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.    […]

Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott and other celebrities come to Lubbock for Celebrity Golf Tournament

By Urvi Dalal, The Hub@TTU Several notable figures visited Lubbock over the weekend for the Chip in for Children Golf Tournament.  Among them: Tim Tebow, Josh Abbott, Juli Inkster and Grant Boone who all participated in the fundraiser at Lubbock Country Club to help raise money for the Covenant Children’s hospital. Covenant Children’s CEO Amy […]

Mifepristone to remain on market until further notice

By Melanie Escalante On April 21, the Supreme Court announced mifepristone will remain on the market without the restrictions requested by the lower court. However, the lawsuit remains ongoing as arguments will be heard in a Fifth Circuit New Orleans court in May. This decision came a week after the Supreme Court placed a hold […]

Lubbock seeking to reduce number of loose pets and stray animals

By Collin Lee Dangerous encounters with stray animals and overpopulation at local shelters have been plaguing Lubbock for years, but a community outreach program may finally bring some good news.  Most animals running around the city have escaped their homes, Lubbock Animal Shelter Director Steven Greene said, so the shelter has started a community outreach […]

Lubbock small business buzzes after pandemic strains

  By Urvi Dalal Kate Mitchell remembers opening a small business with a newborn as if it happened yesterday. The year she opened Mainstream Boutique, she had a baby and walked into the Lubbock Small Business Development Center office with her newborn.  Mitchell, now 37, said Mainstream Boutique started due to favorable circumstances rather than a […]

Women’s HERstory Month

By Rhode Dueñas Texas Tech University’s Student Intersectional Leaderships Council kicked off a series of events for Women’s History Month with karaoke on March 1. To start things off, SILC went with the theme Women’s Herstory Month: Disco Fever for karaoke night. For two hours, attendees gathered at the Black Cultural Center to celebrate. Multiple […]

Joyland owner David Dean: Buyers balked at workload

This second part of The Hub’s series on Joyland Amusement Park chronicles its owner’s perspective of its failed acquisition. Read the first part of the series here. By Reece Nations, Graduate Editor MACKENZIE PARK – The profits from the sales of Joyland Amusement Park assets will go towards reimbursing David and Kristi Dean for all […]

Upward Bound programs back in business

By Melanie Escalante For the first time since 2017, first-generation, low-income secondary students in the Lubbock Independent School District will be able to engage with Red Raiders to help them prepare for college – an opportunity made possible through the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs. The Department of Education renewed Texas […]

North Overton dog park to enrich neighborhood following city, community dialogue

By Caleb Kostencki NORTH OVERTON – Ramirez Elementary School and the apartment communities off Mac Davis Lane are welcoming change with new renovations coming to Roy Furr Pioneer Park, located at 6th Street and Avenue T. When completed, the park’s renovations will include a dog park, sand volleyball pit and a fitness court as well […]

The Legacy of Ronald E. McNair at Texas Tech

By Melanie Escalante / The Hub@TTU In 1959, a 9-year-old black boy living in segregated Lake City, South Carolina, was denied the opportunity to check out books. Standing firm in his desire, he refused to leave. Once the cops arrived, the librarian was instructed to allow him the opportunity to check out the books he […]