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 […]
Where Did The Vending Machines Go?
October 22, 2015 by
Garrett Dewbre wanted to grab some peanut butter crackers during his 10-minute break between classes when he realized the food vending machines in the biology building were gone. “I actually bought a Coke to get some sort of calories in me because I didn’t have a break between classes,” the senior biology major from Lubbock said. […]
Surviving a Week on Free Food
October 14, 2015 by
A favorite phrase among college students is “free food.” This is not surprising. The Washington Post reported last year that the phenomenon of “food insecurity” is on the rise on college campuses. As of 2014, 121 campuses had their own food banks. What would it be like to try to survive with no food budget for a […]
Lock On and Tune In
October 8, 2015 by
A new smartphone app rewards college students for not using their mobile devices in class. A computer science major and a business marketing major launched Pocket Points last fall from the Chico campus of California State University, according to a news release. The free app, available for iPhone and Android devices, was downloaded more than 22,000 times within the first six months. Blaine […]
Food, With Thought
September 28, 2015 by
Kelsey Blasberg, a senior animal science major from Cypress, Texas, once turned down a $500 offer from a friend to eat Kobe beef because the only meats she will eat are chicken and some fish. Texas Tech students tend to grab whatever they can eat quickly and easily, but some, like Blasberg, follow strict diets because […]
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 […]
Bear our Banners: China
March 10, 2015 by
Before coming to the United States for graduate studies in biology at Texas Tech, Ben Qin had never tasted cheesecake. He completed his undergraduate studies in the Kantong Province and came to the U.S. in 2008. Qin said finding a dessert similar to cheesecake would be difficult in his hometown of Nanning, which is the […]
Lubbock Businesses And Residents Prepare For Big Game
January 30, 2015 by
Daniel Archibeque is preparing for his 28th Super Bowl party in Tech Terrace. He has the essentials — steak, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and dip — and, most importantly, his friends and family. Archibeque, a painter, said he started stocking up early at the Lowe’s Corner Market near his home. “We’ve got a really good […]
Lazy Eating in Lubbock
November 13, 2014 by
This is your guide to restaurants that deliver in Lubbock, as well as tips to quick and easy eating when you’re too busy — or maybe just too lazy. Just finding time to go to the grocery store can sometimes seem like a strenuous task (especially on a Sunday). When your refrigerator is empty, you’re overloaded with […]
StrEat Food Truck Hits The Road
August 4, 2014 by
Not every building on the Texas Tech campus is equipped with dining options, and trekking across campus for lunch can be tiring and time consuming. Hospitality Services now has a way for food to come to you. The StrEat food truck was revealed during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Hospitality Services on Monday afternoon. […]
