You may have seen it in movies, TV shows, or attempted to physically fight your sibling at some point. Many know martial arts, but not the specific forms behind the sport. JUDO Judo originated in Japan and was used by the samurai and feudal warrior class for over hundreds of years to hurt, maim or kill […]
Not Your Average Recreation Center
December 13, 2016 by
One of the first things incoming students see on their school tour of Texas Tech is the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center. The facility has many things to offer students besides a good workout. According to Texas Tech Rec Sports, the student recreation center offers a variety of services to students, including fitness classes, team sports […]
The Chase to Nationals Runs Through Lubbock
October 28, 2016 by
The regional club soccer tournament comes to Lubbock this weekend. Texas Tech University’s men’s and women’s teams will be facing off against colleges from all over, with the top two teams going to nationals in November. According to the NIRSA Region IV South Tournament website, there will be a total of 20 teams competing in the […]
Greeks Fall on Intramural Field
October 12, 2016 by
Until this semester, the Texas Tech Greek Intramural Program allowed fraternities and sororities to compete exclusively on the same field. Because this league has been eliminated, Greek students now compete in the open intramural league with all other students. There are multiple intramural sports to play, in different kinds of leagues, according to the Robert […]
Club Sports Offer Fun, Competition
September 21, 2016 by
Not every student-athlete in college is a part of an NCAA program. Thousands of students across the country, and hundreds across campus, are keeping their competitiveness alive through club sports. According to club presidents, unlike intramural sports, club sports require dues payments and more time commitment. Club sports also travel and play against other colleges. There […]
‘Yes, Please’ to Freebies
May 6, 2016 by
By Karla Rodriguez The average undergraduate in the U.S. spends $19,548 per year to attend a four-year university, according to College Board. The projected annual cost of attendance is even higher at Texas Tech — $25,626 for in-state students and $37,866 for out-of-state students. But there are perks to being a student that slightly offset high tuition and expenses. […]
Intramurals Draw Out Competitive Edge
November 8, 2015 by
By Caitlyn Nix At Texas Tech’s new West Rec Turf Fields, students can be seen playing flag football on most weeknights. Many students look forward to intramurals each year and take the games very seriously, causing emotions to run high, said Jared McCauley, assistant director for intramurals at Tech. Fights may break out, but very rarely. Rec Sports hosts […]
Texas Tech Leisure Pool Cools Students Off
April 8, 2015 by
Spring break has come and gone, but it looks like the summer weather in Lubbock is here to stay, and students will be able to enjoy the weather outside at the Texas Tech Student Recreational Center’s outdoor leisure pool.
Epoxomise: Muggles Play Quidditch, Bring Fantasy to Life
March 31, 2015 by
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, Epoxomise: How “Harry Potter” Cast a Spell on a Generation. Epoxomise is a “Harry Potter” spell which bonds two object together.] As players run around with white sticks between their legs and chase a player with yellow shorts on, it is hard to compare the fantastical game of […]
A New Kind Of Rave
October 9, 2013 by
Did you miss the yoga rave on Sunday? If you’re a fan of exercise, loud music and bright lights, this is the workout for you. Check out the video below to find out more!
