By Urvi Dalal, The Hub@TTU Late last year, Joyland Amusement announced that it would close its doors permanently after operating in Lubbock for 50 years. Now, locals are having to find a new source of entertainment with summer just around the corner. Jordan Welsh, a Texas Tech graduate student, said she has lived in Lubbock […]
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Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott and other celebrities come to Lubbock for Celebrity Golf Tournament
April 28, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal, The Hub@TTU Several notable figures visited Lubbock over the weekend for the Chip in for Children Golf Tournament. Among them: Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott, Juli Inkster and Grant Boone who all participated in the fundraiser at Lubbock Country Club to help raise money for the Covenant Children’s hospital. Covenant Children’s CEO Amy […]
Local experts explain the conditions of High Plains water supply
March 1, 2023 by
By Melanie Escalante As temperatures warm, and the climate crisis brings more frequent and extreme weather events, experts say the Southwestern U.S. can expect the water crisis to persist — and even worsen as time goes by. With groundwater levels in Lubbock dwindling and the region entering its second year of severe drought, continuing in […]
Texas Tech staff supports students coping with seasonal depression
January 28, 2023 by
By Melanie Escalante / The Hub@TTU As the sun continues to set early and winter weather is fully upon us, the human body can experience changes simultaneously with the seasons. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — more commonly known as “seasonal depression” — is a form of mild depression that occurs when exposure to daylight is […]
When Trouble Comes: A day in the life of a Texas Tech equestrian team member
December 7, 2022 by
By Malone Graham, Special Contributor to the Hub@TTU Trouble comes for opponents when the Texas Tech Equestrian Team steps into the arena at a competition. Trouble also comes when his rider, Kaycee Edwards, leads him into the Wilson Arena at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. Edwards, a senior at Tech, is the Horse Coordinator Officer […]
Kindness and Service: Texas Tech CoMC creates welcoming environment for students
November 16, 2022 by
By Malone Graham, Special to the Hub@TTU The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech provides students with hands-on experiences and faculty that prepares them for life after college. The college’s tagline — “Any industry. Anywhere.” — is designed to reflect the flexibility its seven degree plans offer in the job market. Students can […]
Widespread rain: How does it affect water quality in Lubbock?
November 16, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante, The Hub@TTU After another scorching West Texas summer, the intensity of the dry heat has been alleviated with widespread rainfall and cooler temperatures this fall, and as rainfall increases and wind strengthens, so has runoff. While not inherently an issue of concern, runoff poses a threat when it collects toxins, such […]
Putting the fun in fundraising: Raider Cre8ive partners with Ronald McDonald House
November 4, 2022 by
By Melanie Escalante, The Hub@TTU Texas Tech College of Media and Communication’s Raider Cre8ive brand — established in the college’s advertising campaigns course — recently partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, combining an opportunity for real-world work experience with the charity of supporting families across the South Plains. Each semester, the […]
