Each October, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning or Queer) History Month is celebrated to recognize the struggles homosexual and genderqueer individuals have faced, as well as to celebrate the progress society has made toward acceptance. A noteworthy day within this month of remembrance is National Coming Out Day, celebrated on Oct. 11. This year, just […]
Weekly Poll: How Do You Pay for School?
October 20, 2015 by
School is expensive. Tech’s estimated tuition and fees add up to $4,783 for in-state students taking a 15-hour course load. Undergraduate textbooks cost $1,200 a year, on average, estimates the College Board. And student parking costs at Tech range from $40 to $639 for a nine-month permit. What’s your No. 1 money source to cover these expenses? Tell us in […]
Surviving a Week on Free Food
October 14, 2015 by
A favorite phrase among college students is “free food.” This is not surprising. The Washington Post reported last year that the phenomenon of “food insecurity” is on the rise on college campuses. As of 2014, 121 campuses had their own food banks. What would it be like to try to survive with no food budget for a […]
Weekly Poll: What is Your Opinion of Campus Carry?
October 12, 2015 by
This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 11, more commonly known as “Campus Carry.” It will allow licensed gun owners to bring concealed firearms onto college and university campuses in Texas, starting next fall. Tell us whether you agree with this change in the poll below.
Bee Allergy-Free (and Pesticide-Wary)
October 10, 2015 by
Brooke Carson was once so sick with recurring infections that she had to take time off of school. Now a graduate student studying media and communication at Texas Tech, she attributes her illness to extreme allergies and her recovery to increased consumption of local honey. “My system just, like, crashed because of allergies, and I developed asthma,” the […]
Weekly Poll: How Much Time Do You Spend On Your Phone?
October 5, 2015 by
A small computer resides in your pocket. It can answer most questions, organize your schedule, play limitless music and contact everyone you know. Understandably, it can be tempting to check your phone throughout your day. Do you find yourself scrolling through Facebook during class or deleting emails while having dinner with a friend? Do you feel […]
A Long-Distance Game Day
October 2, 2015 by
Fans are wearing red and black, grilling burgers and drinking chilled beer from coolers. The Saddle Tramps, an all-male booster club, are ringing their bells. The Goin’ Band from Raiderland is playing the fight song. Tortillas flung from the student section litter the AT&T Jones Stadium field. These scenes are typical for Texas Tech home football games, […]
“Blood Moon” Inspires Photographers
September 28, 2015 by
Last night’s social media feeds were filled with photos of the moon during various stages of an eclipse. Professional and iPhone images alike elicited expressions of awe. This rare astronomical event combined a supermoon, an occurrence of the full moon reaching its closest point to the earth, with a lunar eclipse, to create a “blood moon.” […]
Weekly Poll: Have You Ever Taken A ‘Study Drug’?
September 28, 2015 by
Under the pressure of coursework, jobs and internships, some students seek chemical aid stronger than coffee and energy drinks. In the poll below, tell The Hub@TTU if you have ever taken a study drug while in college. (There is an anonymous setting.)
Happy Birthday, Buddy Holly
September 22, 2015 by
If legendary Lubbock-born musician Buddy Holly were alive today, he would have turned 79 earlier this month. Although Holly died tragically at age 22 in a plane crash on Feb. 3, 1959, residents of his hometown continue to celebrate the rockstar’s birthday. Every year on Sept. 7, the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave. offers free […]
