By Nicolas Lopez They live under bridges and overpasses or scatter to abandoned homes at night. Some feel lucky to have shelter in Tent City. Ostracized by society, they all desperately seek to be heard. In previous articles I have written about poverty, hunger and homelessness in Lubbock, I often felt that I didn’t do full […]
Archives for May 2016
Improved Cuba Relations Open Possibilities
May 21, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz After over 50 years of hostility, the United States has begun to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, creating new opportunities for students and scholars interested in learning more about the island country. Americans can now travel to Cuba on so-called people-to-people trips. President Barack Obama, who visited the island in March, is the first […]
Bringing Home the Bacon
May 21, 2016 by
By Kelsee Pitman The list of food delivery services in Lubbock just got longer with the addition of West Texas ToGo as of this month. The new service allows patrons to order food for immediate delivery from 17 Lubbock restaurants as well as items from a general store. The minimum charge is $30, not including the delivery fee. […]
Microaggressions: When ‘Compliments’ Are Insults
May 20, 2016 by
By Julie Gomez Imagine you are an Asian American being told your English is really good, even though you were born in the U.S. Or, imagine being told you are pretty smart for a girl because you just won a math Olympiad. These occurrences are called microaggressions. The term refers to a comment or action […]
Tech Poetry Society: O’ Poet, My Poet
May 19, 2016 by
By MiKenna Williams and Natalie Ortiz Poets enter the room Spoken word, rap and prose Bring life to the artists This verse describes the Tech Poetry Society, founded to bring creative minds together. Anyone with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours can join. Paul Feyisetan, the society’s president, […]
Parking: Where Does the Money, and Soul, Go?
May 19, 2016 by
By Abby Aldrich and Preston Derrick Citations, boots and towing, oh my! Texas Tech Parking Services is a notoriously disliked entity on campus, but most students do not understand how the system actually works and where the money goes. Stacey Stockard, the marketing coordinator for Parking Services, said parking tickets generate $1.2-$1.3 million, making up about […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Escape?
May 19, 2016 by
By Kaylon Jackson Looking for a unique date spot or an adventurous night out with friends? Check out Trapped! Escape the Room on 50th Street to get the fun going. Ben Posey, the owner of the establishment, said he got the idea to offer escape games from an experience he had with his wife while on a […]
One Caught, More Suspects at Large in Arson Cases
May 19, 2016 by
By Victoria Landers After three cases of arson in Texas Tech residences halls put the campus on alert, police have caught one suspect but are still struggling to identify those responsible for other cases. A student found responsible for a case of arson on the fourth floor of Gates Hall, which was reported to the […]
Hollywood or Scam? Talent Pros Explain the Difference
May 19, 2016 by
By Julie Castaneda Lubbock has hosted several conventions with open casting calls that promise fame and fortune. But how do aspiring stars make sure they’re not being scammed? Brenda Becknell, who owns Robert Spence Model and Talent Agency in Lubbock, said not all calls result in jobs. “So what they’re doing is they’re coming into not […]
Tech Terrace’s the Best Place to Live: Fact or Fiction?
May 18, 2016 by
By Kortni Robinson Locked between Indiana Avenue, 19th Street, University Avenue and 34th Street, Tech Terrace is known for its parks, quick access to campus and convenient bus system. Many Texas Tech students call this place home. But is it truly the best area to live in Lubbock? Riley Reagor, a senior business marketing major, lives in the […]
