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Popular Places to Chill
- The Student Union, the University Library, outside of the residence halls, the Market, off-campus
Libraries
- Architecture Library
- Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library
- TTU Health Sciences Center Library
- TTU Law School Library
- University Library
Athletic Centers
- Dan Law Field
- Jones SBC Stadium
- Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center
- Texas Tech Equestrian Center
- The United Spirit Arena
College Prowler Take
The architecture of buildings around Lubbock is anything but new. However, the architecture of the English building and many others on campus is anything but old. In fact, since 2000, Tech has spent about $6 million on construction around campus, and over $1 billion in future construction is planned. Walking into the United Spirit Arena is like walking into a professional basketball venue. Any Spur, Rocket, or Maverick would feel right at home on the Tech basketball court. The other newcomer to the Tech campus is the Student Union. The major renovations included a facelift to the walls, floors and furniture, updated restaurants, a bank, a post office, and a ticket office. This facility, which was at one time used solely to block the wind for students waiting for the bus, now receives the most foot traffic on campus.
Tech also does its best to help you keep off those extra college pounds by giving all students free access to the Robert H. Ewalt Recreation Center. This place may look small on the outside, but within, there are seas of treadmills and other cardio machines everywhere you turn, and in the past couple of years, the TVs that your eyes once shared with others up on a wall are now attached to each individual piece of equipment. If machines are not your thing, this facility is equipped with a two-story climbing wall and two state-of-the-art weight rooms. The town of Lubbock might not be aging gracefully, but Texas Tech realizes this and works hard to draw attention to its own wonderful facilities
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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“Athletic and student facilities...
“Athletic and student facilities are very nice. The library is kind of old, but it’s okay.” |
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“We have a great rec center. There...
“We have a great rec center. There are TVs in the treadmills.” |
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“Nice facilities—athletics...
“Nice facilities—athletics especially, because of all the new renovations.” |
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“The facilities are okay. The gym...
“The facilities are okay. The gym is always crowded.” |
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“The Market in Stangle/Murdough...
“The Market in Stangle/Murdough and Sam’s Place in Chitwood/Weymouth are fun hangouts for all freshmen. They can be social and fun.” |
Facts
What To Do on Campus
Besides going to class, there are plenty of other activities to get involved with on the Tech campus. Texas Tech hosts a variety of competitive varsity sports programs, and students get free access to games with their student IDs. You can also head over to the Allen Theatre to watch various stage productions the Tech drama department puts on throughout the year. If you are more of a mover than a watcher, go join one of the many intramural sports teams at the Rec. Playing golf at the Rawls course, watching movies, or hearing speakers in the Allen Theatre are just a few other activities that will get you out of that shoebox they call a dorm room.
Favorite Things To Do
Football season is the best time to hang out on campus on a weekend. The whole campus smells of barbecue, and friends and rivals gather at the SBC Jones Stadium to watch a great game of football. In the spring, Arbor Day brings out the little treehugger in everyone. The event takes place in the middle of the Tech campus, allowing students to stop by and appreciate it while enjoying free food and music and planting flowers and trees.
Movie Theater on Campus
- No, but movies are shown occasionally in the Allen Theater on a large pull-down projection screen.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Yes. There is a Starbucks located in the Barnes & Noble in the Student Union.
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