Editor’s Note: The names and voices of these students were altered in order to protect their identities. Permission was granted by the students, and by the professor who I must submit the story to. Their identities will not be revealed under any circumstances. By Michael D. Two Texas Tech students share their experiences dealing in … Continue reading
Amanda Eldridge, a victim’s advocate with MADD, speaks about what the Lubbock office of the organization does and her experiences working with MADD. Continue reading
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, among people 12 and older, 23.5 million needed treatment for a drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009. For those Texas Tech students and Lubbock residents struggling with addiction, one center on campus is striving to help. The Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery is … Continue reading
By Thorn Compton Looking out on a vacant parking lot at a Starbucks the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Jessica Evans recalled where her life had taken her the last 9 months. Evans is a 24-year-old living in Lubbock because of the drug recovery system. She attended a women-only rehabilitation and living center that helps young women … Continue reading
For many students, the college lifestyle equates to living paycheck to paycheck. However, two Texas Tech students once found ways to fast cash, although not without their shares of struggles and defeat. Jamal Wilkes is a university studies major from Sherman. When the senior first began selling illegal drugs he saw it as a quick … Continue reading
By Dawit H. Difficulties are faced with the law enforcement of synthetic marijuana. Politicians and police are learning strategies to slow down the effect of the drug on the Lubbock community. The most public form of one of those strategies was a ban on synthetic marijuana that has been in effect since March 9. Morgan … Continue reading
By Dawit H. Jackson McHorse, a bartender at South Plains Lanes, discussed the ways he prevents underage drinking and the variety of tactics minors have used to trick him. But, Cameron Madison, an architect for United Supermarkets, explained how easy it was for his friends and him to circumnavigate those laws and rules to get … Continue reading
By Dawit H. This slideshow gives a picture to how visible alcohol is at Texas Tech and the impact it tends to have on students. Continue reading
The MCTV newscast from November 5 features a story on the Watch Your BAC program, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, which gave Texas Tech students a chance to experience first hand what it is like to drive while intoxicated. -Jordon L. Continue reading
A truck driving on the South Loop access road near the 6600 block of Utica Avenue rear-ended a SUV with a young child in the back seat just before midnight on Saturday, KCBD reports. The child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police confirmed the driver of the truck was intoxicated at the … Continue reading
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