Diversity Week is “dedicated to celebrating and understanding the importance of diversity” on Texas Tech’s campus. What are the qualities that you feel make you unique? RG: I was born in Mexico but lived the most of my life in the bottom of Texas. I am mostly reserved and quiet. I think most of it […]
Spring Break Tragedy in Orange Beach
March 23, 2016 by
The Texas Tech flag was lowered Monday in memory of Brayden Chase Coverdale, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. Coverdale was 21 when he died in Orange Beach, Ala., on March 13. The cause of death will not be confirmed until the autopsy is completed, which could take eight to 12 weeks, but Orange […]
Define Your Line Campaign Encourages Open Sexual Communication
March 11, 2015 by
Texas Tech University students hold up a sign reading, “Have Better Sex.” Preparing to announce “Define Your Line,” a sexual communication and awareness campaign, this group of about 20 students will be speaking to a variety of student organizations, and spreading key points of the movement, before the official launch on March 23. Focusing on reaching student organizations, […]
Sexual Assault A Concern On College Campuses
November 12, 2014 by
By Britney Reynolds It is an increasing problem among college students. The dynamics of college life, according to a report on sexual assault by the White House, appears to fuel the issue on campuses. Autumn Shafer, a College of Media and Communication assistant professor at Texas Tech University, along with another professor and college administration […]
Blue Is The New Black
April 3, 2013 by
On Thursday, Texas Tech Student United Way is passing out blue ribbons in the free speech area to promote Child Abuse Prevention month. The organization is encouraging all of the Tech and Lubbock community to wear blue and sport the ribbons to show support for the cause. Be sure to check out more about […]
The Naked Truth
March 29, 2013 by
Breaking news: Usher’s hit song “Yeah” makes more sense than originally considered. After quoting the R&B singers lyrics, “we want a lady in the street but a freak in the bed,” the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) is saying Usher knew a thing or two about the underline causes of sexual violence. Ted Rutherford, […]
