Homes are laced with cobweb string. Plastic tombstones have sprung up in yards. Actors at haunted attractions are painting on fake blood, and Alamo Drafthouse is screening classic horror flicks. Halloween is coming. And even if you are more into treats than tricks, let us know: what is your greatest fear? [Poll compiled in collaboration […]
Weekly Poll: How Do You Pay for School?
October 20, 2015 by
School is expensive. Tech’s estimated tuition and fees add up to $4,783 for in-state students taking a 15-hour course load. Undergraduate textbooks cost $1,200 a year, on average, estimates the College Board. And student parking costs at Tech range from $40 to $639 for a nine-month permit. What’s your No. 1 money source to cover these expenses? Tell us in […]
Weekly Poll: What is Your Opinion of Campus Carry?
October 12, 2015 by
This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 11, more commonly known as “Campus Carry.” It will allow licensed gun owners to bring concealed firearms onto college and university campuses in Texas, starting next fall. Tell us whether you agree with this change in the poll below.
Weekly Poll: How Much Time Do You Spend On Your Phone?
October 5, 2015 by
A small computer resides in your pocket. It can answer most questions, organize your schedule, play limitless music and contact everyone you know. Understandably, it can be tempting to check your phone throughout your day. Do you find yourself scrolling through Facebook during class or deleting emails while having dinner with a friend? Do you feel […]
Weekly Poll: Have You Ever Taken A ‘Study Drug’?
September 28, 2015 by
Under the pressure of coursework, jobs and internships, some students seek chemical aid stronger than coffee and energy drinks. In the poll below, tell The Hub@TTU if you have ever taken a study drug while in college. (There is an anonymous setting.)
Weekly Poll: Have You Been Having Trouble With Texas Tech’s New Email Platform?
September 21, 2015 by
This semester Texas Tech is transitioning from an older version of Microsoft Outlook to a cloud-based email system, Microsoft Office 365. As accounts were converted from one server to another, some students had difficulty accessing email, said Josh Robinson, the media production manager for the College of Media & Communication. Faculty and staff accounts have not been switched […]
Weekly Poll: How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Drink Per Day?
September 16, 2015 by
We all know students have busy schedules, balancing classes, jobs, internships, extracurricular commitments and social lives. But when you are drowning in essays or pulling an all-nighter to speed read three weeks of required textbook chapters for tomorrow’s test, coffee has your back. In the poll below, please tell us how much of the sweet, black nectar […]
What Are Your Summer Plans?
May 4, 2015 by
Summer is quickly approaching, y’all! We’re in the final stretch, and once finals are over, we’re done for a whole three months! Summer is a time for fun, but for some, it’s a time to save money so you can have more fun during the semester. Many students take classes during the summer to get […]
Where Is the Best Place to Live While in College?
April 22, 2015 by
Texas Tech University requires incoming students to live on-campus until they have completed 30 hours of school credit. After that, there are many options for where you call home. So Red Raider, where do you call your home away from home in Lubbock? Take our poll!
How Often Are You Late to Class?
April 7, 2015 by
Let’s face it. Classes are just hard, particularly any time before 10 a.m. We have all been late to class once or twice. But, we all know that one student who comes in late every day, no matter what. If you’ve been brave enough to sign up for an 8 a.m., how often are you […]
