When most students think about getting sick, it is probably from a hangover, the common cold or the flu. For some Texas Tech University students, getting sick meant battling for their lives against fatal illnesses. According to I Care, I Cure, 13,500 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and most causes of childhood cancer are unknown. Shelby […]
Forging New Paths in the “Grand Canyon of Texas”
April 22, 2016 by
By Chaz Wilson Many Texas Tech students travel two hours to Palo Duro Canyon to spend weekends in the outdoors. Navigating the canyon has been made easy by trails that lead to some of the most beautiful sights in Texas. The people who forge these paths are little-known volunteers. Wynn Ross and her husband, Bill, have been involved […]
Is Your Backpack Causing You Pain?
April 8, 2016 by
By Julie Castaneda Many Texas Tech students carry heavy backpacks across campus, full of books, binders and laptops, only to discover that one is never too young to get back pain. Kevin McAlpin, a chiropractor in Lubbock who also works with the Texas Tech track team, said the weight of your backpack can wreak havoc […]
Pole Dancing: Not Just for Strippers
November 17, 2015 by
By Kameron Court Those who are willing to give the pole a whirl, without looking for extra cash, may find some unexpected benefits. Pole dancing, the newest trendy workout, spikes curiosity and stands out from the typical gym classes. Cheryl Bushey, a 20-year veteran of the dance and fitness world, has been teaching pole-dancing classes at her […]
How To Eat Healthy On A College Budget
February 2, 2015 by
I decided — with the new year, my sister’s wedding, and spring break coming up — it was time to buckle down and eat right. So, I did my research. After pinning healthy recipes for hours and getting meal ideas from my favorite fitness Instagrams, I made a list and headed for the store. The […]
The Truth About CrossFit
September 30, 2014 by
CrossFit has been a hot topic amongst the fitness community for the past few years. It grew into a workout trend almost overnight. Along with its expansion, the criticism and backlash has grown as well. People talk about how much they hate CrossFitters, how CrossFitters always talk about it and how bad it can be […]
10 Reasons Why Lubbock Isn’t Boring
June 6, 2014 by
In a recent article posted by movoto.com, a real estate website, Lubbock was ranked the most boring place to live in America. Only cities with populations greater than 100,000 were ranked, and cities such as Plano, Texas, and Laredo, Texas, were deemed more interesting. Now, I was born and raised right here and I can […]
Fit Is Chic
February 5, 2014 by
The last time I went to the Texas Tech Recreational Sports Center the majority of the people around me looked miserable. One guy on the stairmaster was huffing and puffing while the girl across the way looked as if she was training for the Olympics — unwillingly. Many people view fitness as something that’s a […]
West Texas Takes On Turkey Trot
December 2, 2013 by
Shannon Canning, a 41-year-old, stay-at-home mother of two, said she enjoys getting out with her family and celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in a not so traditional way. Canning said she and her family took part in the turkey trot, put on by the West Texas Running Club, for their second time. While Canning’s oldest daughter, […]
Shake What Yo Mama Gave Ya!
November 8, 2013 by
Shakira was right. Hips do not lie. Especially the ones that showed up to ‘Tech Can Zumba’ at the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center on Thursday night. The annual canned food drive is a zumba event that is open to the Lubbock community. Participants were asked to bring two canned goods to donate to […]
