I walked into the store that day in a floral dress and black shrug, very representative of my newly 19-years-old style. “Hi, I’m here to see Josh for an interview,” I timidly said to the cashier. What came next was one of the most intense interviews I’ve ever gone through, and I’m a journalist. I […]
South Plains Food Bank Pays It Forward
September 22, 2016 by
For 20 counties in West Texas, the South Plains Food Bank is a beacon of help and hope. According to its website, just over 96,000 people in the area were food insecure last year. The South Plains Food Bank served 56,243 people last year, but would like to be able to serve the close to 40,000 others who […]
Clear Bags, Full Boots, Can’t Lose
September 21, 2016 by
Jennifer Bryant graduated from Texas Tech University in August and is now working towards her master’s degree. Because she was in the Goin’ Band for four years, she was looking forward to her first football game as a spectator, until she was turned away because of her purse. “They just said ‘You can’t come in here […]
Tapping Into Home Brewing
September 19, 2016 by
There are an estimated 1.2 million home beer brewers in the United States, according to the American Home Brewers Association, and several of these beer connoisseurs call Lubbock home. “I never found a beer I didn’t like, or that didn’t like me,” local brewer Bill Hardy said. Bill Hardy and his son, Tim, are both […]
Food, “Truck” Yeah
September 13, 2016 by
A favorite memory from childhood is the sound of the ice cream truck coming up the street. Nothing was more exciting than the scramble for cash before the truck drove off. With the recent food truck trend, there are more trucks to get excited about as an adult. Lubbock has 11 food trucks roaming the city […]
The Hidden Heroes Among Us: Justin Holt
September 7, 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. Feet that have walked in the most dangerous territories in the world […]
Humans of The Farmers Market
September 6, 2016 by
“I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important.” – The Eleventh Doctor, Doctor Who Humans of New York is a simple concept. Photographer Brandon Stanton takes a picture of someone, usually on the streets of New York City. He then interviews them to get insight into their unique, complex lives. It has attracted a huge following on social […]
Weekly Poll: Is the Clear Bag Policy Effective?
September 2, 2016 by
Starting August 19, Texas Tech implemented a “clear bag policy” at all athletic department-sponsored sporting events. According to Tech’s website, the policy will allow fans to enter games without prohibited items at “a much smoother pace.” Some of these prohibited items include alcohol, drugs, firearms and coolers. Small clutch bags and medically necessary equipment will […]
Downtown City Radio Releases First Album
September 1, 2016 by
Downtown City Radio will make 20-somethings nostalgic for the pop-punk sounds of their middle and high school years. The band describes its sound as “soul-punk.” Sampson Ma, the lead singer of the band, said he is greatly influenced by soulful music from artists like Patrick Stump, while drummer Brady Sharp likes to bring in elements from his favorite band, […]
Diverse Supporters Demonstrate for “Black Lives Matter”
September 1, 2016 by
On Tuesday, the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Lubbock held a demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. It was located at the Timothy Cole Memorial, which is named after a former African-American student at Texas Tech who died in prison after being wrongly convicted of rape. Sarah Jones, a senior art history major from Keller, Texas, is […]
