By Ellysa Gonzalez and Audra Coffman Eighty percent of college students report frequent daily stress, shows a 2008 Associated Press and mtvU survey. To respond to the stress crisis, Texas Tech University’s Student Counseling Center is teaching students how to relax. A new zero-gravity massage chair in the MindSpa Relaxation Room has recently become a popular place […]
Living Life Abused
October 30, 2015 by
Two Texas Tech students, Samantha* and John*, dated for eight months before he laid his hands on her in an abusive way. She decided to tell her story, but wanted to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. They were not officially together the first time he hit her, according to Samantha. She said it was because John […]
With a Little Help from … Adderall and Vyvanse
October 15, 2015 by
Taking study drugs appears to be common among Texas Tech students, showed an online poll conducted by The Hub@TTU last week. The poll, based on a convenience sample that allowed respondents to choose multiple answers, found 62 percent of the responses claimed illegal use of prescription study drugs—with Vyvanse and Adderall nearly tying for the lead. The 186 responses indicating […]
First Comes Love, Then Comes College or Marriage?
February 9, 2015 by
Before some students finish their college education and walk the stage, they walk down the aisle to get their M.R. or M.R.S. degree. Out of 173 students who took a weekly Hub@TTU poll, 10 percent said they had already gotten married, 25 percent said they would get married before finishing school, 52 percent said they […]
Students Can Receive a Break of a Different Kind This Tax Season
February 4, 2015 by
Tax season is nothing new to Ashley Morales, a junior public relations major from Longview, Texas. She’s been filing her own taxes for the past three years. “Most of my friends, who are students, file with their parents, because they’re the ones who pay for their stuff,” Morales said, “But I’m an independent, so there […]
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 […]
How Far Away Do Students Go for College?
December 6, 2014 by
Marcos Palacios is one of more than 5,200 Texas Tech students who chose to attend college in their hometown. The sophomore dual advertising and marketing major said that while he looked at other universities, including a couple out-of-state, he found that staying in town would be the best decision for him. “There’s opportunities everywhere,” said […]
22 Things College Students Are Thankful For
November 18, 2014 by
College is both a wonderful and sometimes terrifying experience. Take some time out of your busy day to be thankful! 1. Care packages from Mom and Dad Sending ramen noodles and Easy Mac is the best way to show you care. 2. Cancelled 8 a.m. classes We all know better than to sign up for […]
The College Football Playoff: Two Teams from the Same Conference? Not So Fast…
September 30, 2014 by
This year is the first college football season with a playoff at the end of the year rather than the top two teams being pitted against each other to play for the national title. Four teams will be chosen by a selection committee, independent of any rankings and polls. It is no longer the BCS, […]
Going Abroad: A Life-Changing Adventure
September 9, 2014 by
While college can certainly be an adventure in itself, getting the most out of this time in your life might involve leaving Lubbock. Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, Texas Tech University students have the chance to visit Tech’s biannual Study Abroad Fair and learn all about the program’s […]
