Apple’s ‘Walled Garden’ Ensures Profit even if You’re not Paying them

By Ben Alfonsin More users rely on mobile platforms to get online than ever before, particularly those in vulnerable socioeconomic positions. To Johanna Dunaway, a Texas A&M University professor who studies the interactions of cultural groups and technology, smart devices are a great asset to those who would otherwise not be able to utilize a […]

Animal control ride along offers glimpses of harsh reality

By Zach Daniels Lubbock and the surrounding areas of the Llano Estacado have many interesting species of wildlife. Prairie dogs, bats, foxes, bison and many other species of animals have found sanctuary in the Llano Estacado. One species that is often forgotten about has a notorious reputation for being violent, unpredictable, and having a powerful […]

Bye bye, Bertie: How an AI and Gaming icon was lost to time

By Reece Nations “Practically everyone knows tic-tac-toe.” — Josef Kates interviewed in 2014. The halls of the Canadian National Exhibition’s Electrical and Engineering Building were buzzing with excitement on Aug. 25, 1950. Situated on a picturesque piece of land north of Lake Ontario known locally as Toronto’s “Exhibition Place,” its grounds have hosted generations of […]

In remembrance of Jay Leeson

By: Urvi Dalal A loving father of four. A political activist. A media personality. A cartoonist. Jay Leeson, West Texas leader and former Texas Tech graduate, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the age of 44. Michael Leeson, his brother, reached out to Jay’s followers on Facebook saying “Jay battled a long-term illness that […]

Film Review: “Nolan, Oppenheimer, and their Respective Nuclear Bombs”

By Geoff Daniels When news broke in September of 2021 that Christopher Nolan had sold his screenplay about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, movie fans rejoiced at the opportunity to see a true master of the craft tackle the incredible story of Oppenheimer’s life. Although Nolan had previously held a longstanding relationship with Warner […]

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 […]

My experience in the coffee industry

While many people consider themselves to be coffee enthusiasts, most have probably not spent time working in coffee shops to learn the craft. Many in the industry are likely to tell you coffee is as much a craft and an art as anything–it takes time and patience to learn the art of coffee. For nearly […]

Hub@TTU reporter shares experience with second Moderna dose

It has been widely reported that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has side effects for the majority of people. I previously wrote my first vaccine shot left me with crippling allergies that left me sick for days; however, the side effects dissipated much quicker with the second dose. I got my second dose […]

Hub@TTU reporter gives firsthand account of getting vaccinated

The process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Lubbock County is truly a quick and straightforward process. From scheduling an appointment to getting your shot. A couple weeks ago, I went online to the website for the Lubbock Civic Center and made my appointment for the morning of March 31. When I showed up for […]