The Media and Male Body Image

By Allyson Padron Media missions such as Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty and Aerie’s Real Campaign feature unretouched pictures of female models, encouraging women to love their body, no matter what it looks like. But what is the media doing to support positive male body image? The National Eating Disorder Association suggests 10 million men in the U.S. […]

Master’s Programs lead HSC Enrollment Record

It’s 6:13 a.m., and Travis Warmoth is pulling on his lab coat. The Lubbock native said he rarely sees the sun rise. Rather, his mornings are spent examining DNA with a careful eye and a microscope. “More kids want to go to medical school each year, even more than the cost is rising. Some just […]

Not Your Mama's Curves

Curves, a womens’ only workout facility in Lubbock, has always had a reputation of being for older women. The local owner is trying to change that. Pattie McMillan, the owner of Curves in Lubbock, told us that Curves is a franchise workout facility that focuses on low impact, circuit workouts that can be done in […]

90-year-olds Are More Athletic Than You: 10 Things To Know – April 4

SSF: Persevere, Persevere, Persevere.

Summer is upon us, and we’re finally on the downhill slope for this semester. We have a lot to look forward to, such as warm weather, shorts and tank tops, and hanging out by the pool. You’ll even get to wear that new bikini you just bought! That is, assuming you even want to. So […]

SSF: Food Fancy

Scramble To Summer Fitness

Here at The Hub, we try to keep a handle on our fitness and health. Our sports director, Morgan Crump, is a licensed Turbo Kick instructor and our social media director, Claudia Tristán, is a certified Zumba instructor. In the spirit of spring break and summer, they will be here giving you tips and advice […]

Facebook Can Improve Memory!? – 10 Things to Know, March 6th

Distractions: So you know how oftentimes you might mosey on over to Facebook instead of studying for that exam? Turns out, Facebook could help you improve your memory. – Time Controversial Chavez: Hugo Chavez died at 58 yesterday. Venezuelan government and military attempting to show solidarity. – CNN 500 Years Later…: Jews of Spanish heritage are being […]

Young Women Struggle With Pressure To Be Thin

TTU Wellness Center Needs A Check-Up

Student Health Services provides comprehensive, cost effective, and compassionate medical care to students. This includes health education to promote healthy behaviors and avoidance of preventable disease. A number of Tech students have a problem with this visionary statement by the Texas Tech Student Wellness Center. According to Texas Tech’s Associate General Counsel, the number of […]