The Beijing 2008 Olympics

As the 2008 Summer Olympic games comes closer, the Texas Tech community weighs in on the impact for Tech athletes, excitement over the games, and an editorial piece on the controversy involving the Tibetan protests over Chinese involvement in the region.
Tech Athletes Compete
Several of Texas Tech's track athletes have competed or are considering competing in this years games. Jonathan Johnson and Sally Kipyego are two such athletes. Read more on Johnson here and take a look at Kipyego here.
Hosting the Olympics
How does a country become the host of one of the most prestigious events in athletics? Elizabeth Chambless has more
Student Reactions
Students who are looking forward to this summers games share their thoughts on the process, Ben Jarell has more
Editorial on the Olympics
Many have become involved in the recent protests over host country China and their involvement with Tibet. David Ward has more
