By Kaylyn Smith For most, a sibling is both one’s best friend and biggest headache. But is it the same for those born 10 or more years apart? Kyle Dupuis, a graduate student at Texas Tech, says it is not. He has five sisters between the ages of 14 and 25, and his relationship with his 10-years-younger sister is […]
At Your Fingertips: Knowledge or Trouble?
December 16, 2016 by
By Courtney Plunk April 3, 1973, was a date that would change the world, although few knew it at the time. On this fateful day, an engineer made the first-ever mobile phone call. Four years later, the first home computer hit the stores, and ten years later, Motorola released the first commercial mobile phone. Shelley Barba, Texas […]
9 to 5, Past Age 65
December 16, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope Nearly 20 percent of Americans 65 and older are still working, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is the highest rate of employed older people since the 1960s. Becky Hymes has worked as the human resources director for User Friendly Media for more than 14 years. She will […]
Millennials Say No To Stereotypes
December 16, 2016 by
By Leigh Waldman The generation born between 1981 and 2000 is often stereotyped as being self-absorbed, entitled, having a “me-first” attitude in the workplace and being attached to their phones. But many millennials firmly reject these stereotypes, and some Texas Tech students took the time to explain why. Tony Nwankwo The 22-year-old senior at Tech […]
Pill Popping for Perfect Body: Pros vs. Cons
December 9, 2016 by
By Kaylyn Smith It can be easy for people, especially college students, to become obsessed with physical appearance these days. Thanks to social media sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, body image anxiety consumes the Internet. According to the Boston Medical Center, 45 million Americans diet each year, spending $33 billion annually on weight-loss products. Kelsey Chandler, […]
Hardworking Hands
December 8, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope Well, Ricky Bobby, there are plenty of people that do. From baristas, seamstresses, mechanics and more there are people all around you that have found their calling, working with their hands. Some say it was a trait passed down and others claim that you are born with the talent. But next time you […]
When You Know, You Know: Marrying in Your 20s
December 7, 2016 by
By Courtney Plunk Wedding bells frequent the thoughts of many girls and women, whether very single or very engaged. The white gown. Venue shopping. And, of course, wondering how to stay sane through it all. But when is the best time to get married, exactly? In the U.S., the average age to tie the knot is currently 26.5 […]
Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas?
December 6, 2016 by
By Blaine Hill ‘Tis the season for feasts, holiday parties and Christmas shenanigans. Can you imagine a birthday celebration on top of all this? But December babies say their birthdays have never been eclipsed by the other festivities. Weston Davis, an electronic media and communications major at Texas Tech, was born on Dec. 15. He said his family always worked hard […]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink And Text
December 4, 2016 by
By Breann Robinson Almost 50 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 24 consider texting to be just as meaningful as a phone conversation, according to Text Request. But are drunk texts meaningful, too? Mallory McCarty said she has sent a few too many drunk texts, which she often doesn’t remember until the next day. […]
Meet The Parents
December 4, 2016 by
By Kaylyn Smith For many college students, the holiday season is a great time to bring their new significant other home. But it comes with considerable stress. This was the case for nursing student Heather Valentine, who only gets to go home during holiday breaks because she has to study most weekends. “I am very […]
