By Leigh Waldman The generation born between 1981 and 2000 is often stereotyped as being self-absorbed, entitled, having a “me-first” attitude in the workplace and being attached to their phones. But many millennials firmly reject these stereotypes, and some Texas Tech students took the time to explain why. Tony Nwankwo The 22-year-old senior at Tech […]
Not Your Average Recreation Center
December 13, 2016 by
One of the first things incoming students see on their school tour of Texas Tech is the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center. The facility has many things to offer students besides a good workout. According to Texas Tech Rec Sports, the student recreation center offers a variety of services to students, including fitness classes, team sports […]
MDMA at EDM Festivals: Drug Safety Concerns
December 13, 2016 by
By Natalie Ortiz Beaming lights, high energy and beat drops make electronic dance music, or EDM, festivals popular events. But some attendees look for a higher experience, possibly risking their lives by doing so. Some concert-goers fall victim to the psychoactive drug, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA, because of lack of education about potential side effects. MDMA generates feelings […]
Pill Popping for Perfect Body: Pros vs. Cons
December 9, 2016 by
By Kaylyn Smith It can be easy for people, especially college students, to become obsessed with physical appearance these days. Thanks to social media sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, body image anxiety consumes the Internet. According to the Boston Medical Center, 45 million Americans diet each year, spending $33 billion annually on weight-loss products. Kelsey Chandler, […]
Tech Students Making Massive Gains
December 9, 2016 by
Lifting weights and staying healthy can be more than just a hobby. For some Texas Tech students, it is a lifestyle. Bodybuilding, exercising to increase muscle size and and strength, is more than just lifting weights day and night. For serious body builders, it is a juggling act between training, school, dieting and trying to […]
When You Know, You Know: Marrying in Your 20s
December 7, 2016 by
By Courtney Plunk Wedding bells frequent the thoughts of many girls and women, whether very single or very engaged. The white gown. Venue shopping. And, of course, wondering how to stay sane through it all. But when is the best time to get married, exactly? In the U.S., the average age to tie the knot is currently 26.5 […]
Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas?
December 6, 2016 by
By Blaine Hill ‘Tis the season for feasts, holiday parties and Christmas shenanigans. Can you imagine a birthday celebration on top of all this? But December babies say their birthdays have never been eclipsed by the other festivities. Weston Davis, an electronic media and communications major at Texas Tech, was born on Dec. 15. He said his family always worked hard […]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink And Text
December 4, 2016 by
By Breann Robinson Almost 50 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 24 consider texting to be just as meaningful as a phone conversation, according to Text Request. But are drunk texts meaningful, too? Mallory McCarty said she has sent a few too many drunk texts, which she often doesn’t remember until the next day. […]
Meet The Parents
December 4, 2016 by
By Kaylyn Smith For many college students, the holiday season is a great time to bring their new significant other home. But it comes with considerable stress. This was the case for nursing student Heather Valentine, who only gets to go home during holiday breaks because she has to study most weekends. “I am very […]
Upscale Christmas Gallery Comes to Lubbock
December 1, 2016 by
By Violeta Trevizo For many, Christmas is a stressful time. But the season also presents the opportunity to experience exquisite beauty. This is just what J. Cruse Christmas Gallery & Decor tries to do. With the help of traditional decorations, the store’s goal is to transform the holiday rush into joy. The artist behind the gallery is […]
