Category: Fall 2018
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Former student jumpstarts career with experience on Plainsman press Staff
Like many young college students, Jessica Safavimehr Hernandez had struggled to figure out what she wanted to do with her life after graduation. Safavimehr Hernandez graduated from Lubbock High School in 2004 and transferred to South Plains College during the spring semester of 2005. While attending SPC, Safavimehr Hernandez was a staff writer for the…
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Lady Texans place fifth at NJCAA Cross Country National Championship
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams placed in the top 10 at the 2018 NJCAA Cross Country National Championships. The meet was held at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas, on Nov. 10. The Lady Texans placed fifth with a total of 207 points and an average time of…
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Library exhibits highlights Latino WWII veterans
A new exhibit at the Library on the Levelland campus of South Plains College honors Latino World War II veterans. Looking for an exhibit that would fit in SPC’s open Library space, the employees reached out to Humanities Texas, picking “Images of Valor,” which features Latinos and Latinas who were involved in World War II.…
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New games, updates not worth money
The current state of the gaming industry is abominable. The status quo for almost every major and even indie (independent) game developers is to sell half of the game up front for full price, with the options of spending more money up front for “downloadable content.” This is a big issue, considering the games consumers…
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Men struggle with emotions because of societal expectations
Understanding the male psyche and behavior is something women have spent centuries trying to decipher. It can be difficult to know why men don’t always express how they are feeling. But I know it can be even harder to help them change, and I’m sure men can say the same about women. I have had…
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Anti-vaxxer movement causing rise in preventable diseases
The re-emergence of preventable diseases in the United States has led to some deadly and horrific illnesses to wreak havoc on the country once again. While most of these diseases have largely been eradicated, in recent years some have started to make a come-back at alarming rates. Some of these diseases include measles, whooping cough…
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Regents discuss student demographics, retiring employees
The student demographic profile and the employees when who will be retiring in December were among the topics discussed during the November meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Ryan Gibbs, vice president for academic affairs, presented a list of retirees for fall 2018. “We have a five retirees: this time around,…
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Men’s basketball team starts path toward NJCAA Championship
The South Plains College men’s basketball team continues to improve their record as they work toward a second consecutive NJCAA National Championship. The Texans dismantled Midland College with a 78-58 victory to open Western Junior College Athletic Conference play on Nov. 28 at Texan Dome. Opening the second half with a 29-24 lead, the Texans…
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Baptist Student Ministry, Wesley Foundation offer lunches for SPC
by DEBRA MOTANDON South Plains College has so many best kept secrets. They are the things that make it stand out as a really special campus. One that stands out for me is 50-cent lunches. These lunches are provided Mondays and Thursdays at 203 Magnolia Street in Levelland, and at 201 Magnolia Street on…
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Jemaiyo captures NJCAA Half Marathon National Championship
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams placed in the top 10 at the 2018 NJCAA Cross Country National Championships. The meet was held at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas, on Nov. 10. The Lady Texans placed fifth with a total of 207 points and an average time of…
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Gililland crowned Miss Caprock at annual scholarship pageant
Rebecca Gililland was crowned Miss Caprock during the 61st annual scholarship pageant at South Plains College. The event was held on Nov. 16 in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building on the Levelland campus. “I am so excited,” said Gililland after being crowned as the winner. “I am…
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Annual campus report shows increase in crime
The annual crime report for South Plains College for 2017 shows an increase of burglary, drug and alcohol violations on campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which was passed in 1990, requires by law that all colleges and universities that receive federal funding share information about certain…
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Freshman editor finds family among staff
by GENEVA NATAL After my first day in the Newsroom, I wondered, “What in the world had I just done?” It was weird and uncomfortable for the first few classes because the editor-in-chief was teaching some things. Everyone was new, so thankfully I wasn’t alone. But I do recall that there was a large…
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Student finds career inspiration from family
by GENEVA NATAL There are two choices when leaving high school: go to college or get a job. Not many people have the luxury to spending a year finding themselves in a foreign country. Carolyn Sinklier, an education major at South Plains College, knew this and made the decision to better herself for others.…
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‘Fallout76’ disappoints with server, game-play glitches
The “Fallout” series follows the survivors of a nuclear apocalypse who spent a long time in “Vaults” while waiting for radiation to die down to livable levels for human beings to survive. “Fallout 76” is not different in that respect, only now the survivors you meet get to be other “Fallout” players instead of non-player…
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Animated Adaption of holiday classic defines Christmas spirit
by GENEVA NATAL The green, grouchy, Grinch is back again trying to steal Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. The new animated version of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” offers a kinder view of the lovable and sometimes relatable character, who learns a lesson that teaches adults and children alike. In…
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Retiring librarian sad to leave, happy about starting new chapter in life
With plans for the future, James Belcher is retiring after working for South Plains College’s Library for 10 years. Belcher, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, living there until he was about 6 years old. His family later moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he lived until he graduated from high school. Belcher attended John Brown University…
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Beloved professor remembered for kind heart
Dr. Annette E. Smith, a beloved professor at South Plains College, is fondly remembered for her joyous spirit and kind heart. Dr. Smith passed away November 11, 2018. A visitation was held on Nov. 13 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock. Family and friends also gathered to celebrate her life of 58…
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Romance author shares passion for writing at book signing
Jodi Thomas always dreamed of becoming a New York Times best-selling author. Thomas came to South Plains College’s Library In Levelland on Nov. 12 and opened her speech with the question, “How many of you are interested in becoming writers?” After a show of hands, Thomas said “I never quit writing, because I didn’t want…
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Lopez retiring after 41 years in nursing, health occupations
When she was growing up, Sue Ann Lopez could never remember wanting to do anything else besides being a nurse. Lopez is retiring from serving as the Dean of Health Occupations after 24 years at South Plains College. She grew up in Statesboro, Georgia, attending high school there as well. Lopez said she did some…