Category: Fall 2021
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Precautions still necessary for fighting off COVID-19
Staff Writer by Brittany Marriott When COVID-19 first hit worldwide, no one believed a virus could cause so much damage to the world. It was in March 2020 when it first started spreading. Then everyone started getting worried about the pandemic. That’s when masks were required to be worn everywhere when you went outside of your home.…
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Policies, dress code help guide acceptable behavior
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer Policies and rules are certain boundaries that you cannot cross. If you were to disobey these ground rules in high school, then you would get in trouble by getting detention or in-school suspension. This all depended on how badly you broke the rules. Policies establish rules and regulations to guide acceptable…
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Interesting attractions found in Lubbock
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer Lubbock is home to a rich cultural scene, with musical acts, a welcoming atmosphere and delightful dining options. Lubbock is full of interesting things to do. With so many options to choose from, there is something to do for everyone. Some of my picks for the best and…
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Men’s National Soccer program needs changes
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer With the Tokyo Olympics in the rear-view mirror, the world’s eyes are focused on Paris. This is especially true for the men’s USA soccer team, which failed to qualify for their third consecutive games. Beijing 2008 was their last appearance, and it was not a good one. They failed to…
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Kanye, Drake continue duel with release of new albums
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer The Kanye vs Drake saga has intensified as both rappers recently released their highly anticipated albums. Drake and Kanye West’s friendship goes back to 2010. But it has been a bumpy decade of highs and lows for the two rappers. Both albums have had a very confusing rollout this year.…
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No experience necessary in learning to dance
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Cross body lead, neck trap, cupid, hair combs. These are all moves taught in Kinesiology 1126, also known as Dance I. Dance I is offered at South Plains College as a basic dance class giving students the opportunity to learn partner dancing, leading, and following skills with all different…
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Improve chances for college success with helpful ideas
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer With the semester under way and assignments and exams are piling up, students at South Plains College should be aware that are they can tackle their workload with careful strategy. Utilizing suggestions adopted from counselors, instructors and peers, students are implementing these proven tips of success to finish their…
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Reality TV represents our society with diverse genres
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer While many values are left out of reality shows, the popularity of reality TV shows such as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” or “The Real Housewives” on Bravo Network shows that our society values the characteristics displayed on these shows. While not everyone lives like the Kardashians or the Real…
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Artists increase value of craft by adding digital tokens
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Celebrities and artists are selling NFTs in record numbers, cashing in on the latest cryptocurrency craze. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets such as digital art, music, video clips, and memes. It allows the designer’s creation to be authenticated, thus providing verification as an original work of art.…
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Exercising can be beneficial to your mental health
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You already know how exercising can lead to a healthy lifestyle for your body. But did you know it can benefit you in so many other ways? It helps you boost your confidence, as well as helps to reduce your stress, depression, anxiety, and more. A lot of people ask,…
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Social media taking over our lives, increasing risk for mental illness
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You know there was a time when technology was not a big thing or evolved. There was a time when people would communicate through letters or in person. Kids would be outside more often playing. But now that has all changed. Social media plays a big part in this because,…