TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 VOLUME 91 ■ ISSUE 122
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HISTORY REMEMBERED
Silent Wings Museum preserves WWII history By PAYTON ROBB Staff Writer
Glider planes from the 1950’s, soldier uniforms and recordings of war veterans’ personal stories are just a few of the World War II artifacts at the Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock. Overlooking what used to be the South Plains Army Airfield, the museum has been promoting the history of the World War II military glider program since the early 2000’s. “We have people come from all over to visit our museum,” museum coordinator Sharon McCullar said. “We have such a rich collection of artifacts that tell a great story.” The museum has two main galleries that contain multiple exhibits from the war and a timeline gallery that lays out the aviation history. There is also a theater in the museum for people to hear about the history of the glider program, McCullar said. The original museum was opened in Terrell in 1984. By 1997, the museum was moved to Lubbock because most of the glider pilots trained there during the war. “The museum was relocated to Lubbock because it is the footprint of the South Plains Army Airfield,” McCullar said. “The building itself was once a terminal for the Lubbock airport.” Since the museum made its debut in Lubbock, several educational programs have been created to spark an interest in national history in students of all ages. “Our outreach program focuses
on giving students an experience they will remember,” McCullar said. “We are always giving school tours.” One of the events the Silent Wings Museum hosts is the Aviation Boot Camp, which was organized to educate students during summer break, McCullar said. The camp is for students aged 1014. While the first session was earlier in July, the second summer session takes place Monday through Friday. “This camp is a program in which we partner with the local Marine Reserve Base,” education and volunteer coordinator Sebastian Forbush said. “We teach the kids about what it is like to be a Marine, as well as World War II history, the science of aviation and about the US Military Glider program.” The museum also celebrates national holidays such as D-Day, Spirit of 45 Day, and Veterans Day. “We usually do something unique on these national holidays,” McCullar said. “We just want a fun way to celebrate and honor those who have gone to war for us.” The museum looks for volunteers to help with events as well as tours and educational sessions, McCullar said, and anyone that wishes to volunteer at the museum can fill out an online application. The self-guided tours make everything the Silent Wings Museum has offer enjoyable, McCullar said. “You don’t have to be a World War II buff to enjoy the museum,” she said. “All of the artifacts here have a story behind them, and every story is fascinating.”
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Texas Tech football player identified as assault suspect The Lubbock Police Department is investing an assault that occurred early Saturday morning at Bash Riprock’s sports bar involving three suspects, one of which has been identified as a Texas Tech football player. The names of the player and other suspects were redacted from the police report, and they will not be made public until any arrests are made. Tech Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Giovannetti said in an emailed statement that the athletic department had been made aware of the situation and they are looking into it. According to the report, the first victim was approached by the football player, who began talking to the victim. Because of the loud
Top: Lindy, a plane outside of the Silent Wings Museum, prepares for takeoff on June 5, 2016 as part of the D-Day remembrance event hosted by the museum. The event was free to the public and aimed to inform people of the events that took place during World War II. Left: The Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock is home to a variety of World War II artifacts, including pictures and histories of glider planes used in the war. The museum was moved to Lubbock in 1997 because most of the glider pilots trained at the South Plains Army Airfield during the war, which was in Lubbock. The museum allows people to learn about the war and aviation history.
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music, the victim could not hear the suspect, who became angry with the victim and started shoving him out into the street. When the first victim and player were outside, the three suspects began to assault the victim, according to the report, punching him in the head several time which resulted in the victim being knock out. While outside, the second victim put a cigarette in his mouth, according to the report, and while he was trying to light it, the player knocked it out of his mouth. The third victim picked up the cigarette and threw it in the direction of the player, according to the report, and the player then punched the third victim. The fourth victim went to check
on the third victim, according to the report, and at that time the second and third suspects began assaulting the first victim. The player then punched the third and fourth victims with an “upper-cut” style punch, according to the report. After this, the player went over to the first victim and continued assaulting him with the other suspects. The three suspects fled the scene. The four victims waited about 12 hours to report the assault, according to the report, and said they did so because they had been drinking. The suspects have not yet been located. For more information as it become available, visit The Daily Toreador’s website at dailytoreador.com. @McKenziMorrisDT
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Professors react to ‘Doctor Who’ casting By MARYBETH HOLM Staff Writer
Fans across the globe watched in anticipation once the first trailer for the 11th season of “Doctor Who” was finale released by the British Broadcasting Company. Once the hooded figure in the trailer reached the eponymous “T.A.R.D.I.S.” and unveiled itself to the viewer, fans were left with a combination of shock, awe, and confusion. Jodie Whittaker, who is known for roles in BBC’s “Broadchurch” and Netflix’s “Black Mirror,” will take on the role as “The Doctor” in 2018. Whittaker is the first woman in 53 years to play the character, a role usually reserved for men. However, there has been some backlash to the casting from some fans. Rob Weiner, a culture librarian and lecturer at Texas Tech, is not surprised with the reaction
from fans. He compared Whittaker’s casting to how fans of “Star Trek” felt about Kate Mulgrew’s lead role as “Captain Kathryn Janeway” in “Star Trek: Voyager,” which ran from 1995 to 2001. “For the most part,” Weiner said, “it was a very good and successful show and it had a nice long run.” Additionally, Weiner said fans need to give Whittaker a chance in the role instead of making assumptions about how she will do. “I’m always at the opinion of ‘let’s wait and see,’ Weiner said. “With “Doctor Who,” change is constant. The whole show is about change and evolving.” Allison Whitney, associate professor of film and media studies, said speculation and assumptions are the reasons why 2016’s “Ghostbusters” failed at the box office.
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