Downtown City Radio will make 20-somethings nostalgic for the pop-punk sounds of their middle and high school years. The band describes its sound as “soul-punk.” Sampson Ma, the lead singer of the band, said he is greatly influenced by soulful music from artists like Patrick Stump, while drummer Brady Sharp likes to bring in elements from his favorite band, […]
Coffee Break: Local Shops Prepare for Back To School
August 29, 2016 by
Starbucks may be the coffee king, but for millennial age consumers, local coffee shops may be a more appealing option. Local coffee connoisseurs tend to be younger, with the largest demographic of customers between ages 18-24, according to the Small Business Development Center. This is definitely true for local coffee shop, Sugar Brown’s. Located across […]
Tips and Appearance: An Experiment at Orlando’s
May 26, 2016 by
By Kelsee Pitman Does dressing professionally improve or hurt waiters’ and waitresses’ tips? Callie Davis and Travis Barker, Texas Tech students who work at Orlando’s, agreed to count their tips to help answer that question. Employees at Orlando’s have to wear jeans, a branded shirt and nonslip shoes. This professional uniform helps level the playing field […]
Men or Women in Restaurant Biz: Who’s Got the Power?
May 26, 2016 by
By Natalie Morales Yoanna Logan, an assistant manager at Café J, recalls a time when she was the only female bartender. “It has always been the boys behind the bar,” Logan said. “And the head waiters were always male. Slowly, but surely, it has kind of changed.” Women account for 47.1 percent of food service managers nationwide, […]
Bringing Home the Bacon
May 21, 2016 by
By Kelsee Pitman The list of food delivery services in Lubbock just got longer with the addition of West Texas ToGo as of this month. The new service allows patrons to order food for immediate delivery from 17 Lubbock restaurants as well as items from a general store. The minimum charge is $30, not including the delivery fee. […]
Tech Poetry Society: O’ Poet, My Poet
May 19, 2016 by
By MiKenna Williams and Natalie Ortiz Poets enter the room Spoken word, rap and prose Bring life to the artists This verse describes the Tech Poetry Society, founded to bring creative minds together. Anyone with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours can join. Paul Feyisetan, the society’s president, […]
Parking: Where Does the Money, and Soul, Go?
May 19, 2016 by
By Abby Aldrich and Preston Derrick Citations, boots and towing, oh my! Texas Tech Parking Services is a notoriously disliked entity on campus, but most students do not understand how the system actually works and where the money goes. Stacey Stockard, the marketing coordinator for Parking Services, said parking tickets generate $1.2-$1.3 million, making up about […]
Do You Have What It Takes To Escape?
May 19, 2016 by
By Kaylon Jackson Looking for a unique date spot or an adventurous night out with friends? Check out Trapped! Escape the Room on 50th Street to get the fun going. Ben Posey, the owner of the establishment, said he got the idea to offer escape games from an experience he had with his wife while on a […]
Hollywood or Scam? Talent Pros Explain the Difference
May 19, 2016 by
By Julie Castaneda Lubbock has hosted several conventions with open casting calls that promise fame and fortune. But how do aspiring stars make sure they’re not being scammed? Brenda Becknell, who owns Robert Spence Model and Talent Agency in Lubbock, said not all calls result in jobs. “So what they’re doing is they’re coming into not […]
Looking for a Chill Summer? Lubbock’s Got It
May 18, 2016 by
By Nicole Casperson and Karla Rodriguez When school is out, most people pack their stuff and head back home. Others stick around knowing that spending the hot months in Lubbock can be surprisingly enjoyable—if one is looking to have a chill summer, that is. The line at Chimy’s is nonexistent, say those who have experience […]
