By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Recycling is crucial to the sustainability measures implemented by the Texas Tech University Office of Sustainability. However, due to the closure of Texas Tech’s on-campus recycling center, locating recycling bins around campus can prove troublesome if one is unsure where to look. Although the enthusiasm for green campus initiatives is […]
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Mail-In Ballots to Play Crucial Role in Deciding Contentious 2020 Election
November 6, 2020 by
By McKenna Harmony The 2020 United States Presidential Election has been a controversial topic in recent months due to many voters varying views over the issue of mail-in voting. With widespread mail-in voting, many are concerned about the possibility of fraud whereas others believe it is necessary to keep everyone safe. Mail-in ballots were originally […]
Tech Students to Host 4ORE! Golf Fundraiser for Charity
November 4, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo Texas Tech advertising students are hosting a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest at 4ORE! Golf Nov. 5. Those who visit 4ORE! Golf at 6909 Marsha Sharp Freeway between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday can donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, a nonprofit […]
Wintry Mix: State, City Officials Warn of Dangerous Winter Road Conditions
October 30, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Road conditions in Lubbock remain troublesome in icy and snowy weather conditions, generating a greater risk of traffic collisions whenever temperatures drop. Consequently, Lubbock first responders are urging citizens to take proactive measures in order to prevent accidents in cold weather. These measures are not only for the protection of […]
“Trek-or-Treat” an Unconventional Way to Give Back, Celebrate Halloween
October 27, 2020 by
By Reagan Ranzer Halloween is right around the corner and Texas Tech students are keeping the holiday spirit alive in unconventional ways. On Thursday, Oct. 29, a team of senior advertising majors will host a virtual walk-a-thon called “Trek-or-Treat” on Facebook from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House […]
Compost Campaign: What to Keep and What to Pitch When Organizing Waste
October 26, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor While the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to workforce constraints, the Texas Tech Operations Division services persist under duress. One facet of Operation Divisions on-campus services includes full time trimming and limb removal and repurposing the material to help with grounds maintenance, Charles Leatherwood, Operations Division Managing Director for Grounds Maintenance, said. “Ever […]
Supreme Court Explained: Barrett Confirmation Bucks Tradition, Underscores Party Divide
October 17, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor WASHINGTON, D.C. – In its more than 230 years of existence, the United States Senate has confirmed 126 Supreme Court nominations and more than 500 Cabinet nominations as a legislative body, according to senate.gov. While the confirmation powers of the Senate are bestowed by the U.S. Constitution, historians point out Supreme Court nominations in recent years have shifted away from […]
All In-Person Classes Canceled Following Thanksgiving Break
October 13, 2020 by
By Reece Nations, Managing Editor Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec announced via a campus-wide email Tuesday in-person class meetings for the final three class days of the fall 2020 semester will not resume following Thanksgiving break. “We know that many of you will travel over the Thanksgiving break to visit family and friends,” Schovanec said […]
Consumption and Conservation: Why Some Products Do Not Get Recycled
October 12, 2020 by
By Reece Nations Although the community benefits of recycling solid waste are plentiful, city officials are still hesitant to fully commit to a costly expansion of curbside utility services. Logistical constraints have long plagued recycling efforts throughout West Texas. Like Lubbock, the cities of Midland, Odessa, Amarillo and Abilene do not offer curbside recycling, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The largest […]
Coronavirus Vaccine Nearing Completion as Trial Stages Advance, Experts Say
October 9, 2020 by
By Bodile van Oort AUSTIN – The world anxiously awaits the finalization and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. It is expected to be available to the public in the upcoming months of October and November 2020. The two vaccines, by Moderna and Pfizer, are in phase three trials — the final step before release, said […]
