By MiKenna Williams Members of the Texas Tech University Student Government Association share an interest in both small- and large-scale politics, though their opinions diverge. Watch SGA executive officers and senators discuss their opinions on the presidential election, their voting decisions and the significance of this event. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this video do not […]
Lubbock Voters Speak Out
November 9, 2016 by
By Alyssa Chrisope Over 73,000 Lubbock County residents voted for president in this year’s election. Many of these voters cast ballots for parties they have never voted for before; others were firm in their vote. Of the 12 voters who openly shared their voting decisions, two had voted for Hillary Clinton, one for Gary Johnson, and […]
Shock and Grief Replace Happy Mood at Dems’ Party
November 9, 2016 by
By Leigh Waldman and Violeta Trevizo The excitement was palpable Tuesday night at the Reagor-Dykes Auto Group headquarters as the Lubbock County Democrats occupied the space for their watch party of the presidential election. As it was announced around 7:30 p.m. that Texas, a traditionally Republican state, was split almost down the middle with Hillary […]
Election Day 2016 Photo Gallery
November 9, 2016 by
Political groups across the South Plains celebrated and commiserated the results of the 2016 presidential election Tuesday night. From campaigning to watching the results unfold, these groups made the night memorable.
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 […]
ICYMI: National News From the Summer
August 29, 2016 by
In case you missed any major news stories this summer, here are some of the most pressing topics you should know about before your first current events quiz. Zika Virus: The virus is now infecting people in South Florida who have not traveled outside the U.S., but Congress has not allocated a budget to fight it. The virus, which […]
Locked, Loaded and Ready To Go
August 1, 2016 by
By Kameron Court As Campus Carry goes into effect, many people are talking about guns, but few are discussing the safety precautions they should know. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, as firearm safety has increased, the number of unintentional firearm-related fatalities has decreased. Capt. Stephen Hinkle at the Texas Tech Police Department said families who have […]
Gun Safety: The Real Danger Is at Home
August 1, 2016 by
By Joseph Marcades Tragedies like the San Bernardino and Charleston mass shootings are horrific, but it may surprise some how small their effect is in the big picture of gun violence in the country. According to The Trace, an independent nonprofit news outlet dedicated to expanding coverage of guns in the United States, mass shootings account for […]
Tar or Vape, You Choose Your Fate
May 31, 2016 by
By Maggy Villarreal Dozens of vape shops have mushroomed along the streets of Lubbock in recent years, signifying the increasing popularity of e-cigarette use. Almost 13 percent of all adults and more than 20 percent of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 had tried e-cigarettes at least once in 2014, shows a […]
Debunking the Myths Behind Rape Culture
May 30, 2016 by
By Jayme Lozano Rape. For many, it’s a hard word to see and an even harder conversation to have. Ignoring the topic, however, only leads to confusion and a disturbing trend called rape culture. The most significant aspect of rape culture is victim blaming, meaning the victims get blamed for putting themselves in situations they should […]
