For 24 seasons, Stacy Clark, one of the Jones AT&T Stadium’s section staff, has been the quiet strength behind Texas Tech’s student section, striving to take care of and inspire those she serves through kindness and a friendly face. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/clark-s…

About one-third of Texas Tech students are in long-distance relationships. Between classes, calls and weekend visits, they’re learning that distance takes trust, balance and intentional effort to make love last. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/tech-st…

Once a month, the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine’s CARES mobile vet unit brings compassion, care and community to Amarillo’s Transformation Park residents. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/cares-a…

Texas Tech Co-Ed cheerleaders Kendra Azbill and Antonio Esquivel have built their partnership both on and off the mat through trust, teamwork and laughter. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/tech-ch…

As the fall semester winds down, first-year Texas Tech students reflect on the friendships, challenges and unexpected growth that shaped their first months on campus, from late-night theater rehearsals to Saturday night lights.  ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/tech-st…

From fighting procrastination to reconnecting with family, Texas Tech students share their New Year’s resolutions as 2025 comes to a close.  ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/new-yea…

Freshmen at Texas Tech are redefining self-care inside crowded dorm rooms. From gym routines to skin care, students share the struggles, solutions and discipline it takes to care for themselves on campus. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/lavida/dorm-li…

As winter continues at Texas Tech, many students feel the “winter blues.” Experts say sunlight, routines and staying connected can help handle seasonal depression.  ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/tech-s…

Second semester, same campus, new mindset. From better study habits to fewer nerves, students are walking into spring confident, prepared and ready to do things right this time. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/studen…

Who says Valentine’s Day has to break the bank? Tech students are finding creative ways to spoil their partners with love, not dollars. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/tech-s…

From plant science at the Horticulture Gardens to examining live animals at the Livestock Arena, Sibling Saturday brought children to campus this weekend ready to bond with their older siblings and get a glimpse of college life. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/siblin…

After Texas Tech graduates walked the stage with diplomas in hand, they recall the stark difference between the classroom and real-life obstacles, such as underemployment and workplace performance. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/gradua…

Starting in 2027, Texas Tech students will get a four-day weekend as a fall break. Advocates say it’s a chance to rest, travel and reset mid-semester, even if this year’s upperclassmen won’t get to experience it. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/upper-…

From jewelry design to music education, creative majors at Texas Tech say the arts are more than a degree — they’re a calling to personally shape their future careers despite job insecurities. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/studen…

Some Texas Tech students and faculty believe AI is replacing tasks of the brain. Others argue it’s a tool similar to existing search engines. Researchers are looking to answer whether AI makes minds lazy, or if it’s streamlining processes. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/tech-s…

Students gathered for worship, testimonies and community at Easter on the Lawn Tuesday night, a collaborative Easter celebration hosted by local churches and ministries at the Urbanovsky Amphitheater. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/studen…

AI is changing the way Texas Tech students code, making projects faster but challenging skills, work ethic and career preparation. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/ai-tra…

Makayla Perez, a third-year creative media industries major from San Antonio, will be The Daily Toreador's 2026-27 editor-in-chief. Perez has served The DT for three years and is the current multimedia section editor. Read more below. ✍️MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/perez-…

Texas Tech students are finding comfort and stability in dorm life with their emotional support animals, saying their four-legged friends help ease anxiety, build routine and make campus feel more like home. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/studen…

A bittersweet ride comes to an end and a new one begins as Rose Rosas passes the mantle of Masked Rider to Sofie Jones, continuing one of Texas Tech’s most iconic traditions Friday. ✍️ MandieHaneyDT dailytoreador.com/article/wiiyjy…