I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub@TTU over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
As Told By Your Barista: Difference between a Caramel Macchiato and a Latte
March 30, 2015 by
I work at a local Starbucks and will be giving y’all tips about the common misconceptions as well as the “do’s and don’t’s” that the baristas wish you knew. Keep checking back at The Hub over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
Put a Ring On It
March 23, 2015 by
By Mariah Williams College life: a term students use that refers to a unique lifestyle characterized by wearing borderline sloppy clothes deemed unacceptable in non-college towns, drinking Keystone Light to get drunk cheaply, eating cereal for every meal, and hearing foul tailgate language — all while trying to pass classes for a chosen major after changing it (at least) five times. As […]
Credit Card Fraud Can Happen To Even The Most Prepared
December 8, 2014 by
Written by Austen Smith A United Services Automobile Association member of almost 40 years, retired teacher Ann Weber always paid her credit card bills on time. After being with the credit company for decades, it was not until recently she experienced a financial scare. “My first question was why? How did this happen to me?” “My first question […]
Man Charged With Arson Said He Is Innocent
November 20, 2014 by
By RaShayla Daniels A 34-year-old man who said he went to prison for murder when he was 14 years old, has been charged with arson. It took firefighters 20 minutes to extinguish an explosion and fire at the Midway Park Townhomes on 27th Street and York Avenue in Lubbock on Aug. 19. Donovan Osby, an […]
The Girl With A Story And A Dream
November 20, 2014 by
By Jenna Hay When people work with camels, research crocodiles, and casually mention names such as Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, they might be assumed to be a seasoned professor of sorts. However, these experiences are all under the belt of a 15-year-old girl. Olivia Wise-Dent, a sophomore from James Madison High School in San […]
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 […]
Texas Tech Drivers Keep Accident Statistics Down
November 10, 2014 by
By RaShayla Daniels Hundreds of Texas Tech University students drove recklessly on campus last year, but statistics reveal they may be better drivers than students at a conference rival, The University of Texas at Austin. Captain Stephen Hinkle of the Texas Tech Police Department said there were around 230 reported car accidents and five bicycling accidents on […]
Letter To The Editor: PoliTech Should Release The Rest Of Their Footage
November 6, 2014 by
From Sara Carden, senior public relations student The Texas Tech PoliTech club should release the full video footage used to make their notorious “Politically-Challenged: Texas Tech Edition” video. This video does not properly represent the student population of Texas Tech, nor does it accurately characterize the people in the video. It has been cut and edited […]
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
November 5, 2014 by
Pictures by Alyssa Peden Texas Tech student Alyssa Peden took these pictures at the 43rd Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on October 11 in New Mexico.
