By Jayme Lozano Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, but his recent comments on abortion have caught the attention of women’s rights advocates. During a recent campaign event, Trump said women who seek abortions should be punished if the procedure is banned. He later changed his stance to suggest punishing only the doctors who […]
Sexual Assault A Concern On College Campuses
November 12, 2014 by
By Britney Reynolds It is an increasing problem among college students. The dynamics of college life, according to a report on sexual assault by the White House, appears to fuel the issue on campuses. Autumn Shafer, a College of Media and Communication assistant professor at Texas Tech University, along with another professor and college administration […]
Lubbock Lawmakers Discuss Policy at Tribune Hot Seat Event
October 25, 2013 by
Lubbock citizens and Texas Tech University students filled the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center’s McKenzie Ballroom on Wednesday to attend the Texas Tribune’s Hot Seat event, as Lubbock representatives discussed current state legislative issues ranging from state education to the future of water in the state to women’s rights and abortion issues to Texas’ dismal national standings in […]
Lubbock Your Blue Is Showing
July 1, 2013 by
Women, men and children gathered at the corner of University Ave. and 19th St. today to protest against what they believe is a War on Women’s Rights. Roughly 25 protestors held signs asking for supporters of women’s rights to honk as they drove by the busy intersection across the Texas Tech campus. “We’re out here […]
