The politics at the core of this multifaceted immigration issue parallel the contrasted views of Texas’ population. As Republicans and Democrats clash over the law in court, the lives of those at the heart of the debate may be easily forgotten. Following the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 1996, Nadia Flores-Yeffal, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work […]
From Amarillo to Galveston: Texas in a Playlist
March 2, 2016 by
“The stars at night are big and bright.” You know what to do. The “Deep in the Heart of Texas” lyrics describe the open night skies, but Texas has been home to many musical stars as well. Beyonce, Janis Joplin, George Strait and Vanilla Ice have all lived in The Lone Star State. Even musicians who […]
Unhappy Holidays: Christmas Behind Bars
December 3, 2015 by
By Kaylyn Smith and Kayla Chandler The holiday season is a hard time to be an inmate or to have a loved one in prison. Domanic Hooper, a Texas Tech freshman from Abilene, Texas, said he feels a lot of pressure since his stepfather has been incarcerated. Hooper’s little sister does not understand why her dad will not […]
Gov. Abbott Begins Term at Texas Capitol
February 3, 2015 by
“Anytime you’re governor for 14 years,” John Frullo said, “you’re going to have a lasting impression on the state.” Frullo, R-Texas, state representative for the 84th district, said the atmosphere at 1100 Congress Avenue has been different since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took over the Capitol building. Frullo said the 84th legislative session is shaping […]
Updated: Texas Primary Election Results
November 4, 2014 by
Here are the state and county election results that affect Texas Tech students. Winners’ names are in bold, and only the two candidates with the most votes are featured. The percentage numbers only represent Lubbock county, and were provided by the Lubbock County Election office. Governor: Greg Abbott, R-Texas 76.38% Wendy Davis, D-Texas 22.10% Lieutenant […]
Top 10 Artists To Watch For At ACL
September 29, 2014 by
The end of summer and festival season is near, but there is still time for one more festival. Austin City Limits is quickly approaching, and it will be my first time attending a festival not focused on electronic music. As soon as the lineup was announced, I tried to discover some new artists. Both old […]
College Affordability And Where Texas Tech Fits In
September 22, 2014 by
“There’s about $1.2 trillion in student loans at the national level,” Sue McMillin said. “About $70 billion towards that comes from Texas students.” McMillin, president and CEO of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, said most Texas students graduate with around $25,000 in student loan debt. The panel at the “Making Higher Ed Affordable” session […]
Spring Break Or Bust Guide
March 11, 2014 by
As many Tech students scrolled through their social media feed today, they couldn’t help but pout. Colleges across the state, such as University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and The University of Houston, all seemed to be having a wonderful day — especially the ones off vacationing on a beach somewhere. Unfortunately, Tech […]
“Damn Good”
February 10, 2014 by
When rumors began to spread that the holy grail of tacos was coming to Lubbock, all Tech college students rejoiced. Torchy’s Tacos is known for being “damn good,” and after trying the namesake for myself it only confirmed how delicious it truly is. The chain started in Austin and has grown to 21 locations. The […]
Intern Roulette
December 17, 2013 by
Finding an internship is a total gamble. There are good internships and there are bad internships, it’s all about finding the right one for you. A part of finding a suitable internship is knowing what you want to do with your life, which can be easier said than done. Sometimes it’s best just to roll […]
