By Jacy Cabler While many students transition directly from high school to college, this is not the case for everyone. Emma Mortensen, a freshman from Brush, Colorado, said she understands the impact of her decision to defer a year from college. “It was a tough decision,” she said, “but I thought of it as an […]
How Dancing Set Me Free
March 23, 2017 by
By Jennifer Hicks Most of my life was spent in a box with minimal windows and doors. Not a bad box, though. The purple color of the exterior made the metallic silver letters that said “Earle Cobb Dance Studio” stand out. Purple was the favorite color of Dena, the owner. The front wall was covered in mirrors, with […]
Lubbock Schools Make Sure Every Student Gets A Hot Meal
October 5, 2016 by
By Samantha Brookes, Jessica Carr and Haley Davis Lubbock area schools have increased efforts to feed children in need and prevent “lunch shaming.” Lunch shaming has been a topic of interest since a Pennsylvania lunch worker quit her job over policies she says humiliate children who cannot afford lunches. Jean White is a mother from Carrollton, […]
Student Creates App to Encourage Hispanic Voters
December 11, 2015 by
By Megan Reyna Noelle Vela always knew she wanted to give back to her community. Through the College of Media & Communication Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, she was given that opportunity in a unique way. Vela led the way in developing a political engagement app aimed towards Hispanic teenagers. Vela, a graduate student and […]
