Category: Fall 2018
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Alexander named new executive director of Lubbock Center
Benjamin Alexander says his vision for South Plains College is to see students become successful and to share his love for education with others. At the beginning of the 2018 fall semester, he was appointed as the new Executive Director at the Lubbock Center. By offering new opportunities, Alexander helps students have a positive outlook…
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Gerstenbergers honored at hall dedication ceremony
After 60 years of dedicating their lives to South Plains College, Earl and June Gerstenberger recently were honored with the dedication of Gerstenberger Hall. The South Plains College Board of Regents and administration hosted the dedication ceremony on Sept. 7. More than 175 members of the Levelland community, along with friends and family of the…
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Regents discuss fall enrollment, coding acadamy
Enrollment, a new coding academy, and an update on bringing the CDL truck driving program back were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president of student affairs, presented the Fall 2018 enrollment. The total unduplicated headcount is at 9,300, 28 students…
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Professor applies unique method of helping students toward independence
It’s hard to miss an instructor wearing a kilt on the first day of class. Brant Farrar, associate professor of Sociology at South Plains College, attended Wellman High School, before coming to Levelland to attend SPC. He later dropped out, but “came back with a vengeance,” according to Farrar. After his time at SPC, he…
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Alum expresses fondness for home away from home
From the beginning, Stephanie Smith always knew that South Plains College would be her home away from home. Her journey began when she graduated from Levelland High School in 2009, and went on to attended South Plains College from Fall 2009 to Spring 2011. While she attended SPC, she started off as an English major…
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Nursing student perseveres despite uphill battle
Daphne Sonnenburg demonstrates an incredible amount of effort while reaching for her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner. Sonnenburg grew up in Pasadena, Texas, before moving to Lake Charles, Louisiana with her dad for work reasons. She attended Sam Rayburn High School in 1995 for one year, before she had to drop out due to…
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‘The Meg’ delivers new take on popular movie genere
A massive 75-foot shark approaches a heavily populated beach off the coast of Asia. The beast barrels past a yacht, with passengers watching helplessly as the megalodon wreaks havoc on the innocent beach-gowers. “The Meg” is packed with thrilling and suspenseful scenes that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire movie.…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has cliché, repetitive storyline
The most popular movie right now might not be as good as people are saying. “Crazy Rich Asians” is a romantic/screwball comedy. The movie, which features an all-Asian cast, is about Nick Young, played by Henry Golding, and Rachel Chu, played by Constance Wu, who are dating. Nick grew up in Singapore but moved to…
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New ‘Destiny 2’ expansion revives expectations for fans
Destiny 2’s population has been dwindling since release. The handful of players who have stayed loyal to the franchise deemed “Forsaken,” the latest expansion, an important step that will determine the future of the franchise. New and old players have high hopes and expectations for the new downloadable content (DLC). Many veteran players see this…
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Original teen romance captivates audience with relatable storyline
Netflix’s new romantic comedy captivates audience with coming of age story. “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” has become a fan favorite quickly. Within days of its release, the Internet swarmed with people talking about it. Within a week of its release, the movie had a huge fan base. “To All The Boys I’ve…
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Formation of conspiracy theories creates more questions than answers
All throughout history, Americans have demonstrated high levels of suspicion toward centralized authority and unexplained events. In April 2015, there was a study conducted by Scott Radnitz and Patrick Underwood to determine whether the belief in conspiracy theories is pathological, or if they are linked to social tensions. In this survey, random subjects were given…
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Border Collies exceptional breed, loving companion
by Geneva Natal There are many different kinds of dog breeds, but Border Collies are the best. Bred around the Anglo-Scottish border, which is between England and Scotland, these dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence and obedience. Any dog is trainable, but Border Collies have a faster learning capacity than any other. Proving…
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Word on the Street
by Kendall Rainer and Reece Turner “I think Hollywood, at the beginning, didn’t have a lot of diversity, but now it is beginning to. Kind of like in “Deadpool,” Domino was originally white. But in the movie, she is Black. A lot of people were kind of upset about that. But i think it shouldn’t matter. She’s…
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Steele, Edwards settling into new roles as assistant coaches
In addition to a roster full of new players, the South Plains College women’s basketball team has added two new coaches to the staff. Landon Steele and Ciarra Edwards are the two newest additions. Coach Steele is from Tribune, Kansas, where he competed in football, basketball, and track in high school. Coach Steele went on…
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New assistant men’s basketball coach excited for upcoming season
Tyler Notch is bringing previous coaching experience to his new role as assistant men’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Coach Notch grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he played basketball for Cheyenne East High School. He went on to attend DePauw University, where he played basketball for one season before beginning his coaching career…
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Cross Country teams sweep top spots at Western Texas Open
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams started the season in stride, sweeping the top places at the Western Texas College Open. The Texans and Lady Texans competed in Snyder, Texas on Sept. 8. In the men’s race, freshman Alex Kitum led the Texans and placed first, covering the 8-kilometer course in…