Kelsey Blasberg, a senior animal science major from Cypress, Texas, once turned down a $500 offer from a friend to eat Kobe beef because the only meats she will eat are chicken and some fish. Texas Tech students tend to grab whatever they can eat quickly and easily, but some, like Blasberg, follow strict diets because […]
ATBYB 4: Helpful Charts for Choosing Your Next Starbucks Drink
April 29, 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@TTU over the rest of the semester for more, and I will reveal my name at the end of the semester, […]
Delicious Valentine’s Day Treats
February 12, 2015 by
Whether you are actually spending time with someone special or you’re watching Netflix alone, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to eat a lot of sugar. So, I consulted the mecca of cutesy, crafty and creative recipes, Pinterest, for the best treats to make this weekend. Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Pops Chocolate covered strawberries are classic for Valentine’s, but […]
How To Eat Healthy On A College Budget
February 2, 2015 by
I decided — with the new year, my sister’s wedding, and spring break coming up — it was time to buckle down and eat right. So, I did my research. After pinning healthy recipes for hours and getting meal ideas from my favorite fitness Instagrams, I made a list and headed for the store. The […]
Lazy Eating in Lubbock
November 13, 2014 by
This is your guide to restaurants that deliver in Lubbock, as well as tips to quick and easy eating when you’re too busy — or maybe just too lazy. Just finding time to go to the grocery store can sometimes seem like a strenuous task (especially on a Sunday). When your refrigerator is empty, you’re overloaded with […]
Review: Starbucks’ Chestnut Praline Latte Disappoints
November 11, 2014 by
Call me basic, but as a Starbuck’s gold card holder and mega fan, I was pretty excited when I heard that the coffee chain was releasing its first new holiday drink in five years. So, I forwent my normal grande white mocha latte with two pumps of raspberry, which you are more than welcome to bring […]
Sweet Treats
October 17, 2014 by
On Wednesday afternoon, Tech Activities Board hosted Star Prints as one of the events for homecoming week. Cookies by Design provided their services where eager students create their own designs for their cookie. The event started at 11 a.m. at the Student Union Building Copy Mail and finished at 3 p.m. Kris King, owner of Cookies […]
Renovating ‘The Market’
October 6, 2014 by
It’s been a busy summer for Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, according to Alan Cushman, the manager of business development for hospitality services. Along with the construction of West Village and the travels of the StrEat food truck, The Market at Stangel/Murdough was renovated during the summer, the fourth project the department dealt with during the […]
Twistedly Good Burgers
October 6, 2014 by
Lubbock is not exactly known for having a wide array of good restaurants; in fact, I’m a little sick of eating Whataburger myself. In the past several months, however, there’s been a boom of new openings. With additions of Qdoba, Red Robin, Back 40 Grill, and Freddy’s Frozen Custards and Steakburgers, Lubbock grubbers have more […]
Getting Ready for a Star-Spangled Night
July 1, 2014 by
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, you might be wondering what to wear, what to do, and, my personal favorite question, what to eat? Shara Konechney is the owner of Piper, a clothing boutique on Slide, and she said red, white and blue apparel has flown off of her shelves. “Red, white and blue […]
