Paul McCartney. Enrique Iglesias. Pitbull. Jason Aldean. These are some of the artists who have performed at the United Supermarkets Arena (USA) in Lubbock over the last year. But surprisingly, no resulting millions of dollars have poured into Texas Tech’s coffins. The arena generates only modest revenues, enough to cover its expenses. It made $155,340 from […]
About Halima Fasasi
I am a Journalism student from Arlington, Texas. Currently, I'm in my junior year at Texas Tech University. I'm an apprenticeship with The Hub for the fall semester. I am interested in creating a multimedia angle for the website.
Students Will Get Busted in Texas for Marijuana Bought Legally in Colorado
May 6, 2015 by
Some Texas Tech students are buying marijuana in Colorado and other states where it is legal and then getting arrested for possession after bringing it back to Texas. Jill S. Stangl, managing director of Tech’s Student Legal Services, said she’s dealt with cases where Tech students purchase marijuana or edibles in Colorado and travel back to Texas with […]
Stress and Final Exams
December 9, 2014 by
At this time of year, students are preparing for or finishing up final exams. However, there is more of an incidence of college students using ‘study drugs’ to help them focus on final exams. George Comiskey, an instructor of addictive disorders and recovery studies, said the fall semester is the most challenging for students because […]
Season Of Giving
November 21, 2014 by
If you walk around inside 5001 Marsha Sharp Freeway, one of the first things you would see is the Toys For Tots donation box next to a Christmas tree. Exploring around the location, you will also see boxes filled to the brim with new toys for underprivileged children. Many of these boxes contain signs with age […]
How Robot Competitions Could Help Teach STEM
November 18, 2014 by
Texas Tech is one of the many universities involved in the state’s initiative to get elementary, middle, and high school students engaged and involved in STEM. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. According to the Texas STEM, or T-STEM, Coalition website, many schools work to change teaching and learning methods, increase […]
“Breaking Bad”: Drug Culture and Pop Culture
November 3, 2014 by
Texas Tech experts think the popular award-winning AMC series, “Breaking Bad,” accurately portrays drug use, drug trade and the drug culture. “Breaking Bad” debuted in 2008 and ended its run on Sept. 30, 2013. The show was about high school chemistry teacher Walter White (played by Emmy-award winner Bryan Cranston) whose life is turned upside down […]
Sweet Treats
October 17, 2014 by
On Wednesday afternoon, Tech Activities Board hosted Star Prints as one of the events for homecoming week. Cookies by Design provided their services where eager students create their own designs for their cookie. The event started at 11 a.m. at the Student Union Building Copy Mail and finished at 3 p.m. Kris King, owner of Cookies […]
Renovating ‘The Market’
October 6, 2014 by
It’s been a busy summer for Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, according to Alan Cushman, the manager of business development for hospitality services. Along with the construction of West Village and the travels of the StrEat food truck, The Market at Stangel/Murdough was renovated during the summer, the fourth project the department dealt with during the […]
At The Graduation Fair
October 2, 2014 by
When Texas Tech University opened its doors on Tuesday, the Barnes & Noble at the Student Union Building was packed with students looking to see what the Fall 2014 Graduation Fair had to offer and take care of business. Omar Roman, a personal financial planning major, said he was there to size and order a class […]
Three Nights At The Opera
September 26, 2014 by
The Texas Tech University School of Music and Lubbock Moonlight Musicals will perform two one act operas, “Suor Angelica” and “The Old Maid and The Thief” on September 26-28 at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater. ‘Suor Angelica’ was written by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, who is notable for other works like “La Boheme” and “Madama Butterfly.” […]
