Archives for December 2013

Surviving Rape At Texas Tech

Texas Tech publicly reported that there were five sexual assaults on its campus in 2012, but the actual number is much higher, according to a psychologist at the Student Counseling Center. “I think a lot of sexual assaults aren’t reported because it’s a tough thing to, because of that whole process of reporting it and […]

Lubbock police not enforcing synthetic marijuana ban

By Lucinda Holt A line of cars wraps around Smokin J’s smoke shop on 50th Street, being served one by one at a moderately fast pace. The building — stark white, with bits of color — carries the skeletal appearance of an old gas station. The cars pull forward to a drive-up window and hand […]

The Benefits and Downfalls of Leaving Home

Erin Willis is a senior journalism major from Ropesville, Texas, who moved out of her childhood home to Lubbock in October. She lives with two roommates in a three-bedroom house that is owned by one of her roommate’s grandparents. Willis said that she drove around 30 minutes every day to get to school at Texas […]

Tech Scrambles To Continue Construction

On the morning of Nov. 8, Texas Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the campus’s newest addition, the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. President Duane Nellis said the $10 million project will help Tech with its goal of becoming a top research university. The new center isn’t the only construction happening on […]

Not Your Mama's Curves

Curves, a womens’ only workout facility in Lubbock, has always had a reputation of being for older women. The local owner is trying to change that. Pattie McMillan, the owner of Curves in Lubbock, told us that Curves is a franchise workout facility that focuses on low impact, circuit workouts that can be done in […]

Old Ed

When I head into work on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, I know that I will be greeted with a big hello and hug from one of my favorite coworkers: Old Ed. Edward Barricklow, who turned 85 on Nov. 17, has worked at Old Navy in Lubbock since it first opened more than 10 years ago. […]

When Anonymity Goes Too Far

Twitter is all fun and games until someone gets called out by name. With the recent rise in “TTU” tagged parody accounts, the ugly truth has come out. While @TXTechCrushes, @TTUBusDriver and others have taken off with the help of humor, Tech is also plagued by accounts like @TTUSlamPiece and @TTUMakeouts. @TTUMakeouts has gained popularity […]

That Get-A-Job Pressure

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” When I went home for Thanksgiving last week, this Confucius quote found its way into my family’s dinner conversation. It scared me. My uncle, a farmer, asked me what I wanted to do after I graduated from college. […]

Wrapping Up Christmas

The holidays are drawing nearer with each passing final exam, and after the semester ends, students get the chance to give back to their loved ones who managed to somehow put up with them during their deranged all-nighters fueled by coffee and late night pizza deliveries. Why not show them your appreciation with not just […]

Remembering MayMay

Sarah Beth Campbell’s friends would tell you that she hates public speaking more than almost anything in this world. But since the passing of her good friend Meagan “MayMay” Rough, Campbell has never been more passionate about speaking out against drunk driving. The Red Raiders Against Drunk Driving, RADD, merchandise chair has overcome her nervousness […]