Empowering Women, One Step at a Time

By Karla Rodriguez Tiarre Pierce, a senior human sciences and pre-nursing major at Texas Tech, remembers feeling oppressed while studying abroad in India. During her clinical rotations, she witnessed first-hand the inequality women experience. “They go and get a second opinion from a male doctor and don’t feel like you’re worthy enough because you’re a […]

A Graceful Demonstration

Members of GetEQUAL Texas held signs to bring attention to their cause on Sunday afternoon on the corner of 50th St. and University Avenue in Lubbock. The small group created a lot of noise as cars whizzed by and drivers honked their horns to show support for the group. The crowd, which included children, smiled […]

Women's Equality Day Is Going To The Birds

Not only is Aug. 26th the first day of school, but it’s also Women’s Equality Day. According to Patricia Earl, unit coordinator for Tech’s Women’s Studies Program, the special day is going to be celebrated in a modern way. Earl said Tech’s Women’s Studies Program is celebrating Women’s Equality Day but conducting a tweet chat […]