Nothing Was the Same: Drake, Kendrick and Modern Rap Beef

By Shane Longoria With the release of Drake’s “More Life,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn,” hip-hop fans are back to doing what they do best: speculating. Arguably the two biggest hip-hop artists in the industry right now, Drake and Lamar have been engaged in a rap cold war that dates back to 2013 – and fans have […]

City Hasn’t Gone Wild Since Going Wet, Shows Report

By Ellysa Gonzales and Nicole Crites When Lubbock went “wet” in 2009, many were divided about allowing alcohol sales within city limits. Now, almost seven years after the controversial vote, officials say opponents’ biggest concerns did not pan out. The number of alcohol-related offenses in Lubbock has hardly changed since alcohol sales became legal, said Lt. […]

You Missed It: The Lighter Side of Black Friday

By Tanner Hunt If you suffered through yet another Best Buy rush or Wal-Mart stampede last Friday, consider a more communal approach next November. Vanessa Bonilla, who has managed the local Savers Thrift Store for six years, was expecting a few dozen people waiting outside last Friday morning. The store offered 75 percent off before noon […]