By William Fry Mock Trial Coach Lily Johnson has competed in the courtroom since 7th grade. The reason for her dedication is unexpected. “I kind of like to think about it as a cult,” 20-year-old Johnson said with a straight face. As a branch of Texas Tech’s Future Lawyers of Today, mock trial is an […]
Del Rio-based artist brings color, creativity to children internationally
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Jacob Lujan For nearly two decades, Del Rio-born artist Adrián Falcón traveled from the United States to Europe to South America, crafting murals and paintings in the countries he explored. During that time, he said he thought he’d never settle down with a family, with kids. Now both a husband and a father, Falcón […]
Marfa’s Personalities: Tim Crowley: Theater Kid to Marfa Art Kingpin
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Zach Daniels “It’s an isolated place. It takes some effort to get here. The isolation just isn’t the geographic isolation, it’s isolated from your traditional goods and services. You get used to doing most of your shopping at the Dollar General. And it’s just okay, it’s just fine. You know everyone, you know everyone’s […]
The Hub@TTU Rewind: The Hidden Tunnels of Texas Tech
March 13, 2025 by
Hidden tunnels at Texas Tech? Why yes, there are. Back in 2014, the team at The Hub@TTU were given exclusive access to the tunnels beneath the university. With the sudden interest in Texas Tech’s tunnel system following Wednesday night’s explosions and evacuation of the Engineering Key, The Hub@TTU dug into the vaults to to unearth […]
Hundreds of demonstrators protest ICE raids as Trump cracks down on immigration laws
February 3, 2025 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor Over 500 people gathered Saturday morning at Tim Cole Memorial Park to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as they surge under Donald Trump’s presidential administration. The demonstrators chanted “No hate. No fear. Immigrants are welcome here!” and “Viva Mexico!” as they flooded the intersection of 19th Street […]
Haunted histories: Raider Power of Paranormal organization hosts haunted tour of Texas Tech
October 23, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor As the night falls, only the moon and a lantern are left to guide a tour group through a chilly evening as student storytellers spew both the magical and macabre tales of Raiderland. The Raider Power of Paranormal (RPoP) organization is set to host their annual “frightraiser,” as they present […]
LCU Symphonic Band hosts third annual benefit concert for the Haven animal shelter
October 18, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor Lubbock Christian University’s Symphonic Band hosted their third annual benefit concert for the Haven Animal Care Shelter outside the steps of the McDonald Moody Auditorium on campus Tuesday evening. The Animal Haven Care Shelter is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter located at 4501 Farm to Market Road 1729 and provides […]
Mastering Midterms: Effective Time Management and Stress Relief Strategies
October 10, 2024 by
By: Benjamin Ellerbrook As midterms approach, many students—particularly freshmen—face stress from juggling multiple exams and projects all due in the same week. Effectively managing time becomes crucial as they navigate the challenges of studying for several subjects simultaneously. The Learning Center at Texas Tech offers students different academic resources to aid in their success, such […]
Finding Belonging: How College Ministries Cultivate Community Among College Students
October 8, 2024 by
By Benjamin Ellerbrook Finding a sense of belonging and making connections are central to the college experience. While students have numerous opportunities to forge relationships, college ministries offer a unique avenue for those seeking community and support during this transformative time. According to Baptist Press, college ministries offer a space for students to connect and […]
Ready, Set, Vote: Registering and Preparing for Election Day as a Voter On-Campus
October 7, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor The presidential election is quickly approaching and residents of Lubbock county, including college students, have until October 7, to register to vote. As of 2023, the adult population in Lubbock county was around 77% of the total county population with 21% of those voters being between the ages of […]
