Dear Chimy’s, Thank you for being there after a long week of classes and assignments. Thank you for being the spot to see all my friends. Thank you for extending your hours after home football games. Thank you for being there through heartache, but most of all, thank you for being my one true love. No […]
At Aspen Creek, Try NoWait App and Fried Cheesecake
February 19, 2016 by
Aspen Creek Grill, a restaurant that claims all of its food is made from scratch, opened its Lubbock location on Feb. 1 and still has a line out the door. One Sunday after church, my mom and I decided we wanted to try and get lunch at the new restaurant. Bad idea. People were waiting outside, […]
Donate Food in COMC Through Next Saturday
December 3, 2015 by
The Texas Tech chapter of the American Meteorological Society is holding a food drive in collaboration with the South Plains Food Bank through Dec. 12 in the College of Media & Communication building. The chapter’s goal is to collect 650 pounds of food, said Timothy Sliwinski, a doctoral candidate and the group’s treasurer, in an email to The Hub@TTU. […]
5 Ways To Never Forget Your “Friendsgiving”
November 25, 2015 by
By Kylie Smith and Mikenna Williams Thanksgiving, for most, is a time spent with family. For many, family is not only the people who share your DNA, but also those you care about and surround yourself with. For those of you who will be spending this holiday with your family of friends, here are a few ideas […]
Giving on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2015 by
By Julie Gomez This Thanksgiving, instead of eating your weight in turkey, why not do something for those less fortunate? Volunteering can be a great way to give back to the community, said Kayley Taing, a general science studies major at Texas Tech. Throughout high school and college, she has volunteered with organizations such as Meals on […]
Gold Stripe Coffee Roasts Something New
November 23, 2015 by
By Victoria Holloway Two brothers, Zach and Zane Montandon, have teamed up as business partners in the Gold Stripe Coffee Roasters company. They are roasting out of a small room in the back of the Skate Ranch, which is owned by Zach’s father-in-law. The Montandon brothers hope to provide fresher, higher quality coffee beans to […]
Local Food Makes Lubbock Tolerable
November 5, 2015 by
By Kayla Chandler Texas Tech students often complain there’s nothing to do in Lubbock, even ranking it the most boring place in America. But there is one fun thing Lubbock does well: food. A fan favorite is Orlando’s Italian Restaurant, with two locations, at 2402 Ave. Q and 6951 Indiana Ave. Originally from Austin, Texas, Annalise West […]
Starvation Averted, Thanks To New Lubbock Venture
November 1, 2015 by
By Kaylyn Smith A new local company is targeting a receptive audience: hungry students. LBK togo picks up meals from various local restaurants and delivers them to homes, hotels, offices or schools. The company, which opened in April, has teamed up with 15 local restaurants. Austin Monceret, LBK togo’s marketing director and a Tech alum […]
Beloved Coffee House Reopens
October 23, 2015 by
Lubbock’s beloved coffee house, Sugar Brown’s, closed its doors four years ago. But thanks to the overwhelming support of Lubbock locals, new owner Justin Stice is serving quality coffee to the public once again. A Kickstarter campaign to reopen the coffee shop raised $20,420 from 155 backers this spring. “Our goal was $20,000, which we […]
Surviving a Week on Free Food
October 14, 2015 by
A favorite phrase among college students is “free food.” This is not surprising. The Washington Post reported last year that the phenomenon of “food insecurity” is on the rise on college campuses. As of 2014, 121 campuses had their own food banks. What would it be like to try to survive with no food budget for a […]
