Though most agree the Freshman 15 is just a myth, many college students gain weight their first year. Erik Fiffik, a former National Guardsman who attended Texas Tech University in the fall of 2015, was one of those freshman. Fiffik gained six pounds in his first week at Texas Tech while living on campus. As a result he […]
South Plains Food Bank Pays It Forward
September 22, 2016 by
For 20 counties in West Texas, the South Plains Food Bank is a beacon of help and hope. According to its website, just over 96,000 people in the area were food insecure last year. The South Plains Food Bank served 56,243 people last year, but would like to be able to serve the close to 40,000 others who […]
Hospitality Services: Red Raiders Feeding Red Raiders
May 3, 2016 by
Texas Tech University Hospitality Services hires about 1,000 employees each year, including 400 to 450 students. Some of these workers turn their jobs into careers. Kirk Rodriguez, Jeff Caperton, Christy Norfleet, Antonio Regalado and Alan Cushman are five such employees. All five have degrees from Texas Tech University and over 15 years of experience in hospitality. Each […]
Mapped: New Dining Spots in Lubbock
April 29, 2016 by
By Kaylon Jackson Lubbock’s restaurant industry is on the upswing, especially in the area of Milwaukee Avenue, bringing up property values in the city. Tech student Kemia Carter is ecstatic about the upcoming grand opening of Saltgrass, which she frequents back home. The Texas chain is known for its tender steaks, fresh fish and delicious appetizers, Carter […]
Eating Around the World: In Your Own Backyard
April 19, 2016 by
Sometimes you just need a vacation. Bracing against freezing 40-mph winds, dirt hits you from every side as you look around at the scene of brown, flat land and barren trees. Spring in Lubbock, what else would you expect? But suddenly, your mind is in another place: sitting on the sandy beaches of Cancun, collecting colorful beads on Bourbon Street, tasting authentic […]
Hungry in Grad School: You Are Not Alone
February 19, 2016 by
With teaching, research and personal obligations, graduate school can be among the most stressful times in a person’s life. One of the first corners to get cut during this harried and low-income period is students’ health. “Sometimes in the graduate life, they have to put their health on hold, and food is one of those […]
Local Food Makes Lubbock Tolerable
November 5, 2015 by
By Kayla Chandler Texas Tech students often complain there’s nothing to do in Lubbock, even ranking it the most boring place in America. But there is one fun thing Lubbock does well: food. A fan favorite is Orlando’s Italian Restaurant, with two locations, at 2402 Ave. Q and 6951 Indiana Ave. Originally from Austin, Texas, Annalise West […]
