Category: Feature
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Chief McDowell retiring after 34 years
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Staff Writer Reasons to retire are different for everyone, and sometimes it can be difficult to leave a job that you enjoy. Joe McDowell was born in Oklahoma, but grew up in Levelland. He attended Levelland High School, and worked at Smith Funeral Home for two years. After graduating from high school, he…
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Travel plans in store for math professor after retirement
by NICOLE TRUGILLO //Editor-in-Chief Finding a dream job may be tough for some people. But it wasn’t hard for a Canyon native who found her dream job at South Plains College. Pat Foard, professor of mathematics, grew up around Canyon and Amarillo. She later moved to Oklahoma, where she attended Davis High School in the…
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Youtuber, musician turns interests into successful pursuit
by NICOLE TRUGILLO//Editor-in-Chief We all have something that inspires us. Whether it’s a person or a place, it helps inspire in ways that can’t be described. Tyler Sederwall, a YouTuber who creates video games and music for others, says that he was inspired by other YouTubers as well. He explains that the people who he…
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Spanish professor uses leadership skills as new TCCTA president
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor Wayne Langehennig has devoted a large portion of his career to helping in the success of college students. At the end of April, Langehennig, a Spanish professor on the Reese Center campus at South Plains College, will officially be presented as the president of the Texas Community College Teachers Association. “I…
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Job in radio business begins unexpected career for Moody
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjuction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] by BRANDI ORTIZ/News Editor Most know what they want to do when they apply to college, but that was not the case for Tania Moody. Starting out…
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Edwards aims to encourage confidence through body image
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor For Emily Edwards, looking good has never felt better. Edwards, a sophomore biology major from Levelland, Texas, grew up with one particular goal in her mind, and that was to remain highly confident. In order to achieve confidence, Edwards spends most of her time in the gym, working herself to her…
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Wildlife Biology students gain experience through camping trip
by MALLORY CARVER/Feature Editor Three days of desert camping with 14 college students is not something any average professor would sign up for. From March 10 – March 13, four exceptional professors at South Plains College volunteered to take a group of students on an educational journey to Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, near Marathon,…
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Prophets and Outlaws forge new path with soulful southern music
by MALLORY CARVER/Feature Editor New styles of music don’t pop up every day, but Prophets and Outlaws have mixed two styles together and created a catchy new sound. Prophets and Outlaws offers a new and unique sound that blends southern rock with soul. The sound of Prophets and Outlaws combines several genres, making them a…
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Young basketball fan wins raffled quilt through fundraiser
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Nothing is more exciting than winning a raffle. At this year’s SPC Foundation Scholarship Gala, $1,830 was raised from selling raffle tickets during and prior to the Gala for a chance to win a quilt made out of T-shirts. “This year, we sold tickets in advance of the Gala,” said Julie…
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New cast exhibits musical talents with exhilerating performance
by JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Incredible duets, awesome guitar solos, and wonderful displays of musical talent made the newest edition of Thursday Nite Live a huge success. The TNL ensemble performed on March 10 at Tom T. Hall in the Commercial Music Building on the Levelland campus. The main focus of TNL is to showcase the…
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Former student strives to establish music publication
by MARCELLA IVINS/Staff Writer Thomas Mooney started writing about music at South Plains College and has not stopped. That experience led to him creating a music publication that is continuing to expand in the Lubbock area. The New Slang has many social media accounts that cover bands around Lubbock and also features interviews with guests…
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Faith leads professor down path of fulfillment
by SARA MARSHALL/Photo Editor College is a time of discovery, learning who you are and even possibly discovering your calling. For Michael Slaughter, a Computer Information System (CIS) instructor at South Plains College, it was fate when he came to attend SPC after graduating from Dawson High School in Welch, Texas. “I had absolutely zero…
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Garcia shows perserverance in achieving personal goals
by MARCELLA IVINS/Staff Writer Cristian Garcia is always setting his sights on something new. Ever since Garcia began as a cheerleader, the high school he went to would go to Natoinal Cheerleaders Association camps. When he first saw the staffers at NCA, he knew that’s what he wanted to do one day. Garcia kept his…
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Mankin credits time at SPC for personal success
by:MARCELLA IVINS/Staff Writer [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjuction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Kaitlyn Mankin says earning her degree from South Plains College has helped put her ahead when applying for job positions Mankin is currently working…
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Sifrit finds passion in Broadcast Journalism
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE/Staff Writer Every student finds his or her passion in different ways. For Peyton Sifrit, she chose Broadcast Journalism. “I decided to choose broadcasting as my major because when I was a little girl I would sit on my parents’ bed before school and watch the local news,” said Sifrit. “I loved how they…
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Philosophy professor ponders problems of evil
by: RILEY GOLDEN/Editorial Assistant Benjamin Kyle Keltz took an odd road to the classroom that started in West Texas with military service and a degree in finance. “I claim Lubbock, but it’s kind of a long story—I was born in Lockney,” Keltz said. “I’ve lived in Lockney, Plainview, Floydada, Ransom Canyon, and Lubbock. But I went…
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Albus aims for students success through teaching career
by: DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assistant For some people, finding the right career can be as much of a rough process as it could be an unexpected decision. Karol Albus, an instructor in mathematics at South Plains College, was born in Slaton, Texas, and was on the road to becoming a home economics teacher up until she…
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New mystery series for kids headed for theater
by: MALLORY CARVER/Feature Editor Everyone can remember his or her favorite childhood stories. Many remember spending countless hours reading or watching “Harry Potter” or “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Children today may grow up reading “Knox Chase on the Case: A Valentine’s Day Mystery,” Author and producer of this upcoming story, Adam Lipsius, says he is…
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Local Vine stars turn hobby into potential career
by: JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Editorial Assistant Sergio and Cristian Rodriguez are shaping their future with their hobby and gaining fame. The twin brothers found the app Vine, and their lives changed. Sergio and Cristian have lived in Lubbock their entire 20 years of life and attended Coronado High School. While at Coronado, the twins played doubles in…
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Alterna TV performs hard rock style of music while showcasing talents
by: MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Students come together to showcase their talents and pursue their musical dreams through Alterna TV. At the beginning of every semester, spots for many different bands in the commercial music program open up for aspiring musicians at SPC. These bands include a variety of genres, such as rock, country, pop, and…