When traveling across Cesar E. Chavez Drive today, onlookers will see a peaceful, calm area where families can gather and relax next to Canyon Lakes 1 and 2. It stretches from Avenue U, across University Avenue, and ends near North Loop 269. This street was renamed to commemorate the life of Cesar Chavez, but not […]
Archives for December 2013
Intern Roulette
December 17, 2013 by
Finding an internship is a total gamble. There are good internships and there are bad internships, it’s all about finding the right one for you. A part of finding a suitable internship is knowing what you want to do with your life, which can be easier said than done. Sometimes it’s best just to roll […]
Christmas Lights
December 16, 2013 by
Lubbock and some surrounding subdivision have neighborhoods with Christmas decorations worth the trip to see. Melinda Garcia, a Lubbock resident, said there are a few places she likes to go look at Christmas lights, including Ransom Canyon, Vintage Township and LakeRidge. Ransom Canyon is a small town on a lake about 15 miles southeast of […]
Skyraiders
December 15, 2013 by
Being a Skyraider isn’t just about marching in place, it’s about being a part of the Texas Tech Air Force ROTC. They are dedicated to develop the finest Air Force leaders and citizens of character to serve the nation, according to their mission statement. Less than 0.3 percent of Texas Tech students have dedicated themselves to […]
Doctor Who Turns 50
December 13, 2013 by
It is fantastic, as the Ninth Doctor would say! Doctor Who, the beloved BBC science fiction show, is celebrating its’ 50th anniversary this week. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC’s official website, Doctor Who premiered on Nov. 23, 1963 to rave reviews. What started out as a show to teach children history has […]
Toys For Tots
December 12, 2013 by
The season of giving is among us, and for many people it may be difficult to give presents to their children. Many organizations and businesses are making it easier for Texas Tech students to help out. Toys for Tots Coordinator Sgt. Amy Siegfried said the program has been assisting families for more than 60 years. […]
2014, The Year of Wearables?
December 12, 2013 by
Today, everyone seems to be tied to their smartphones. There is little to nothing tech companies can do to improve on these devices with battery technology not being where we would like it to be. With Google Glass in the alpha stage of development and Apple coming out with their iWatch next year, technology companies […]
35th Annual Candlelight Event
December 12, 2013 by
Luminaria-lighted paths, Christmas music, Santa Claus, and real life scenes dating back to the 1780’s are all apart of 35th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch hosted by the National Ranching Heritage Center. Emily Wilkinson has been in charge of Candlelight the last seven years and she said it is the largest event the center hosts […]
RADD, The New Kids On The Block
December 11, 2013 by
Raiders Against Drunk Driving, or RADD for short, are the new kids on the block when it comes to student organizations. Inspired by the first annual May Day 5K, held in celebration of the life of former Texas Tech student Meagan “MayMay” Rough, RADD’s foundation came as an easy decision. The idea came from a […]
