By William Fry Richard Verrone sits with one of his students, notebook in hand, as they work on a list of the pros and cons of switching majors from history to finance. Verrone, a history professor and graduate program coordinator for the Department of History at Texas Tech, said he has personally seen fewer history […]
17 vs 50 years: What experts think the MCU could learn from Super Sentai
April 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By: Bradley Williams The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has garnered worldwide success over its brief stint in pop culture. From the beginning with “Iron Man,” to the culmination of years of storytelling with “Avengers: Endgame,” the MCU felt invincible. However, after the success of Endgame, the MCU seems to have lost its spark. The MCU […]
Del Rio-based artist brings color, creativity to children internationally
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Jacob Lujan For nearly two decades, Del Rio-born artist Adrián Falcón traveled from the United States to Europe to South America, crafting murals and paintings in the countries he explored. During that time, he said he thought he’d never settle down with a family, with kids. Now both a husband and a father, Falcón […]
Marfa’s Personalities: Tim Crowley: Theater Kid to Marfa Art Kingpin
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Zach Daniels “It’s an isolated place. It takes some effort to get here. The isolation just isn’t the geographic isolation, it’s isolated from your traditional goods and services. You get used to doing most of your shopping at the Dollar General. And it’s just okay, it’s just fine. You know everyone, you know everyone’s […]
Album Review: Nile – “The Underworld Awaits Us All”
November 18, 2024 by
By Adam Branch Released: August 23, 2024 (Napalm Records) Genre: Technical death metal/brutal death metal Band members: George Kollias (drums/percussion), Karl Sanders (guitar/vocals), Brian Kingsland (guitar/vocals), Zach Jeter (guitars/vocals), Dan Vadim Von (bass) Egyptian-themed metal began in 1984 when Iron Maiden released their album “Powerslave.” If you pry open the sarcophagus of Nile’s discography, you […]
Haunted histories: Raider Power of Paranormal organization hosts haunted tour of Texas Tech
October 23, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor As the night falls, only the moon and a lantern are left to guide a tour group through a chilly evening as student storytellers spew both the magical and macabre tales of Raiderland. The Raider Power of Paranormal (RPoP) organization is set to host their annual “frightraiser,” as they present […]
Hunger in Higher Education: Unpacking Food Insecurity and Available Resources
September 20, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor Jokes about ‘living off ramen’ may seem like a college rite of passage, but they mask a much more serious issue: rampant food insecurity. By normalizing these struggles, such phrases downplay the challenges that many students face in accessing nutritious meals. The American Psychological Association has reported that several university […]
Dax Davis Band Gaining Attention from Distinct Musical Fusion
April 10, 2024 by
By Hayden Browning Nestled in the heart of Wise County, a musical group known as the Dax Davis Band is stirring up excitement with its unique blend of country, rock, and western swing. This eclectic group has garnered attention not only locally but also beyond the county lines. The band’s journey traces back to humble […]
Red (Raider) Carpet Review: A look at the 96th Academy Awards
March 18, 2024 by
Editor’s note: the full list of this year’s Oscars winners can be found here. By Geoff Daniels The year 2022 was a fantastic one for cinema, with films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once (Daniels), Top Gun: Maverick (Kosinski), Tár (Haynes), Women Talking (Polley), All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger), and Nope (Peele) […]
Lubbock’s Eco-Conscious Online Thrifting Scene Thrives
March 5, 2024 by
By Samantha Stuhr Thrifting vintage clothes has become an increasingly popular trend with local shoppers in recent years. The reasons for this development may vary, but those involved heavily in Lubbock’s thrifting scene say it makes dollars and sense. “Everyone is trying to be something new, everyone’s trying to be something crazy,” Mike Smith, owner […]
