Guide to a Succesful “Friendsgiving”

Thanksgiving is the holiday when no one can make fun of you for overindulging because chances are they are doing the same. For college students, this is the chance for us to free our minds of school stress, final exams and finally get a decent meal. Most importantly, this holiday is about spending time with […]

College Roller Coaster: Are You Tall Enough To Ride?

By Kameron Court Think about the first time you rode a roller coaster. With each anxiety- and excitement-filled step forward in line, you prepared yourself for the twisting and turning experience waiting ahead. You remember the moment you sat down in the cart and locked the safety bar to hold you in. Adrenaline, panic and […]

My First, First Friday Art Trail: Review

I was not sure what to expect from my first First Friday Art Trail experience. Many of friends had attended, but for some reason, I had never gone. Quran Batiste, the promotions and social media manager for The Hub@TTU, and I went together for our first time to see what the hype was all about! […]

Students Remember Friends Lost

Since two Texas Tech students died during the first week of classes, their friends have begun to share memories about the lives they lived. Kacey Callaway was 22 when he was found dead in his apartment from what police suspect was an accidental overdose on Jan. 22. Victoria Landers, a senior journalism major and a close friend of Callaway’s, said he […]

Weekly Poll: How Will You Spend Winter Break?

The library is clearing out. Students have finished projects and tests, and many are packing up to go home for the holidays. Winter break is almost here. Texas Tech’s last day of final exams is Wednesday. Campus buildings will close on Thursday, to be reopened mid-January. Tell us below, what will you be doing during […]

5 Ways To Never Forget Your “Friendsgiving”

By Kylie Smith and Mikenna Williams Thanksgiving, for most, is a time spent with family. For many, family is not only the people who share your DNA, but also those you care about and surround yourself with. For those of you who will be spending this holiday with your family of friends, here are a few ideas […]

Global Techsans Welcome International Students

It can be hard for international students to feel at home in a new place. A new student organization is trying to make that transition easier. Global Techsan pairs international and domestic students, encouraging friendships along the way. The president of Global Techsan, Berkleigh Gressett, said this is the first semester the program has been in place. […]

22 Things College Students Are Thankful For

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 […]

My Senior Bucket List

It’s happening. The moment I have waited for since I got to this campus in the first place. *drum roll please* GRADUATION IS HERE!    I have traveled through the five stories of stacks in the library, I have pulled a few all-nighters against my will, I have deliberately procrastinated until I could no longer […]

'Tis The Season For Giving, Not Receiving

For most of us the holidays are a time to visit family, reconnect with friends, and receive that much coveted gift or cash from Grandma. This past weekend I was reminded of  how fortunate I really am. While driving in the icy cold weather we had on Saturday, I saw several homeless people walking in […]