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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mad Hatter’s House of Games Still Playing After 30 Years
February 29, 2024 by
By Mackenzie Sams It’s nearing 7 p.m. at Mad Hatter’s House of Games and players are restless. Its weekly Magic: The Gathering tournament is about to start. Some players fiddle with an app that allows them to track their progress of wins and losses. Others start to fold their game mats or shuffle their decks. […]
Annual Lubbock-Con showcases both fan and fandom
February 26, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Stormtroopers marched for the Empire, medieval warriors engaged in simulated combat and an assortment of vendors from across Texas made sales to people dressed like Ghostbusters – among other sights at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center this past weekend. Lubbock-Con, a Hub City nerd’s paradise, attracted crowds of citizens Saturday through Sunday. […]
Carol of Lights Through the Years: A Tribute to Texas Tech’s Centennial Celebration
December 2, 2023 by
By Urvi Dalal / The Hub@TTU This year’s Carol of Lights is the official closing ceremony of the Texas Tech Centennial Celebration. The 65th Annual Carol of Lights will take place on December 2. This is one of Tech’s oldest and most treasured traditions. It provides an opportunity for all of Texas Tech’s students, faculty/staff, […]
Lubbock’s costumed Halloween bike tour back from the dead
October 31, 2023 by
By Reece Nations For those on the lookout for Halloween-related shenanigans to be involved in, Lubbock’s informal house show bike tour sprouted as an unlikely bastion for the city’s unique brand of weirdness. For years, an annual event called “Skeletour” was organized very unofficially by hardcore house show enthusiasts and bicyclists as a do-it-yourself-affair. It was […]
Tips on How to Empower Your Semester
September 1, 2023 by
By Venus Bayat The start of the fall semester is a novel chapter for both newcomers and returning students, presenting a chance to make a harmonious balance between educational pathway and personal life. This guide offers practical tips and tricks that offer students adaptable strategies to transition gracefully into the fall 2023 semester while prioritizing […]
