Category: Multimedia
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Country Jukebox ensemble opens for Jon Wolfe, Grupo Rival at Cotton & Crude Music Festival
The audition-only Country Jukebox ensemble will open for Jon Wolfe and Grupo Rival at the Cotton and Crude Music Festival, set for Oct. 9 at the Oxy Sports Complex in Levelland. Brent Wheeler, professor of commercial music, says this gives students an opportunity to gain real-life experience about performing in front of a live audience.…
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College invests in facility improvements on campus
By Salma Hernandez/Texan Mosaic COMM 2324 Over the last two years. South Plains College has invested approximately $14 million in facility improvement projects across the campus. Of that investment, approximately $6.7 million was dedicated to the renovation of the aquatic center, while approximately $945,000 was put towards the Texan Dome. Previously known as the Natatorium,…
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Texan Food Pantry provides resources for students
By Kamryn Collins, Alex Montes, and Luisa Dorsa/Texan Mosaic COMM 2324 Balancing classes, work schedules, social calendars, and grocery shopping can be overwhelming, especially when financial burdens get in the way. SPC offers a way for students to still get the necessities when times get tough. “It serves our students who need a little help,”…
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SPC Aquatic Center open to students, faculty, community
Written by Texan Mosaic staff/Video by Marley Nix & Avery Hoover The recently renovated Aquatic Center at South Plains College is officially open, as of Aug. 31. Nick Castillo, executive director of administrative services at SPC, said the college invested $6.7 million into the renovation of the facility, which began last year. Construction on the…
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Wallace Theater hosts film festival to celebrate one-year anniversary
Video by Amber Elizondo and Isaiah Deleon/Texan Mosaic The Wallace Theater in Levelland is celebrating one year since its grand opening with a film festival this weekend. Originally built in 1928, the Wallace Theater has become a local staple by providing a space for arts, entertainment and community. We caught up with Alycyn Keeling this…
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SPC Track teams build momentum for outdoor season
The South Plains College Texans and Lady Texans continue to rank among the top track and field programs in the nation as the outdoor season reaches its final stretch. In this interview, the head track coach discusses the team’s success during the indoor season, standout performances this spring, and how athletes are preparing for the…
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Gig Lab 101: Inside SPC Creative Arts Reality Series
South Plains College is taking a behind-the-scenes approach to creative arts education with Gig Lab 101, a student-produced reality-style series that follows the ensemble No Ballads. The project highlights the day-to-day operations of the Creative Arts Department, bringing together students from multiple disciplines including music, video production, and media. From filming and editing to marketing…
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Texan Mosaic Podcast | Student Healthcare
The Texan Mosaic podcast continues this week with a conversation about student healthcare at South Plains College. Hosts Jaxson Putman and Tanner Hurd sit down with DeEtte Edens, Associate Director of Health and Wellness, to discuss the on-campus clinic available to students. The episode explores how students can access care, including low- to no-cost appointments…
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TM Podcast: Monte Carlo Evening
The Texan Mosaic podcast continues with a conversation about the upcoming Monte Carlo Evening fundraiser benefiting student scholarships at South Plains College. During the episode, hosts Tanner Hurd and Jaxson Putman, sit down with Samantha Goldie, director of development and alumni relations, to discuss the event’s new format and how it fits into the foundation’s…
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Saddle up: Spring rodeo season gets underway at South Plains College
Editor’s note: All photos are from Jayden Morris, COMM 1318 Photography 1; students in COMM 2311 Newswriting wrote the text For weeks now, the men and women on the SPC rodeo teams have been practicing at least four days a week. Head Coach Kerry Doster says this spring is the second half of the rodeo…
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Texan Mosaic Podcast: Spring Episode 1
The Texan Mosaic kicks off the Spring semester with a conversation about Student Government at South Plains The Texan Mosaic kicks off the Spring semester with a conversation about Student Government at South Plains College. Hosts Zy Pierson and Madeline Puckett gather student responses about what they believe Student Government does, then sit down with…
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Meet Coach Boone:
Story and Video by Jaxson Putman/Texan Mosaic Patrick “Cinco” Boone is in the middle of his first coaching season at South Plains College. Boone joined the Texans as the head basketball coach last summer. Coach Boone brings with him a vast knowledge of the game, along with more than 20 years of experience. “I’ve just…
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How to Create, Care for Your Own Fairy Garden
Looking for a Christmas gift that feels personal, affordable, and a little magical? SPC reporter Amber Elizondo visited the South Plains College greenhouse to learn how to build a holiday-themed fairy garden you can make at home. Biology Department Chair and botany instructor Kristin Bingham walks Amber through every step, from choosing a container to…
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TM Podcast: Episode 4 | Giving Thanks & Giving Back
In this episode, Robert Wilson and Kam Varnell explore what it really means to give back. They talk about the small and big ways generosity has shaped their lives, why they choose to serve others, and how acts of kindness they once received helped them through personal challenges. They also spent time on campus asking…
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Texan Mosaic Podcast: Episode 3 | Football Fever
Welcome back to the Texan Mosaic Podcast video version! In Episode 3, hosted by Noah Moreno and Robert Wilson, we dive deep into November football fever—we’re midway through the season, the stakes are rising, and playoff dreams are starting to crystallize. From both the college gridiron and the professional level, we explore why this stretch…
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SPC celebrates 50 years of creative arts
Fifty years ago, a big bang of sound and ambition echoed across South Plains College. What began as Dean Tubb’s bold idea for a country music and bluegrass program has evolved into a legacy of innovation, artistry, and a network that spans generations. This week, South Plains College is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its…
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Texan Mosaic launches podcast on Spotify, YouTube
By Texan Mosaic Staff The Texan Mosaic is expanding its storytelling beyond the written word with the launch of the Texan Mosaic Podcast, now streaming on Spotify and YouTube. The new series gives South Plains College students a space to share their perspectives, talk about campus life, and explore issues shaping the college community. Each…
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Beauty on a Budget: Inside the SPC Cosmetology Salon
Video shoot by Nayeli Ocampo and edited by Fabiola Carrion Anampa from COMM 1318/ Photography 1
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April News Cast
The Texan Mosaic recorded its April news cast on Thursday! Highlights include a preview of the upcoming Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony honoring those who serve and sacrifice, a look at how SPC’s nationally ranked track team is shifting focus to the outdoor season, and a heartfelt farewell to longtime theater director Daniel Nazworth as he…