A Life of Service: Local men reflect on their time in the military

By: Megan Zapalac Those who have fought and serve are among us, but their stories are only shared if asked⁠— and some go unheard. Through scars and smiles, three local veterans shared their stories of service and hardships. Having retired as a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, 81-year-old Emigdio Ramos, said his career began during the Vietnam War […]

New Commission Hopes to Help Non-Traditional Students

By Amanda Castro-Crist While campaigning for the position of Texas Tech Student Government Association President last spring, Ben Sharp, a senior economics major and current SGA president, said he had the opportunity to speak with a few non-traditional students who attend the university. “I began to think, ‘I’ve been in SGA for three years now and […]