Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Sex-trafficking: The Life & The Trade

Fight or Flight: The Benefits and Dangers of Boxing

By Joshua Bray While back-to-back deaths of professional boxers have focused on the dangers of the sport, a Lubbock gym is highlighting the importance of responsible coaching and fighter safety. On July 23, professional boxer Maxim Dadashev died due to a brain injury sustained during his Maryland boxing match four days prior, according to the […]

Metro Tower Lofts Renovation in Early Stages, Major Downtown Revitalization to Follow

By Reece Nations Lubbock’s tallest building, formerly known as the Great Plains Life Building, sat vacant and underused for years when it was purchased by NTS Communications in 1997. Located at 1220 Broadway, this prominent feature of the city’s skyline is being transformed into affordable residential housing units after a deal was brokered this summer […]

Trusting the process: Texas Tech men’s basketball team talks success

Texas Tech’s Men’s Basketball made their second run in the NCAA Tournament this year. Since the hiring of current Head Coach Chris Beard in April 2016 fans have witnessed the basketball team’s transformation. RC Maxfield, a senior Public Relations major who covers and follows Texas Tech sports, spoke about the team’s growth. “It is a […]

Blue phones enhance safety on TTU campus

Texas Tech University officials take precautions to make sure students feel safe by placing blue phones in various places on campus. Amy Ivey, administrative lieutenant at the Texas Tech Police Department, explained what blue phones are and their uses around the Tech campus. “Here at Texas Tech we have our own dispatch centers,” Ivey said. […]

Helping the Homeless Be Heard

By Julia Sewing After long hours of preparation, the members of Hearing the Homeless sighed with relief when the art installation was finally ready for its debut. Hearing the Homeless, a local nonprofit, works toward ending the misconceptions of homelessness through positive human connection and authentic relationships. Kipp Bennett-Chew, associate director and photographer for Hearing […]

Organizing with Nydia: Coordinating Wall and Outlook Calendars

In this final video on how to get organized, The HUB@TTU reporter Nydia offers tips on how to personalize a Microsoft Outlook calendar to coordinate with a wall calendar. These tips will surely help you stay on top of each and every assignment!

Organizing with Nydia: Making a Planner

Organizational skills lacking? Are you vowing to become more organized in the upcoming semester? Watch this video by The Hub@TTU reporter Nydia as she provides viewers with step-by-step tips on how to make a planner to fit all scheduling needs.

Adulting 101: Buying a Used Car

In this episode of Adulting 101, The Hub@TTU reporter Jason talks about everything you should consider when shopping for a used vehicle. From budgeting to vehicle history reports, Jason has 10 things for you to think about before making your purchase. Happy hunting! Information: https://www.carfax.comhttps://www.kbb.com

Not All Cactus and Gravel: Understanding our Relationship with Green Spaces

Lubbock’s dry, semi-arid climate can require homeowners and businesses to keep a close eye on their landscape practices to ensure their lawns stay healthy and beautiful – green.  However, experts say this can lead to overwatering and a mismanagement of the local natural resources. The Green Psyche Dr. Susan Tomlinson, an associate professor of the […]