In a poll on The Hub@TTU website, 32 out of 40 respondents said they have had a bad experience with a roommate. Austin Brown, a junior microbiology major, is part of that 80 percent. He faced the difficult situation of living with a friend during his freshman year at Texas Tech University. “At first, everything was fine,” Brown said. […]
American Apartment Horror Story: Maintenance
October 31, 2016 by
While most horror stories include ghosts and monsters, living in student housing can be just as scary; apartment horror stories can range from poor maintenance response to uncomfortable situations. Students have an array of options when it comes to housing in Lubbock: houses, lofts, and apartments. Regardless of location, one thing many students have experienced at various complexes […]
Walk-On’s Brings Louisiana to Lubbock
October 28, 2016 by
By Erika Castella Louisiana-based Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar opened its first out-of-state location in Lubbock this month. It all started on a napkin. According to the restaurant’s website, owners Brandon Landry and Jack Warner drew the floor plan for a potential sports bar on the back of a napkin. The two played as walk-ons for […]
No One’s Wasting Their Drugs on Your Kid
October 27, 2016 by
It’s a tale as old as Halloween, or at least as old as the 1970’s. “Make sure you check your children’s Halloween candy!” Online forums and worried mothers have warned repeatedly. Even Abigail Van Buren, author of the “Dear Abby” column, warned readers about razor blades and poison that could potentially be in their children’s Halloween […]
The Hidden Heroes Among Us: Jeremy Sedeño
October 24, 2016 by
The Hub@TTU is launching a series focusing on veterans studying at Texas Tech University. The series, which will include photos, videos, diary entries, Q&A’s and profiles, will tell the stories of veterans transitioning back to civilian life and of those that have already made the transition. After dropping out of high school in 1995 and having his first […]
City Considers New Traffic Signal on University Avenue
October 24, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope There are already five stop lights along University Avenue between 19th Street and Marsha Sharp Freeway, but the city of Lubbock is considering another one. Residents and employees at stores near the intersection of Mac Davis Lane and University Avenue have mixed opinions, emphasizing both safety concerns and increased congestion along University Avenue. Sharmon Owens, […]
Historical Hub City
October 24, 2016 by
By Blaine Hill The second your tires hit the cobblestone roads in downtown Lubbock, you can feel the history of the town rattling your tires. But despite being over 100 years old, Lubbock citizens do not always think of their town having a deep history. “Because Lubbock wasn’t incorporated until 1909, people in Lubbock don’t think […]
The Binge Drinking Reality
October 21, 2016 by
By Samantha Brookes Ignatius Horstmann, a sophomore history major at Texas Tech University, knows alcohol related deaths are a reality for some students and addicts. He said he has known two people this year who have died from alcohol and drug use. “When you get in recovery, get ready, because people are going to start dying,” […]
The Hunt for the Great Pumpkin Spice Latte
October 20, 2016 by
By Leigh Waldman Fall is in full swing, and we all know what that means. Bring out the Ugg boots, yoga pants and, most importantly, the oh-so delicious pumpkin spice latte. But not all PSLs are made the same. In the spirit of investigative journalism, I decided to take it upon myself to try PSLs from […]
Miss Lubbock: More Than a Pageant
October 17, 2016 by
Robin Willingham said one thing you do not see in televised pageants is the stress that goes along with the performance. She knows the stress firsthand because her daughter, Madison Willingham, is the current Miss Lubbock. “I was a nervous wreck,” Robin Willingham said. “You cannot breathe until it’s over.” Madison is a junior public relations […]
