By Kristen Barton, Amanda Castro-Crist and Lilly Quiroz Since the number of syphilis cases in Lubbock County tripled in the first four months of 2016 compared to 2015, the State Health Department issued an outbreak alert and the Lubbock Board of Health created a committee in May to address the issue of STDs. The alert was issued in […]
Lubbock Schools Make Sure Every Student Gets A Hot Meal
October 5, 2016 by
By Samantha Brookes, Jessica Carr and Haley Davis Lubbock area schools have increased efforts to feed children in need and prevent “lunch shaming.” Lunch shaming has been a topic of interest since a Pennsylvania lunch worker quit her job over policies she says humiliate children who cannot afford lunches. Jean White is a mother from Carrollton, […]
Gun Safety: The Real Danger Is at Home
August 1, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Tragedies like the San Bernardino and Charleston mass shootings are horrific, but it may surprise some how small their effect is in the big picture of gun violence in the country. According to The Trace, an independent nonprofit news outlet dedicated to expanding coverage of guns in the United States, mass shootings account for […]
Tar or Vape, You Choose Your Fate
May 31, 2016 by
By Maggy Villarreal Dozens of vape shops have mushroomed along the streets of Lubbock in recent years, signifying the increasing popularity of e-cigarette use. Almost 13 percent of all adults and more than 20 percent of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 had tried e-cigarettes at least once in 2014, shows a […]
Fight to Legalize Medical Marijuana Contunues
May 31, 2016 by
By Callie Yardley Medical marijuana has been legalized in 24 states in the U.S., and in case you didn’t know, Texas is not one of them. Although Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 339 last June, the law allows cannabis oil with no more than .5 percent of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. and 10 percent cannabidiol to be used only […]
Debunking the Myths Behind Rape Culture
May 30, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Rape. For many, it’s a hard word to see and an even harder conversation to have. Ignoring the topic, however, only leads to confusion and a disturbing trend called rape culture. The most significant aspect of rape culture is victim blaming, meaning the victims get blamed for putting themselves in situations they should […]
Title IX Offers Fickle Beam of Hope to Rape Survivors
May 30, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades On college campuses across the country, Title IX is assumed to be sexual assault victims’ best shot at getting peace of mind after a horrific event. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. According to Know Your IX’s, the famous federal law was initially implemented to guarantee gender equality on college campuses and was […]
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Helping or Hurting Women?
May 30, 2016 by
By Elizabeth Hale After the Lubbock Planned Parenthood closed in 2014, crisis pregnancy centers became the only local option for women dealing with unplanned pregnancies. Whether they offer the care women need remains to be seen. Angela Martinez, the former Lubbock Planned Parenthood managing director, said that while crisis pregnancy centers such as Heartline and Parkridge can provide […]
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 […]
Third-Party Candidates: America’s Only Hope?
May 16, 2016 by
By Rachel Blevins With Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as the presumptive nominees of the two major parties, many constituents are considering voting for a third-party candidate, raising the question of the effect independent parties will have on the 2016 election. Daniel Zolnikov, a Republican state representative in Montana, said that while there may be support for […]
