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Raider Life 2021 The student and parent guide to life at Texas Tech

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Raider Life - Summer 2021 STUDENT HEALTH — PG. 3

PARENTS ASSOCIATION — PG. 4

TEXAS TECH TRADITIONS — PG. 6

TEXAS TECH LANDMARKS — PG. 7

REC CENTER — PG. 11

STUDENT ACTIVITIES— PG. 11

CAMPUS SAFETY — PG. 19

STUDENT GOVERNMENT — PG. 20

TOREADOR MEDIA— PG. 23

Raider Life 2021 Staff: Editors Mallory Rosetta Mateo Rosiles Director Susan Peterson

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The cover page was designed by Mallory Rosetta and the cover photo was taken by Katie Perkins. Raider Life is a special student publication for incoming and transfer stu-

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STUDENT HEALTH

Health Services provided on campus

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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 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 ap pointment from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More than 150 primary care appoint ments are available each day. Students can access care through face-to-face and telehealth visits

during our hours of operation. Telehealth visits for urgent care are available on demand and can be accessed 24/7 for a flat fee to be paid at the time of the visit. The clinic accepts most health insurance plans. Aca demic HealthPlans health in surance is available to students. More information can be found at https://ttu.myahpcare.com. 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-thecounter medications are also

available at competitive prices. For more information about Student Health Services, visit depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth.

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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

STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER

Mental, emotional support services available The Student Counseling Center offers multiple services to ensure that 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 a wide variety of student concerns. These concerns 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 management 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 skillsbased 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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The 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.

RED TO BLACK

Red to Black offers students free financial coaching sessions Red to Black® Peer Financial Coaching is a student organization 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-to-face or online. We empower students so they can achieve their financial goals. Instructors interested in sched-

uling 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.

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The Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching office is located in Room 201 in the Student Union Building.

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PARENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Options available for parents, student support

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Red Raiders and their siblings pose for a photo during Sibling Saturday, an annual event hosted during the spring semester on campus to connect students and their siblings. 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. Parent and Family Relations offers bus trips home

for Thanksgiving, the Winter Semester Break and Spring Break. Working with BreakShuttle, these trips offer students from the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and (Thanksgiving only) El Paso areas a safe way to travel home over these breaks. Registration for the bus trips opens at the beginning of

the fall and spring semesters. Family Days and Family Weekend are weekends throughout the year where we encourage families to visit Tech and reconnect with their students. Family Weekend 2021 will be the weekend starting Oct. 23, when Tech plays Kansas State in football. 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 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 a weekend 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 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 Weekend or

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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 806742-3630, email parent@ ttu.edu or visit www.parent. ttu.edu. You also can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

TEXAS TECH PARENTS ASSOCIATION

TTPA strengthens parents, family connections Since 1956, the Texas Tech Parents Association has supported the mission of Texas Tech with parent programs and services. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Tech Parents connects Red Raider families to the university and Lubbock community, as well as to one another with assistance, information, resources and service. To accomplish these goals, the organization offers: Scholarships – Approximately $40,000 in competitive scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen, transfer students and un-

dergraduates and graduates each spring. Student Awards— The organization recognizes outstanding student scholarship and leadership, one student from each college. Each recipient receives a plaque and honorarium. Faculty Awards — Excellence in teaching is celebrated through five distinguished awards. Each recipient receives a plaque and honorarium. P a r e n t Vo l u n t e e r Awards — Each fall, the TTPA honors volunteers for outstanding contribution and

involvement in the organization. The Kathleen Bennett Bruner Distinguished Service Award, given when merited, recognizes a parent who has provided extraordinary service to the university community and the TTPA. Road Raiders Safe Travel Network — This service, a favorite of many, involves Road Raiders (parents and other adult family members of Tech students) who provide assistance to students when they are traveling. Parent Ambassador Program — The TTPA partners

with the university to share experiences of being a Red Raider parent to support the greater success of the student body. Student Ambassador P r o g r a m — T h e T T PA sponsors this student-led organization to connect students with community opportunities for leadership growth, socials and volunteer opportunities. Chapters & Groups — The TTPA sponsors chapters and groups to provide unique opportunities for parents to engage within their communities to become more informed about Tech.

Military Families Program — The MFP is designed to honor our military and veteran families and help connect them to the university’s services and programs. Family Days and Family Weekend — Throughout the year, Family Days and Family Weekend is a time of making memories with your student. A Friday night dinner and pre-game tailgating – the biggest on the Tech campus – are just a few of the memorable experiences planned. “Tech Parents is the hall-

mark of excellent service and programs supporting family connections at Texas Tech,” Joyce Zachman, CEO of the organization, said. “We know that an appropriate balance of parent engagement results in happier, healthier, more successful students. TTPA is your avenue for that engagement.” Membership in the TTPA is open to parents, guardians and friends of Tech undergraduate and graduate students — past, present and admitted. For more information, visit texastechparents.org.

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TRANSITION AND ENGAGEMENT

First-year programs support student success 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 admission to enrollment, first-year experience, major selection, moving off campus, sophomore-year experience and capstone/ senior experiences. For more information, visit www.studentengagement.ttu.edu or call 806742-2993. 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. 11 to Aug. 28. Among the activities are a few major events, some longstanding traditions and some exciting, new opportunities you cannot afford to miss. You will have the chance to make friends online as well as in person. By the end of Raider Welcome, you’ll have all the tools you need to start your year at Tech strong. Raider Roundup Students entering Tech are invited to a celebration of the beginning of their education at Tech.

Raider Roundup takes place the evening before classes start and 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 a collaborative collection of programs and services that assist transfer students in their transition to Tech. The Transfer Connect i o n p ro g ra m pr ovi des 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. The First Year & Transfer Leadership Institute www.fyre.ttu.edu The First Year Leadership Institute is a program for first-year and transfer students focused on personal leadership and professional development. FYLI and 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 community 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 C o m e t o t h e Te x a s Techspo to find out exactly what services are available to new 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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TOP: Students attend the Texas Techspo event March 4 at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion to learn more about the resources available to help them be successful at Texas Tech. The Texas Techspo takes place every semester. BOTTOM: Members of the FirstYear Leadership Institute participate in team-building activities. The eight-week program provides new students with peer mentors and helps them build their skills to become campus leaders.

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1-3) The Saddle Tramps carry red torches around Memorial Circle during the Carol of Lights. The Carol of Lights is hosted in December and features music from Tech’s band, orchestra and choir as well as the lighting of the Christmas tree and lights around campus. One person is selected by the Residence Halls Association to flip the switch and turn on all the lights on campus at the end of the event. The Saddle Tramps ring their bells at the Student Union Building during a pep rally. The Saddle Tramps are in charge of ringing the Victory Bells after Tech wins an athletic events and wrapping Will Rogers and Soapsuds prior to home football games and other special occasions. The Saddle Tramps also carry Bangin Bertha to home football games and homecoming events The Goin’ Band from Raiderland performing during the halftime show at a Jones AT&T Stadium. The band was founded in 1925 and is comprised of hundreds of students. After home games, students and fans can watch the band march out of stadium at the band parking lot behind the Music Building.

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4-7) The Victory Bells bell tower, located on the east side of the Administration building is where the Saddle Tramps will ring the bells 30 minutes after every win Tech Athletics receive and during special occasions event. 5. The east side of the United Supermarkets Arena, home to the men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams, features an open field where intermural sports will host various competitions throughout the academic year. 6. The Dairy Barn, located between the Library and the English building, was renovated in 2020 to house collaborative working spaces and event space for the campus community. When campus first opened in 1925, student could bring cows to campus and sell dairy products to the school to help pay tuition. 7. The statue of the official Tech Alumni Association signet ring located at the McKenzie Alumni Pavilion. Students can purchase a ring through the Tech Alumni Association and have a chance to participate in the Tech Ring Ceremony hosted during the spring semester.

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Getting to know campus landmarks, Tech traditions Mateo Rosiles is a junior journalism major from Lubbock

Becoming a Red Raider is much more than attending Texas Tech, it’s all about the traditions the campus community participates in and exploring campus. Campus Landmarks Spanning over 1,800 acres, Tech is a big campus, which can make navigating campus a bit intimidating. Whenever your walking around campus look for these familiar landmarks to help get your bearings. Tech Seal The seal greets everyone who enters campus through the Broadway entrance. Memorial Circle Situated in the oldest part of campus, Memorial Circle is a memorial dedicated to the veterans of World War II. Please refrain from walking on the grass out of respect. To the north is the Engineering Key that houses all the engineering departments. To the south is the oldest building on campus, the Administration building, that also houses the Carillon Bells and the Victory Bells. To the west are the Math, Chemistry and Geoscience buildings, also known as the Science Quad. Finally to the east is Will Rogers and Soapsuds with the Seal behind them. The Dairy Barn If you are on the south part of campus, look for the Dairy Barn, situated between the Library and the English building. A little-known secret about this building is that it used to house cows on campus. Students could pay their

tuition by bringing livestock to campus and selling dairy products United Supermarkets Arena The United Supermarkets Arena is on the west side of campus next to student parking lots and the open fields next to the Recreation Center. The arena houses Tech’s men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams. Jones AT&T Stadium Home to Tech’s football team, the stadium is located on the northernmost portion on campus behind the Engineering Key. The surrounding area comes to life during home games with food, activities and live music. Traditions Since the first day of class on Oct. 1, 1925, Tech has been enveloped in tradition. From the Carol of Lights to convocation, also known as Raider Roundup, here is a list and of what the traditions are about: Guns Up Get your Guns Up. This is how, wherever you are in the world, other Red Raiders will identify you. Raise them high in support at athletic events and whenever the Fight Song and Matador Song are sung. Fight Song/ Matador Song The Tech Fight Song is sung all around campus and at athletic events. The Matador Song is the official song of Tech. The first time you will sing it as an official Red Raider is at your Red Raider Orientation and the last time you will sing it as a Tech student is at your graduation. The words remind students always to strive for honor in everything you do and wherever life may

lead you. Welcome Week/ Raider Roundup Welcome Week is full of events going on around campus. During the week leading up to and after the first day of class, student organizations and campus departments host events to welcome students back while creating a place where new and returning Red Raiders can meet and become friends. RaiderGate/ Tailgating T hi s event happens hours before kickoff at every home football game. It’s a way to hang out with friends and family, other Red Raiders and fans while getting to enjoy fun activities. Tech Spirit T h e S a d d l e Tr a m p s w r a p Wi l l R o g e r s a n d Soapsuds in red crepe paper before home football games, ring the Victory Bells after a Tech win or at important events, and ring their bells and beat Baggin Bertha during home football games. One of the mascots on campus is Raider Red, whose identity is a secret. He will show up and interact with people during gamedays and other events around campus. The Masked Rider and Fearless Champion lead the football team from the tunnel at every home game. They also will attend Tech functions, so be sure to take a picture with them. Carol of Lights Starting in October, Tech groundskeepers will string up thousands of red, white and orange LED lights around the Engineering Key, Administration building and the Science Quad. A wreath will be placed on top of the

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TOP: Homecoming signage lining the Broadway entrance to campus created by various student organizations, Greek life and campus departments for Homecoming Week. BOTTOM: The Texas Tech Seal, located at the Broadway entrance, stands with the Carol of Lights’ Christmas tree behind it. stairs of the Geoscience building stairs. A decorated tree is erected next to the fountain behind the seal. In December, the Residence Halls Association host the event starting with popular holiday car-

ols followed by the Saddle Tramps walking around Memorial Circle with red torches. The event concludes with one lucky person getting to flip the switch that turns on the lights for the first time of

the holiday season. There are many more traditions and landmarks on campus. Get involved and explore campus while making friends and lifelong memories. Welcome to Tech and get your Guns Up.

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UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER

Career Center guides, prepares students for future

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LEFT: Donna Strader, assistant director of student development, critiques a student’s resume during Resume Critique Day on Jan. 29, 2020, in the University Career Center. Resume Critique Day is an event where students get tips on how to boost their resumes. RIGHT: Students talk to potential employers and establish connections throughout the All Majors Job Fair. The Texas Tech University Career Center hosted the All Majors Job Fair on March 6, 2019, in the SUB Ballroom. 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 and 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. Students who complete these assessments are matched with specific careers based upon their interests as well as discovering their ideal job environment.

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 “real” 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.

Resume, Cover Letter and 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.

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.

Mock Interviews Your resume landed you the interview and now it’s time to seal the deal. A job interview

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. Texas Tech University-Approved Course RRP 4100 is a one-hour course credit available to juniors and seniors. This class is taught by a career repre-

sentative 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. Career Development Checklist Before you begin your job search, consider these tips: • S c h e d u l e a m e e t ing 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

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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Resources available to keep students healthy The Department of University Recreation is a comprehensive fitness, leisure and recreation department with world-class facilities and cutting-edge programs and services. We have a new department name, but the same line-up of outstanding 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 enhancing the collegiate experience and creating lifelong healthy behaviors. Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center With more than 244,000 square feet of recreational activity space the Student Recreation Center has a variety of exercise, fitness and leisure opportunities for the Red Raider community. Highlights include: •Seven gym courts ideal for badminton, basketball, pickleball and volleyball •Multi-activity court (MAC) 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 power lifting racks •Over 90 cardiovascular fitness machines from leading commercial manufacturers including Concept 2, Life Fitness, Matrix, Precor and Woodway •A 1/8-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 equipment 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 the 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 weeklong 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. •Complimentary group fitness class program with more than 60 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 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 Nationally recognized with multiple design awards, 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 and soaking up vitamin D •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 •Functional 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 34 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. 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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LEFT: Students kick a soccer ball in Urbanovsky Park behind the Rec Center. RIGHT: Students play sand volleyball at Urbanovsky Park near the Rec Center and the Leisure Pool.

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CENTER FOR CAMPUS LIFE

Student organizations offer connections, communities

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TOP: Students in the Raider Riot organization celebrate as the Red Raiders find out they are the No. 6 seed in the South Region for the March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament in March 2021. BOTTOM: Representatives of student organizations plant trees and other plants across campus as a part of Tech’s Arbor Day 2021 celebration. 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.

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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 — Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Architecture Arts and Sciences Business Education Engineering Human Sciences Media & Communication Visual and Performing Arts • Advocacy/Activism • Campus Departmental Support • Cultural/International • Fraternity/Sorority • Graduate • Hobby/Leisure/Recreation • 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 student organizations and learn about what is happening on campus. To get started follow these five easy steps: 1. Go to studentinvolvement. ttu.edu, select TechConnect Login and use your E-Raider username and password. 2. Set up your personal profile. 3. Browse organizations by

name, category or search topic. 4. Click on the TechConnect logo at the top left corner to return to the home page. 5. 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

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HOSPITALITY SERVICES

Dining options provide variety of choices

Feed your Inner Red Raider. Hospitality Services invites you to experience award-winning dining choices and delicious food options 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. 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, including: The Fresh Plate Food Emporium at Bledsoe/Gor-

don offers a variety of hot entrées — made-to-order burgers, a pizza bar, cookedto-order Asian wok and an Italian pasta line among many other choices. The Market at Stangel/Murdough features a variety of delicious dinein/carry-out entrées. The Market features the first Fazoli's® on a college campus offering authentic Italian foods and dishes and the new Corner Market featuring a wide variety of convenience items and Grab-N-Go selections. Sam’s Place Mini-markets & Express kiosks feature convenient locations offering quick cuisine. • Sam’s Place at Murray • Sam’s Place Poolside at the Leisure Pool • Sam’s Place at Sneed • Sam’s Place at Student Union • Sam’s Place at Wall/ Gates • Sam’s Place West at the Wiggins Complex • Sam’s Express at Engineering • Sam’s Express at Holden Hall • Sam’s Express at the

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Student Union Chick-fil-A® — serving the full menu • Paciugo® Gelato — a smoothie and authentic Italian gelato cafe • Sam’s Place Minimarket — burritos, quesadillas and more •

Union Plaza Food Court • Boar ’s Head Bistro — premium deli sandwiches and entrées • Grab-n-Go Choices • Raider Pit BBQ — true Texas barbecue prepared daily • Sushi with Gusto® — hand rolled on campus Honors Residence Hall • Starbucks Rawls College of Business • Einstein Bros® Bagels • Chick-fil-A ® featur-

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Parrillas Mexican line at The Commons in Talkington Hall is one of the many dining options available on campus. Parrillas offers authentic Mexican cuisine and is one of the Smart Choices offered on campus when one wants a healthier option. ing breakfast The Commons at Talkington Hall • E instein Bros ® Bagels • Greens & Things • Just Say Cheez • Kluck’rs • Parrillas Burkhart Center

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Quiznos® Raider Exchange at West Campus serves up a variety of food choices for students on the go. All dining locations hours and availability are subject to change. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @

EatAtTexasTech 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.

LGBTQIA

Advocacy, support, inclusivity key focuses of LGBTQIA office The Office of LGBTQIA Education & Engagement serves the Texas Tech community through facilitation and leadership of programming and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The office also serves as a resource for members of the university community in its practice of “allyship.” Tech takes seriously

our institutional commitment to an inclusive educational environment as reflected by our 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 our 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 Key dates for Fall 2021: • Raider Rainbow Welcome, Aug. 27 • I G N I T E ! A l l y ship is Not an Identity • It’s a Practice, Sept. 15 • Pride Week, Oct. 11-16 • Tr a n s R e m e m brance Vigil and Celebration of Life, Nov. 18.

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Performers gathered on the stage for a final bow at the 11th annual drag show hosted by the Texas Tech Residence Halls Association on April 17, 2021, in the Allen Theatre.

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The Daily Toreador welcomes students Welcome to Texas Tech and congratulations on becoming a Red Raider. We are so happy to have you here. We at The Daily Toreador strive to keep the campus community up to date on what is going around campus and the City of Lubbock. In doing so, we would like to pass along some tips about coming to campus. Have fun and explore. Tech is a huge campus full of hidden study areas and fascinating sculptures, so take time to explore.

Know where your classes are before the first day. Campus is huge and sometimes there is quite a bit of distance between classes. Walking to your classes before the first day will ensure that you will not be walking into your first class late. You might want to get a bike to bring to campus if Lime scooters are not available during the fall. However, according to Transportation & Parking services, Limes will be back on campus in the

Mallory Rosetta, editor-in-chief, is a senior advertising major from Lubbock

Mateo Rosiles, managing editor, is a junior journalism major from Lubbock

fall as of this publication. We know that getting from one side of campus to the other is a little hard to do in 10 minutes, so why not make your life easier? Get connected. With over 550 student organizations, there is something for every

student. There are also campus jobs available that students can apply for to help them connect with various departments on campus. Get to know your professors. Professors love getting to know their students and are more than willing

to answer questions. It also would be beneficial to get to know your professors because you may have them for other classes or you might need letters of recommendation for jobs or scholarships. They might seem intimidating but they want to see all their students succeed. Although it can feel overwhelming eventually you will start to feel at home. There are many different opportunities to get involved and make friends

as well as lots of places on campus to get acquainted with. There also are many hidden secrets about campus to discover. Your time at Tech will be over before you know it, so we encourage you to get involved and spend as much time as you can on campus. Tech is full of rich history and some amazing students, faculty and staff. Again, welcome to Tech and congratulations. Your four-year journey is about to begin. Wreck ’em.

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Leisure Pool reopened for Lubbock community By ARIANNA FLORES Copy Editor

After a year-long closure, the Texas Tech Aquatics facility was reopened without COVID-19 restrictions. All amenities including the lazy river, indoor pool and sunbathing on the deck, will operate at full capacity and without the presence of masks. Matthew Hutchison, the assistant director of aquatics, has been a part of the Red Raider facility since 2018 and said the facilities will mirror all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the university. He said he is excited to see people come out and enjoy the pools. “We still recommending that anyone who feels more comfortable wearing a mask or those who are unvaccinated wear a mask).” Hutchison said. Though social distancing and masks are no longer required, cleaning thoroughly is still a priority for the aquatics staff, Hutchison said, even the surfaces where chlorinated water touches.

With the reopening of the 645-foot lazy river and eight-lane lap pool, Lubbock residents, students, faculty and staff can visit the facilities that first opened in 2009. “We serve obviously the college campus, but we also serve Lubbock and the community,” Hutchison said. “Whether it’s just a college student just wanting to get some sun and enjoy the outside … families or somebody who wants to return to some sense of normalcy.” Scott Layher, the assistant director of marketing for the Department of University Recreation, said in Lubbock there are not a lot of amusement or water parks for residents to enjoy; therefore, the Leisure Pool draws people in. “The uniqueness (is what brings people in) to the facility,” Layher said. “There is not a place or facility like the Leisure Pool but it’s a unique experience in Lubbock, Texas.” All students who have paid the recreational fee in their tuition may use

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Texas Tech students can escape the West Texas heat though the use of the Leisure Pool, which is paid for through the student recreational fee. Tech students can use their Tech IDs to enter the pool from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on most days. their Tech IDs to enter the aquatics facilities on most days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the aquatics facilities website. Lubbock residents who wish to visit the facility can go during the family hours, which are from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and noon

to 7 p.m. on Sundays, according to the aquatics facilities website. All Leisure Pool and family hours are subject to change. The hours for the facilities are posted daily on the aquatics facility page on the Department of University Recreation’s website. Summer memberships

and guest/day passes are available for those w i t h o u t a Te c h I D t o purchase. Admission for adults over the age of 17 cost $10 while the cost of children between the ages of 4 and 16 is $5, according to the Department of University Recreation’s website. All children 3 and under are

admitted free. “Saturday afternoons is definitely a time when p e o p l e c o m e i n , ” L a yher said. “We get a lot of students after 2 p.m. and Sundays all day are pretty busy.” The maximum occupancy will not exceed 400 people, even during family hours, according to the University Recreation website. Wa r m w e a t h e r t h i s summer and fall will bring more people out to both the indoor and outdoor water facilities, Hutchison said. “It’ll be really interesting to see what the turnout is once we start getting those really warm days,” Hutchison said. There are updated furnishings and accessories at the Leisure Pool that were bought just before the COVID-19 closure, meaning it’s new for Lubbock residents to enjoy, Hutchison said. “Students, come on over and let’s have some fun. The Leisure Pool is going to be a great place this summer,” Layher said.

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STUDENT UNION BUILDING

SAB encourages student’s involvement

Student Activities & Student Activities Board plan free events for the students of Texas Tech. SAB is a student-led organization comprised of five committees that work together to provide quality programs for students. Traditional campus-wide events SAB offers 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 Tech campus, to build a sense of community and to receive recognition. Diversity Week A week dedicated to celebrating and understanding

the importance of diversity throughout the community and Tech. Join student organizations and departments across campus to celebrate diversity all week long. Homecoming The Spirit & Traditions Committee plans events for Texas Tech Homecoming Week each fall. Traditional events include S.O. Sing, a parade and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Late Night Movies SAB plans to bring back Late Night Movies for 2021-2022. Visit the website for updates: 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 one of the largest pre-game events on campus. Passes are free but must be reserved in advance at www. raidergate.ttu.edu. Tech-or-Treat Tech-or-Treat is a Halloween carnival that provides a safe alternative to trick-ortreating and 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 & 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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Students pose with their crafts made at one of the free events the Student Activities Board hosts throughout the year. Students can learn more about events hosted by SAB by going to www.sab.ttu.edu.

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STUDENT UNION BUILDING

SUB serves as community center Greek life experience benefits students The Student Union Building is the living room of campus for Texas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and guests. The SUB provides a place for the Tech community to come together for campus events, educational opportunities and services that enhance student development and enrich the Red Raider experience. SUB Guest Services: • 24-hour automated teller machines • Allen and Escondido theaters • Information Desks • IT Help desk • Pool and ping-pong tables • Reservable meeting rooms • Student Collabora-

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tion Spaces Student Organization Involvement Center Study rooms Student computer lab Wireless internet

Student Activities office showcases: • Arbor Day • C o m m u n i t y o u t reach • Homecoming Week • RaiderGate: A Student Tailgate Tradition • Student Activities Board University departments: • Center for Campus Life • Dean of Students Office • Parent & Family

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Relations Student Government Association Student Legal Services Student Rights & Resolution Center Transition & Engagement TTU Police SUB Station

Retail facilities include: • Nine unique Hospitality Services dining options including Chick-fil-A • 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.

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

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The Spring 2021 National Pan-Hellenic Council host its Pie-AGreek event during its annual NPHC Week. 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. • I n t e r f r a t e r n i t y Council • Multicultural Greek Council • National Pan-Hellenic Council • Panhellenic Council

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1. The Masked Rider and Fearless Champion prepare to walk around RaiderGate, the university’s tailgate for students that happens before Tech home football games. 2. Snow falls in front of the archway of the Administration building. 3. Will and Soapsuds, located at the Broadway entrance of campus, wrapped in red crepe paper for the 2020 Homecoming game. The Saddle Tramps wrap Will and Soapsuds before every football home game. 4. Mark Adams waves a Guns Up at the news conference in April where he was introduced as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. 5. Students play in snow on the east side of the United Supermarkets Arena in February. Lubbock received around four inches of snow during February and almost eight inches in January. 6. Students play volleyball at the sand courts in Urbanovsky Park, located next to the United Supermarkets Arena and the Rec Center’s Leisure Pool. 7. Karma Davenport Stone performs at the 11th annual drag show hosted by the Residence Halls Association to raise money for the PFLAG Scholarship.

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Emergency alert systems promote safety, security By MATEO ROSILES

M anaging & N ews E ditor Texas Tech provides numerous ways to help protect students on campus in the event of severe weather or an emergency situation. TechAlert! The first way the university helps protect students is through TechAlert!, Tech’s method of communicating during emergency or safety events, said Chris Miles, emergency director for Tech. The notification system can send messages to students’ phones as well through social media platforms and digital signage on campus. Chad Beights, Clery compliance director for the Texas Tech University System, said alerts are sent through TechAlert! for a variety of reasons such as severe weather or an incident occurring on or around campus. “We alert, you know, the students and the community about those as well, with the, with the intent and the goal behind it to provide you enough information to make your own decisions on how to maintain your own

safety,” Beights said. The alert system is controlled by a team of departments on campus such as Emergency Management, Tech Police Department and the Office of Communications & Marketing, Beights said. However, most alerts are sent out through the Tech Police Department, Miles said, because they are the first to hear of emergency events and their dispatch center operates 24/7. Students are automatically enrolled into TechAlert!, Beights said, through their Tech emails and phone numbers the university has on file. Students can update the phone numbers on file with the university by logging in with their Tech credentials at emergency.ttu.edu. “It’s really important that everybody make time for everybody to make sure that the information that we have is accurate,” Beights said. “It does us no good to send a text message out if it’s going to an old phone number or to like mom and dad in a completely different state.” Clery Act Notifications and Annual Security Report The Clery Act, accord-

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ing to Beights, is the emergency notification system that informs the campus, in a timely manner, of specific crimes that happen on and around campus. Beights’ office also compiles crime statistics of

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campus and produces an annual security report. Crimes included in the report, according to the Clery Center website, are: • Criminal offenses — criminal homicide, sexual assault, robbery, ag-

gravated assault and arson • Hate crimes — assault, intimidation, larceny-theft and destruction of property • Violence Against Women Act — domestic and dating violence and stalking • Arrests and referrals for disciplinary action — weapon law violations, drug abuse and alcohol violation “Just depending on what the situation is in the report really just encompasses all the safety procedures and policies that we have as an institution and it compiles it into one report for everybody to read,” Beights said. The report is published every October and contains the statistics for the previous year. It can be found at https://www. depts.ttu.edu/clery/. Campus Sirens The campus also is equipped with tornado sirens activated through the Tech Police Department dispatch center, Miles said. The dispatch center will activate the sirens when a tornado warning has been

issued. Once students hear the sirens they should head to the lowest part of the building and to the most interior room, Miles said. Emergency Action Plans for every building on campus can be found on the emergency.ttu.edu website. Blue Light Emergency Phones Tall, dark grey metal boxes with a blue light affixed on top with big, bold white lettering saying “emergency” with direct lines to the campus police department are placed around campus, according to the Tech Police Department website. There are 120 blue light emergency phones around campus. However, the Student Government Association Student Senate adopted Senate Resolution 56.184 in April encouraging the university to create a blue light safety app for students to use. Students are urged to call 911 in an emergency situation. Student also can call the main office number, 806-742-3931, for non-emergency issues or concerns.

RISE offers students prevention education, risk intervention The Risk Intervention and Safety Education office exists to empower Texas Tech students to live vital, meaningful lives through comprehensive prevention education. We p r o m o t e a c a m pus culture that values holistic wellness by educating students to make informed choices and treat each other with respect. RISE offers programs

for students in several areas, including alcohol and other drugs, bystander intervention (Raiders Respond), stress management, sex education, violence prevention, consent education and healthy relationships. We provide daily wellness education and event updates on our @tturise social media channels. We also refer students

to other on-campus resources in order to best serve their needs during their time at Tech. For more information, visit www.rise.ttu or call 806-742-2110. Photo courtesy of RISE

Student assistants for RISE are shown standing at a table outside of a residence hall. Visit www.rise.ttu to learn more about the various programs it offers to students..

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SGA welcomes first-year students to campus Faisal Al-Hmoud Student body president

Hello, Red Raiders. My name is Faisal Al-Hmoud, and it is an honor to serve as your student body president. I am a junior economics major with a minor in Spanish. I have lived parts of my life in Jordan as well as Brazil, but I have lived most of my life in Lubbock, where I graduated from Lubbock High School in 2017. During my time at Texas Tech, I have involved myself with SGA through various outlets, serving as the external vice president, senator for the College of Arts and Sciences as well as its committee’s vice chair and the Budget & Finance Committee. Further, I am involved with Phi Delta Theta, the Interfraternity

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Council, Mortar Board and the Honors College. I have been around the community since the day I can remember and thus have developed a strong passion for

giving back to the Red Raider family in any way I can. Nothing makes me happier than to see our university grow in so many ways that we have seen lately. Whether it be in our pursuit of academia, social endeavors or even in the world of sports, Tech is moving quickly. For this, it is an honor to work with students and administration, collaborating to leave this university better off than where we found it. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me at faisal.hmoud@ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in the SUB Room, 302. Wreck ’em wherever you are.

Jarett Lujan

Red Raider family is all about. I loved it so much, I decided to leave my job, move to Lubbock and become a Red Raider. My goal is not only to serve all graduate students on campus, but also to help you one day go to graduate school. Currently, we are working on

External vice president Hello, Red Raiders. My name is Ebere Nwachukwu, and I am excited to serve as the external vice president for the 2021-2022 academic year. I am junior from Warri, Nigeria and majoring in accounting . I began my journey at Texas Tech three years ago and realized that as my time at Tech seemed to be just starting, it was already coming to an end. However, from my first day on campus, the community has continuously played a huge role in welcoming me to Tech. Throughout my time at Tech, I have been involved with student government through various means, beginning as a member of the First Year Leadership Association, then serving as an at-large senator,

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Rawls senator, Diversity Committee chair and the vice-chair of Budget & Finance. I also am involved with the National Association of Black Accountants, Student Staff Lead-

ership Council, Black Student Association, the Honors College and the Redeemer and Tree of Restoration college ministries. There is no Tech without the community and no community without Tech. For this reason, I am excited to work with each of you and the administration to continuously push our school and community forward. This past year has been hard on every one of us, but I believe this will make our impact more meaningful. If you have any questions or need anyone to talk to about concerns, please feel free to reach me at Eberechukwu. Nwachukwu@ttu.edu or come by the SGA office in the Student Union Building, Room 302. As always, Wreck ’em.

Taylin Antonick

Graduate vice president Hey, Red Raiders. My name is Jarett Lujan, and I am serving as your graduate vice president for the upcoming school year. I am originally from a small town out in West Texas called Marfa. I went to Angelo State University for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees before coming to Texas Tech to get my Ph.D. Currently, I work in the field of higher education and study the affects of Hispanic-Serving Institutions on the Hispanic/Latinx experience at these institutions. Prior to coming to Tech, I served as the student regent for the Texas Tech University System. In this position, I represented all students in the Texas Tech System at the Board of Regents level of leadership. This experience gave me my first taste of what the

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mentor programs that would put graduate students like you within your reach so you can ask questions about going to graduate school. Tech has amazing opportunities beyond your bachelor’s or master’s, so I hope you continue to stay on to get your terminal degree. Make sure you establish a good support system here by getting out, getting involved, and embracing the entire college experience. We are all in this together, so please reach out to one another for help if you need it. If there is anything I can personally do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My email is Jarett.lujan@ ttu.edu. You can also find me in the Student Union Building, Room 302. Have a great first semester. Wreck ’em.

Internal vice president Hi, all. It’s a great day to be a Red Raider. My name is Taylin Antonick, and I am incredibly honored to be serving the student body as external vice president for the 20212022 academic year. I was raised in Henderson among forests of pine trees and incredible Cajun food. The community and family culture of Texas Tech drew me to West Texas, and I am so grateful it did. I am a senior agricultural and applied economics student with minors in applied political economy and sports management. My areas of campus involvement have included Mortar Board, AgriTechsans, Matador Institute for Leadership Engagement Program,

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CASNR Ag Council and the TTU Honors College First Year Experience Mentorship Program. As internal vice president, I preside as president of the Student Senate. The students you elect as senators each year are respon-

sible 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 administration at Tech. In countless ways, our university is growing and improving to be better tomorrow than it is today. It is my hope that 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. Please stop by the SGA office in the SUB, Room 302, or feel free to contact me at taylin.antonick@ttu. edu. Wreck ’em, always.

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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SERVICES

Parking Services regulates campus parking, permits 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 Parki n g F ac i l i ty m a y h a v e 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 nonstudent employees of Tech. Visitors include those unaffiliated with Tech as students or employees. Area reserved lots and reserved 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 reserved-space 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 pedestrianand 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 t i m e at t he R ober t H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center or in any campus park-and-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 park-and-pay during the day. Signs in park-andpay lots state the hours payment is required. How To Appeal a

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A Texas Tech Transportation and Parking Services attendant helps a visitor find their way around campus. This is just one of the duties performed by booth attendants. 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 contact information. For a fee, patrons can park in Commuter West. A round-trip shuttle ride to and from Jones AT&T is available for a nominal fee. Reserved RV parking is provi ded 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 located 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 f r o m S c o t t ’s C o m p l e t e 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 bicycle diagnostic exams, on-site bicycle registration and visits from onand off-campus bicyclerelated organizations. Short-Term Assistance: This program offers more convenient parking for individuals who need shortterm 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 eBikes: Lime Scooters and e-Bikes are available to rent on the Texas Tech campus and throughout Lubbock. Editors Note: All information accurate as of the publication date. Rates are $1 to start and 35 cents per minute to ride. Helmets are strongly encouraged, and riders must follow all bicycle rules on campus. Rules a r e a v a i l a b l e a t w w w. parking.ttu.edu/bicycle.

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The DT offers information, learning experience 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 of producing content daily. 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 the student editors solely are in charge of all 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 dozens of awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press, Society of Professional Journalists, and Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. Awards were won in numerous categories.

designated by the Tech Board of Regents to serve as a medium of mass communication for the campus community and to provide practical experience for students interested in media and communications. As an independent publication serving the campus community, 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 7,000 print copies across campus and daily on www. dailytoreador.com. During the summer sessions, The DT publishes daily on www. dailytoreador.com and prints 5,000 copies at the start of each summer session.

The Daily Toreador First printed in 1925 as The Toreador, The Daily Toreador is an official student publication

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. They work closely with their media advisers, attending weekly coaching sessions to improve their skills. Digital Media The Daily Toreador publishes the www.dailytoreador.com website for breaking news, photos, videos, daily and weekly broadcast shows and additional content not in the printed newspaper. 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 @DailyToreador Follow The DT on Instagram @DailyToreador Like The DT on Facebook The DT also can be found at www.dailytoreador.com. Free printed version available across campus. DT distribution sites: • Student Union Building • Academic buildings • Rec Center • Library • 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 have has any questions, email the editor-inchief, Mallory Rosetta, at mallory.rosetta@ttu.edu or call 806- 742-3393.

CAMPUS HOUSING

Housing provides updated move-in information As new Red Raiders prepare for move-in, students should remember to check their Texas Tech email for important updates from University Student Housing and Hospitality Services. Emails may include information such as the following: • How to check in at specific halls • What to bring and prohibited items • What to expect on move-in day • Campus maps • Dining locations On July 1, each student will be able to select a movein timeslot for the Fall 2021 semester by completing a timeslot form. Learning Communities Learning Communities are designated floors and

residence halls where students live with peers who share academic and personal interests while experiencing specialized programming that increases access to faculty, staff and students. There are no additional costs for participation in Learning Communities. National research shows that involvement in Learning Communities contributes to: • Increased GPA and class attendance • Likelihood of graduating in four years • Easier transition from high school to college • Greater involvem e n t i n c am pus and in professional organizations • Development of per-

sonal relationships with students in the classroom For additional information, visit housing.ttu.edu/ learning communities. Residential Tutoring The Residential Tutoring program is designed to provide 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, takes place throughout the fall semester. Cash prizes are awarded for the first, second and third place winners in several categories. Watch for posters and emails regarding the contest. Housing Sign Up Love your room? Sign up early to secure your space for next year. Housing sign-ups for the 2022-2023 academic year will begin in November. Returning students have the opportunity to select a room before new incoming students, so be sure to take advantage of our full range of on-campus housing options. Reserve your room before someone else does or upgrade to an apartment or suite. Information will be

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A father helps his son move into a residence hall on campus. Students will be able select a timeslot to move into their residence halls in July. distributed by mail, email and social media beginning in October. You check housing.ttu.edu for the latest information. For questions, please feel free to contact the University Student Housing

Welcome Center at 806742-2661 or visit housing. ttu.edu. For more information, follow University Student Housing on Twitter @TTUHousing or on Facebook at facebook.com/ TTUHousing/.

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