The Texas Tech Polo Club has provided students with an affordable way to learn and play the sport of polo since the 1980s. Jeremiah Valles, a junior at Texas Tech, began his polo career when he was in high school in Midland. After working and playing at the Midland Polo Club, he was encouraged to […]
Hub@TTU reporter shares experience with second Moderna dose
May 6, 2021 by
It has been widely reported that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has side effects for the majority of people. I previously wrote my first vaccine shot left me with crippling allergies that left me sick for days; however, the side effects dissipated much quicker with the second dose. I got my second dose […]
Hub@TTU reporter gives firsthand account of getting vaccinated
April 13, 2021 by
The process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Lubbock County is truly a quick and straightforward process. From scheduling an appointment to getting your shot. A couple weeks ago, I went online to the website for the Lubbock Civic Center and made my appointment for the morning of March 31. When I showed up for […]
Navigating romantic relationships in the 21st century
April 13, 2021 by
Love is one of the most studied and least understood areas in psychology today, according to Psychology Today. Dr. Cameron Brown–a licensed marriage and family therapy associate at Desert Sky Family Therapy and an assistant professor in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences–described new […]
Troubles Brewing: Local coffee shop finds success following COVID adversity
April 1, 2021 by
Since the start of the pandemic, businesses across the county have been hit hard by the pandemic leading many to close their doors for good. In spite of the circumstances, Sugar Browns Coffee was able to launch their new location on 67th Street and Indiana Avenue. Taylor McAlpine, general manager, said the idea for the […]
Campus experts discuss controlling “the urge to splurge”
March 25, 2021 by
By Reagan Ranzer Students today are finding it harder to save their money and control spending habits. Advising students to become aware of their spending, a financial expert at Texas Tech discussed how to purge the urge to splurge in order to save money. Colin Calderon is a peer financial coach for Red to Black […]
Local Christian artist Colton Beden speaks of music and faith
March 17, 2021 by
Christian artist Colton Beden, Lubbock local and father of four, has dreamed of a career in music for years with things finally coming to fruition when he released his debut single at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Growing up in a church-going family, Beden was around big choirs and eventually joined the band […]
Lubbock Animal Shelter works to stem the tide of homeless animals in the city
February 23, 2021 by
Stray animals in Lubbock are no foreign sight to those in the city. The Lubbock Animal Shelter, located at 3323 SE Loop 289, is working to help the animals in need by providing the love and care they need while they look for their forever home. Sam Norman, a Lubbock local of more than 40 […]
Recovery of Lubbock Bars and Restaurants Amid an Ongoing Pandemic
February 17, 2021 by
By Natalie Conrad, Shelby Crisp, Alli Cross, Matthew De Tullio, Avery Dishaw Local bars and restaurants in Lubbock have readjusted their operations due to COVID-19 by implementing new guidelines to safely reopen and operate. Jack Thurman, a bouncer at Cricket’s Drafthouse + Grill, said since the bar has reopened it has been difficult to keep […]
Medical Apartheid: A discussion with author Harriet Washington
February 9, 2021 by
Texas Tech Honors College will host award-winning author Harriet Washington for a public talk and brief Q&A on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. through Zoom. Washington will speak about racial justice and public health issues as the college recognizes Black History Month in hopes that the conversation will continue long after. Washington is a medical […]
