By Samantha Stuhr Thrifting vintage clothes has become an increasingly popular trend with local shoppers in recent years. The reasons for this development may vary, but those involved heavily in Lubbock’s thrifting scene say it makes dollars and sense. “Everyone is trying to be something new, everyone’s trying to be something crazy,” Mike Smith, owner […]
Mad Hatter’s House of Games Still Playing After 30 Years
By Mackenzie Sams It’s nearing 7 p.m. at Mad Hatter’s House of Games and players are restless. Its weekly Magic: The Gathering tournament is about to start. Some players fiddle with an app that allows them to track their progress of wins and losses. Others start to fold their game mats or shuffle their decks. […]
Carol of Lights Through the Years: A Tribute to Texas Tech’s Centennial Celebration
By Urvi Dalal / The Hub@TTU This year’s Carol of Lights is the official closing ceremony of the Texas Tech Centennial Celebration. The 65th Annual Carol of Lights will take place on December 2. This is one of Tech’s oldest and most treasured traditions. It provides an opportunity for all of Texas Tech’s students, faculty/staff, […]
Tips on How to Empower Your Semester
By Venus Bayat The start of the fall semester is a novel chapter for both newcomers and returning students, presenting a chance to make a harmonious balance between educational pathway and personal life. This guide offers practical tips and tricks that offer students adaptable strategies to transition gracefully into the fall 2023 semester while prioritizing […]
Student Spotlight: Q&A with Iranian experimental music composer Ali Balighi
By Venus Bayat Ali Balighi is an international music composition student at Texas Tech from Tehran, Iran. He is an experimental music composer who, in most cases, composes works inspired by Iranian folklore and traditional music. Much of his work as a composer focuses on “micro-tonality,” novel instrumental approaches, electronic- and electroacoustic music. Balighi began […]
Eating disorders erode collegiate athletes’ minds, bodies
By Natalee Gomez Eating disorders prevalence is 2.8 percentage points higher among self-identified athletes than non-athletes according to data published by the National Eating Disorders Association. With constant monitoring of their bodies, athletes are prepped to be the most efficient contenders in their sports. This, however, can lead to nutrition practices detrimental to their well-being. […]
When Trouble Comes: A day in the life of a Texas Tech equestrian team member
By Malone Graham, Special Contributor to the Hub@TTU Trouble comes for opponents when the Texas Tech Equestrian Team steps into the arena at a competition. Trouble also comes when his rider, Kaycee Edwards, leads him into the Wilson Arena at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center. Edwards, a senior at Tech, is the Horse Coordinator Officer […]
The Masked Rider Through the Years: A Tribute to Texas Tech’s Centennial Celebration
By Urvi Dalal, The Hub@TTU Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is celebrating its Centennial from Dec. 2, 2022, to Dec. 1, 2023. In honor of its many traditions, the photo essay below depicts The Masked Rider through the years. One of the oldest and most popular mascots, The Texas Tech Masked Rider started as […]