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 […]
Tech history major enrollment falls 43% over decade
April 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By William Fry Richard Verrone sits with one of his students, notebook in hand, as they work on a list of the pros and cons of switching majors from history to finance. Verrone, a history professor and graduate program coordinator for the Department of History at Texas Tech, said he has personally seen fewer history […]
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 […]
The Heart Behind the Lens: Annie Rice’s Journey Through Photojournalism
December 3, 2024 by
By Rhode Dueñas Fascinated by an interaction with a woman while covering an event, Annie Rice found the focus of her master’s project. While at the University of Missouri, Rice made a micro-documentary following three families, each of whom had a missing loved one. Marianne lost her daughter. Her daughter had been missing for 25 […]
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 […]
Hunger in Higher Education: Unpacking Food Insecurity and Available Resources
September 20, 2024 by
By Leslie Pantoja, Hub Editor Jokes about ‘living off ramen’ may seem like a college rite of passage, but they mask a much more serious issue: rampant food insecurity. By normalizing these struggles, such phrases downplay the challenges that many students face in accessing nutritious meals. The American Psychological Association has reported that several university […]
Student Musicians Discuss Local Country Scene
April 22, 2024 by
By Kennedy Kilgore Among the wind-swept plains of West Texas, Lubbock stands as one of the three major country music hubs in Texas, according to iHeart statistics. At Texas Tech, a new generation of student musicians are contributing to the local scene, blending the region’s musical traditions with the vibrant energy of college life. Cela […]
Hungry CoMC Students Wonder about Vacant Storefront in Basement
April 16, 2024 by
By Isabeth Castillo Many students are curious about the empty Sam’s Express location in the basement of the College of Media & Communication building. Multiple academic buildings on campus have refreshment options. But the former Sam’s Express in CoMC closed after a few years of operation. The Rawls College of Business offers a Chick-Fil-A Express […]
Residence Halls Compete in Blood Drive Amid Shortage
April 15, 2024 by
By Avery Mendoza Texas Tech dormitories last week engaged in a charitable battle royale for student blood. University Student Housing hosts the Battle of the Halls Blood Drive in collaboration with Vitalant Blood Bank, where students fight for bragging rights while saving lives. According to an article by Vitalant, blood donations have been at dangerously […]
Photo Gallery: 4-8 Eclipse in Photos
April 9, 2024 by
Celestial spectators were captivated by the age old dance of shadows and light. The total solar eclipse witnessed across the United States on Monday April 8th was a celestial sight for the ages. The next solar eclipse viewable from the contiguous U.S. won’t happen again until Aug. 23, 2044, according to NASA. Swipe through to […]
