CBD for As and Bs: Students are turning to CBD for studying

In life, there are a lot of stressors, but for students, Dr. Lisa Gardner-Phillips said anxiety is something that is dealt with on a regular basis. Gardner-Phillips, a board certified physician who quit her practice as an OB-GYN to pursue a hormones-only practice, said the use of CBD makes sense because human bodies have a […]

Poll: Have You Pulled an All-Nighter?

Some say that all-nighters (staying up all night to study) are just a part of college life. But research shows that lack of sleep can increase stress levels, negatively affect your health and hinder your ability to focus. Some students may feel that this is an even trade for the extra study time an all-nighter […]

‘I’ll Do It Tomorrow:’ The Procrastinator’s Motto

By Haylee Uptergrove Cell phones, social media and Netflix: the college student’s perfect trifecta for avoiding homework. Throw in a nap and hanging out with friends, and it is the perfect recipe for the phenomenon that plagues most college students: procrastination. Procrastination is something studies show students start dealing with early on in their collegiate […]

Humans of: J&B Coffee Co.

This week we take our “Humans of” series to J&B Coffee Co., a local establishment near and dear to the Lubbock community. The natural sunlight, chill environment and diverse menu makes J&B the ideal place to study, catch up with friends or host an event. “Bob Wood, Double T class of 1961. When I was […]

More Students Now Working and Studying Through College

Tuition. Books. Supplies. Room. Board. Transportation. First thing that comes to mind? Money. With costs like these adding up for a student, working part time through college is no new phenomenon. Today, a working learner cannot pay off their education expenses making $7.25 an hour, but employment can lighten debt after graduation tremendously and pay […]

Coffee Break: Local Shops Prepare for Back To School

Starbucks may be the coffee king, but for millennial age consumers, local coffee shops may be a more appealing option. Local coffee connoisseurs tend to be younger, with the largest demographic of customers between ages 18-24, according to the Small Business Development Center. This is definitely true for local coffee shop, Sugar Brown’s. Located across […]

Petroleum Engineering: All-Nighters and Uncertainty

Most students attend college in hopes of getting jobs and starting careers. But for many petroleum engineering majors, the crash of the oil industry has created an uncertain future. “The struggle right now is getting motivated because the market is so bad,” said Lindsey Sweetgall, the only academic advisor for undergraduate students in the petroleum engineering department. […]

Exam Schedule Adds To Stress, Students Say

By Abby Aldrich Final exams are quickly approaching, and once again, many students are not so happy with the schedule. Finals start Friday, Dec. 4, and will last until Dec. 9. Dead day, an individual study day for Tech students, is Dec. 3. The exam hours range from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Each exam […]

With a Little Help from … Adderall and Vyvanse

Taking study drugs appears to be common among Texas Tech students, showed an online poll conducted by The Hub@TTU last week. The poll, based on a convenience sample that allowed respondents to choose multiple answers, found 62 percent of the responses claimed illegal use of prescription study drugs—with Vyvanse and Adderall nearly tying for the lead. The 186 responses indicating […]

Best Study Spots In Lubbock

You may have told Mom and Dad you were at the library sometime this semester, but you were really at the OTHER library in the Depot District. If your grades are struggling from too many Thirsty Thursdays, here are some cool and quiet hangouts in Lubbock to conduct a better relationship with your textbooks. Coffee […]