Raider Life
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Summer 08 09 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Texas Tech students cheer for the Red Raider foot- Participate in the Summer Reading ball team during the game against the University of Program by picking up a copy of “The Texas-El Paso. Tech beat the UTEP Miners 45-31. Devil’s Highway: A True Story.”
10 WHERE DO TUITION DOLLARS GO?
Check out this illustration to see where your money goes and find out how to become involved in financial decisions.
13 ACADEMIC & FOOTBALL CALENDARS
Don’t be left in the dark about university holidays or athletic events — mark these dates in your planner.
18 STAYING SAFE ON CAMPUS
It’s important to know your options in case of an emergency — read over these campus security features.
21 TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS
Don’t get wait-listed — get the details on campus parking and where to obtain a permit.
Editor Christopher Miller Director Susan Peterson Advertising Manager Dawn Zuerker Editorial Advisers Sheri Lewis & Andrea Watson Photography Adviser Darrel Thomas Raider Life is a special publication produced by Student Media, a department in the Division of Student Affairs at Texas Tech University. Questions and comments may be directed to: Texas Tech University Student Media Box 43081 Lubbock, TX 79409 (806) 742-3388
06 Dorm Decorating 14 Rec Sports 16 Parent’s Guide 36 Road Raiders 39 Tech Tradition
23 STAYING HEALTHY
Learn about the services offered by Student Health Services and how to schedule an appointment.
27 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Discover where Tech students shop, eat, study and more with the 2008 Readers’ Choice Survey.
30 LUBBOCK ATTRACTIONS
Find out what to do and where to play in the Hub City with these local attractions and establishments.
36 SURVIVING ORIENTATION
Get down to the nitty-gritty and discover the secrets to sucessfully navigating through New Student Orientation.