I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub@TTU over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
As Told By Your Barista 2: Coffee & Crème-Based Frappuccinos
April 9, 2015 by
I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub@TTU over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
As Told By Your Barista: Difference between a Caramel Macchiato and a Latte
March 30, 2015 by
I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
Local Businesses Stand Out Despite Recent Closures
March 19, 2015 by
In 2009, CNN Money ranked Lubbock the No. 12 best midsize metro area to launch a small business. However, in the past year, Lubbock residents have seen local establishments such as Fraîche Cafe, Bless Your Heart, Yoga Bean and Belly’s Cafe go out of business. Joe Felicia, co-owner of One Guy From Italy, the family owned Italian […]
Students In Need Of A Good Night’s Sleep
February 6, 2015 by
For college students who strive to excel at school but still want a lively social life, you pretty much have to give up any semblance of a normal sleep schedule (especially if you’re a senior). Recent studies have suggested as many as 70 percent of college students are sleep deprived, according to research from the […]
22 Things College Students Are Thankful For
November 18, 2014 by
College is both a wonderful and sometimes terrifying experience. Take some time out of your busy day to be thankful! 1. Care packages from Mom and Dad Sending ramen noodles and Easy Mac is the best way to show you care. 2. Cancelled 8 a.m. classes We all know better than to sign up for […]
Review: Starbucks’ Chestnut Praline Latte Disappoints
November 11, 2014 by
Call me basic, but as a Starbuck’s gold card holder and mega fan, I was pretty excited when I heard that the coffee chain was releasing its first new holiday drink in five years. So, I forwent my normal grande white mocha latte with two pumps of raspberry, which you are more than welcome to bring […]
Best Study Spots In Lubbock
October 19, 2014 by
You may have told Mom and Dad you were at the library sometime this semester, but you were really at the OTHER library in the Depot District. If your grades are struggling from too many Thirsty Thursdays, here are some cool and quiet hangouts in Lubbock to conduct a better relationship with your textbooks. Coffee […]
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are So Two Weeks Ago
November 18, 2013 by
Nothing prepares you for Christmas like the red cups from Starbucks. With November as the official release of those famous cups, comes the seasonal holiday drinks at the coffee chain. Starbucks is famous for many of these caffeine-infused treats, including the peppermint mocha. While visiting my nearest Starbucks on 4th and Slide, I tasted the four […]
Netflix Originals, $1.50 a Day, and a Pink Moon – 10 Things to Know
April 24, 2013 by
Brought to You by Netflix: As more and more original content comes to Netflix, Hollywood might end up with a problem. – LA Times Hero of Yesterday: This Mormon bishop gave a neighbor a hand against an attacker yesterday… with a Samurai sword. – Huffington Post Factory Fatality: Bangladesh factory collapse kills over 70 and injures hundreds […]
