Spring 2008 - News Central Story Index
Campus Happenings:
Tuition Talks: The Texas Tech community reacts to a proposed increase in tuition rates for the 2008-2009 school years as well as other costs of college that continue to increase.
After Graduation Jitters: With a diploma in hand, the future can seem a bit daunting, but there are a variety of options to consider, evident by some Red Raiders post-grad paths.
Spring Break Trip 2008: That one week of vacation time called Spring Break may conjure negative images of the normal South Padre bacchanal, but News Central has found a few more ways to make the most of the week.
Texas Tech Traditions: From classics like the Carol of Lights to more alternative events like Tour de Tech Terrace, this West Texas college town makes the Red Raider experience unique for all students carrying on the university's well-loved traditions.
Leisure Pool May Be Scrapped: A lack of funds for the proposed campus leisure pool is creating a debate on whether construction will move forward.
Raiders Who Rock: Take a look at the students honored for their services in the community by the Center for Campus Life's first annual awards program.
Student Government Association Elections: SGA officers, candidates and Tech students analyze the who's, where's and what's of the Feb. 26 and 27 elections.
Football Frenzy : With stars like Michael Crabtree and a 2008 preseason poll placement within the top 15, Red Raider football is creating a buzz for sports fans and local businesses alike.
Lubbock Buzz:
Admiring the Arts: A spotlight on the arts beams proudly in West Texas where the Lubbock Art Alliance's "Deep in the Art of Texas" theme annual festival pulled crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Citywide Methamphetamine Epidemic: Lubbock has seen an increase in illegal methamphetamine labs despite numerous attempts to help users of the strongly addictive drug.
Autism Awareness Month: News Central looks into events planned for April by the TTU's Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research and how one boy lives with the development disorder that affects adults and children alike.
Severe Weather Awareness: With an address right on the weather-beaten path West Texas, Texas Tech and the city of Lubbock have some inclement weather conditions to endure this spring.
Federal Act Increases Courthouse Security: Officials at the federal and county courthouses in Lubbock are beefing up security with x-ray machines, metal detectors, and more cameras and peace officers.
Lubbock's Dangerous Dogs: Dog attacks have recently increased across the Hub City, focusing attention on the causal problems of overpopulation and a high number of strays.
Black History Month: Not Just a Month of Love: February marks the 32nd year of Black History Month, and celebrations of all kinds are turning Lubbockite attention to the Black history woven into the American story.
National Newsstand:
Vigorous Voter Turnout: This milestone election year has created controversial candidate choices, creating an all time high in voter turnout.
Beijing Dreams: The Texas Tech community weighs in on the excitement of the Summer 2008 Olympic games, the impact for Tech athletes and takes an editorial look at the controversy involving Tibetan protests over Chinese involvement in the region.
Falling Prices for CDs: Digital music sales are putting a damper on CD sales, leaving retailers battling for lower prices and the music industry in a new state of distress.
Marching Into the Texas Primary: From student organizations to minority groups, News Central explores the many West Texas voices rallying for candidate support in the March 4 primary election and attempting to reverse an apparent voter apathy.
National Marijuana Debate: Differing viewpoints on the illegal substance heat up nationally and locally as more states legislate on the medical value of the plant.
Economic Stimulus Package: Local lawmakers and professors speak out about a proposed method of reversing an apparent U.S. economy slow-down.