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Raider Life 2022

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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Welcome to Texas Tech

Living on campus pages

Financial questions

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Caring for mental,

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physical health

Parking parameters

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Getting involved Raiderland

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Your elected

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Family involvement

Ringing in tradition

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Sending love Preparing for emergencies Greek life

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Being active Career prep

Student organizations

Get the news Money management Promoting safety, health

Campus eats

home. It is my pleasure to welcome you to a place where from here any dreams, ambitions or goals you have, it is truly possible. My name is Arianna Flores and I am the editor-in-chief of The Daily Toreador, in my opinion, one of Tech’s best traditions. At The Daily Toreador, we are in charge of keeping you informed of all campus news. We publish content daily to ensure all Red Raiders know what is happening and are connected to the things going on around campus. The first year at Tech will be over before you know, so enjoy every second of the college experience you can. The Tech campus will give you some of the best memories that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. There will be late night dorm room talks with friends, a party at Jones AT&T stadium, or even the midnight study sessions at the library; these are some of the few moments some don’t realize you will carry with you forever. There is almost a 100-year legacy behind the scarlet and black and once you become a Red Raider the tradition lives on through you. Learning the “Matador Song”

and becoming involved in one of the many orArianna Flores ganizations Tech has is is a fourth-year just a small way for us Journalism to carry on that legacy major from and enjoy it. Arcola. My advice to new students is to take advantage of everything Tech has to offer and step out of your comfort zone. It can be extremely intimidating to put yourself out there but the earlier you do it, the longer you can enjoy your time in Raiderland. When I started my first year at Tech, I wrote a column sharing my thoughts on what our first year should look like and I still stand by all of it to this very day. Your parents won’t be here to tell you right from wrong. Any decision you make is your own and now that the pandemic is dying down, your college experience starts the minute you move into a residence hall. Like in the first-year column I wrote about quote from “Spiderman,” “with great power comes great responsibility,” and it still holds true for those who begin at Tech. Once you are a Red Raider, don’t forget to call your loved ones and old friends every once in a while. Tell your guardians you love and appreciate them for getting you into adulthood and then come to Lubbock with your Guns Up and have fun being a part of the Red Raider family.

Raider Life 2022 Staff: Editor Arianna Flores Reporters Stephanie Ghandour Kaitlyn Salazar Chris Williams Toreador Media Director Susan Peterson Sales, Marketing & Design Manager Andrea Watson Editorial Advisers Sheri Lewis Andrea Watson Unless otherwise credited, all photos in this issue were taken by Toreador Media Photography. Courtesy photos were provided by the department submitting the corresponding content. The cover was designed by Carlos Gonzalez. Raider Life is a special student publication for incoming and transfer students and their families produced by Toreador Media’s The Daily Toreador at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Questions, comments and concerns may be directed to: Texas Tech University Toreador Media Box 43081 Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-3388

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PREPARATION

Prioritize what to bring to campus By KAITLYN SALAZAR Staff Writer

One of the most exciting parts of going to college is having your own space as you live alone for the first time. However, this can also be the most stressful. With limited space in a dorm room, students must be smart about what they choose to bring to college. John Romero, a unit manager at the Welcome Center for University Student Housing, said appliances are what usually takes up the most space in a traditional residence hall. “I would probably try to stay away from larger appliances,” Romero said. “A lot of students are pretty proficient in using air fryers and toaster ovens, and those two items are actually not allowed within the residence halls.” Romero said microwaves are a great replacement for those large devices, as well as slow cookers. “Our traditional halls do allow for one microwave within the residence hall,” Romero said. “So if you’re living in a hall like Hulen, Clement, Stangel, Murdough, Wall, Gates,

you can have one microwave. Another thing that has been allowed for this upcoming academic year is a Crockpot. (Students) can also bring a Keurig or a coffee maker.” Kushi Nankani, a firstyear computer science major from Pune, India, said her Keurig is something that made transitioning into college a little easier, as well as some other items she found essential. “Things I purchased here that helped were a fan, a Keurig, baskets to organize stuff, and a night lamp,” Nankani said. “Keurigs didn’t just help with coffee, but also hot water and ready-to-eat stuff. At Hulen (Hall), the administration started the heater pretty soon before the winter started, so it would have been difficult with a fan. We had a total of three fans during that time.” Nankani said lamps were something she and her roommate found useful. “Our dorm’s lights were not good. They were too bright,” Nankani said. “I had to wake up early before my roommate and sleep late at night, which was making her uncomfortable, so night

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A Texas Tech student takes items to his residence hall room while others move into their designated residence halls. Students can bring decor, food and essentials to make the spaces their own. lamps were handy during those times.” B e s i d e s r o o m d e c o r, many students often forget about essentials needed to make it through their first

year of living alone. Romero said while the residence halls offer different amenities, students are required to bring their own personal items.

“We provide toilet paper and paper towels within the bathrooms, but they’ll want to bring their toothbrushes and toothpaste,” Romero said. “We also have limit-

less laundry but we do not provide their detergent. That’s something a lot of students forget whenever they move in.” In the residence halls with community bathrooms and showers, they are cleaned by the custodial staff, but many students purchase shower shoes. If a student lives in a residence hall with bathrooms shared among the roommates, they are responsible for the cleanliness. As for bedding, Romero said students can find information on how big their beds are based on which residence hall they will live in. “Depending on which residence hall, some offer beds that are twin or twin XL,” Romero said. “If they are interested in bringing their bedding, we would recommend them go into our housing website and look at their residence hall guide and see exactly what size bedding they would need to bring with them.” For more information about what students can and cannot bring visit the housing website. @KaitSalazarDT

EXPENSES

Financial Aid office strives to support student success The goal of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships at Texas Tech is to “make obtaining a college degree within reach” through financial aid and scholarship programs. Available financial aid sources may include scholarships, grants, student employment, loans and waivers. In the fall semester last year, 73 percent of Tech students received some sort of financial aid. The average amount of aid provided to an

undergraduate student was slightly more than $12,300. More than 58 percent of students received grants and/or scholarships, and the average amount that an undergraduate student received in such funding was $7,150. Interested in what you might be eligible to receive? Review frequently asked questions, then reach out to your Financial Aid adviser: Who do I contact if I

have questions? • Every student at Tech has an assigned financial aid adviser. Find your adviser by visiting www.financialaid. ttu.edu / Contact Us / Find my Adviser. • Visit our office in West Hall 301 — no appointment necessary • Call (806) 742-3681 How do I apply for financial aid? • U.S. citizens should

complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year at https:// studentaid.gov/. The FAFSA opens Oct. 1. The state priority due date is Jan. 15. • Students who are not U.S. citizens but are Texas residents may complete the TASFA (Texas Application for Student Financial Aid). The TASFA

opens Oct. 1 and the state priority due date is Jan. 15. Additional information is available at http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/. How do I get additional scholarships? Complete the continuing student scholarship application every year between Oct. 1 and Feb. 1 at https://www. depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/. Where do I look for jobs on campus?

Student employment opportunities are available here: https://ttu.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions. com/ What if my financial circumstances have changed? We can help. Contact your financial aid adviser for information related to special circumstances. The Financial Aid office is located in Room 301, West Hall.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Counseling Center eases college transition The Student Counseling Center offers multiple services to ensure students can successfully address their emotional and mental health needs. The SCC is located in Room 201 of the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main Street and Flint Avenue, next to Carpenter/Wells Residence Hall. The Student Counseling Center offers short-term services to address student concerns. These may include adjusting to college, relationship loss, coping with grief, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management, gender identity and sexual assault. Counseling also is available for students experiencing a recent crisis or traumatic situation. The SCC’s MindSpa facility is available for students to learn various stress manage-

ment techniques. The MindSpa includes a relaxation room with a massage chair and a Mind and Body room that provides interactive learning to facilitate stress management. Suicide prevention training, called QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), is a skills-based program designed to provide hope to those in crisis. The SCC offers free QPR training for interested TTU faculty, staff and students. Participants learn how to intervene and get help for someone in a suicidal crisis. Initiating services at the Student Counseling Center is easy. Students can walk in, no appointment necessary, for an initial screening from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Continuing appointments and hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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A relaxation room features a massage chair, a small waterfall display and a biofeedback monitor. The room is one of two rooms that are part of the Student Counseling Services’ Mind Spa available to students.

WELLNESS

Student Health Services offers medical care

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The Student Wellness Center is located on the corner of Flint Avenue and Main Street on the Texas Tech campus. Through this facility, Student Health offers a variety of services to Tech students.

Student Health Services is the primary care facility located conveniently on Texas Tech’s campus. The clinic is staffed with board-certified physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners and is able to treat most medical needs. Student Health Services is located on the first floor of the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main and Flint, next to Carpenter/Wells Residence Hall. Services are available by appointment from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More than 150 primary care appointments are available each day. Students can access care through face-to-face and telehealth visits during our hours of operation. Telehealth visits also are available. The clinic accepts most health insurance plans. Academic HealthPlans health insurance is available to students. More information can be found at ttu.myahpcare.com.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES • Primary and urgent care • Women’s health • Integrated mental health care • Sports medicine • Nurse clinic • Travel health • Lab services • X-ray services • Full-service pharmacy Pharmacy, radiology and lab services also are conveniently located in the Student Wellness Center. The pharmacy can fill most prescriptions, including those written by an outside physician or transferred from another pharmacy. Over-the-counter medications are also available at competitive prices. For more information about Student Health Services, visit depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth.

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CAMPUS

Get to know campus traffic, parking rules

Where To Park Most parking lots on the Texas Tech campus require a permit from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some lots require a permit 24 hours a day. Students living on and off campus may purchase permits. Those living on campus can purchase a permit for the residence hall or the parking lot near their residence hall or in the Flint Avenue Parking Facility. Residence hall lots are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for their permit holders. Students living off campus can purchase a permit for Commuter North, Commuter ICC, the Raider Park Parking Garage, Commuter West or Commuter Satellite. These permits are valid Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. any commuter permit is valid in any commuter lot. Students also have the choice of purchasing an Evening Commuter pass, which covers parking in any commuter lot after 2:30 p.m., any park-and-pay area on campus after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and the Rec Center parking lot for the two-hour maximum. The Flint Avenue Parking Facility may have availability for commuters on a limited basis. Waitlists are available for it and all other commuter lots. More information is available at the parking.ttu.edu website. My Parking Account Students and employees manage all permits, registered vehicles, free bicycle registrations, contact information and citations through their My Parking Account, available at www.parking.ttu.edu. Avoiding Citations Know your definitions. Students are Tech students. Faculty and staff are full- or part-time non-student employees of Tech. Visitors include those unaffiliated with Tech as students or employees. Area reserved lots and re-

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Parking on campus is regulated by permits and signage and is monitored by Transportation and Parking staff. Students living in residence halls can purchase permits for the lot associated with their hall. Students living off campus can purchase commuter or satellite permits. served individual spaces serve as employee parking and are unavailable for student purchase. Service vehicle spaces and areas allow Tech vendors and maintenance vehicles close access to buildings needing repairs or attention. Park in your permitted location. Park only in zones your ePermit allows during permitted times. Always watch for signs in lots to identify zones and applicable times of enforcement. Read the Traffic and Parking Regulations, which can be found under the Resources tab on the www.parking.ttu.edu website.

Driving On Campus From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, driving through the academic core of campus — the area beyond the entry stations on the campus streets — is open only to area-reserved and reservedspace permit holders, official Tech vehicles, vendors, contractors and visitors. Tech students may not drive their personal vehicles in these areas during that time. This decreases traffic in the most congested and pedestrian- and bicycle-heavy areas of campus. The decrease provides a safer environment for students, employees and

visitors as they make their way around campus. Understanding Park-And-Pay Areas Some areas on campus are park-and-pay lots requiring payment for parking. Rates can be paid hourly or by the day. Students and employees with any type of valid parking permit do not have to pay to park any time at the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center or in any campus parkand-pay lot after 5:30 p.m. Some lots on campus, such as R03 (the Library lot), serve as employee parking lots from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and become

park-and-pay from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Other areas may be parkand-pay during the day. Signs in park-and-pay lots state the hours payment is required. How To Appeal a Citation Citations may be appealed through a customer’s My Parking Account. If you feel a citation has been unjustly issued, an online appeal form is available at www.parking.ttu.edu Provide a detailed explanation for the appeal in the online form. Send any supporting evidence, such as photos or diagrams, to parking@ttu.edu or 407 Flint Ave., MS 3161, Lubbock, Texas 79409 by 8 p.m. the following business day. Game-day Parking Football: Many parking lots on campus, aside from residence hall lots, are reserved for football permit holders beginning at 6 a.m. on home game days. Vehicles parked in reserved areas are subject to impoundment. Those in lots affected will receive an email regarding specifics for their lot so long as a valid email address is provided in the customer’s My Parking Account information. For a fee, patrons can park in Commuter West. A roundtrip shuttle ride to and from Jones AT&T is available for a nominal fee. Reserved RV parking is provided in the Commuter Satellite lot. Free game-day parking is available in the Health Sciences Center lots near Fourth Street and Texas Tech Parkway. The same shuttle service is available in these lots. For a detailed list of reserved areas or to purchase game-day parking, contact the Red Raider Club or see maps and prices at www.redraiderclub.com and follow the links to buy tickets and football parking. Basketball: The lots surrounding the United Supermarkets Arena are reserved for basketball parking-permit holders. Limited disability parking is available in the lots immediately north and west

of the arena. However, there is an ADA shuttle in Commuter Satellite that picks up and drops off next to the arena at no charge. Getting Help On Campus Motorist Assistance Program: The Motorist Assistance Program, MAP, offers assistance to anyone on the Tech campus or at the Rawls Course. Call 806-742-MAPP and a Transportation and Parking Services employee will provide a gallon of gas, give a jump start, unlock a vehicle or air up a tire. Services are free for up to three uses per year. Free Car Clinic: The Free Car Clinic is hosted three times per year: before Thanksgiving break, before spring break and during the summer. Tech students, faculty, staff and visitors enjoy free food and giveaways while professional mechanics from Scott’s Complete Car Care inspect their vehicles. Mechanics check tire pressure, belts, hoses and wipers and top off fluids for free. Bike Clinic: Hosted in the fall and spring, the Bike Clinic offers free diagnostic exams, on-site bicycle registration and visits from on- and off-campus bicycle-related organizations. Short-Term Assistance: This program offers more convenient parking for individuals who need short-term close parking due to an injury or medical reasons, but who may not qualify for a state-issued disability placard. Expectant Mother Parking: This service provides closer parking to Tech students, faculty and staff who are expectant mothers in their last trimester of pregnancy. Permit holders may park in visitor or time-limit spaces. Expectant Mother Parking requires documentation from a physician and can be offered earlier if the pregnancy is considered high-risk. Lime scooters and e-Bikes: Lime scooters and e-Bikes are available to rent on the Tech campus and throughout Lubbock.

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CAMPUS LIFE

Events, groups exist to create connections

Transition and Engagement programs provide a collaborative collection of programs and services that assist students in the transitions inherent to college and academic life and provide opportunities to help students engage in the academic community and navigate successfully to graduation. The programs and services create a successful experience for students during each of the major college transition periods at Texas Tech, including first-year experience, major selection, moving off campus, sophomore-year experience and capstone/senior experiences. For more information, visit www.studentengagement.ttu.edu or on social media @ttuengagement. Raider Welcome www.raiderwelcome.ttu.edu Raider Welcome is a series of fun and free events designed to welcome new and returning students to the Tech campus. Traditionally this event begins when

the residence halls open and ends after classes have begun. This year, Raider Welcome runs Aug. 12 to Sept. 3. Among the activities are a few major events, some longstanding traditions and some exciting, new opportunities you cannot afford to miss. By the end of Raider Welcome, you’ll have all the tools you need to start your year at Tech strong. Raider Roundup New students are invited to a celebration of the beginning of their education at Tech. Raider Roundup is a way for students to connect with one another while enjoying fun games, live music and activities. During the event, a current Tech student will offer inspiring words and knowledge to set students on their course of academic and personal success. Transfer Connection www.transferconnection. ttu.edu Transfer Connection is

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Raider Red joined students at Techspo in the spring. Students are invited to attend Techspo each semester to learn more about the resources available to be successful at Tech. Visit the Student Engagement website for this year’s dates. a collaborative collection of programs and services that assist transfer students in their transition to Tech.

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Members of the Tech Leadership Institute are shown celebrating their graduation from the program. The eight-week TLI program provides new first-year and transfer students with peer mentors and helps them build their skills to become campus leaders.

The Transfer Connection program provides opportunities for transfer students to create connections with Tech students, faculty and staff and to the university community with hopes of helping these students until graduation. Don’t miss Transfer Welcome Day for a T-shirt swap, a chance to meet other transfers and more. Tech Leadership Institute www.fyre.ttu.edu The Tech Leadership Institute is a program for firstyear and transfer students focused on personal leadership and professional development. TLI provide skills that help students excel both in and out of the classroom and prepares students to be effective leaders throughout their time at Tech. Majors and Minors Fair www.majorfair.ttu.edu

The Majors and Minors Fair is designed for all students who want to find out more about majors, minors and other academic opportunities. At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with faculty and staff from all academic units and colleges in a centralized location. It is not just for majors. Information is available for majors, minors, certificates and careers. The event is designed to help students who have not yet declared their major or minor as well as those who have declared but still may be uncertain about their choice of major, minor or career path. Hub City Fest www.hubcityfest.ttu.edu Hub City Fest is the party where local businesses join to welcome you to town. Connect with and learn more about what your new com-

munity has to offer and get lots of freebies, music and more. Bring your student ID to enter to win fabulous prizes. Check out our website, www.hubcityfest.ttu.edu, and follow us on social media for event information and to see what businesses will be there. Texas Techspo Come to the Texas Techspo to find out exactly what services are available to Tech students. From tutoring and a free gallon of gas to fitness classes and on-campus entertainment, there are so many resources available to help you be successful both in and out of the classroom. And you’re already paying for them, so why not take advantage of them? Visit www.depts.ttu.edu/ studentengagement/techspo/ for up-to-date event information.

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

DEVELOPMENT

SAB offers activities, opportunities Student Union Student Activities and the Student Activities Board plan free events for the students of Texas Tech. SAB is a student-led organization comprised of four committees whose members work together to provide quality programs for students. Traditional campus-wide events include: Arbor Day Arbor Day is a campus beautification program pioneered by Tech President Bradford Knapp in 1938. It provides the opportunity for students, faculty and staff to join together to beautify the campus, build a sense of community and receive recognition. Diversity Week Diversity Week is dedicated to celebrating and understanding the importance of diversity throughout the community and Tech. Join student organizations and departments across

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Student Activities Board hosts RaiderGate, a student tailgate before every home football game. Parking passes are free but must be reserved in advance. campus to celebrate diversity all week long. Homecoming The Spirit & Traditions Committee plans events for Tech Homecoming Week each fall. Traditional events include S.O. Sing, the parade and the crowning of the

Homecoming Court. Late Night Movies SAB hosts weekly movie nights in the SUB Escondido Theater. Visit the website for schedule announcements: www.sab.ttu.edu. RaiderGate: A Student Tailgate Tradition

SAB hosts a student tailgate experience before home football games. Each year thousands of Tech students attend the largest student tailgate on campus. Passes are free but must be reserved in advance at www.raidergate.ttu.edu. Tech-or-Treat Tech-or-Treat, a Halloween carnival that provides the community with a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, is staffed by Tech student organizations, sororities, fraternities and campus departments. To find out more about SAB and how to join, visit www.sab.ttu.edu. Student Activities and the SAB provide students with leadership training and hands-on learning as they select, plan, implement and evaluate campus programs. Follow us on social media @TexasTechSAB.

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INCLUSIVITY

LGBTQIA office focuses on support The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement serves the Tech community through facilitation and leadership of programming and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

fosters community

queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The office also serves as a resource for members of the university community in their practice of “allyship.” Tech takes seriously its institutional commitment

to an inclusive educational environment as reflected by its five-star ranking on the Campus Pride Index and prominent placement on the Athletic Equality Index through Athlete Ally. We d e m o n s t r a t e o u r

commitment to inclusive educational and workplace environments through our policies, practices and programming. For more information, visit www.lgbtqia.ttu.edu or call 806-742-5433.

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The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement staff provide information during its annual Red Raider Welcome Week event at the beginning of the fall 2021 semester.

In 2020, Texas Tech hosted the LGBTQIA & Allies Summit. The annual event brings together participants to network with other leaders and community organizers, engage with social justice advocates through educational programming, and work toward LGBTQIA equality.

The Student Union Building, located near the center of campus, houses a wide variety of campus departments and retail areas. There are also many guest services available in the building. The Student Union Building is a home for Texas Tech to come together for campus events, educational opportunities and services that enhance student development and enrich the Red Raider experience. SUB Guest Services offers: 24-hour accessible ATMs Allen and Escondido theaters Information desks IT Help Desk Pool & ping-pong tables Meeting & Study rooms Student Collaboration Spaces Student computer lab Student employment Wireless Internet Student Activities office showcases: Arbor Day Community outreach Homecoming Week

RaiderGate: A Student Tailgate Tradition Student Activities Board University departments: Center for Campus Life Dean of Students Office Parent & Family Relations Student Government Association Student Legal Services Student Rights & Resolution Center Transition & Engagement TTU Police SUB Station Retail facilities include: Six unique Hospitality Services dining options including Chick-fil-A and Pizza Hut opening this summer CopyMail Prosperity Bank University Bookstore University ID Center For more information about the SUB, visit www. sub.ttu.edu and follow us on social media @TTUSUB.

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Lubbock, campus offer beauty, activities 1.

1. Once you settle into life in Lubbock, find places to grab some selfies to send home so you can prove to everyone you’re doing just fine as a Red Raider. This LBK mural is located next to Jones Tire at 1219 Avenue A. 2. There are many organizations on campus that will help you find ways to volunteer on campus or in the community. During Welcome Week in August, Habitat for Humanity hosts a series of build days for students. 3. Texas Tech offers a wide range of classes, regardless of your major. Don’t be afraid to take a class, like ballet, that you might enjoy even if it doesn’t directly relate to your major. 4. Overall, Lubbock has great weather, but there are occasional days of rain, snow or ice. Students often make the best of these conditions by playing in puddles, building snow sculptures or sledding down the hill near the United Supermarkets Arena. 5. The bonfire is an annual tradition that is part of the homecoming festivities. The bonfire typically takes place in Urbanovsky Park on the Friday of Homecoming Week, after the parade ends. 6. The popularity of Tech men’s basketball continues to grow. Hundreds of students camped out and thousands waited in line to get in for the February game against Texas. 7. Raider Alley is a can’t miss destination before a football game with activities and a different concert each week. In September 2021, Shaquille O’Neal, aka “DJ Diesel,” performed for a huge crowd. 8. Arbor Day, hosted on a Friday in late April, is a great way to help beautify the Tech campus and signals the end of the spring semester and the approach of finals.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

SGA officers ready to serve student body Austin Phillips

President

Hey, Red Raiders. My name is Austin Phillips and I am honored to serve as your student body president for the 2022-23 academic year. I am a senior studying finance within the Rawls College of Business. I was born and raised here in Lubbock

and was raised a lifetime Red Raider. Throughout my time as a Texas Tech student, I have had the opportunity to serve and lead in various capacities across campus. Within SGA, I have had the privilege of serving in several capacities, be-

ginning with my involvement of the First-Year Leadership Association. Since then, I have served as a Rawls College senator, at-large senator, Budget & Finance chairman, Rawls Committee Chairman and director of the First-Year Leadership Association. Further, I have been involved across campus in organizations such as the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Mortar Board, President’s Select and the Student Alumni Board, among others.

Aliyah Efotte

ment has been a mainstay in my time at Tech. I’ve been able to join organizations such as Mortar Board, Delta Gamma and, of course, SGA; I also have been able to participate in activities such as undergraduate research and intramural sports. As internal vice president, I preside as president of the Student Senate. The students you elect as senators each year are responsible for representing you and making sure your voice is heard. I encourage you to reach out to these students and let them know how we can improve the Tech experience for all. It is the honor of a lifetime to work with students and the administration at Tech. In countless ways, our university

lifetime to serve you and this outstanding university in its centennial year. I am eager to work alongside you to ensure every Red Raider has the resources and opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom, to make the most out of their Red Raider experience. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me at Austin.Phillips@ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in the SUB Room, 302. Wreck ’em.

Andrew Ibrahim

Internal vice president Hello, everyone. It’s a beautiful day to be a Red Raider. My name is Aliyah Efotte, and I am honored to serve as your internal vice president for the 2022-2023 session. I am a senior, pre-med honors sciences and humanities major with minors in French and chemistry. I come from Cypress, Texas, a suburb in northwest Houston. Growing up in such urban environments prepped me for a shock when coming to college in Lubbock; however, I’m so glad I saw it through. Texas Tech has become by home away from home for the last 3.5 years, and the instant community atmosphere is what really drew me to Tech originally. Student involve-

One of my favorite things about Tech is the endless opportunities it affords its students. Whether it be the pursuit of educational and career aspirations, personal development or social endeavors, Tech is a place where every student is empowered to succeed in all walks of life. During my time as a Red Raider, I have seen and experienced the immensely positive impact Tech can have on Red Raiders. It is the honor of a

External vice president

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is growing and improving to be better tomorrow than it is today. It is my hope we can work together to make Tech a place where every student feels accepted, celebrated and ready for their next step — whatever that step may be. I love answering questions about Tech and the Red Raider experience. Please stop by the SGA office in the SUB, Room 302, or feel free to contact me at aliyah.efotte@ttu.edu. Wreck ‘em.

Hello, Red Raiders. My name is Andrew Ibrahim, and I am incredibly honored to be serving the student body as external vice president for the 2022-2023 academic year. I am a junior originally from Alexandria, Egypt, but found myself trading the Egyptian desert for the West Texas desert some time ago. Growing up in Lubbock, it only made sense for me to continue my education in the Red Raider community that raised me. I am pursuing a dualdegree in cell and molecular biology and honors sciences and the humanities from the Honors College. Throughout my three years in student government, I have served as chairman, sergeantat-arms and director and president of the First Year Council, a program I highly recommend

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you take a look at as incoming students. Throughout my time at Texas Tech, I have also been selected to research internships, the Goldwater Scholarship, Mortar Board and President’s Select. This year, I am fortunate to continue my work in the Student Government Association. My closest friends and teammates and I are ready to go to work for you, the stu-

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dents. This year in SGA will be huge. My position will focus on student safety, a massive transportation and parking overhaul, launching a new student mentorship program and continuing to lobby and create a sustainable partnerships with Uber/Lyft for game days, while breathing new life into the Safe Ride Home program. As external vice president, my position oversees all SGA programs and student services. Please feel free to reach out with any student concerns. I look forward to not only maintaining existing relationships with Red Raiders on campus, but having the opportunity to serve and magnify the voices of everyone. Please do not hesitate to reach out at andrew.ibrahim@ ttu.edu. My office doors are always open in the SGA office on the third floor of the Student Union Building, Room 302. Have a great semester, Red Raiders, and Wreck ’Em always.

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Graduate vice president Hello, friends. My name is Jeremiah Neal, and I am serving as your graduate vice president for the upcoming school year. I am originally from a small town down in East Texas known as Jacksonville. I have attended Texas Tech University since graduating high school and have loved every moment. While here at Tech, I have been a proud student of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. I am delighted to say I have earned my agricultural communications degree from the No. 1 program in the nation. While here, I have been able to grow my network, better understand those that have diverse backgrounds and life stories than myself and grow into who I am called to be. I am happy to continue my education here while remaining in Davis College and becoming

a graduate student studying agriculture education with a leadership certificate. Prior to holding this position, I served as a student senator for Davis College. Among that role I have been involved in many campus organizations as well as being the music director at my church here in Lubbock. I have been blessed with many opportunities but this one is one I will forever cherish and reflect on. My goal throughout this term is to really give that sense of home to each of our graduate students. When we think of college, it’s not something that is just natural for everyone; therefore, we should always make sure that each student is getting the best out of their experience and is in an element that truly helps them reach their goals. I am eager to share all the opportunities our college has and to help all

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students realize that they too belong, no matter their story. I encourage all students to get out of their comfort zones and explore new organizations, make new friends and have those memories to one day share with those they love. These memories do not look the same for all of us, but they do hold a special spot in all hearts. If there is anything I can personally do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to contact me at Jeremiah.neal@ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in the SUB Room, 302. Wreck ’Em, always.

First-Year Opportunities There are three ways that first-year students can get involved with the Student Government Association: • First Year Council • First Year Leadership Council • Student Committee Representative For more information, visit www.depts.ttu.edu/ sga/Fyi.php or scan the QR code.

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Family involvement helps students succeed Texas Tech appreciates families and wants them to be engaged and informed about the various programs and services available. Parent and Family Relations provides programs and services that engage and inform parents and families to support student success at Tech. Parent and Family Relations provides a free monthly e-newsletter that covers a variety of information, including student involvement opportunities and events and programs for students, as well as ways to support students and get involved. To subscribe to the e-newsletter, visit www.parent.ttu.edu. Family Days and Family Weekend are weekends throughout the year where we encourage families to visit Tech and reconnect with their students. Discounted tickets to the game as well as other campus and Lubbock community activities will be available for the whole family. Make your hotel reservations now, as hotels in Lubbock fill up quickly (keep this in mind for graduation, too). Can’t make it to Family Weekend? Family Days are times we encourage parents and family members to visit

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Red Raiders and their siblings pose for a photo as part of Sibling Saturday 2020. Sibling Saturday allows Texas Tech students to share campus and a variety of fun activities with their younger siblings. Visit the Parent and Family Relation website to see the upcoming dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. their students whenever it is most convenient for them. We will provide a calendar of campus and community events as well as online opportunities of interest to students and their families. More information about Family Days can be found at go.ttu.edu/familydays. Sibling Saturday is designed for students and their siblings between the ages of

8 and 15. Fun activities are planned that focus on academics, campus life and athletics. This event takes place during the spring semester. The Parent and Family Relations website provides access to e-newsletters and publications, information about safety, resources for students, graduation and more. For more information about these programs or any

questions you might have, go to www.parent.ttu.edu, call 806-742-3630 or email parent@ttu.edu. Parent and Family Tips Parent and Family Relations aims to provide parents and family members with information and resources that will help them stay informed about what is going on at Tech, learn how to support their students and connect with other

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Tech parents and families. Parent and Family Relations recommends parents and family members stay an active part of their students’ lives. Consider doing the following to ensure students feel supported: • Call/email/visit your student • Send a care package • Visit your student during Family Week-

end or whenever it’s most convenient for your family • Make a note of when your student has exams, ask how they felt about them and offer encouragement • Talk with your student about sharing academic progress with you • Discuss budgeting and who will be paying for what during college • Sign up for the Parent & Family e-newsletter at www.parent. ttu.edu Parent and Family Guide This guide is a comprehensive collection of information, advice, phone numbers and websites created for parents. The guide, published in both English and Spanish, is available online at www. parent.ttu.edu. To contact Parent and Family Relations, go to Room 201 in the Student Union Building, call 806-742-3630, email parent@ttu.edu or visit www.parent.ttu.edu. You also can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @TTUPFR.

TWO TONS OF TRADITION

Tech ring brings honor to students The official Texas Tech University ring tradition was restored in 1999 and has become a timeless and treasured symbol of academic achievement. The official ring evokes memories of times and traditions at Tech including: • The “Fight Song” echoing through the stadium while the Masked Rider leads the Red Raiders onto the field; • Raider Red giving fans the Guns Up while the Goin’ Band plays “The Matador Song;” • Unforgettable images created during the Carol of Lights and its glow during the holiday season; • The Spanish Renaissance architecture of the most beautiful campus in the world. The official ring is a symbolic, continuous link with classmates, friends and generations of alumni. Its design is reserved exclusively for individuals who have successfully met the university’s academic requirements. Designed by a group of Tech students and alumni, the ring will remain unchanged into the university’s future. As a symbol of Tech tradition, it is instantly recognizable

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A 6-foot-3-inch bronze reproduction of the official Texas Tech ring features the same intricate details found on its finger-sized counterparts.

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A Texas Tech student shakes hands with President Lawrence Schovanec during the May 2022 Ring Ceremony. The official ring program began in 1999 as a way to maintain tradition and connect generations of alumni. — a tangible connection for those graduating, while the visual continuity generates an exclusive link with graduates in years to come. Inside every ring are the words “Strive For Honor,” a constant reminder of the responsibility of every Red Raider. A big part of the ring

tradition is participating in a meaningful and memorable Official Ring Ceremony every fall and spring in the United Supermarkets Arena. Post-ceremony receptions take place at the McKenzieMerket Alumni Center. Ring recipients also are invited to the ringing of the Victory Bells over their offi-

cial Tech rings as they gather before each ceremony at noon on the Friday on the east side of the Administration Building. Recipients are allowed to go up into the tower as the bells ring in their honor, celebrating their connection to all those wearing their ring and those who will in the future.

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Learn housing policies now to avoid issues during August move-in process As new Red Raiders prepare for move-in, each student should remember to check their Texas Tech email for essential updates from University Student Housing and Hospitality Services. Emails may include information such as the following: • How to sign up for a move-in timeslot • What to expect on move-in day • Campus maps • Dining locations Move-in Timeslot Program On July 1, each student with an assigned room will be able to select a move-in timeslot for the Fall 2022 semester by completing an online timeslot form. The timeslot form may be accessed by visiting housing.ttu.edu or using the link sent to each student via Tech email. Depending on the residence hall, the timeslot forms will open at various times on the morning of July 1. Be sure to check the Housing website or Tech email for updates. By managing the number of

timeslots available per residence hall each day, we can ensure more efficient curbside parking for unloading, more available red carts and more staff attention, as well as better manage elevator lines. We will be unable to accommodate timeslot requests for students if all available timeslots are secured. If you and your family need a specific timeslot, be sure to secure your timeslot early. Students will not be allowed to check in to their rooms or visit their residence halls before their assigned timeslots. What to Bring, What Not to Bring Each student needs to bring their Tech ID or a state ID to check into their residence hall. Parents/family members will not be able to check in for their student. What to bring: • Social Security card (if planning to work on campus) • Bedding supplies • Bathroom supplies • Laundry supplies • Clothing

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A mother stands beside her student’s residence hall room essentials before moving in at Talkington Hall during a previous move-in. Parents often accompany their students to their first campus move-in, but students must handle the check-in process themselves and will need either a Texas Tech ID or a state-issued ID. • Personal items and other room supplies and decorations. What not to bring: • Alcohol or weapons • Combustible materials • Non-approved electrical appliances • Extension cords • Non-approved pets. Visit housing.ttu.edu/

movein_moveout for the full list of approved and nonapproved items. Residential Tutoring University Student Housing supports a Residential Tutoring program that provides free academic services to all on-campus students. Tutoring sessions take place within the comfort of the residence halls

during convenient hours. Visit housing.ttu.edu/residentialtutoring for a schedule and list of available subjects. Best Dressed Space Think you have the bestlooking room on campus? The Best Dressed Space Contest, sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, occurs throughout the fall semester.

Cash prizes are awarded for the first-, second- and thirdplace winners in several categories. Watch for posters and emails regarding the contest. Red Raider Orientation For any future question about move-in or the residence halls, visit the University Student Housing booth at the RRO resource fairs.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Care packages can help students feel connected By CHRIS WILLIAMS Sports Editor

For many students, college brings new opportunities, people and experiences into their lives. It also introduces stressors that can be difficult to manage as the year progresses and can contribute to a decrease in ambition and performance. Some parents try to motivate their scholars with personalized care package filled with stress-relieving gifts. While snacks are popular items in these packages, many

parents also add mementos for a sentimental touch. Franco Brocco, a first-year computer engineering major from Buenos Aires, Argentina, said he would appreciate personal things in his package because they act as a way of connecting him and his family. “Especially when it’s from someone you care about,” Brocco said. “It shows while you can’t be together in person, small gifts like these can hold enough meaning to connect parents to their children.” Many senders include the

recipient’s favorite snacks in the package. Bracco said those snacks and simple items can have the same impact. “You can never go wrong with snacks,“ Bracco said. “Other than that, things as simple as hygiene items or socks would help me out in the long run.” One way parents can send care packages specifically tailored to students is through OCM. According to its website, OCM has been endorsed by more than 900 campuses, including Tech.

Customers can browse different care packages that are organized by occasion, ranging from Game Days to Final Exams. There is also an option for a custom care package that can be personalized For those wanting to give back locally with their carepackage purchase, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest offers the “Box of Love,” which can be delivered from the Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock. Meghan O’Rourke, who works in events and social

media for RMHC, said parents have taken advantage of these services. “Moms and dads, when they get their student a box around finals or midterms, we’ve delivered around to dorm rooms,” O’Rourke said. “When I was in college, I know it meant a lot to me when my mom would send stuff in the mail, specific things she knew I liked.” The Box of Love costs $30$50 depending on the size of the care package, with all proceeds going toward the support of the families at the Ronald

McDonald House. O’Rourke said while care packages are always a nice gesture, the donation to the charity gives buyers an added incentive. “I think everyone appreciates feeling like someone knows them and cares about them,” O’Rourke said. “In the case of our Boxes of Love, not only does it bring some joy and love to the person who gets it but it also provides that joy and love to our families here who have a hospitalized child.” @ChrisWilliamsDT

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University provides ways to stay updated in emergencies Criminal offensTexas Tech proes — criminal homivides numerous cide, sexual assault, ways to help protect robbery, aggravated students on campus assault and arson in the event of severe Hate crimes — weather or an emerassault, intimidagency situation. tion, larceny-theft TechAlert! and destruction of The first way property the university helps Vi o l e n c e protect students is Against Women Act through TechAlert!, — domestic and Tech’s method of dating violence and communicating durstalking ing emergency or Arrests and resafety events. The ferrals for disciplinnotification system ary action — weapcan send messages on law violations, to students’ phones drug abuse and alas well through socohol violation cial media platforms The report is and digital signage published every Ocon campus. tober and contains Alerts are sent the statistics for through TechAlert! the previous year. for a variety of reaIt can be found at sons such as severe www.depts.ttu.edu/ weather or an inciclery/. dent occurring on or Campus Sirens around campus. The campus also The alert system is equipped with is controlled by a tornado sirens acteam of departments tivated through the on campus such as Tech Police DepartEmergency Management dispatch cenment, Tech Police ter. The dispatch Department and the center activates the Office of Communisirens when a torcations & Marketing. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING nado warning has However, most alerts been issued. are sent out through Once students hear the sirens they should head to the the Tech Police Department because they are the first to hear of emergency events and their dispatch center operates 24/7. lowest part of the building they are in and to the most interior Students are automatically enrolled into TechAlert! room. Emergency Action Plans for every building on campus can through their Tech emails and phone numbers the university be found on the emergency.ttu.edu website. has on file. Blue Light Students can update the phone numbers on file with the Emergency Phones university by logging in with their Tech credentials at emerTall, dark gray metal boxes with a blue light affixed on top gency.ttu.edu. with big, bold white lettering saying “emergency” with direct Clery Act Notifications and lines to the campus police department are placed around Annual Security Report The Clery Act is the emergency notification system that campus, according to the Tech Police Department website. There are more than 100 blue light emergency phones informs the campus, in a timely manner, of specific crimes around campus. that happen on and around campus. Students are urged to call 911 in an emergency situation. Crime statistics of campus are compiled each year in a security report. Crimes included in the report, according to Student also can call the main office number, 806-742-3931, for non-emergency issues or concerns. the Clery Center website, are:

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CONNECTIONS

Greek organizations create lifelong networks

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Members of Alpha Phi Alpha pose for a photo while volunteering. Fraternities and sororities provide members with opportunities to help the community, build connections and friendships and develop leadership skills. Texas Tech is a proud host to more than 55 fraternity and sorority organizations. Students searching for the right avenue to become involved on campus are encouraged to consider the many benefits of the community’s commitment to academics, leadership, service and fellowship. These values are not just lofty aims each organization and members strive to uphold, they are structurally ingrained in the history and traditions of the organizations. Students considering joining fraternities and sororities often hear about the process of joining, commonly referred to as recruitment or intake, and are provided information about the benefits

of membership. However, it is important that parents and students become familiar with the financial, behavioral and time commitments associated with the experience. Students can expect to be included in experiences that will serve them beyond their time at Tech. Those interested in membership opportunities are invited to explore each of the four councils represented to learn more about how to take the first step toward a lifelong commitment to one of the organizations. • Interfraternity Council • Multicultural Greek Council • National Pan-Hellenic Council • Panhellenic Council

To learn more about the 55 fraternity and sorority organizations at Texas Tech, visit the Fraternity and Sorority Life website, www.depts.ttu.edu/fsl/

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STAYING ACTIVE

University Recreation department offers range of fitness, outdoor activities along with intramurals The Department of University Recreation is a comprehensive fitness, leisure and recreation department with world-class facilities and cutting-edge programs and services. University Recreation offers fitness, leadership, leisure, recreation and wellness programs and services. Currently enrolled Texas Tech students are eligible to participate in a variety of recreational programs and services designed to help strengthen physical and mental fitness and build community. University Recreation is not the same as joining a gym but rather a student experience that enhances the collegiate experience and helps create lifelong healthy behaviors. Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center With more than 244,000 square feet of activity space the Student Recreation Center has a variety of exercise, fitness and leisure opportunities for the Tech community. Highlights include: • Seven gym courts ideal for badminton, basketball, pickleball and volleyball • Multi-activity court perfect for indoor soccer or floor hockey • The free weight and machine weight rooms with over 200 weightlifting stations, dumbbells and barbells • Raider Power Zone, which is a combination of functional fitness training and powerlifting racks • Over 90 cardiovascular fitness machines from leading commercial manufacturers including Concept 2, Life Fitness, Matrix, Precor and Woodway • A 1/9-mile elevated track with stretching and core fitness spaces • A 53-foot-tall climbing and bouldering wall • Racquetball courts • Multiple fitness studios including the Raider Ride Cycling Studio • Men’s and women’s locker rooms • Equipment Issue with a variety of equip-

ment to support and complement your activities Outdoor Pursuits Center The Outdoor Pursuits Center is a destination location for students wishing to register for a weekend/extended outdoor adventure, rent gear or give their bike a little TLC in the bike repair center. The trips program provides a diverse lineup of outdoor excursions perfect for a newbie to expert. Examples of past trips include canoeing, hiking, ice climbing, kayaking, mountain bike riding and similar activities. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, the OPC has all the rental equipment and regional park information for the weekend or week-long adventure. From sleeping bags to tents to canoes, kayaks and just about anything a student may need for an outdoor trip, the OPC has it. Additionally, if your main mode of transportation is a bicycle the OPC shop can perform a number of minor maintenance items to keep you safe and on the road to success. Fit/Well Suite Home to personal training, massage and expert information regarding fitness and wellness programs and services available through Recreational Sports, this space will help members meet and exceed fitness and wellness goals. New for Fall 2022, UREC will open a F45 Studio at the Student Rec Center. Check out F45 at www.f45training.com. • Complimentary group fitness class program with more than 80 classes/week • Purchase and register for a variety of personal training packages • Purchase a massage package to help smooth out the aches and pains from exercise • Purchase and become a member of the Texas Tech Cross-Fit Box • Learn about monthly wellness educational wellness demonstrations and programs

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The Rec offers students many ways to engage in fitness activities, join an intramural team and get outside to enjoy a variety of activities.

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Student participate in a yoga class offered by the Department of University Recreation. UREC offers a wide a classes during normal operating hours. The schedule for these classes is posted in the UREC facility next to the classroom doors. For more information visit the UREC website. Indoor Aquatic Center • Ideal for fitness swimming the indoor aquatic center can be set at 50- or 25-meter lengths • Home to the Tech swim club • Register for our locally recognized, American Red Cross, Learn 2 Swim Program Outdoor Leisure Pool The outdoor Leisure Pool space is the ideal location for fun in the sun. Picture-perfect for fitness swimming, family activities or healthy relaxation, this fitness and leisure activity area has something for everyone. Additionally, this space is great for group gatherings and rentals. • Competition and activity pools for lap and fitness swimming • Double T splash pad and slide area • Three-tier wet deck ideal for relaxing • Spa • 645-foot-long lazy river • Sam’s Place poolside dining Urbanovsky Park When the weather is just too perfect to exercise indoors take your fitness activities to Urbanovsky Park. This outdoor lighted park is a great space to enjoy fresh air while exercising. • Nine-hole disc golf course • Eight tennis courts • Four basketball courts • Three sand volleyball courts • One-mile running trail • Soccer and rugby fields • Fitness and chin-up bar exercise zone. Intramural Sports Intramural Sports strive to offer a program where everyone plays. Offering men’s, women’s

and co-educational divisions in all team sports and leagues, the goal of intramural sports is to create an environment that encourages physical activity, social interaction and inclusion. Examples of past popular competitions include basketball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, softball, volleyball and many other team and individual events. Sport Clubs Students with an interest in carrying their competitive juices beyond campus can find a home with one of 30+ recognized sport clubs. The student athletes who become members of a sport club can continue to competitively participate in sports playing in state, regional, and national competitions while gaining valuable leadership opportunities. Sport clubs that practice and compete on a mat surface love our new Club Mat Room completed last year. West Rec Turf, Natural Grass and Softball Complex Located near Texas Tech Health Science Center, this outdoor competition complex is open to students and is home to outdoor intramural sports and sport club practices and competitions. • West Rec Turf is available for late afternoon and evening activities and when no competitions or practices are scheduled is a great location to play. • West Rec Natural Grass is a lighted complex perfect for soccer or other informal activities. • The softball complex consists of four fields and is ideal for a weekend tournament rental.

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GETTING A JOB

Career Center offers work opportunities

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The University Career Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a variety of job fairs to help students connect with potential employers.

In addition to career fairs, the University Career Center offers mock interviews, resume critiques, etiquette dinners and many other events to help prepare students to find employment.

Seeking career advice? We can help. The University Career Center provides numerous career development opportunities to Texas Tech undergraduate, graduate, international, distance learners and alumni. Our mission is to promote the success of all Red Raiders. We want to help you effectively communicate your qualifications and skills to employers so you may land your dream job. The UCC has a full staff of professional career representatives to help you evaluate your strengths, identify your marketable skills and determine the next steps in reaching your career goals. We also can help students locate sources of employment, internships and professional training through our career development and career exploration services. Hire Red Raiders, Job Boards The University Career Center’s online job search tool, Hire Red Raiders, is the perfect solution for your job search needs. Whether you are pursuing an internship, a part-time job or full-time

employment, this tool can do the work for you. You can upload your resume and view an extensive list of employers seeking to hire Red Raiders. These employers are looking to hire quickly for several disciplines in various cities. As a member of the Tech community, you also have access to our other job boards — Parker Dewey: Micro-Internships and CareerShift. If you need help getting started with any job board, set up a job search appointment with a career representative. Career Assessments Making career decisions can be difficult. The UCC offers several career assessments that can help you make an informed decision on a career that is right for you. Our team of career representatives is qualified to interpret the results of your assessment and provide tailored feedback to help you explore possible career options. If you are trying to decide on a major, determine a specific career path or looking for a career change, consider taking a career assessment provided by the UCC. Stu-

Career Development Checklist Before you begin your job search, consider these tips: • Schedule a meeting with a career representative for a resume critique • Check Hire Red Raiders periodically for job postings in your field of interest • Find an internship • Participate in multiple mock interviews • Make sure your outgoing voice mail message is professional • Create a professional email address to use when corresponding with employers • Shop our Career Closet and take a suit for your interview

dents who complete these assessments are matched with specific careers based upon their interests as well as discovering their ideal job environment. Resume, Cover Letter & Personal Statement Critiques The average employer looks at a candidate’s resume for six seconds before deciding whether the candidate is fit for the job. Bring your resume and cover letter to the UCC so you may receive

a professional evaluation of your documents before submitting them to a potential employer. If you are applying to graduate or professional school, we also can help you to develop your personal statement. Mock Interviews Your resume landed you the interview and now it’s time to seal the deal. A job interview can be nerve-racking. How do you prepare for your interview? Utilize the

University Career Center’s services to perfect your interviewing skills before your interview. Choose from a variety of mock interview settings: individual, panel, virtual or phone. Practice makes perfect so take advantage of these services as often as needed. Veterans Services The University Career Center is here to assist those who have served in the Armed Forces with their transition to civilian life and with their education at Tech. Our career representatives can assist you in translating your military experience into career readiness using online resources effectively, practicing professional etiquette and connecting with professionals in your career. We sincerely thank you for your service to our country. Events and Webinars The UCC offers a variety of free events to help students prepare for their future career. Each semester we host career fairs, resume critique days, etiquette dinners and more. We also offer more than 100 webinars each year

over topics related to every aspect of the career development process including how to work a job fair, salary negotiation and what to do after you have been hired. Additional Services Students may choose one outfit per year from our Career Closet inventory of gently worn, like new, professional clothing and they do not need to return the items. This clothing, free to students, is donated by Tech and Lubbock community members. Need a quiet place to conduct a phone or Skype interview? Contact the UCC to reserve a quiet place to conduct your interview with an employer. University-Approved Course RRP 4100 is a one-hour course credit available to juniors and seniors. This class is taught by a career representative to prepare students to easily transition from college into the workforce. Students will learn how to write cover letters and resumes, perfect an interview and gain contacts through acquiring networking techniques.

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Organizations offer ways to connect to campus All students are encouraged to become involved outside the classroom to enhance their connections and experiences as Red Raiders. One of the best ways to make connections is through joining a student organization on campus. Texas Tech has more than 550 student organizations. If you do not find what you are looking for, the Center for Campus Life can help you create your own organization. Why Should You Get Involved? • Connects you to activities and campus traditions • Helps build your community away from home • Discover new passions or continue old ones • Develops your talents into strengths Student Organizations Since the Center for Campus Life has so many organizations, they are broken into 24 categories to make it easier to find what you are interested in. Student Organization Categories • Academic: o Agricultural Sciences

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Members of the High Riders discuss the benefits of their organization to other Texas Tech students during a recruiting event. With more than 550 registered student organizations to choose from, the Center for Campus Life offers students the chance to be plugged into life at Tech. and Natural Resources o Architecture o Arts and Sciences o Business o Education o Engineering o Human Sciences o Media & Communication

o Visual and Performing Arts • Advocacy/Activism • Campus Departmental Support • Cultural/International • Fraternity/Sorority • Graduate • Hobby/Leisure/Rec-

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reation Honor Law School Political Pre-Law Pre-Professional Residential Service/Philanthropy Spiritual/Faith-Based

• Sport Clubs For a complete list of organizations, visit studentinvolvement.ttu.edu. Starting a New Student Organization A Registered Student Organization is defined as a group comprised of at least five students (president, treasurer and a minimum of three members) enrolled at Tech who voluntarily come together for a common purpose. The purposes and activities of the organization shall be lawful and not in conflict with the policies, rules, regulations and standards of the university and/or federal, state and/or local statutes. If you are interested in starting a new organization at Tech the first step is to fill out an Intent to Form Request on TechConnect by going to studentinvolvement. ttu.edu and clicking on the Start a Student Org button. Once submitted, a staff member will contact you to walk you through the process. Join TechConnect TechConnect is an online platform that can help you explore student organizations and ways to get involved. This is the best location to check out the stu-

dent organizations and learn about what is happening on campus. To get started follow these five easy steps: Go to studentinvolvement. ttu.edu, select TechConnect Login and use your E-Raider username and password. Set up your personal profile. Browse organizations by name, category or search topic. Click on the TechConnect logo at the top left corner to return to the home page. Review the Student Involvement Weekly email for the latest news and for upcoming programs and events. Contact Information If you still have questions do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. You also can come see us in the Center for Campus Life in the SUB above the bookstore: 201 Student Union Building (806) 742-5433 studentorgs@ttu.edu www.studentinvolvement. ttu.edu. Follow us on social media: Facebook: ttuCampusLife Twitter and Instagram: @TTUStudentOrgs and @ getinvolvedTTU

PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

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The Headwaters fountain features two hands holding the letters of the alphabet resting on a book. According to the Texas Tech Public Art brochure, the artist also placed “carved books and sculptural motifs that invite contemplation” around the sides of the fountain.

These bulls, located outside the Animal & Food Science building, were created by artist Peter Woytuk, who “creates playful and satirical animal sculptures that exude personality ...,” according to the Texas Tech Public Art brochure.

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Toreador Media provides news, student jobs Toreador Media, located on the first floor of the Media & Communication building Rotunda, is home to the primary sources of news at Texas Tech: The Daily Toreador newspaper, the dailytoreador.com website, Raider Life, Raiderland 1301, Housing Guide and Finals Frenzy. These publications are important to life at Tech. Student learning is a primary focus of Toreador Media, which is a part of the College of Media & Communication. Students are provided an opportunity to use knowledge gained in the classroom in the practical setting to produce daily content pertaining to campus and local news, sports and entertainment. Many Toreador Media students are Media & Communication majors, but students from all disciplines have an opportunity to work for Toreador Media. All publications, productions and broadcasts are considered out-of-classroom learning activities and

most are paid jobs. All publications are student-run, meaning student editors are solely in charge of content and personnel decisions. Toreador Media employs 40-60 students each semester as editors, reporters, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, print and multimedia advertising account executives and delivery staff members. Toreador Media advisers enter student-produced work in national, state and regional collegiate media contests. Last year Toreador Media won awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The Daily Toreador First printed in 1925 as The Toreador, The Daily Toreador is an official student publication designated by the Tech Board of Regents to serve as a medium of mass communication for the campus community and to

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provide practical experience for students interested in media and communications. As an independent publication serving Tech, The Daily Toreador maintains professional standards and ethics, reflecting the best in American journalism and advertising. During the fall and spring semesters, The DT publishes on Thursdays, distributing

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7,000 print copies across campus. The publication also publishes daily on www.dailytoreador.com. During the summer sessions, The DT publishes daily online and produces several specialty publications. The Newsroom Newsroom student staffers work as reporters, editors, columnists, graphic designers and photojournalists who cover a wide range of topics from city government to campus administration, features and sports. Digital Media The Daily Toreador publishes the www.dailytoreador.com website for breaking news, photos, videos and additional content not featured in the weekly printed newspaper. The publication also distributes content daily on social media. Advertising Staff As with all media outlets, The Daily Toreador includes paid advertising. Toreador Media employs a student ad staff responsible for selling

print and digital advertising to local businesses. These students are responsible for the size of the newspaper and are paid on commission. Photo/Video Staff The student photographers and videographers employed by Toreador Media shoot photos and videos for The Daily Toreador as well as for the department’s contract photography service. What you need to know Follow The DT on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: The DT staff delivers new content daily and can be found online at www.dailytoreador.com. The DT’s weekly printed version is available at no cost on racks located throughout campus. The DT regularly prints on Thursdays when classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters. DT distribution sites include: • Student Union Building • Academic buildings • Rec Center • Library

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Administration building Health Sciences Center Law School Starbucks on University Avenue and Mac Davis Lane Work for Toreador Media Any student who enjoys journalism, advertising, photography or videography should work for Toreador Media, regardless of major. Toreador Media employs staff members from majors all across campus. Working for Toreador Media gives students valuable experience that can be applied to any industry, whether it’s effective communication skills, working with varied personalities, working as a sales executive, journalist, photo/videographer or editor, or gaining management skills. Apply online at www. dailytoreador.com and click on Work For Us. If you questions, email the editor-in-chief, Arianna Flores, at arianna.flores@ ttu.edu or call 806-742-3393.

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Red to Black furnishes RISE educates, promotes peer financial coaching safety, health for students Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching is a student program that answers students’ money questions. Comprised of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students majoring in personal financial planning, we provide financial education and awareness to students through individual coaching sessions, presentations, outreach booths and resource referrals. Our goal is to help get students from out of the red and into the black in their personal finances. If students have questions about how much

money they will need each month, about credit scores and reports, how student loans work or elements pertaining to their first day of work, we can help. Our coaching sessions are free

and can either be face-toface or online. We empower students so they can achieve their financial goals. Instructors interested in scheduling a presentation for a class should email us at redtoblack@ttu.edu. Students, if you are interested in setting up an appointment with a peer financial coach, visit our website at www.r2b.ttu. edu. Location The Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching office is located in Room 201 in the Student Union Building.

Risk Intervention and mental health and stress provides Safety Education is the management, sex educacentral office for the protion, violence prevention, support and consent education and motion of well-being at guidance healthy relationships. Texas Tech and empowers students to live vital, We provide practical through drop in meaningful lives through wellness education on relappointments with evant topics and event comprehensive prevention education. updates on @tturise social graduate students media channels. We also RISE fosters a campus hey will help you culture that values holisdirect students to approtic wellness by educatpriate on-campus resourcfind the campus ing students to make ines to best serve their needs during their time at Tech. formed choices and treat resources you need For more informaeach other with respect. RISE offers programs tion, visit www.rise.ttu for students in several areas, including alco- to learn more about the various programs hol and other drugs, bystander intervention, and events we offer to students.

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DINING

Food options available across campus

Feed your Inner Red Raider. Hospitality Services invites you to experience award-winning dining choices and delicious food options all across Texas Tech. Dining Plans put Dining Bucks on your Tech ID that can be used to purchase anything from full meals to snacks at any of the Hospitality Services locations on campus. Dining Plans provide students a discount on food items purchased. The discount varies with the dining location and Dining Plan. Food can be ordered from participating Hospitality Services locations using the Transact Mobile Ordering app. Download Transact in the app store or Google Play to browse menus and order food for pick up. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter @EatAtTexasTech. Included is a list of places to dine on campus. Hours and options are subject to change. An updated list is available at hospitality.ttu.edu. With a Dining Plan, your

on-campus choices are endless. Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Dining Locations • Chick-fil-A® @ Rawls CoBA • Chick-fil-A® @ SUB • The Commons at Talkington Hall • Einstein Bros® Bagels @ The Commons • Einstein Bros® Bagels @ Rawls CoBA • The Fresh Plate @ Bledsoe/Gordon • The Fresh Plate Snack Bar • Hulen/Clement Wholesale • The Market @ Stangel/ Murdough • Corner Market Retail Shop • Day Break Coffee Roasters • Fazoli's ® @ Stangel/ Murdough • Paciugo Gelato & Café @ SUB • Quiznos® @ Burkhart Center • Raider Exchange @ West Village • Sam's Express @

COMC • Sam's Express @ Holden Hall • Sam's Express @ HSC • Sam's Express @ Library • Sam's Place @ Murray • Sam’s Place Poolside @ the Leisure Pool • Sam's Place @ SUB • Sam's Place @ Wall/ Gates • Sam's Place West @ Wiggins • Starbucks® @ Honors Hall • Student Union Food Court (new) • Pizza Hut® • Raider Pit BBQ • Boars Head® Deli • SUB to Go All dining hours, location and Transact Mobile Ordering availability subject to change. Work 4 Eat at Texas Tech. Looking for a great place to work on-campus that is flexible with class schedules and helps you gain valuable employment experience? Join our team today and visit hospitality.ttu.edu to apply.

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Chicken Tikka Masala from The Carvery at The Market is just one example of the many on-campus dining options. The Carvery offers homestyle cuisine such as carved meats, baked fish and fresh vegetables on a rotating menu.

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The Texas Tech Seal greets visitors who enter campus at the Broadway entrance. The Seal was placed on April 27, 1972, although the seal itself was designed in 1924 by campus master planner William Ward Watkins, according to Tech’s History and Traditions website. The symbols are the lamp to represent school, a key for home, the book for church, and the star for state. Cotton bolls represent the area’s cotton industry and the eagle is to honor the country, according to the website.

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