Discovered by a group of petroleum engineers, as the story goes, seniors that kiss the Blarney Stone upon graduation will receive the gift of eloquent speech. Pucker up!
Have a seat! This special bench was given by the seniors of the class of 1931. No freshmen were allowed to sit on it. Read more.
Before every home football game the Saddle Tramps wrap Old Will with red crepe paper. How many pictures can you take with the different “wrappings” of good ol Will Rogers? Read more.
This tradition started in 1959, Residence Hall Association created the Christmas Sing, which is now known as the Carol of Lights. Today, the Carol of Lights is one of Texas Tech's favorite traditions Read more.
Music of the 36-bell rings out over the campus during celebration and solemnity. Every year the carillon is played on the 4th of July in conjunction with the ringing of Liberty Bell in Philadelphia! Read more.
The Masked Rider tradition is the best and strongest one on campus, the Masked Rider statue was created to preserve a special part of that tradition. Take a photo with the statue and get your guns up! Read more.
Cast inside each graduates' ring is “Strive For Honor,” taken from “The Matador Song.” Rings are presented by the University president at the Official Ring Ceremony in the Merket Alumni Center.
You’re not a Red Raider until you’ve visited the seal! It has been referred to by students through the years as “the Oreo." Did you know students even decorated it as an Oreo in the '70s?
