Yellow Caped Raiders and Canine Companions for Independence raise puppies that make a difference

By Tyler Poda Disciplined, compassionate and intelligent, service animals are a common part of everyday life for many disabled United States citizens. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 established guidelines that prevent businesses, government agencies and other organizations from specifically prohibiting service dogs on their premises. Service animals, most commonly dogs, are specially trained to […]

New Regulations Could Cut Student Org Funding

More than 250 student organizations receive funding from the Student Government Association each year, but legislation passed last week by the Student Senate now allows such funding to be denied or taken away. According to the heads of SGA’s budget and finance committee, the group that allocates funds to student organizations, the new regulations will increase efficiency. “If we […]

Global Techsans Welcome International Students

It can be hard for international students to feel at home in a new place. A new student organization is trying to make that transition easier. Global Techsan pairs international and domestic students, encouraging friendships along the way. The president of Global Techsan, Berkleigh Gressett, said this is the first semester the program has been in place. […]

PoliTech Issues Statement To Critics

Last week, student organization PoliTech produced a video featuring Texas Tech University students who were unable to answer select history and current event questions. The Hub@TTU posted a story featuring the video, “Politically Challenged,” by writing a brief article about the new student group and embedding the link to the video on PoliTech’s YouTube account within […]

Blue Is The New Black

  On Thursday, Texas Tech Student United Way is passing out blue ribbons in the free speech area to promote Child Abuse Prevention month. The organization is encouraging all of the Tech and Lubbock community to wear blue and sport the ribbons to show support for the cause. Be sure to check out more about […]