Miss Lubbock: More Than a Pageant

Robin Willingham said one thing you do not see in televised pageants is the stress that goes along with the performance. She knows the stress firsthand because her daughter, Madison Willingham, is the current Miss Lubbock. “I was a nervous wreck,” Robin Willingham said. “You cannot breathe until it’s over.” Madison is a junior public relations […]

Mane Society Inspires Natural Beauty Acceptance

Unapologetic. Authentic. Crown. These are the words Texas Tech Univeristy’s Mane Society’s founders used when asked, “What is one word to describe your natural hair?” In a society where wearing your natural hair is often looked down upon and even banned in schools across the world, four girls thought it was the appropriate time to build […]

School Spirit Shines During Season Opener

Waking up early to get to the tailgate you have thought about all week. Making the pilgrimage to Chimy’s to get a mid-day margarita before the line gets crazy. Slipping on the perfect boots to match the red and black outfit that took way too long to pick out. These are a couple of things that […]

Kylie Lip Kit Kraze Vs. Cheaper ColourPop

If you cannot get your hands on the sold-out Kylie Jenner’s lip kits, there are a few other options. You can spend thousands on eBay, wait until they are restocked or buy a similar product. According to PopSugar, some beauty junkies are speculating that Kylie’s lip kit is actually repackaged ColourPop Lippies. This has caused some controversy but has not affected […]

Fresh Fashion Finds Home in Lubbock

Broadway boasts many of Lubbock’s landmarks. There is Chimy’s, the cerveceria with a following. There is Red Raider Outfitter, where you can get all of your Texas Tech gear. And then, there is one of Lubbock’s original boutiques. The trendy outfits displayed on T.C. Elli’s mannequins prompt many Texas Tech women to go in and buy. The boutique has become […]

Failed It or Nailed It: Contouring

A contour is “the outline or outer edge of something,” says the Merriam-Webster dictionary. But what does this mean when talking about makeup? According to According to Allure, modern-day contouring is “all about enhancing cheekbones, slimming your face, and tricking the eye in a believable way.” The earliest known use of the makeup technique was in the 1940s, when makeup […]

15 College Students Give Their Best Advice

I’ve had the time of my life being a Red Raider. While in college, I’ve made friends, been through heartbreak and, of course, learned a lot. There were times I wished I had advice to get through a sticky situation, a rough moment or even just through a normal day, from anyone else who had experienced […]

Konsidering the Kardashians: Role Models or Hollow Stars?

Even though the ratings of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” have fallen since its premiere in 2007, the stars of the show continue to have as much of a hold on our imaginations as ever. The reality series focuses on sisters Khloé, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, along with Kendall and Kylie Jenner and parents Kris and Caitlyn […]

Stay True Tattoo: One of Lubbock’s Hidden Gems

By Laura Duclos and Megan Reyna Lubbock’s arts district is packed with hidden gems. Among them is Stay True Tattoo, a tattoo-and-piercing shop founded five years ago. Since its beginning, the shop has gained positive reviews from customers and members of the body modification community, said Vanessa Bathory, head piercer and assistant manager. “We pretty much pride ourselves in […]

Braids and Saris for Fun: It’s Called Cultural Appropriation

By Tiara A. Bryant Sara Delgado remembers a time when her classmates in elementary school made fun of her for sporting a hairstyle popular in her culture. Delgado was in the fifth grade when she wore her hair in braids at the top half of her hair. The rest of her hair was down, resembling the […]