By Chaz Wilson About a million people between the ages of 5 and 65 in the Unites States are deaf. Many lack sufficient support, but those pursuing degrees at Texas Tech have a dedicated team on their side. Carolyn Scott, the lead sign language interpreter at Texas Tech, said she loves her job. She chose to […]
Trump, Abortions and What it Could Mean for Women
April 10, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, but his recent comments on abortion have caught the attention of women’s rights advocates. During a recent campaign event, Trump said women who seek abortions should be punished if the procedure is banned. He later changed his stance to suggest punishing only the doctors who […]
The Reality of Eating Disorders
April 8, 2016 by
By Natalie Morales In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their life, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. Despite this trend, research continues to be underfunded, insurance coverage of treatment remains inadequate, and body image issues remain constant from societal […]
Is Your Backpack Causing You Pain?
April 8, 2016 by
By Julie Castaneda Many Texas Tech students carry heavy backpacks across campus, full of books, binders and laptops, only to discover that one is never too young to get back pain. Kevin McAlpin, a chiropractor in Lubbock who also works with the Texas Tech track team, said the weight of your backpack can wreak havoc […]
NOT an April Fools’ Joke
April 1, 2016 by
By Julie Castaneda April Fool’s Day is a day to play pranks, but announcing a fake pregnancy — like singer Gwen Stefani did today — is not a joke to consider. It can hurt many people. I'm PREGNANT… #AprilFools — N A R C I S S I S T (@magnanimooous) March 31, 2016 Around […]
Celebrating Differences
March 23, 2016 by
By Emily Hamilton Texas Tech’s Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research is gearing up to celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April. Kelly Golden, a project coordinator at the center, said one of the upcoming events is the “What Matters” conference, scheduled for April 22-23. The conference will serve as a venue where parents can network and share experiences […]
Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction?
March 22, 2016 by
By Kortni Robinson Rumor has it that students gain 15 pounds during their first year of college. Hence, the frightening term: freshman 15. After speaking with experts and students, I got to the bottom of this terrible myth. Chandler Cheak, a first-year kinesiology major at Texas Tech, gained about 5 pounds before heading home for […]
Raider Rash: Fact or Fiction?
March 19, 2016 by
By Kortni Robinson Raider Rash. The dreaded term. We’ve all heard of it. We’ve all been embarrassed by it. But the question still remains, is it real? The phrase is a slang term for STDs at Texas Tech University, according to Urban Dictionary, which also suggests that Tech is known for a high STD rate—one in […]
RSV Cases Exceed Epidemic Levels in Lubbock
March 16, 2016 by
By Victoria Landers There’s concerning news for parents across Texas: the entire state has seen a dramatic spike in the number of cases of a virus that can be life-threatening to infants and young children. The disease is called Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and it accounts for nearly 125,000 hospitalizations and 250 infant deaths in the […]
Weekly Poll: Student Wellness Center
March 10, 2016 by
Students at Texas Tech pay a $75 medical services fee each semester. This entitles them to discounted medical assistance through Student Health Services, depending on their insurance status. But are students actually utilizing the Student Wellness Center? Walk-ins and appointments are welcome, but students have complained of long wait times, with reports of it sometimes […]
