Tech Librarian, Others Rebuke Book Ban Law
By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on content. Lubbock community members Joshua Salmans, a Texas Tech University librarian, and Peter Muhlberger, … [More]
Dax Davis Band Gaining Attention from Distinct Musical Fusion
By Hayden Browning Nestled in the heart of Wise County, a musical group known as the Dax Davis Band is stirring up excitement with its unique blend of country, rock, and western swing. This eclectic group has garnered attention not only locally but also beyond the county lines. The band's journey traces back to humble beginnings at talent shows in the Slidell area, where they first showcased their stage presence by playing a song by the Red … [More]
Tech Students Give Rugby a ‘Try’
By Fernando Cruz The Texas Tech Men’s Rugby team has a rich history, but the COVID-19 pandemic nearly put an end to that. The on-campus student club sport is starting to revamp after being ripped apart by the pandemic. This year was a rebuilding year for the group. With many newcomers and few returners, it was time to teach a new the game to a new team. This year was big for the team in other aspects. The team got closer to each other … [More]
Tech the Vote forum Brings Mayoral Candidates to Campus
By Avery Mendoza As Lubbock's mayoral campaign season is in full swing, Tech The Vote hosted a forum on Wednesday, April 3, for students and citizens to hear from five candidates at the Texas Tech Law School’s Lanier Auditorium. Candidates Adam Hernandez, Steve Massengale, Mark McBrayer, Antonio Renteria and Stephen Sanders answered questions from a host of moderators from Tech The Vote and the Student Government Association regarding issues … [More]
Texas Tech Talks: A Community for Recovery
By Fernando Cruz Texas Tech Talks is a podcast made to highlight student groups on the Texas Tech campus. In this episode the Center for Students in Addiction Recovery, a community with a rich history that stays strong for each other, holds a meeting that celebrates recovering addicts and their battles. … [More]
Students Struggle with Basic Needs Insecurity
By Leah Kellum College students may have help paying for tuition, but meeting other needs isn’t always financially easy. About one in five undergraduate students experience food insecurity, according to nationally representative data collected by the federal government. Results of basic needs surveys published by the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics in 2023 found that, overall, around 23% of undergraduate … [More]
Exclusive: Q&A with Texas Tech Hillel President Julian Cohen
By Reece Nations Julian Cohen is a senior kinesiology major with a minor in military history from El Paso. He is president of Texas Tech Hillel, an on-campus organization for students who identify as either Israeli, Jewish or both. Cohen sat down with The Hub@TTU to discuss his thoughts on Israel’s ongoing military response to the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack and other related topics. His remarks were made on his own behalf and not on behalf of Texas … [More]
Students for Justice in Palestine Rally in Defense of Suspended Professor
By Reece Nations and Avery Mendoza Texas Tech Students for Justice in Palestine organized a peaceful demonstration in front of the Administration Building on Thursday in support of suspended professor Jairo Fúnez-Flores. Fúnez-Flores, associate professor of curriculum studies and teacher education, was suspended by the university this week after a report, published by the Texas Scorecard in late February, detailed a series of social media … [More]
