By Graciela Vazquez EDITOR’S NOTE: To watch the forum from home, click on the link here. The stream will commence at approximately 5:30 p.m. CST Texas Tech students will be able to cast votes for 2020-2021 student body representatives online starting March 4 through March 5. In anticipation of the election, candidates from both campaigning […]
Texas Tech PD urges vigilance after consecutive on-campus assaults, suspect at large
December 9, 2019 by
Texas Tech police are investigating two separate on-campus assault cases which occurred in less than 48 hours of each other, said TTPD Lt. Amy Ivey. Ivey said the cases are being investigated separately until police receive more information. On Dec. 9, at about 6:47 p.m., a woman reported to police that a Hispanic male attempted […]
A Life of Service: Local men reflect on their time in the military
November 11, 2019 by
By: Megan Zapalac Those who have fought and serve are among us, but their stories are only shared if asked— and some go unheard. Through scars and smiles, three local veterans shared their stories of service and hardships. Having retired as a sergeant major in the U.S. Army, 81-year-old Emigdio Ramos, said his career began during the Vietnam War […]
Increasing Textbook Prices Upset Students
April 13, 2017 by
When a new semester rolls around, students know they are going to break the bank on one thing alone. Purchasing textbooks. Since 2006, the cost of a college textbook has increased by 73 percent, which happens to be more than four times the rate of inflation – according to Covering the Cost, a report from […]
More Students Now Working and Studying Through College
March 20, 2017 by
Tuition. Books. Supplies. Room. Board. Transportation. First thing that comes to mind? Money. With costs like these adding up for a student, working part time through college is no new phenomenon. Today, a working learner cannot pay off their education expenses making $7.25 an hour, but employment can lighten debt after graduation tremendously and pay […]
Twittersphere Responds to Election
November 9, 2016 by
By Laura Duclos Last night’s Donald Trump victory in the presidential election came as a surprise to many Americans. Although people were spread throughout election watch parties, their homes, bars and public areas, such as town squares or parks, everyone was able to come together via social media to express support for the candidate they voted for […]
Students Hold Black Lives Matter Demonstration
September 30, 2016 by
On Friday, Sept. 30, several students at Texas Tech University congregated at the Student Union Building in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Students then moved to the free speech area where they held hands, formed a circle, said a prayer and sang “Lift Every Voice,” most commonly known as a Black pride song. Some […]
Forever 22
February 16, 2016 by
I got the email on a Sunday. “I wanted to let you know that we do not have a fellowship to offer you at The Texas Tribune,” the email read. “You submitted a great application, and you were one of our semifinalists. All the best with your journalism endeavors.” My heart sunk. I would rather […]
Texas Higher Ed. Has A Bright Future But A Long Way To Go
January 27, 2015 by
A packed room in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center buzzed with anticipation as the four panelists and the moderator took the stage. Attendees expected a discussion on higher education in Texas, but they probably didn’t expect some of the answers the panelists gave. On Monday, Texas Tech University Systems Chancellor Robert Duncan, Juliet Garcia, Ph.D., state […]
Texas Tech Student Missing Since Sunday
January 20, 2015 by
Gordon Fang-Wong’s Facebook page shows a happy young man at Disney World, enjoying time with his family. Other pictures include a high school senior ring and a meal at Whataburger with friends. The most recent picture is of a missing person poster. Fang-Wong, a student at Texas Tech, was reported missing January 18. According to […]
