By Jaira Poole The last day to catch the Lubbock Science Spectrum’s “Butterflies Alive!” exhibit is June 9. James Nesmith, administrative manager for the Science Spectrum, explained how much attention the exhibit has gained with the public. “Depending on the day, whether we have school field trips here or not, we could vary from having […]
Trending Tattoos
By Andrea Payne While more and more people are using tattoos as a form of aesthetic expression, there are still conflicting opinions on the art form. Read more about tattooing as an art and views on tattoos affecting employment. Pain and beauty: Finding art in a tattoo Ink and needles. Combined with the human body, […]
The tattoo taboo
By Rylee Soapes A Pew Research Center study found that four in ten people between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. According to marketplace.org, Meredith Haberfeld – an executive career coach – said visible tattoos can send a message of rebellion to potential employers. Margaret Williams, dean of the Rawls […]
Pain and beauty: Finding art in a tattoo
By Andrea Payne Ink and needles. Combined with the human body, skin is transformed into a canvas used to tell a person’s unique and inspirational story. Andrew Wilson, local tattoo artist at Stay True Tattoo, explained how tattoos are meaningful, appealing to the eye, and artistic. “I think it’s a form of expression,” Wilson said […]
Main Attraction: Lubbock’s art trail sees growth
Jordan Canal, programmer for Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail, said she originally thought she was going to be a history professor, but her love for art changed her mind. Content with her decision to pursue her passion for art, Canal assists in preparation for the monthly art event. According to the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center […]
Helping the Homeless Be Heard
By Julia Sewing After long hours of preparation, the members of Hearing the Homeless sighed with relief when the art installation was finally ready for its debut. Hearing the Homeless, a local nonprofit, works toward ending the misconceptions of homelessness through positive human connection and authentic relationships. Kipp Bennett-Chew, associate director and photographer for Hearing […]
Op-Ed: A Natural Fix
For Texas Tech student Katie Doyle, an undergraduate and trip leader for the Outdoor Pursuits Center, relieving stress has one major component: nature. “Being out in nature reminds me how irrelevant the things I am stressed about are, ” Doyle said. “When you are walking through a mountain stream trying not to slip off an […]
Why the dome is doomed: municipal coliseum, auditorium to be demolished
A state-of-the-art facility when opened in 1956, the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum and Auditorium has featured concerts, sporting events and Broadway productions; however, the final curtain call is near. While Lubbock residents have decided it has served its purpose after voting to abandon the facilities, an emotional connection to the coliseum and auditorium is too strong for some to part with. Proposition A signaled […]
10 Underappreciated albums by obscure artists
Obscure (adjective): 1 “Not discovered or known about; uncertain.” 2“Not important or well known.” 3 “Not clearly expressed or easily understood.” — Oxford Dictionary Author’s Note- The views expressed in this article are entirely subjective and dependent on one’s own perception. What constitutes “obscurity” will invariably differ from person to person. The variables taken into […]
Adulting 101: Crock-Pots
In this episode of Adulting 101, Jacob explains how to use a Crock-Pot to cook food and save time. Part of being an adult is learning how to cook for yourself and Crock-Pots make it extremely easy to have a home cooked meal waiting for you after a long day of work or school. Unfortunately, […]