In every emergency situation, 9-1-1 dispatchers are a lifeline to safety. These are the people who help when no one else can. According to the United States Census Bureau, Lubbock had an estimated population of just under 300,000 people in 2015. While many do not consider Lubbock a big city, according to the FBI, it has the second […]
I Quit My College Job, and This Is How I Feel
September 26, 2016 by
I walked into the store that day in a floral dress and black shrug, very representative of my newly 19-years-old style. “Hi, I’m here to see Josh for an interview,” I timidly said to the cashier. What came next was one of the most intense interviews I’ve ever gone through, and I’m a journalist. I […]
Working for You: Direct Sales Transforms Careers
September 9, 2016 by
People are finding newfound financial freedom in what is aptly named the “you economy.” Sometimes called the “freedom economy,” these direct sales jobs allow employees to earn extra income or make enough money to be financially stable with the perk of having a flexible schedule. Many factors cause people to launch a non-traditional career like this, including trying to makes […]
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 […]
So You Think You Can Senior: Job Searching
March 22, 2016 by
Spring break is over, and we have eight weeks until the semester’s end. Can you believe that?! I’m officially stressed out because, like the rest of you, I’m scared to go out into the real world. It’s now time to search for jobs. Some people may not even know where to start. First, make sure your resume […]
So You Think You Can Senior: Adulthood
March 7, 2016 by
I am overwhelmed by life right now. For some reason, I waited to take the classes I dreaded until my last semester. Advice to all of you: Don’t do that! I am so consumed with school because I absolutely HAVE to graduate. Yet, I also have yet to make time for JOB SEARCHING. Not to mention that […]
Royalty and Barbarians Welcome
November 10, 2015 by
If you like jousting, shopping, music or rides, Todd Mission, Texas, is the place to visit. Located 50 miles northwest of Houston, the town with a population of 107 comes alive every October and November to host the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed event in the nation. Costumes are not required for guests, but many take […]
Batch’s Homecoming: #ArtIsNotDead
November 5, 2015 by
In an overcrowded room filled with Texas Tech faculty and students, the Department of Communication Studies hosted an “Evening with Baron Batch” last week. An alumnus who earned his communication studies degree in 2010, Batch, a former Tech football player, went on to play in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from football in 2013. Since […]
Are Study Abroad and Tourism the Same Thing?
October 23, 2015 by
Thursday’s “Tourism & Study Abroad: Problematics and Paradoxes” panel encouraged viewing study abroad as an empathy-driven cultural immersion—not a tourist trip. It began with a short documentary, “Framing the Other,” in which a Dutch tourist travels to the basin of the Omo River in the East African state of Ethiopia and takes pictures of the Mursi tribe in exchange for money. Mursi women are known for […]
The Hub@TTU is Hiring for the Fall Semester
April 17, 2015 by
The Hub@TTU has positions opening up for next semester, Fall 2015. You could make up to $3,000 by the end of the semester, for 20 hours of work per week. If you are interested in working with us, please send a cover letter, sample work, your resume and any questions to Alicia Keene at online@ttuhub.net. Please ensure you […]
