By Akshita Srivastava The national conversation on book bans in public schools has landed in Lubbock, prompting local advocates to consider its implications for the future. Since the passage of Texas Senate House Bill 900 in June 2023, Lubbock has begun to see book vendors forced to accommodate removal requests and rate books based on […]
Lubbock’s Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry offers haven for LGBTQ+ worshipers
January 29, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Looking to reform a local church, one religious leader has created an inclusive place for students and Lubbock residents seeking a place to worship. After being ordained in 2019, Mother Leann Wigner took on the mission of leading Canterbury Episcopal Church into a new era with an “inviting space” to welcome all […]
Texas Tech Strives to be Inclusive, Supportive of LGBTQIA Community
February 20, 2017 by
By Amanda Castro-Crist When Kristen Hayes transferred to Texas Tech University, her main reason was one most people would not expect. “I had to transfer universities because of my sexual orientation. I was at a Christian university,” said Hayes, a university studies major who identifies as a lesbian. “I was looking to get out of […]
