Donating plasma has become a popular way to help others in need and make money in the process. Sarah Newton, a business development specialist who has worked for BPL Plasma for four years, said plasma donations centers always need and value frequent donors. People willing to donate plasma has increased over the decade. In 2007, […]
CBD for As and Bs: Students are turning to CBD for studying
April 23, 2019 by
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 […]
Main Attraction: Lubbock’s art trail sees growth
April 19, 2019 by
Jordan Canal, programmer for Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail, said she originally thought she was going to be a history professor, but her love for art changed her mind. Content with her decision to pursue her passion for art, Canal assists in preparation for the monthly art event. According to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center […]
Help in the Hub: TxDOT program offers cleaning solution
April 15, 2019 by
The City of Lubbock website states there is a litter problem across the nation and the Hub City is not excluded. According to their website, trash in streets, at parks, in alleys and yards is not only unattractive but also unsanitary. Dianah Ascencio, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Lubbock district, said […]
TTU Experts Discuss Dietary Supplement Use
April 10, 2019 by
For people who need to improve personal wellness, dietary supplements may be the perfect solution; however, depending on one’s current health, supplements may be unnecessary. Mindy Diller, registered dietician at Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, said people tend to rely on vitamins and supplements to improve one’s daily intake of nutrients. “I do think that […]
Life After Addiction
April 10, 2019 by
Andrew Aleman remembers climbing through a window after being locked out of his home, when he discovered something he will never forget – his friend dead on the couch. In the weeks prior to the fatal drug overdose, Aleman’s friend quit his addiction recovery program. Aleman said he was devastated by the tragedy and is […]
The Truth Behind Homelessness
February 7, 2018 by
By: Steven Rodriguez Imagine waking up from eight hours of sleep on a soon-to-be lazy Sunday morning. The house temperature is set to 72 degrees, and you walk out of your room to watch the upcoming NFL games with your significant other making breakfast. Now imagine not having that. You wake up outside on the cold concrete during a freezing December day — having only an hour of sleep and nothing but a shopping cart […]
Adulting 101: How to Recycle
January 1, 2018 by
In this episode of Adulting 101, Austin and Christian talk about the importance of recycling and how you can make an impact right here at Texas Tech University. Like Austin says, while the US accounts for only five percent of the world’s population, it creates more waste than any other country in the world. If […]
How to be a Friend: Suicide Prevention
November 30, 2017 by
This segment focuses on student mental health; specifically, what one should do if a friend is experiencing a crisis. We spoke to mental health advocates around Lubbock to learn more about what we can do as friends for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Texas Tech Risk Intervention Safety and Education Office: […]
Sustainability or Accountability?
October 4, 2017 by
By Lilly Quiroz Texas Tech University was recently ranked No. 215 among the Sierra Club 2017 “Cool Schools.” Universities were ranked according to sustainability practices in areas such as innovation and academics. Texas A&M University came in at No. 127. Other Texas schools that ranked higher than Tech include Rice University, University of Texas Arlington, […]
