Alcove Farms: Sowing, Growing and Restoring the Natural Way

For Kerry Ritchie, president of Alcove Farms, nutrient-rich, pasture-raised eggs are just a symptom of the farm’s overall goal; sow, grow and restore the soil of their land. Alcove Farms began in 2016, nested within the Lubbock city limits on 4th Street and Alcove. Ritchie and his team of farmers contribute to the Wolfforth Farmers […]

The Proof is in the Produce

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of stories about nutrition and local foods. By: Emily Boyes When it comes to food, Lubbock farmers know their produce like the back of their hands because it grows in their backyard. With Lubbock surrounded by agriculture, the Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market is a place […]

Nurturing Center Offers Help for Moms-To-Be

By. Megan Zapalac   Ellie Contreras, operations manager for the Nurturing Center, said the local non-profit organization began operations about 27 years ago with volunteers handing out supplies to expecting mothers from the back of a car. From humble beginnings, the center currently operates from their location at 3303 66th St., offering a variety of prenatal […]

How to Take Advantage of the Texas Tech Outdoor Pursuits Center While You Still Can

Texas Tech University offers many resources on campus that may go unnoticed by students. For the naturally adventurous, a particular assortment of resources for outdoor-focused recreation are available to tuition-payers, sometimes at reduced or no cost. The Texas Tech Outdoor Pursuits Center (OPC) is one of those resources. OPC can assist students and faculty alike […]

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Fight or Flight: The Benefits and Dangers of Boxing

By Joshua Bray While back-to-back deaths of professional boxers have focused on the dangers of the sport, a Lubbock gym is highlighting the importance of responsible coaching and fighter safety. On July 23, professional boxer Maxim Dadashev died due to a brain injury sustained during his Maryland boxing match four days prior, according to the […]

Sexual Assault: It’s more common than you think

While April may be National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, this is a critical topic that should be discussed regularly. Reporting students Julianna Russ and Paris Regan discuss resources, while Sabrina Stovall shares an essay on the aftermath. Please click on the links below to learn more. Surviving Sexual Assault: It’s not your fault […]

Sexual Assault Awareness month at Texas Tech

By Julianna Russ April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Texas Tech University’s Risk Intervention & Safety Education organization stepped in to spread awareness. Matthew Koehl, a peer educator for Risk Intervention & Safety Education, said he has been with RISE for about two years, and his job is to help organize events and […]

Surviving Sexual Assault: It’s not your fault

By: Sabrina Stovall Everyone has the “that would NEVER happen to me” mentality when it comes to personal tragedies. People feel that way because it may be hard to admit there is bad in this world – it’s especially hard to admit there are bad people around us.  I was raped. When you look at […]

RISE speaks to students about sexual assault

By Paris Regan In April, representatives with Texas Tech University’s Risk Intervention and Safety Education, RISE, program spoke with students about Sexual Assault Awareness month. Texas Tech student Hadel Al-Mubiadin said she supports the organizations efforts as sexual assault is common and very serious. “It is happening everywhere. Apparently, 3 out of 5 women have […]