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In Trouble with the Law? IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY THE POLICE: ▪ Stay Calm! Do not run, argue or resist.

▪ Ask if you are “Free to Leave.”

▪ You have the right to remain silent.

▪ You do not have to consent to a search.

IF YOU ARE IN YOUR VEHICLE:

▪ Stop the car in a safe place as soon as possible.

▪ Make sure you pull over legally – use your ▪ Upon request – show police your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance.

▪ you can refuse to consent to the search.

▪ Both the driver and the passenger have the right to remain silent.

▪ The passenger may ask if they are “Free to Leave.”

▪ You always have the right to remain silent.

▪ You do not have to submit to any sobriety tests.

▪ You can refuse to give consent for a breath or blood test unless the police have a warrant.

▪ If you are arrested, be polite and don’t talk on the jail phones as they are recorded.

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Features 47,57,42 Politics, marijuana & booze..........7 Back-to-school shopping list............. 12 Caution Fatigue....................................9 Dating during a Pandemic................. 30 Don’t get sick.......................................5 Give yourself a strong financial base - for life!....................................... 16 Not all teachers are the same............ 20 Now is the time!................................. 26 Political polarization........................... 27 Some words of encouragement........ 14 The First Amendment........................ 27 The generations................................. 19 Things money can’t buy.................... 10 Those who know your value.............. 29 What do we shut down?.................... 15 What makes Lubbock, Lubbock........ 29 When you’re feeling like a failure........7

Academics Academic calendar 2020-2021.......... 10 Evaluations..........................................4 Final exam schedules........................ 28 The Texas Tech Library..................... 11

Things to do Learn the school song & fight song................................. 19

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Student Government Association SGA Executive officers...................... 31 Word’s Worth.......................................3

Get help COVID-19 info Texas Tech Commitment..............6 Crisis & help numbers.........................8 Navigating the Tech website............. 13

Print your own bookmark.................. 26

On-campus resources.........................6

Coupons

Save a life from suicide.......................8

SGA Raider Bucks - coupons!......21-25 Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and when things don’t work out, take another shot.

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Word’s Worth From the SGA External Vice President Unprecedented

The year is 2020, and let me tell you, nobody saw it coming. For the first time since World War II, universities canceled their graduation ceremonies.

Murderous hornets were found in Washington state along the Canadian border.

Poland mistakenly invaded the Czech Republic.

Joe Biden is running against Donald Trump for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Athletes who are paid millions play in vacant stadiums, where people can attend games through Zoom as their faces are virtually displayed in the stands.

External Vice President Toilet paper became a scarce commodity as people thought hording such a trivial possession would be a good idea.

Kanye West announced that he was running for president (he, to the surprise of nobody, didn’t follow through with that).

The United States government essentially injected trillions of dollars into the economy in a matter of weeks, and people woke up with $1,200 in their checking accounts.

Businesses that have existed for decades perished. College students all over the nation were given the opportunity to credit their courses without negatively affecting their GPAs. The Pentagon released videos of unknown extra-terrestrial objects hovering over our atmosphere.

Kobe Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash. Rest easy, Kobe.

Cruise liners found themselves trapped on coasts for several days with thousands of people on board and nowhere to dock.

Bushfires burned 72,000 square miles of Australian land (the size of Oklahoma).

An explosion in Beirut that was so powerful and devastating led experts to scale down from a nuclear bomb (rather than scale up from a conventional bomb) to measure its intensity.

Oh, and I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the virus “COVID-19” made its way across the planet, forcing us into the first global pandemic since the 1918 Influenza outbreak. The use of the word “unprecedented” became unprecedented!

Faisal Hmoud

Consensus of confusion

Every day that passes, we tell ourselves that reality cannot possibly become more unrealistic than it already is, but rest assured, we wake up the next day and simply read the news. We live another day and cope with the fact that life in this year goes completely against our nature. It’s as if every new headline is a compounding consequence of yesterday’s news, making our livelihood more and more out of our control.

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To make matters more perplexing, the constant influx of news and information push the line between fact and fiction away from transparency. “I reject your reality and substitute my own,” seems like the general conclusion for coping with the times. We sometimes have the desire to be first before being right, and 2020 accelerated that desire and created a general consensus of confusion.

Facing reality

2020 is the year where the problems we previously faced nationally and globally elevated and came to life with minds of their own. Whether it be issues regarding our health care system, the economy and the general welfare of its people, an ever-dividing political spectrum, or the way our collective subconscious interacts and perceives its social stimulus, we can always count on 2020 and its hyper-connectivity through social media platforms and news outlets to be the catalysts.

The direct consequences of COVID-19 are evident, but the indirect effects no longer give humanity the choice to throw its problems under a rug. Our struggles drifted away from existentialism and actually became real. In the months leading up to mid-March, we were in denial about the inevitable future because we had the luxury to do so. We did not want to face the grim reality of a global lockdown. We did not want to accept the gaps in our health care system. We did not want to confront the increasing tension of our ideological differences.

We did not want to talk about how the product of our history created suffering

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through tangible systemic downfalls. We did not want to take classes online. We did not want to stay in our homes for months on end because we are social creatures at the end of the day, introvert or extrovert.

A blessing in disguise

We did not want to have the uncomfortable conversations and shed light on our faults. That is why 2020 is perceived as a grueling, indefinite walk through a dark tunnel with no light at the end. What is unique about COVID-19 is that this problem is one that is confronted and dealt with by everybody, no matter the social, economic, or geographic circumstances. This I believe, however, is a blessing in disguise.

Whether we like it or not, we stand to gain from our own struggles. And when our struggles become shared, our only way out is mutually, together. Everyone stands to gain from eradicating a global pandemic and finding normalcy once again.

Restoring life

I stand firm with the idea that there are crucial long-term benefits to our current barriers, and that we can come back stronger than the time before our current situation if we carefully cultivate what we have learned in the last six months.

2020 is showing us that humans can have a positive impact on global warming, as air pollution hit a historic low as a result of decreased CO2 emissions.

New York City’s subway system cleaned its trains for the first time in 115 years. For the first time in decades, the canals of Venice cleared up to the point where fish became visible.

2020 is showing us that a problem as

old and embedded as racial division can become a thing of our past if we empower the voices that deserve to be heard through compassion, empathy and love. 2020 is showing us who our essential workers really are, and how we should prioritize and better treat those who are vital to our everyday lives. 2020 is allowing us to slow down our incredibly fast-paced life by spending more time with loved ones.

2020 made apparent to us the importance of, and the necessity to spend more resources on making our planet and its inhabitants healthier. 2020 is showing us just how important social interaction is to our mental health. 2020 is teaching us not to take things for granted because we are bad at knowing what really matters until we lose it. 2020 just might vividly show us that sometimes, a field needs to be burned down with fire to restore its nutrients and increase its capacity for life.

Unpredictable

Good luck to everyone as the fall semester is here.

Stay safe, and I urge you to take care of yourself, your loved ones, and those who are in your community.

Listen to science, stay strong in your faith, and remain open to the idea that each day can be more unpredictable than the one before.

Strive for honor,

Faisal Hmoud External Vice President Student Government Association Texas Tech University faisal.hmoud@ttu.edu

You know that class you hated or that goofy professor who drove you nuts for the entire semester? Well, it’s time you had a chance to tell ‘em what you think.

Course evaluations.

You know attending class and completing the work is one of those things you’re just supposed to do. So don’t go just complaining about the attendance policy or the grading policy.

You’ll get an email about the evals with a link to speak your mind.

So let them know how to make the class better.

You have the power to say anything you’d like – so use it.

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Avoiding other human beings is virtually impossible, but staying healthy is – to some degree – a choice. With the arrival of COVID19 on U.S. soil in 2020, it became apparent very quickly that those having the biggest problems with this virus were people with underlying health issues – being overweight being the main culprit.

Being too heavy brings on a plethora of problems – from diabetes to high blood pressure and of course lung and heart issues, all of which – again, to some degree – can be avoided.

A vaccine may be some time in coming – and even if it arrives, it won’t be a “cure all” for a person’s good health.

So what can one do to avoid being chronically sick?

It’s really quite simple – diet and exercise.

Are you taking a bus to school when you could easily walk or ride your bike?

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you eating pizza as opposed to having a fresh salad?

Are you taking the elevator to go up one flight of stairs?

Are you sitting on your ass watching video games – when you could be outside getting fresh air and vitamin D? Take a look in the mirror or hop on some scales. Do you like what you see? If not, take action – NOW! Go online and Google just about anything to do with good health, and you’ll be on your way in no time.

Or do nothing and wait for the results. It’s up to you – and no one else.

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Confidential Services Student Health Services SWC 806.743.2848 www.ttuhsc.edu/studenthealth Medical care for students Confidential Services TTU Police Department Emergency: 911 Non: 806.742.3931 www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd

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Safety * Health * Wellness Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard Texas Tech University is committed to facilitating a safe learning and working environment for students, faculty, and staff.

In accordance with university procedures, students, faculty, and staff are required to report possible COVID-19 exposures and or a positive COVID-19 test result. Students should report to Student Health Services by calling 806-743-2848.

For additional information, medical guidance, or to arrange a COVID-19 test, contact the following: COVID-19 related questions: 806742-5929 Student Health Services – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 806743-2848

TTUHSC Nurse-On-Demand (after hours/weekends): 806-743-2911 For all other inquiries, contact Meredith Imes, interim director of emergency management at covid19@ttu.edu. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/emergency/coronavirus/

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Behavioral health To schedule an appointment Sports medicine Full-service pharmacy Helping make your years at TTU healthy & productive Pharmacy - 806-743-2636 Laboratory & X-ray services Professional, ADD / ADHD testing & care on-campus Health Insurance Drug & alcohol education, assessment & referrals medical care! https://ttu.myahpcare.com

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When you’re feeling like a failure, Remember the grenades you have crushed, The setbacks you have overcome, And the battles you have won.

This journey through life is rough, I know, but still with courage, you climb.

This strength you have built will take you places.

Be proud of the warrior you have become.

- Tene Edwards, ‘Walk With Wings’

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Politics, marijuana, & booze Politics, marijuana and booze can transform your life.

So, you’re trying to find a job.

Just start posting on social media about your political beliefs, even if you’re trying to be funny. That will get you screened out of any possibility of a job 47% of the time, said J.T. O’Donnell, founder and CEO of WorkItDaily.com.

Yes, it’s election heyday time, and the mud-slinging is in full force. But unless you want to eat those ‘mud pies’ you crafted as a child, leave off the politics – no one really cares what you think anyway.

90% of recruiters look at your social

media before even inviting you for an interview, according to a 2018 Jobsite study.

If you want to try for worse prospects, just post pictures and info on marijuana.

Evidently 57% of those recruiters don’t take kindly to reefer-smoking. If you still haven’t been thrown out of the job pool, you have one more chance - post a few pictures of alcohol, and 42% will give you the ax.

Moral of the story – keep your social media opinion-free. And you might want to post photos that show how well you look in clothes rather than photos of how much skin you have.

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If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.

- Jane Austen, Emma

Let us not seek the Republican answer, or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

CRISIS & Help NUMBERS

- John F. Kennedy

Emergencies In Lubbock................911

Save a life from suicide

Emergencies On Campus........... 9911

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students.

Lubbock Lighthouse..............744-3419

Become a QPR Gatekeeper Question, Persuade, & Refer: Suicide can be seen as a journey of increasing hopelessness that starts with an

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idea and ends with an act. Anybody with the right skills can disrupt this journey. QPR Gatekeeper training will teach you how to recognize warning signs for suicide,

Rape Crisis Center.............763-RAPE ..................................................... (7273) Student Counseling Center...742-3674 Student Financial Center.......742-3681 Student Health Services........743-2848

how to approach someone who feels suicidal, and how (and where) to refer that person for help.

How to become certified Suicide Gatekeeper training is open to all faculty, staff, and students at Texas Tech. Training is held monthly at the TTU Student Wellness Center, Room 100. To register for the training, email Dr. Amanda Wheeler at amanda.wheeler@ttu.edu.

Texas Tech Crisis Helpline....742-5555

If you are intoxicated, you cannot give consent.

Lubbock Rape Crisis Center

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Being a college student going through COVID-19, I was worried about the quality of education I would be receiving as classes moved online for an unknown duration. As classes continue virtually, I am reassured by the increasing resources available to students such as virtual tutoring, easier access to textbooks, and longer ‘office’ hours to meet with professors.

I believe while we continue into the fall semester, the quality of our virtual or hybrid education will proceed to improve.”

- Kora Kolle, senator, College of Arts and Sciences

CAUTION FATIGUE:

ARGE H C E R D N A T R E L A HOW TO STAY DURING A PANDEMIC

Ashley Rose Marino, M.S. | Risk Intervention & Safety Education It’s been nearly 5 months since the COVID-19 pandemic exploded in the United States, and we know what you’re thinking.

You’re tired of hearing about COVID-19.

We’re tired of talking about COVID-19.

But the most dangerous thing we as Red Raiders could do right now is ignore that COVID-19 exists.

It’s been a long time since you’ve gone to a birthday party without worrying about infecting your entire friend group. It’s an alien feeling to have some of the most important events in your life happen from the far side of a webcam. It’s exhausting to be aware of the risks you take every time you leave the house or go to class or work.

If you’re significantly more tired daily now than you were in January, you’re not alone. You may be experiencing something researchers at Northwestern are calling “caution fatigue,” which stems from the chronic stress associated with pandemic safety protocols.

Jacqueline Gollan from Northwestern defines “caution fatigue” as “low motivation or energy to comply with safety guidelines. You could consider caution fatigue

to be similar to an AA battery. Initially you may have been energized and positively focused on following pandemic-safety behavior. But as the virus has continued on, you start to focus on the negative and feel physically or mentally depleted.”

Cortisol (AKA what our body releases when we’re stressed to alert ourselves to danger) can have negative effects if your body releases large doses over a long period of time (such as for the duration of an entire pandemic). Long-term effects of prolonged cortisol activation can include chest pain, insomnia, weight gain, migraines, or muscle tension. It’s no wonder why we’re feeling exhausted.

The good news is that Dr. Melinda Ring from Northwestern has suggested a variety of strategies to manage “caution fatigue” and chronic stress responses in an evidence-based way. Here’s a summary of the 4 strategies Dr. Ring suggests: Engage in gratitude practices.

Acknowledging the good in your life can regulate our heart rhythm and brain activity in ways that promote positive mental and physical well-being.

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Get physical. Physical activity

generally helps to cope with stress, contributes to better health and quality of life, and improves resilience and mood.

Mind-body practices can balance the stress response by nurturing the parasympathetic side of our autonomic nervous system. Examples include mindfulness or mantra meditation, guided imagery, breathwork, and moving meditations such as Tai Chi and yoga.

Feed your zen. Fueling your body with amino acids, healthy fats, and vitamins helps the body bounce back when under attack. Processed foods, sugar and overall excess (of calories, caffeine, alcohol) create more hormone swings in the body.

Take care of yourself during this time, and when you find yourself tired, reference these tips to help you realign and de-stress.

RISE is always here to support you, so follow us on social media @tturise or call 806-742-2110 with any questions.

Wash your hands, cover your face, and Wreck ‘Em!

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Texas Tech University reserves the right to make calendar changes in the best interest of the faculty, students, and academic program.

Academic Calendar:

2020-2021

Fall 2020 Faculty on Duty: Aug. 19 First Class Day: Aug. 24 Holidays: Sept. 7, Nov. 25-27 Last Class Day: Dec. 2 Final Exams: Dec. 4 – 9 (no exams on Sunday) Commencement: Dec. 11 – 12 Winter Intersession: Dec. 10-23, Jan. 4 – 8

Things money can’t buy: 1. Manners 2. Morals 3. Respect 4. Character 5. Common sense 6. Trust 7. Patience 8. Integrity 9. Love The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.

– Paulo Coelho Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

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2020-2021 Volume 45 The Texas Tech SGA Students Guide

The 45th edition of The WORD was produced through the efforts of many people. Each summer Texas Tech students from the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech intern for The WORD and gain valuable knowledge in their chosen career fields.

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Spring 2021 Faculty on Duty: Jan. 11 First Class Day: Jan. 13 Holiday: Jan. 18 Spring Break: March 15-19 No Classes: April 5 Last Class Day: May 4 Final Exams: May 6-11 (no exams on Sunday) Commencement: May 14-15 First Summer 2021 Faculty on Duty: June 1 First Class Day: June 2 Last Class Day: July 1 Final Exams: July 2-3 Second Summer 2021 Faculty on Duty: July 5 First Class Day: July 6 Last Class Day: Aug. 4 Final Exams: Aug. 5-6 Commencement: Aug. 7 Texas Tech University Center at Junction May Intersession 2021 May 12 – 28

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I’m proud to represent Texas Tech because during these times, they have continuously made plans to improve and reassure the community of its commitment to racial equality, and I’m excited to see these come into fruition in months to come.”

Ebere Nwachukwu, senator, Rawls College of Business

This year has placed us in very unfamiliar territory. In times like these, we may not always know what our next step is. However, we must remind ourselves that the important part is that we just keep on stepping!

Collin Guilbeau, senator College of Arts and Sciences

Online resources, computers, personal librarians, and so much more

The Library The University Library provides access to the largest information commons area on campus with 270 public computers – Macs and PCs - that include a wide variety of software from Microsoft Office Suite to Adobe Creative Suite to AutoCAD. The Library offers charging stations, located on the ground floor, for cell phones and tablets. The Makerspace offers 3D printing, and workshops are available virtually and face to face on topics like Managing Citations, How to Do a Literature Review, and much more.

Your Library also features 16 “Personal Librarians” to assist students in every major in navigating numerous services and resources.

And with access to 400 databases, 102,000 e-journals, 200,000 e-books and more than 1 million digital images, success awaits with these resources and more.

The Library has all the tools to get you there.

The main number to the Library is 806-742-2265.

Visit library.ttu.edu.

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The Essential Pandemic Back-to-School Shopping List Ashley Rose Marino, M.S., Risk Intervention & Safety Education You’ve gotten everything on the back-to-school list you found in an aisle of Target and printed out pictures to hang in your dorm, but does that mean you’re really prepared for the semester to start?

Since this is 2020, your first day of school checklist might also include matching your face mask to your outfits. Welcome to college in the COVID-19 era!

Focusing on cleanliness and safety are at the top of TTU’s priorities- and they should be at the top of yours, too.

To keep yourself and the rest of the Texas Tech community safe, we all need to do our part in wearing personal protection equipment and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces. Sing it with me: We’re all in this together!

We’ve curated a back-to-school shopping list specifically for COVID-19 prevention essentials.

Be sure to stock up on these items (without supply hoarding) to be the most prepared that you can be this semester:

• Thermometer: Take your temperature at home before leaving every day.

If your temperature is higher than usual, stay home and follow any absence instructions given to you by your professors.

• Reusable Face Masks:

These are for your everyday use. Be sure to wash these with soap and water or throw them in with the laundry when you get home.

• Disposable Face Masks:

Walking with a friend to class and they forgot their mask? Having extra disposable face masks to give out can help your friends be as prepared as you are.

• Face Shield: If you’re attending meetings throughout the day, wearing a face shield (in addition to your mask) can act as another barrier to virus transmission.

• Hand Sanitizer: Before and after leaving an area, use hand sanitizer to decrease the number of germs you’re picking up or leaving behind. Be sure to rub for 20 seconds!

• Hand Soap: Have you ever gone into a bathroom and there’s no soap in the dispenser? That shouldn’t happen with increased safety protocols, but it’s always better to be prepared.

Fill a travel size bottle with hand soap to store in your backpack in case of emergency.

• Disinfectant Wipes & Spray: TTU will be disinfecting surfaces

frequently, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join in on the fun!

Pack to-go disinfectant wipes in your backpack and disinfect commonly used surfaces in your home daily with wipes or spray.

• Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen: Should you start to run a fever,

using over-the-counter medications may help bring your fever down. Be sure to consult your doctor to see what’s best for you.

• COVID-19 Resource Sheet: Print and screenshot a few important

numbers that you’ll need to access if you or a friend need to be tested for COVID-19. RISE will always have this information for you!

With these items in hand, you’ll be ready to take on anything this semester.

Make sure to follow RISE @tturise and call 806.742.2110 with any questions.

Wash your hands, cover your face, and Wreck ‘em!

CATERING BY TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

I’m a strong person, but once in a while, I need someone to hug me and tell me, “Everything’s going to be all right.”

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Navigating the Tech website Texas Tech University ............................................www.ttu.edu Academic Calendars ..................www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications/calendar Academic Testing Services................. www.depts.ttu.edu/testing Admissions ......................................... www.ttu.edu/admissions Advising Center.............................. www.depts.ttu.edu/advising Alumni .............................................. www.texastechalumni.org Athletics ......................................................www.texastech.com Business Services...... www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices Career Center........................... www.depts.ttu.edu/careercenter Catalog & Course Descriptions ................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications Computer Training.................. www.depts.ttu.edu/itts/training Counseling Center.................................. www.depts.ttu.edu/scc Disability Services...................................www.depts.ttu.edu/sds Donors and Friends .................................... www.give2tech.com Faculty and Staff .............................. www.ttu.edu/faculty-staff Financial Aid & Scholarships..... www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid First Year Raider Experience ........................ www.depts.ttu.edu/studentengagement/fyre Freshman Seminar – RaiderReady ............................................ www.depts.ttu.edu/raiderready Graduate School/Admissions.....www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool Health Services.......................www.depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth Honors College................................www.depts.ttu.edu/honors Hospitality Services.................... www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality Housing on campus...................................www.housing.ttu.edu International Affairs................www.depts.ttu.edu/international IT Services for students...................... www.ttu.edu/it4students Learning Center (SOAR)...................... www.depts.ttu.edu/soar Legal Services..........................................www.depts.ttu.edu/sls Libraries........................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/library Media ...........................................................www.today.ttu.edu Online and Regional Sites ............ www.depts.ttu.edu/elearning Organizations....................... www.ttu.edu/campus/stuorgs.php Parents & Family .................www.depts.ttu.edu/parentrelations Police Department (TexasTech)............. www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd Raidergate................................... www.depts.ttu.edu/raidergate Raiderlink...............................................www.raiderlink.ttu.edu Registrar.........................................www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar Responsible Community Living

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Some Words of Encouragement (I really wish I could verify this story. There’s such a good ‘moral to the story’ that I’m passing it along, anyway.)

The only bird that will peck at an eagle is the crow. He sits on his back and bites his neck. The eagle does not respond or fight with the crow. It doesn’t waste time or energy on the crow.

The eagle simply opens its wings and begins to rise higher in the sky. The higher the flight, the harder it is for the crow to breathe, so the crow falls due to lack of oxygen.

Stop wasting your time with the crows.

Just take them to your heights, and they’ll fade.

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A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

– Luke 6:45 NIV

I believe that many people anticipated 2020 to be an unusual year; however, I don’t think anyone could have predicted that things would unfold as they have over the past six months. While the world has faced a great number of trials during these unprecedented times, we have also seen incredible and unique growth. I think Texas Tech continues to exemplify the change and growth needed in the United States and the rest of the world through their motto, “From Here, It’s Possible.”

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What do we shut down?

Does the government have the right to tell small businesses to temporarily shutter their doors in order to avoid spreading the virus?

That’s a good question – and in fact, it may very well be unconstitutional to do so. But the fact remains that small businesses all over the world were shut down due to the coronavirus – and they weren’t closed because they weren’t working hard enough or weren’t watching their bottom lines.

And the “big box stores?” They are experiencing record profits – while mom and pop stores are vanishing from the American landscape. It almost seems criminal.

Now, having said this, we all know we must contain the virus – but at what cost?

Perhaps your mom and dad own a small business in say, Dallas. Let’s say they own a restaurant or a barber shop or a nail salon or a gym. If they do, then you saw firsthand how devastated they were when the government stepped in and closed their doors. It made them sick – mainly with stress – which is obviously not healthy.

But isn’t it up to the individual business owner to decide how to run his own business?

I mean, can’t they decide what protocols to put in place to keep their customers and employees safe? Or is that “big brother’s” role? And the bigger question: Where will this lead?

Now we all know that the first responders

and those working in ICUs all over this nation need for the rest of us to wear masks while in public.

And keeping a “social distance” is obviously imperative. In some of the more congested cities such as New York, these folks can quickly become overwhelmed.

But what about a place that’s located in the middle of nowhere? You know, a local bar located at a lonely intersection in Montana or Wyoming or South Dakota? Was it really necessary to disrupt these people’s livelihoods?

It seems to me that a “one-size-fits-all” approach was totally unnecessary – and did more harm than good.

I have a friend whose father worked at Texas Tech for more than 30 years. His father has a pension – and from his perspective, we should all stay home – regardless of your locale. Not to be tacky, but my friend’s father has never run a business and had to make payroll for his employees – whom by the way, have kids to feed and bills to pay. So his “perspective” is going to be different from someone whose livelihood has just been taken from them. And again, is this legal under the constitution?

Some might say – and I can hear them now, “Let the government take care of them.”

Whoa – not so fast.

It’s not the government’s role to prop them up any more than it’s their role to close them down in the first place. We don’t need government in this case.

We need common sense – and when it comes to common sense, the “gubment” – 9 times out of 10 – doesn’t know their ass from a hole in the ground. Just look at what they’ve done to the “healthcare” system.

“We the people” have the right to “Live Free or Die” (New Hampshire’s state slogan). I may sound cold-hearted, but that’s how I feel.

I wish those working in hospitals all the best.

But you knew what you signed on for when you took that job.

And by the way, I am not a Trump supporter.

Never was.

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Give yourself a strong financial base – for life!

essential to keep your username/password protected to prevent identity theft.

Did you know? Most college students are NOT financially literate. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to make sure you know how to manage your finances. Let’s get started. Understanding your finances while in college can be overwhelming to think about when you have a million other things going on. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Here is a checklist to help you with managing your money:

Set Reminders

Start Tracking Start the habit of tracking money that is coming in and going out. Spend the next two weeks tracking your spending. Setting a time frame for monitoring your money will help you create a spending plan. Ready to learn more? Take a personal finance course at Texas Tech, or if you find yourself having a difficult time sticking to your spending plan, schedule an appointment with the Texas Tech Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching Program. They will work with you one-on-one to get you back

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on track and answer your money questions. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/r2b/

Get Organized When you move to college, make sure your address is up to date, and you have a secure place to store relevant documents (personal, financial, student loans, etc.). If you keep everything on your computer, it’s Jennifer Wilson, MS, AFC® Assistant Director, Personal Finance Program Department of Personal Financial Planning College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University

Take the time now to set important dates into your phone and computer. Especially with financial aid and scholarships. The next step is to visit the Texas Tech Student Financial Aid & Scholarships website – mark your calendar with application dates, scholarship deadlines, and upcoming events (follow them on social media). http://www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/

Take Control You don’t have to learn this all on your own. The Texas Tech Personal Finance (PFI) Program can help. Register for PFI 3301: Introduction to Personal Finance.

This course offers skills to help you navigate the financial world - for life! Course topics include basic financial concepts, borrowing, investing, and protecting. This course gives you a strong financial footing. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/pfp/non_majors.php

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The generations • The G.I. Generation, born 1900 to 1924 • The Silent Generation 1925 to 1945 • Baby Boomers 1946-1964 • Generation X 1965-1980 • Millennials 1981-1996 • Generation Z or Gen Z (sometimes called post-millennials) 1997-2015 Generation Z is the youngest, most ethnically-diverse, and largest generation in American history, comprising 27% of the U.S. population.

Pew Research defined Gen Z as anyone born after 1997. Gen Z grew up with technology, the internet, and social media, which sometimes causes them to be stereotyped as tech-addicted, anti-social, or social justice warriors.

Fight Song Fight, Raiders, Fight! Fight, Raiders, Fight!

Fight for the school we love so dearly.

You’ll hit ’em high, you’ll hit ’em low.

You’ll push the ball across the goal, Tech, Fight! Fight!

We’ll praise your name, Boost you to fame.

Fight for the scarlet and black.

You will hit ’em, you will wreck ’em Hit ’em, wreck ’em Texas Tech!

And the victory bells will ring out.

The Matador Song Texas Tech University School Song

Fight, Matadors, for Tech! Songs of love we’ll sing to thee.

Bear our banners far and wide, Ever to be our pride.

Fearless champions ever be, Stand on heights of victory.

Strive for honor evermore. Live long the Matador!

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“A teacher is a person who never says anything once. A teacher is a person who never says anything once.”

– Howard Nemerov “In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have.”

– Lee Ioccoca

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Most of us recall the good teachers we had along the way. I had one in the 3rd grade named Mrs. Igou who was outstanding.

Yes, I was only 9 years old at the time, but when I look back at that experience, I realize just how much she cared. She was tough, yet her love for her students showed in every action she took.

Years after I’d graduated from high school, I ran into her at a reunion. It was emotional – because by that time I’d experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly in terms of teachers, and I knew what a true standout Mrs. Igou had been.

Her patience with the slower kids was remarkable, and I think this is what I remember most – and the reason I got a little choked-up upon seeing her again years later.

As we all know, not all teachers are the same. Some of them are “clock watchers.” They care more about collecting a paycheck and getting a pension than they do teaching – and it shows. These teachers are simply going through the motions.

It must be a dreadful way of living, but it goes on every day. We all have decisions to live with.

My sophomore year at Tech, I had a math teacher who was abysmal. He yawned almost constantly. Poor man must’ve been burning the candle at both ends. I had not a clue as to what was going on in that class, yet I received a B for the semester.

My true average was – as I recall – around a 50, but since we were graded on a bell curve, I received the B – a travesty, really. I even took the time to write the president of the university, but all I received in return was a form letter that basically read: “This is all we can afford.”

On the other hand, I had a statistics teacher who was outstanding! He would go over a problem at the chalk board – then take a glance at the class and say, “I think I’ll go over this one more time.”

I was always so relieved because I was one of his students who did not “get it” on the first go round – and he obviously recognized the looks on the faces of those that were in the same boat I was in - dumbfounded!

At the end of each class he’d say, “If any of you need to visit with me about today’s lesson, feel free to stop by my office.” I did – on more than one occasion.

But his patience prevailed, and I made an A in the class. It was one of the toughest A’s I’ve ever received, but I’m proud of it.

Like my 3rd grade teacher from years past, he actually cared. The good ones do.

They’re far from being “clock watchers.”

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6 Traits of a Winner 1. Self-analysis.

The successful person knows his strengths and weaknesses and engages in critical appraisal that is honest, but never negative.

2. Self-competition.

A winner knows he can only control his own performance so he competes against his own best effort not that of others.

3. Focus.

The champion is always in the present, concentrating on the task at hand.

4. Confidence.

Successful people control anxiety by setting tough but reasonable goals. As goals are reached, confidence increases.

5. Toughness.

This mental trait involves accepting risk and trying to win, rather that trying not to lose.

A winner sees change as opportunity and accepts responsibility for his destiny.

6. Having a game plan.

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NOW is the TIME!

Techsans…

If we are ever going to voice our opinion about the current state of affairs – NOW is the time – while we’re still young – and while we have a chance to sway the future of our country before our country’s current politicians make decisions that could negatively affect us for the rest of our lives.

If not now, then when?

Speak up. Let’s use our First Amendment right of free speech.

Write a letter to the editor. Run for office.

Write your congressman. Say what’s on your mind at social gatherings. Discuss REAL issues.

You might argue that we can’t do anything.

Really? Is that really how you feel? If it is, you may as well fold up your tent and go home.

Do we not have even a modicum of backbone? I mean, the student loan debacle alone should be enough to set off your alarm. Are we just going to sit on our F#*@^%! hands and do nothing?

In our lifetimes, our country has never been this divided.

Black Lives Matter and COVID19 alone are two issues we never saw coming. Well, perhaps the Black Lives Matter issue – as anyone who has ever studied history will agree - is long overdue - but a worldwide pandemic?

This is new territory, and our nation’s leaders can’t even decide whether it’s proper to wear a mask or not. (“Masks don’t matter.”

Oh wait…”Masks DO matter.” “College-age people don’t get COVID.” Oh wait, they do.)

Are we not tired of the same old bull#$%! coming from the mouths of politicians who are so obviously controlled by special interests and corporate lobbies that they couldn’t find their own integrity if it were wrapped in a package and delivered to their doorsteps. Only a handful are honest.

Let’s take a quick glance at our country…

Jeff Bezos and that anti-social little dweeb named Mark Zuckerberg are billionaires (that’s with a “b”). They own us. They know where we live, they know what we eat, they know our likes and dislikes – they even know who we love (Facebook) – if of course we’re

stupid enough to post such information – which apparently most of us are.

Then you have career politicians on the left and right. Mitch McConnell – a Republican, and Nancy Pelosi – a Democrat, have both been in office for over 30 years (McConnell since 1984 and Pelosi since 1987). Have you taken a look at where these folks come from? The state of Kentucky – McConnell’s home stomping grounds, is a sh#t hole. That state comes in near dead last in everything from healthcare to unemployment. But Mitch?

Mitch just lines his pockets with money from his “donors.”

Look it up for yourselves – you know, on the “Google machine” – another multibilliondollar company that owns you – or at least knows you very well (have you noticed all the pop up ads for those shoes you’ve been looking for?).

And then there’s Nancy Pelosi on “the left.”

The homeless situation in her home state of California is sickening, while she flies back ‘n’ forth from San Francisco to Washington D.C. in one of her private jets.

These two career politicians know NOTHING about how the rest of us live our daily lives. Yes, they talk a big game about solving the student loan problem – as one example, but talk is cheap - and in this case, very cheap. They simply do not care about us, and if we don’t get off our duffs and start getting involved, they’re going to own our friggin’ grandchildren, too!

So whose country is this, anyway? The corporate lobby, that’s who. We all know it, but do nothing about it. Well maybe the time is NOW to finally do something – before it’s too late.

And by the way, does it seem realistic to be paying college football coaches multimillion dollar contracts while the students of these same universities are drowning in debt - and what about the chancellors and presidents of these universities? Have you looked up the salaries of these individuals? Astonishing!

Poor fellas (in most cases they’re men).

I guess it’s hard to get by on say, 1 million a year. Maybe we should start a GoFundMe account for them. I often wonder what goes (See The only thing, Page 27)

The only thing that has The First Amendment ever changed the world Congress shall make no law respecting an es(Continued from Page 26) through their minds when they look out over their universities from their ivory towers. They must be thinking, “Well, look down there at all those poor schmucks who thought going to college was a bargain.”

Yes, college is no bargain. But no one put a gun to our heads and forced us to borrow the money. But we did, and we’re broke – and most likely will be for years to come – unlike our predecessors. Some say it’s the “new normal,” but I have to disagree. In my humble opinion, real change is possible.

Look at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, for example. Just a few years ago, she was a bartender, and today she’s a United States Congresswoman. She’s only 30 years old and is making an impact the Mitch McConnells and Nancy Pelosis of the world never saw coming. She frightens the hell out of them. Good! They need it.

And just to get the story straight – I’m no more a Democrat (AOC’s party) than I am a Republican (I think this country needs a third or perhaps fourth party, but that’s for another time). I don’t often agree with AOC, but that’s not the point. Like her or hate her, she did bring change to Washington D.C. Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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Political polarization

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2. You can’t get that big beautiful sky with gorgeous sunrises and breathtaking sunsets 3. We take pride in the fact that Lubbock farmers produce 10 percent of the nation’s cotton 4. You have to love the southern hospitality of the good-hearted Lubbock folks.

5. There are always too many options to choose from when deciding where to eat.

6. A sea of red and black fills the town on Texas Tech football game days.

7. When it comes to weather, we get a taste of every season.

8. Lubbock is one of the only places that still has a drive-in theatre.

9. Living in Lubbock is cheaper than living in most places.

10. Since people outside of Lubbock don’t know how great Lubbock is, we get to keep it all

Those who know your value A father said to his daughter: You graduated with honors, here is a car that I acquired many years ago.

But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you.

The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, "They offered me $1,000 because it looks very worn out."

The father said, "Take it to the pawn shop." The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said, "The pawn shop offered $100 because it was a very old car."

The father asked his daughter to go to a car club and show them the car.

The daughter took the car to the club, returned and told her

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father, “Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it since it is a Nissan Skyline R34, an iconic car and sought after by many."

The father said to his daughter, "I wanted you to know that the right place values you the right way." If you are not valued,

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“In the last analysis, what we are communicates for more eloquently than anything we say or do.”

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“Love does not dominate; It cultivates.”

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“Never love anybody who treats you like you’re ordinary.”

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Without you, I find myself wanting to become lost again.”

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The PRESIDENT heads the Executive Branch and is the spokesman for students to the Board of Regents, administration, the community, and national organizations. Other duties of the president include establishing goals and priorities for the SGA; submitting and administering the SGA budget; and appointing and overseeing a Cabinet, Supreme Court, and nearly 150 members of university committees.

The EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT has many responsibilities in regard to the students of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock community, and even the State of Texas. These wide-ranging duties include serving as a liaison between the student body and the city of Lubbock, facilitating transportation in-and-around campus, coordinating communication efforts, and serving as vice-chair of the President’s Cabinet. Duties also include the supervision of all Student Government Association publications and also involve a close working relationship with local and regional governments.

The Internal Vice President serves as the liaison between the Executive and Legislative Branches. The Internal Vice President is President of the Student Senate and runs the bi-weekly senate meetings. In these meetings, the SGA and the senators work together to discuss, write, and pass legislation to better the university.

The Internal VP works alongside the senators to see that they are working hard to create the change all students at Texas Tech want to see. The SGA and its senators allocate funding to all student organizations. The Internal VP also works with the executive members to accomplish goals within the exec team that include improving student safety, equality, and transparency between the students and SGA.

The VICE PRESIDENT OF GRADUATE AFFAIRS works to assist graduate students in different areas such as, but not limited to, academics, services, programs, research, and grants. The Graduate Affairs VP assists the President and other officers of the Student Government Association in making decisions for the student body, focusing on the needs of the graduate student. He/she also is a liaison between the SGA and graduate counsels within academic departments.

The SGA works to represent students’ interests and concerns to the administration, the Lubbock community, and local and state governments.

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OUR MISSION: To strive for honor in the service and protection of the student body of Texas Tech University, through representing their interests by developing personal relationships. In addition, to work diligently to cultivate partnerships with the student body, administration, faculty, staff, and community, to maximize each student’s educational and personal growth. The Student Government Association also encourages student involvement and will provide opportunities to develop a lifetime relationship with Texas Tech University for each student and to keep Texas Tech University at the forefront of higher education.

Student Government is a great opportunity for you to leave your mark at Texas Tech. Get involved!

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