It has been widely reported that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has side effects for the majority of people. I previously wrote my first vaccine shot left me with crippling allergies that left me sick for days; however, the side effects dissipated much quicker with the second dose. I got my second dose […]
An inside look at COVID-19 & mental health
April 21, 2021 by
By Kristin Rodin – JOUR 3312 student contributor Mental health professionals continue to adjust their services for the Lubbock community in 2021 after facing difficulties from COVID-19. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, people have continued to struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and experts have faced challenges […]
Local businesses on road to recovery despite pandemic
April 20, 2021 by
By Travis Davis COVID-19 has brought about many economic challenges to Lubbock businesses, with not even local staples and fan favorites being safe from the negative impacts of the pandemic. Located across from the Texas Tech campus, Now We Taco’n Taqueria–located at 1021 University Ave.–is a family-owned restaurant that has taken a heavy economic blow […]
Local businesses hope Buddy Holly Hall will revitalize downtown Lubbock
April 16, 2021 by
By Joe Garcia The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences opened to the public on Jan. 23 in hopes of having an impact on downtown Lubbock, said Tim Collins. Collins, board chairman of the Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association, said enhancing downtown Lubbock was LEPAA’s main focal point. “Every great city has a […]
Hub@TTU reporter gives firsthand account of getting vaccinated
April 13, 2021 by
The process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Lubbock County is truly a quick and straightforward process. From scheduling an appointment to getting your shot. A couple weeks ago, I went online to the website for the Lubbock Civic Center and made my appointment for the morning of March 31. When I showed up for […]
Navigating romantic relationships in the 21st century
April 13, 2021 by
Love is one of the most studied and least understood areas in psychology today, according to Psychology Today. Dr. Cameron Brown–a licensed marriage and family therapy associate at Desert Sky Family Therapy and an assistant professor in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech in the Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences–described new […]
SGA Graduate Vice President Team to host “Tech’s Got Talent” talent show
April 9, 2021 by
Texas Tech’s Student Government Association Graduate Vice President Team is hosting “Tech’s Got Talent”. The talent show will be held on April 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Raider Commons Plaza in the Student Union Building. Charles Ramey II–graduate student, doctoral candidate, and SGA’s graduate vice president–said the idea behind the event started […]
TTU first-generation program’s growth, purpose
April 8, 2021 by
By: Natalie Cervantes The Texas Tech first-generation transition and mentoring programs are growing as they prepare to keep evolving to serve and support college students who identify as a first-generation student. Brandon Cruz, director for First Generation Transition & Mentoring Programs, spoke about the growth and importance of the program. “Over the last 10 years, […]
What is cancel culture? A look at rights and responsibilities
April 7, 2021 by
Cancel culture has been described as the act of canceling people, brands, shows, movies, or anything that one deems offensive, according to Merriam-Webster. The site also notes that cancel culture is not a new concept and has been around for years. However, with the increase in social media and social media users, cancel culture has […]
Troubles Brewing: Local coffee shop finds success following COVID adversity
April 1, 2021 by
Since the start of the pandemic, businesses across the county have been hit hard by the pandemic leading many to close their doors for good. In spite of the circumstances, Sugar Browns Coffee was able to launch their new location on 67th Street and Indiana Avenue. Taylor McAlpine, general manager, said the idea for the […]
