Category: Fall 2017
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Tattoos should not jeopardize job opportunities
Recently, I got my fourth tattoo. When I walked in my house to show my mom, she was angry because it was in a visible place. She told me that even in my chosen field of work, I wouldn’t be able to get a job. It’s not that my mom has a problem with tattoos.…
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Flash drives can prevent problems for college students
Laptops, Wi-Fi access, and smart phones are just a few of the technological necessities that most college students believe are important in order to easily keep up with their classes. But one technology item that some college students do not have and tend to disregard is their own flash drive. USB flash drives have one…
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Adoption should be legal for all couples
All families who adopt children are loving and sacrificial. Any responsible adult who is willing to accept someone into their home deserves to have a completed family. In 2017, legislation was passed in Texas that allows discrimination against LGBTQ adults in adopting. Everyone who is trying to have a growing family, and are up to…
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Kosgei trains hard toward becoming top distance runner
Attending college may have its challenges when being from a different country. But those challenges haven’t stopped Felix Kosgei from succeeding at South Plains College. The Kenya native grew up in the small town of Eldoret. Before making the transition to the United States, Kosgei trained to earn a scholarship to attend SPC. “I used…
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Lady Texans wrangle in team title at Texas Tech rodeo
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to improve mid-way through the fall season, posting dominant results in two rodeos. The Lady Texans and Texans competed in the Texas Tech University Rodeo in Lubbock at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center on Oct. 19 – Oct. 21. The Lady Texans displayed their skill…
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Media, fans should have faith in new Green Bay quarterback
In the world of sports, anything can happen. The unimaginable happened recently as I witnessed Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for Green Bay, suffer a broken collarbone when playing against the Minnesota Vikings. I was crushed, and I’m sure all my fellow cheese heads felt the same way. It turns out Rodgers will possibly be out for…
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NFL player determined to grow education opportunities in hometown
Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles is donating the rest of his year’s salary in effort to increase educational equality.
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Kickoff injuries not worth brief excitement
The tables can turn in a kickoff in such an abrupt way that they might even decide the fate of an entire game. But it comes at a high price.
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Frightful Fun: Nightmare case haunts West Texas with scary attractions
In the calm of the night, you can hear the screams of the people who dared to enter Nightmare on 19th Street.
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Lobbyists, volunteers dedicate time to address climate issues
Activists around the world are dedicating their time to stopping climate change. One organization, however, is working to create climate solutions.
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Free press, fake news topics of discussion at Constitution Day
The pace of the news is faster than ever. Making sense of it all was at the forefront of this year’s Constitution Day discussion at South Plains College.
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Annual campus report shows increase in crime
The recently released crime report for South Plains College shows an increase of sexual misconduct, drug and alcohol violations and aggravated assault on campus.
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Board of Regents discuss crime statistics, upcoming events
Campus crime statistics, a resolution, and upcoming events were among the topics of discussion during the October meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents.
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Maker space allows students to creatively learn in unique ways
With the newest installation in the Math and Engineering Building on the Levelland campus, students can now produce ideas in a space designed to promote creativity.
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Deadline approaches for December graduation applications
Students who are planning to graduate in December need to check with their academic advisor or an advisor at the Advising Center on campus.
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Benefit event raises money for Wharton County Junior College
The idea for the Texans Helping Texans benefit concert came up when Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, approached Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president of student affairs, about what, if anything, the college could do to help.
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Former sex slave recalls nightmare she lived
Human trafficking is believed to be the third largest criminal activity in the world. In January 2013, Sally Richardson’s worst nightmare would come true.
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Professor uses experience to educate students
A lifetime of experiences has given Jay Hoes wisdom to educate his students.
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Internship at national park brings student closer to dream
Ever since she was 10 years old, Antonieta Wescott has been pursuing her dream of becoming an interpretative park ranger.
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Alum utilizes skills learned to build successful radio station
Tania Moody has come a long way from working in sales at the local radio station as a way to earn extra money for college, to owning the very same station.