By Julie Gomez This Thanksgiving, instead of eating your weight in turkey, why not do something for those less fortunate? Volunteering can be a great way to give back to the community, said Kayley Taing, a general science studies major at Texas Tech. Throughout high school and college, she has volunteered with organizations such as Meals on […]
To Cancel Class Before Thanksgiving, or Not to Cancel, That Is The Question
November 23, 2015 by
By Carley Banks This semester, Texas Tech has given students Nov. 26-28 off for Thanksgiving. Although classes are held on only Monday and Tuesday before the holiday, some students feel it would be easier if they had the entire week off to travel home and see family. Morgan Zeleny, a junior energy commerce major from Cypress, Texas, […]
Weekly Poll: Are Black Friday Deals Worth the Crowds?
November 9, 2015 by
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the day when stores are supposed to get out of financial loss and back “in the black,” an accounting term for making profit. In spite of the risk of crowd-related injuries, the majority of businesses not only have sales lined up, but are also opening earlier and earlier to serve consumers. Vote below to let us […]
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… To Not Work Retail
November 27, 2014 by
While customers line up outside to hopefully save money on door buster deals, employees inside are biting their nails in anticipation of the catastrophe that is coming. Stories about shoppers and employees dying in pursuit to save the most money and offer good customer service fill media outlets. In Lubbock, retail workers say it is not […]
22 Things College Students Are Thankful For
November 18, 2014 by
College is both a wonderful and sometimes terrifying experience. Take some time out of your busy day to be thankful! 1. Care packages from Mom and Dad Sending ramen noodles and Easy Mac is the best way to show you care. 2. Cancelled 8 a.m. classes We all know better than to sign up for […]
God Bless Legging Season
November 11, 2014 by
It’s that time of year when the pumpkin spice latte Instagrams are endless, the riding boots are dusted off from storage and legging season is in full force. How leggings became a “thing” is a mystery to us all. I mean, they aren’t even pants, and let’s be honest, did the girl on the StairMaster […]
Weekly Poll: What Are Your Plans For Thanksgiving?
November 5, 2014 by
Holiday season is nearly here! Texas Tech students will earn a much needed break, and possibly a few extra pounds, from November 26-28 over Thanksgiving Break. What are your plans for the holiday? Take our poll below!
Black Friday Steals And Deals
December 4, 2013 by
Santa hats and shopping bags were the scene of this year’s Black Friday as customers made their way out of stores with full hands and big smiles. The first stop was Best Buy at 5916 W. Loop 289. Best Buy manager Steven Sonday said they have learned from previous Black Fridays and in order to […]
West Texas Takes On Turkey Trot
December 2, 2013 by
Shannon Canning, a 41-year-old, stay-at-home mother of two, said she enjoys getting out with her family and celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in a not so traditional way. Canning said she and her family took part in the turkey trot, put on by the West Texas Running Club, for their second time. While Canning’s oldest daughter, […]
Thanksgiving At The Grand Canyon
November 11, 2013 by
If anyone has yet to make Thanksgiving plans or are looking for an escape to avoid consuming hundreds of calories worth of turkey and stuffing, Tech’s Outdoor Pursuit Center may be a savior. The OPC is inviting students and faculty to ditch the traditional Thanksgiving and join them on a six-day adventure to the Grand […]
