The City of Lubbock website states there is a litter problem across the nation and the Hub City is not excluded. According to their website, trash in streets, at parks, in alleys and yards is not only unattractive but also unsanitary. Dianah Ascencio, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Lubbock district, said […]
TTU Experts Discuss Dietary Supplement Use
April 10, 2019 by
For people who need to improve personal wellness, dietary supplements may be the perfect solution; however, depending on one’s current health, supplements may be unnecessary. Mindy Diller, registered dietician at Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, said people tend to rely on vitamins and supplements to improve one’s daily intake of nutrients. “I do think that […]
Life After Addiction
April 10, 2019 by
Andrew Aleman remembers climbing through a window after being locked out of his home, when he discovered something he will never forget – his friend dead on the couch. In the weeks prior to the fatal drug overdose, Aleman’s friend quit his addiction recovery program. Aleman said he was devastated by the tragedy and is […]
Helping the Homeless Be Heard
April 9, 2019 by
By Julia Sewing After long hours of preparation, the members of Hearing the Homeless sighed with relief when the art installation was finally ready for its debut. Hearing the Homeless, a local nonprofit, works toward ending the misconceptions of homelessness through positive human connection and authentic relationships. Kipp Bennett-Chew, associate director and photographer for Hearing […]
The Kate Middleton Effect
November 28, 2017 by
By Jasmine Stevens Where lights, cameras, and action are the heart of glitz and glam in the United States, thousands of kilometers away in the United Kingdom lies a fancier kind with pomp and circumstance. Situated in London, England, the British Royal Family is the U.K.’s monarchial government that reigns sovereign over the country and […]
Being Transgender in Lubbock
November 7, 2017 by
By Hope Lenamon Cameron Crumbley and Jody Randall sit next to each other in a small office tucked away in the Center for Campus Life at Texas Tech University. To anyone passing by, these two people appear polar opposites. Crumbley is a dark-eyed, brown-haired, college-aged guy, Randall, a light-eyed, blonde, middle-aged woman. However, one aspect […]
President’s Select Ushers in New Wave of Recruiters
May 5, 2017 by
By Caroline Huey Hordes of the “red bags” are a familiar sight on the Texas Tech University campus. The leader of the group, who can be seen navigating the group while walking backwards, is more than likely a President’s Select member. Texas Tech does not hand the recruiting process of its precious prospective students over […]
Show Me Some (National) ID
May 5, 2017 by
By Mary Onishi Just like everyone has a mom, everyone has a national identity. But determining the second is a little trickier than a simple blood test. Factors such as birthright, language, beliefs, values and citizenship play a role in piecing together national identity, according to Associate Professor of U.S. at Texas Tech University History […]
LARPing: From Fantasy to Reality
May 1, 2017 by
By Breanna Bordelon In American culture, there is an expectation that growing up means leaving behind the fantasy world harbored in the childhood imagination. One community, however, defies the norm by bringing their childhood fantasies to life. LARPing, or Live Action Roleplaying, is a form of role play where participants, usually dressed in costume, totally […]
Say ‘Hola’ to Learning a New Language
May 1, 2017 by
By Mary Onishi A report by the Modern Language Institute revealed that American enrollment in foreign language courses in higher education is declining. Chairperson of the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures at Texas Tech University Erin Collopy said one reason enrollment rate in foreign language courses is dropping is because students don’t […]
