in Lubbock. Scoring both goals, Tech senior forward Taylor Zdrojewski led the Red Raiders with a goal in the first half and closed it out with another in the second. Tech remains undefeated, 19-0-1, in home opener matches since Tom Stone took over as head coach in 2007, according to Tech Athletics.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has great acting, relatable message
The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth foray into a Tom Holland led Spider-Man released July 30th. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has quickly risen to one of the highest grossing films of all time. Thankfully, the film lives up to the hype with dynamic action, a thematically satisfying story and proof that Tom Holland may be the best Spider-Man put to the silver screen.
La limpieza del agua da un paso adelante con un 'imán' reutilizable que elimina microplásticos y los peligrosos PFAS
La descarga magnética separó en pocos minutos el granulado oscuro del agua tratada y evitó que el propio proceso generara otro residuo difícil de retirar. El prototipo repitió esa recuperación tras completar la limpieza, de modo que el adsorbente, un material que atrapa contaminantes en su superficie, pudo volver a utilizarse sin quedar disperso en el caudal.
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has incredible themes, great immersion
On Friday, July 17th, Christopher Nolan’s most recent blockbuster came to theaters. In its opening weekend, “The Odyssey” grossed $264.1 million at the global box office, making it the director's biggest opening. The hype surrounding this film is absolutely deserved as Nolan innovates and recontextualizes the classic Homeric tale for the modern age. With incredible acting, great directing and amazing themes, Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” is absolutely deserving of a watch.
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Tech Athletics announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class
Texas Tech Athletics announced on Thursday eight new inductees into the 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class, who will officially be inducted this fall during the weekend Tech football faces Sam Houston State University on Sept. 26.
Hammond’s work ethic could lead to week one start for Tech
Texas Tech football head coach Joey McGuire provided an update on the recovery status of sophomore quarterback Will Hammond on Tuesday, stating the signal-caller has the potential to start in week one of the upcoming 2026 season.
Tech football captains redirect teams' attention to upcoming season
Texas Tech football was a strong talking point in the national sports media throughout the spring portion of the offseason, potentially prompting focus to move elsewhere between players within the program. However, head coach Joey McGuire said if someone from the outside were to walk into the Womble Football Center, they wouldn’t know that any controversy was going on.
Yormark emphasizes Big 12 Conference values, redirects Sorsby focus at media day
It's been 22 days since Texas Tech football and former Red Raider quarterback Brendan Sorsby mutually parted ways from the program, with a Big 12 legal complaint against Tech which has yet to be dropped. On Tuesday during Big 12 Media Days at The Star in Frisco, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark took the stage for his opening address, eventually opening for questions from the large media presence.
Tech football leads Preseason All-Big 12 team with seven selections
The Big 12 Conference announced its 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 team Monday with Texas Tech football leading the conference with seven total players selected across offense, defense and special teams.
H-E-B Fourth of July Parade celebrates patriotism in Lubbock
The Lubbock community came together Saturday morning to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebration with the annual H-E-B Fourth of July Parade. The event began at 9:45 a.m., stretching east along Broadway from Avenue M to MLK Boulevard with a total of 115 floats. “We are just so excited and thrilled to celebrate not just another year, but such a special year as we bring in the 250th birthday of America,” Jessika Gonzalez, West Texas public affairs manager at H-E-B, said.
Texas Tech Health Science Center Offers Summer Safety Guidance
As fireworks get ready to launch and the thermometer only continues to rise, there are a number of health hazards affecting Texans this summer. However, physicians at the Texas Tech Health Science Center are offering ways to beat the heat and stay safe. America’s 250th Anniversary will be celebrated this July 4 and fireworks will be launched around the Lubbock areas.
Lubbock celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
The United States 250th Anniversary arrives this July 4 and Lubbock citizens have a range of ways to celebrate. From concerts and parades to light shows and fireworks, here is how to make the most out of the historic milestone. Kicking off this weekend is Civic Lubbock’s 4th on Broadway event. The event is an all-day affair starting with an H-E-B Parade at 9:45 a.m on Avenue Q followed by GECU’s Picnic Under The Stars at 3:00 p.m at the South Plains Fairground, according to Civic Lubbock website.
Schovanec re-elected to Inter-American Higher Education Board
Texas Tech announced on Wednesday that President Lawrence Schovanec has been reelected as U.S. Regional Vice President of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education, according to a Tech news release. Schovanec, who has served as president of Texas Tech since 2016, will serve another two-year term with the IOHE that will take him through 2028, according to the news release.
'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' has cute story, lacking puzzles
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” released on May 22, created by Travellar’s Tales and WB Games. It serves as an adaption of almost every Batman film from the last 40 years. The combat and homages to the source material are both very fun and engaging, but the puzzle-solving is a little too simplistic to make players come back to the game for the entire story. The most fun aspect of this game is easily the combat.
'007 First Light' excels with unique gameplay, refreshing story
IO Interactive's newest foray into the stealth genre is “007 First Light,” an adaptation of James Bond that shows what life was like for a young Bond as he was becoming a part of His Majesty’s Secret Service, or as the game puts it, “Earning the number.” IO Interactive has done an amazing job in adapting this storied character for the video-game world. A mixture of great stealth, satisfying gunplay and a tight story, “007 First Light” hits all the marks.
Tiny chip adds advanced light sensing directly to cameras
A tiny new chip could give cameras and sensing systems a far sharper view of the world, helping them detect subtle differences in materials and environments that standard colour imaging systems cannot see. In research led by Zhejiang University in collaboration with RMIT University, scientists have demonstrated a new way to build light analysis capability directly into imaging hardware.
'Disclosure Day' features fantastic atmosphere, lackluster themes
"Disclosure Day", directed by the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, released in theaters Friday, following a group of whistleblowers trying to prove to the world that aliens are real, all while being hunted by private defense company Wardex. The movie has a lot going for it, with great acting from leading actress Emily Blunt, and an atmosphere that can only be crafted by the hands of an experienced director like Spielberg. The most stand-out aspect of this movie is easily Blunt.
In an Era of Hardening Borders, Wildlife Corridors Bridge Peoples and Species
Driving on the Interamerican Highway from Monteverde Biological Reserve to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, I couldn’t help but notice a series of rope bridges that crossed the six lanes of traffic. Each crossing structure featured traffic warning signs with silhouette images of monkeys or sloths as nonstop flows of diesel semitrucks and electric cars zoomed by.
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Maxis devs detail the operational challenges behind Spore’s nine-year development cycle
A new retrospective on Maxis' creature simulation game Spore outlines the operational challenges that shaped its nine-year development cycle. Speaking to The Design Room, key team members, including chief designer and Maxis founder Will Wright, explained that rapid team growth and limited publisher oversight made it difficult to unify the game. "Probably the biggest criticism of Spore, which I totally accept, is that it felt like five separate games that were kind of stuck together," said Wright.
Sorsby granted preliminary injunction, eligible for 2026 season
Texas Tech senior quarterback Brendan Sorsby was granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA on Monday in the 99th District Court of Lubbock County and will be eligible for the 2026 season. The decision comes a week after the initial hearing on June 1, ruling that the NCAA cannot prevent Sorsby from “practicing, playing, or otherwise participating on Texas Tech’s football team for the 2026 season.” Additionally, Sorsby will serve a two-game suspension to start the season.
'Backrooms' features impressive atmosphere, great scares
“Backrooms” (2026) is an atmospheric horror film about a secret, seemingly endless room inside a furniture store and the secrets and horrors that it hides. The film has an amazing ambience and is very frightening, but the plot leaves a lot to be desired, making for a mixed experience. The best part of this movie is easily the atmosphere that the film creates.
Tech women's golf falls in 2026 NCAA Championship
Texas Tech women's golf was eliminated in the NCAA Women's Golf Championship after scoring 35-over-par Sunday at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. The Red Raiders opened the tournament 8-over-par before scoring 16-over-par and 11-over-par in the following rounds. Tech marked its lowest NCAA Championship placement in the program's history, finishing No. 29 in a 30-team field, according to Tech Athletics.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has great characters, fails with plot
“The Devil Wears Prada 2”, directed by David Frankel, came out May 1st. It stars Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep as the film follows the characters from the original as they have to navigate how fashion and journalism has changed in the modern age. Overall, while the film features a poignant subject matter and theme, the film fails to capitalize on its interest and proves to be just another bland legacy sequel that is commonplace in theatres today.
Agreement Between a Motorized Resistance Device and Traditional Systems for Sprint and Change-of-Direction Testing in Female Volleyball Players
The purpose of this study was to determine the agreement between a motorized sprint resistance device (MSRD) and timing gates and an inertial measurement unit (IMU), for assessing time to completion and peak velocity during linear and change-of-direction tasks in elite female volleyball players.
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