While most horror stories include ghosts and monsters, living in student housing can be just as scary; apartment horror stories can range from poor maintenance response to uncomfortable situations. Students have an array of options when it comes to housing in Lubbock: houses, lofts, and apartments. Regardless of location, one thing many students have experienced at various complexes […]
Students Balance Jobs, Course Work
May 2, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Projects and exams are part of the college experience for all students, but some are also working outside of class to make ends meet. James Brush is a senior accounting major at Texas Tech University who is also a full-time cake decorator. He wakes up at 3 a.m. and works until his […]
Students Go From Family Business to Dinner Series
March 7, 2016 by
For some people, being a restauranteur is in their blood. Adriana Garza and Baylee and Kaycee Bettencourt brought food out to customers at a young age. Their earliest memories are from being in their parents’ industrial kitchens. Now the three have teamed up with another second-generation hospitality professional — Brooke Robinson, whose mother owns an event-planning […]
Apartment Complexes Test Residents’ Patience
December 15, 2015 by
By Kylie Smith Apartments near the Texas Tech campus are popular among students, mainly because of their convenient location. But tenants say there is a price to be paid beyond just rent. For starters, maintenance problems are frequent and can take some time to get resolved. Sara Van-Sickle, a junior finance major from Austin and a resident […]
