By: Megan Zapalac Those who have fought and serve are among us, but their stories are only shared if asked— and some go unheard. Through scars and smiles, three local veterans shared their stories of service and hardships. Having retired as a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, 81-year-old Emigdio Ramos, said his career began during the Vietnam War […]
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INKling of Doubt: Lubbock Tattoo Artists Discuss Cover-Up Work
November 8, 2019 by
By: Joshua Bray Every tattoo has a story to tell. In 2012, the History of Tattoos’ website states, about 45 million Americans had at least one tattoo, and 30 percent of college graduates in the United States have permanent ink. The same website reports 17 percent of people who have tattoos regret them; however, 5 […]
The Proof is in the Produce
November 7, 2019 by
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of stories about nutrition and local foods. By: Emily Boyes When it comes to food, Lubbock farmers know their produce like the back of their hands because it grows in their backyard. With Lubbock surrounded by agriculture, the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market is a place […]
Showing Support: The National Association of Black Journalists shows importance of networking
November 5, 2019 by
By Corey May A journalism organization on Texas Tech University campus is showing growth since it was chartered in April 2019. Rian Wilson, president of the National Association of Black Journalists chapter and junior creative media industry major from Houston, spoke of her decision to support the organization. “Bringing NABJ to Texas Tech was the […]
Moonlight Academy: Creating opportunity to create performers
November 4, 2019 by
By: Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the third in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. In 2015, Moonlight Musicals started an after-school program dedicated to teaching children in the Lubbock community the triple-threat theater craft of singing, acting, and dancing. Frank Rendon gained control of the project as the director of […]
Nurturing Center Offers Help for Moms-To-Be
October 29, 2019 by
By. Megan Zapalac Ellie Contreras, operations manager for the Nurturing Center, said the local non-profit organization began operations about 27 years ago with volunteers handing out supplies to expecting mothers from the back of a car. From humble beginnings, the center currently operates from their location at 3303 66th St., offering a variety of prenatal […]
The World’s a Stage: Moonlight Musicals Preps Actors for Future
October 28, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. Since its first show premiered in 2006, Moonlight Musicals has provided Texas Tech University students with opportunities to build their resumes and gain experience in live theater. Rose Duncan, the choir director of Frenship Middle […]
Texas Tech to Contribute to Need in West Texas, National Veterinary Community
October 24, 2019 by
By: Emily Boyes Thousands of applicants are turned down each year from Texas’ first and only college of veterinary medicine, which was established over one hundred years ago. To address the disparity between demand for vets and vet school acceptance rates, Texas Tech University is making a new option available for applicants. In 1916, Texas’ […]
From Dirt to Drama: Moonlight Musicals Gain Traction with Local Audiences
October 21, 2019 by
By Michelle Bless Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of stories about Lubbock’s Moonlight Musicals. In April 2005, Texas Tech Professor of Voice Gerald Dolter heard the City of Lubbock was building an amphitheater in Mackenzie Park. After years of performing and teaching in Germany followed by years of summers spent […]
