Category: Fall 2017
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Grand opening celebrates new Maker Space
A ceremony recently was held to commemorate the grand opening of the new innovation hub at South Plains College, the Maker Space. “Several years ago, we applied for a STEM grant,” said Alan Worley, chairperson of the Math and Engineering Department, “and one of the ideas that came from the STEM grant was producing things…
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Nursing students, faculty host Trunk or Treat
Students and faculty from the nursing program at South Plains College got the community excited for Halloween by hosting a Trunk or Treat. They decorated their cars and handed out candy to about 50 people from the eight vehicles participating. With amazing Halloween decorations and characters at each trunk, the South Plains College Nursing Program…
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Memorial for fallen officers raises question about campus safety
The heart of Texas Tech University was covered in a blanket of blue as people huddled together and waited with lit candles in their hands. Memorial Circle on the campus of TTU was filled with people dressed in blue who came to honor fallen Texas Tech Police Officer Floyd East Jr., who died from gunshot…
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Training teaches faculty, staff active shooter survival skills
Your heart is racing. Shots have been fired, and there is the anticipation of what might happen next. What will you do if there is a report of an active shooter on campus? On Oct. 20, Nickolis Castillo, South Plains College’s Chief of Police, hosted an ALICE training for faculty and staff at the Reese…
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Climate change causes ecological issues in Alaska
[Editor’s note: This story is the fourth part of the multi-part series “Climate Crisis” examining the causes and effects of climate change that began with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] Alaska’s ice is melting.…
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Livestock Judging Team captures championship at Texas State Fair
The South Plains College Livestock Judging team recently captured the team championship at the State Fair of Texas for the second consecutive year. Livestock judging consists of judging cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and reasons, which is explaining the reason an animal is judged a certain way. The animals are judged based on their posture, how…
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English professor enjoys traveling with family
Ashleigh Brewer is living out her passion as an adventurous English professor. Brewer was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas and attended Amarillo High School. She later moved to Lubbock, where she resided for about 10 years. Brewer enrolled at Amarillo College, and then obtained a bachelor’s degree at West Texas A&M University. She later…
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Lubbock museums educate visitors about West Texas history
For those interested in finding entertainment that is inexpensive and educational, there are museums worth seeing in Lubbock. The museums have many different options to choose from, depending on what content one might be looking for. The Bayer Museum of Agriculture opened 40 years ago to help develop a first-class facility that teaches the community…
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Fastest United sacker in region excels at academics, work
One South Plains College student has hopes to one day climb the corporate ladder at United Supermarkets. A freshman accounting student from Whiteface, Dominique Gonzales was first inspired to pursue a career in accounting while she was still a sixth grade student. Gonzales says that her teacher, Carrie Young, noticed her interest in math and…
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Alum succeeds at opening chiropractor clinic
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] To teach patients about living a healthy holistic lifestyle, Bronson Lester started his own chiropractic clinic. Lester owns a HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab clinic in Fort…
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Lovett inspires fans by describing his fulfilling career in music
Being able to look into the mind of one’s favorite music artist is something that many people wish they had the chance to do. Fans of singer Lyle Lovett had that opportunity on Oct. 12 at the Allen Theatre on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. “An Evening of Conversation with Lyle Lovett”…
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Thursday Night Live returns with exciting changes
Going to watch a live music performance is not feasible for many college students who do not have the time or the money for such luxuries. But for music lovers at South Plains College, the event known as “Thursday Nite Live” gives students a chance to hear a variety of music genres being represented in…
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College student relives murder in ‘Happy Death Day’
No one wants to wake up on their birthday to find out they are constantly dying. In the movie “Happy Death Day,” a college student must relive the day of her murder over and over, in a loop that will only end when she can identify her killer. The movie features Jessica Rothe as Tree…
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Gamers anticipating impressive fall, winter lineup
The fall and winter are almost always amazing times to be a gamer, and the next five months are shaping up to be no different. Owning a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo’s newest console that’s a 2-in-1 home console and portable console, is finally starting to payoff with AAA, or “triple A,” games. The three As don’t…
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‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ brings new hope to fans
The dark side is once again trying to take over the galaxy, and it’s up to the Rebellion to stop them. The “Star Wars Battlefront II” beta ran from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12. However, if you had already pre-ordered the game, you had early access beginning on Oct. 4. Betas are wonderful to the…
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Impressive survival game floats onto Switch
Survival. Most people don’t have it on their minds all of the time. But now Switch owners can survive “The Flame in the Flood” anywhere they go. In 2016, the indie survival game “The Flame in the Flood” was released to critical acclaim, and on Oct. 12 “the Flood” came to the Switch. The “Flame…
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Comic Corner: Oct. 11-Oct. 18
DC Comics Action Comics #989 Mr. Oz has been revealed to be Jor- El, Superman, or Kal-El’s, father. In “The Oz Effect Part 3”Clark, or Superman, and Jor are talking at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude when climactic events, that seem to be the work of Jor, start happening all around the world.Superman flees to…
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Back Talk: Influence of horror movies raises concern
Horror Movies do not affect mental health of children by DEZ MENDEZ / Feature Editor In our society, we are quick to point the blame at others, instead of taking responsibility for our own actions. Society and the media are quick to place the blame on horror movies for shootings, murders or anything crazy that could happen…
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Word on the Street
How do you feel about girls becoming Boy Scouts? PHOTOS BY: AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS I don’t see why it would be a problem if they wanted to become Boy Scouts.” Faith Vang– Commercial Music, Freshman, Dalhart It’s 2017, just let them be.” Eddie Gomez – Business Administration, Sophomore, Amherst I don’t…