Category: Fall 2018
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Rangel retiring after 44 years of service at SPC
Finding a dream job can be hard for some people, but not for Andrea Rangel. Rangel has been helping students at South Plain College for 44 years and is planning to retire on Dec. 14 of the 2018 fall semester. Originally from Brownfield, Texas, Rangel graduated in 1972 from Brownfield High School and came to…
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Women’s basketball team building confidence early with strong start
After a disappointing season a year ago, the South Plains College women’s basketball team is starting to turn things around with a national ranking and an impressive start. The 14th-ranked Lady Texans broke three program records already this season. The first was a 136-39 victory over Palo Alto College on Nov. 16 in Beeville, which…
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Ninth annual stocking drive benefits children, teens during holidays
For the ninth consecutive year, the South Plains College Reese Center Library is organizing a stocking drive for children in need. The idea for the stocking drive came from students working in the Reese Library. One of the students had been involved in an organization called Project Homefront that collected toys for children in military…
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‘The Hate U Give’ depicts civil unrest following police brutality
Imagine being a 16-year-old girl who takes on systematic racism and manages the balancing act of gaining her self-confidence. That is the premise of the movie “The Hate U Give,” which is based off a debut novel by Angie Thomas published following the 2009 police shooting of an unarmed, 22-year-old Black male, Oscar Grant. She…
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New yoga technique incorporates cute distractions
Goat yoga is a new trend that will have you “kiding” around during class. Goat yoga is like a typical yoga class session, only with miniature or baby (kid) goats. This is called caprine vinyasa, which consists of various asanas (poses) primarily at the beginner level. The outdoor patio at The Garden in Lubbock recently…
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‘The Crime of Grindelwald’ captivates audiences with nostalgic theme
The newest sequel to “Fantastic Beasts” is filled with action and events that help widen the imagination of what the wizarding world is like. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is based on the book “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which is a companion book to the “Harry Potter” series by author J.K.…
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Speaker teaches Native American heritage through art of storytelling
by Geneva Natal As a way to represent the different cultures at South Plains College, there was a Native American Heritage Celebration, featuring a storyteller. Eldrena Douma (th-ow-oo-ma) talked about Native American heritage and culture during the event held on Nov. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus.…
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Applying past job skills, new Health and Wellness director empowers coworkers
The Health and Wellness Center at South Plains College has a new director with a goal of helping students. Crystal Gilster, the new director, explained that she was raised in counseling and therapy because of her parents. “My mom was the second female psychologist in Lubbock,” Gilster said. “My step dad taught at Texas Tech…
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Nine contestants competing in Miss Caprock Pageant
Beauty pageants are competitions that are traditionally focused on the judging and ranking of physical attributes of contestants. But the Miss Caprock Scholarship Pageant at South Plains College is more than that. It focuses on personal presentation, poise, and knowledge of current events. Contestants are selected to represent their club or organization that they participate…
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President discusses enrollment during annual address
Enrollment, plans for remodeling the Science Building and a pathway for students to Texas Tech University were among the topics discussed by Dr. Robin Satterwhite during the third annual State of the College Address. “The purpose of this is to communicate,” Dr. Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, explained during the address held on Nov.…
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Cruz travels to Lubbock for rally before Election Day
by Debra Montandon “Raider Power” is the chant that began to turn this gathering into a pepped-up rally. The excitement grew as a crowd was waiting for the arrival Senator Ted Cruz. He has been traveling around, appearing at a live rally anywhere people will come. Less than a week before the election, Senator…
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Texan ID now available on cell phone
Students at South Plains College now have the option of having their Texan ID card on their cell phones. The ability to have the IDs on TouchNet OneCard was made available to students at the beginning of the fall semester. Miranda English, the director of student life at SPC, said that the IDs help students…
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Despite challenges, alum balances school, work, family
Finishing college and getting a degree seemed like a stretch to Fabiola Muñoz. But it is now a goal within her reach. Muñoz graduated from Levelland High School in the top 20 of her class in 2009. In high school, she was intimidated by the thought of being part of a “big” club or organization.…
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Instructor values music after overcoming hearing disorder
Devin Collins recalls finding his passion for music at a young age, after overcoming a hearing disorder for the first three years of his life. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction happens if the Eustachian tube becomes blocked, if the lining of the tube swells, or if the tube is not fully open to allow air to travel…
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Neurotic father arranges marriage of his daughter in ‘Imaginary Invalid’
Students in the theatre program at South Plains College had the audience rolling with laughter with their performances of “The Imaginary Invalid” their first play of the fall semester. The play, which was held from Nov. 2 – Nov. 4m was written by Molière, who actually collapsed from a coughing fit on stage during his…
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Thursday Nite Live ensemble showcases diverse music selections.
Having the opportunity to attend a live music performance is not easy for many college students who do not have the time or money to go out for such events. But for music lovers at South Plains College, there are events held every semester called “Thursday Nite Live (TNL)” which give students a chance to…
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‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ blends two past seasons with future
The newest season of “American Horror Story” has brought back previous seasons and beloved characters to go along with new ones. “AHS: Apocalypse” premiered on September 12, 2018. It is a crossover between the first and third seasons of the series, with many of the cast members playing multiple roles within the season. Returning cast…
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Legendary bandit faces moral crisis in ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’
Arthur Morgan and his posse of outlaws jump a moving train from horseback. Guns drawn, Arthur yells, “Your money or your lives!” Robbing trains becomes a bit of a past time in Rockstar’s “Red Dead Redemption 2” a western-themed adventure game, set in 1899, just before the decline of the American frontier. “Red Dead Redemption…
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‘Black Ops4’ has repetitive aspects from previous titles
Buying and playing “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” was a poor way to kill time while waiting for the release of “Red Dead Redemption 2.” “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” is the latest title in Treyarch’s “Call of Duty” franchise. “Black Ops 4,” or, “BO4,” has some issues that are seen throughout the…
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Word On the Street
by Makayla Kneisley and Geneva Natal “Spending time with family, and being in the United States, Because I’m from Spain. We don’t have Thanksgiving in Spain. So it’s pretty cool to have this celebration here and be a part of it. I love it. I love to have celebrations here that I’m not able to have…