Local agriculture’s current economic impact

By: Matthew Copple Local farmers fight the weather and sagging national economy as the harvesting season comes to a close.  A study by The Texas Tech University Cotton Economics Research Institute estimates a possible 28 percent reduction for this years local cotton crop due to early-season high winds and late-season cool temperatures.  According to the [...]

Princeton Review recognizes Tech

Recently, Texas Tech School of Law was placed on a prestigious list. The law school was recognized by the Princeton Review in the company’s latest release of the “Best 174 Law Schools” for being among the elite in law schools throughout the country. More than 18,000 students throughout the country took a survey that members of [...]

Increase in winter-time disease reminds people to wash hands

Between September 6 and October 3, the Lubbock Health Department has seen a rise in shigellosis cases. During this time, there had been 44 cases reported and 63 percent of them being lab tested and confirmed, according to the Lubbock Health Department Web site. During a typical 30-day period, the health department sees eight cases [...]

Recent grads struggle to find jobs

Graduation is right around the corner, and with the current economic state that leaves soon to be graduates uneasy about the job market. Amanda Schaefer, lead counselor for University Career Services, said the best approach to finding a job is to apply early. “People are hiring at all times,” she said, “and you never know [...]

Economy affects student loans

With the economy in a slump, there are numerous problems with the markets in the United States. With the credit markets practically frozen, it is making it much more difficult for students to get approved for student loans. Nearly 90 percent of students rely on loans and financial aid to get through college. Joseph Tsai, [...]

Local agriculture’s current economic impact

Local farmers fight the weather and sagging national economy as the harvesting season comes to a close.  A study by The Texas Tech University Cotton Economics Research Institute estimates a possible 28 percent reduction for this years local cotton crop due to early-season high winds and late-season cool temperatures.  According to the study such a [...]

Study abroad mandatory for architecture majors

Study abroad will be mandatory for architecture students who enroll in the program in the Spring. Julio Valdez, freshman architecture major from Garland, Texas, said he will be in the architecture program in the Spring and said study abroad should be an option for the students. “School is already expensive as it is, and making [...]

Move over TechSIS

MyTech, the new Banner system, will be replacing TechSIS in November. Last week students voted for the new name of the Banner system after being prompted with an e-mail to students’ accounts. According to the office of the registrar, about 3,000 students voted with 45 percent of the votes being for MyTech. Lee Bobbitt, president [...]

Tech receives more grant money

With Texas Tech pushing to become both a tier-one university and a flagship school for the State of Texas, the university has increased the amount of grant money it receives. Though there are no strict requirements for either status,

Bicycle increase and accidents, increase safety awareness

As overcrowded bike racks can be seen scattered in front of buildings, students and Texas Tech Police are becoming more aware of the rules and regulations as well as the safety precautions associated with riding bikes to campus. Grant Huckabay, a senior from Midland, Texas, fractured two fingers and the side of this hand in [...]