Lubbock is helping with Haiti recovery

The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010 has affected people all over the world, including Lubbock, Texas. Local businesses and charities are working to send relief to the survivors. Breedlove Foods Inc., United Supermarkets, Texas Tech Federal Credit Union, American State Bank and even an elementary school are reaching out to raise [...]

Citizens Suffer From Salmonella Spread

From poultry to peanuts, infectious bacteria is making its way into the stomachs of Americans across the country. The recent salmonella scare surrounding peanut products has resulted in more than 600 contamination cases nationwide and nine deaths. Origin of Salmonella Leslie Thompson, professor and associate department chair of Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and [...]

Fires in California

The fires last week in California left thousands without their homes and many leaving behind everything they own to flee for their safety. Not only were the fires the top story on every national newscast, they covered entertainment news channels because of the celebrities that were being affected. Although I was born in raised in [...]

“Nappy Headed Ho’s” Just another stereotype

As a female basketball player, I was amazed at all of the stereotypes that were waiting for me when I came to college. I can remember approaching two guys who played football outside of the student union with one of my teammates. I was finally tired of people whispering behind my back. “Do you think [...]