By Isabeth Castillo Many students are curious about the empty Sam’s Express location in the basement of the College of Media & Communication building. Multiple academic buildings on campus have refreshment options. But the former Sam’s Express in CoMC closed after a few years of operation. The Rawls College of Business offers a Chick-Fil-A Express […]
Food on Campus: What’s the Story?
April 14, 2017 by
For students on Texas Tech University’s campus, food is a big deal. From salad to home style cooking, there are tons of options. But, few people are truly aware of how these food options come to campus and why there are not certain types of food options that students often ask for. Alan Cushman, manager […]
Six Pounds: The Struggle to Find Healthy Eating Options
October 10, 2016 by
Though most agree the Freshman 15 is just a myth, many college students gain weight their first year. Erik Fiffik, a former National Guardsman who attended Texas Tech University in the fall of 2015, was one of those freshman. Fiffik gained six pounds in his first week at Texas Tech while living on campus. As a result he […]
Hospitality Services: Red Raiders Feeding Red Raiders
May 3, 2016 by
Texas Tech University Hospitality Services hires about 1,000 employees each year, including 400 to 450 students. Some of these workers turn their jobs into careers. Kirk Rodriguez, Jeff Caperton, Christy Norfleet, Antonio Regalado and Alan Cushman are five such employees. All five have degrees from Texas Tech University and over 15 years of experience in hospitality. Each […]
Planting Tradition, Flowers for Arbor Day
April 28, 2016 by
Texas Tech University students have celebrated Arbor Day annually since 1938, when University President Bradford Knapp pioneered the event. Nowadays, nine organizations are working together to help participants beautify the campus, build a sense of community and receive recognition. John Buie, president of Tech Activities Board, expects at least 2,000 people to participate this year, especially because […]
Coffee and a Smile: COMC’s Unsung Hero
March 8, 2016 by
By Rachel Blevins April Ramirez spends most of her days making endless batches of coffee and interacting with students. As the Sam’s Place cashier in the basement of the College of Media & Communication, she is used to the humdrum of her job. But on Friday, when the building was evacuated after a bomb threat, […]
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. […]
Renovating ‘The Market’
October 6, 2014 by
It’s been a busy summer for Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, according to Alan Cushman, the manager of business development for hospitality services. Along with the construction of West Village and the travels of the StrEat food truck, The Market at Stangel/Murdough was renovated during the summer, the fourth project the department dealt with during the […]
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. […]
Vegans And Vegetarians Wanted
November 8, 2013 by
It’s noon and you’re finally off for lunch break. Your stomach is rumbling. You cannot wait to take a bite of your favorite meal. It’s basically calling your name, and at this point your mouth is watering. You go to your usual lunch spot when it hits you — they have stopped carrying that food […]
