It took many hours of research and many Google searches for Lauren Locke, a Texas Tech graduate student, to find her dream internship. But the effort paid off. This fall, she is hard at work at the Rockefeller Center in New York as an intern for the “The Meredith Vieira Show.” “It still gives me chills walking […]
Silent But Deadly: Senioritis
Senioritis is defined as “a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors,” according to Urban Dictionary, but high school students are not the only ones affected. Collin McLarty, a senior media strategies major, said he is sick of school and cannot wait to finish his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech next semester. “It’s exciting,” McLarty said. “I […]
Quelling Graduation Jitters
By Kameron Court More than 2,500 Texas Tech students are about to enter the proverbial “real world” in December, according to Texas Tech’s Office of the Provost. This year’s commencement, held Dec. 11-12 in the United Supermarkets Arena, will feature Tech’s head coach emerita Marsha Sharp as the graduation speaker. And while most soon-to-be graduates may have figured out which forms to complete and how […]
The Hub@TTU is Hiring for the Fall Semester
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 […]
New Quiznos Gives Autistic Students Real-World Job Experience
James Pugh has had many different jobs over the years, but he admits to leaving most of them due to discrimination against his disability. “I don’t like to use the word ‘disability,’” said the 23-year-old student from St. Louis, Mo. “I say, ‘I’ve been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome,’ but I don’t use it as a […]
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 […]
The Hub@TTU is Hiring for Fall Semester!
It’s that time of the year again and The Hub@TTU is hiring several positions for next semester! These are paid positions for students in the College of Media & Communication. You can earn $150 a week — $10 an hour for 15 hours of work. And, we have a lot of fun. We are accepting […]
Face Time at the Career Fair
FaceTime is now more than just a video call. It may be a deciding factor in whether you are hired by a potential employer. At the fall University Wide Career Fair, held yesterday at the Overton Hotel, students had the opportunity to meet with a range of companies, including Dow AgroSciences, TCU Ranch Management, and […]