Category: News
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Concussions: A head pounding problem
By Colton Walters 1.6 to 3.8 million. That’s how many concussions the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says happen each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. And in some places, the numbers may be increasing. ESPN, for instance, reports regular-season concussions in the NFL increased by 18 per cent in 2022.…
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Criminal Justice Club investigates careers for students
By Brittany Alvarado A group of ladies and gents will head out across the vast state of Texas with a view of rolling hills, massive plains, and bluebonnets. The road trip is long yet promising as they are out to explore Sam Houston University’s mysterious body farms. Are these group members forensic scientists, crime scene…
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Growing your health with houseplants
By Joshua Medina Do you feel surrounded by a concrete jungle? There may be one way to feel better about it without having to make a camping trip to your nearest wilderness. And you might find it hard to believe. Studies show owning an indoor plant can bring a refreshment of nature to the mind.…
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Students bake with passion at Lubbock CTE
By Abygail Elizondo The sweet aroma of a fresh dessert fills your senses. You picture yourself floating in midair toward the delightful smell like a cartoon character. But instead of your grandmother’s kitchen, you are led into the heart of the Culinary Arts program at South Plains College. Located at the SPC Lubbock Career and…
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Snacking for better or worse
By Cutter Bishop Have you had a Twinkie lately? Jelly maker J.M. Smucker and Hostess Brands hope your answer is yes. Smuckers announced it agreed to buy Hostess Brands, the company that makes Twinkies, for $5.6 billion in September. According to news agency Reuters, Hostess shares have climbed 27 since the announcement about the sale…
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Lady Texans prepare for three-game week
The Lady Texans took to the practice court in the Dome this week to ramp up for game two, three, and four of the season. After warm up exercises and free throws, “We were working on improving our overall defensive effort,” Lady Texans Coach Ara Baten says, “and limiting our turnovers on offense.” And while…
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Curtain goes up Thursday for fall play
By Andrew Angelo Final rehearsals have been polishing last minute details. The curtain goes up tomorrow night in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater for this semester’s play called “Comedy of Masks” Commedia del Arte. Dan Nazworth, chair of the SPC Fine Arts Department, says Commedia was developed during the Renaissance Period, and it was very…
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Thrifting is thriving: Salvation Army store provides options for residents
By Katie Brackens Nice clothes, handbags, blankets and items for her grandchildren are just some of the things Rosa Lopez says she buys at the Salvation Army Family Store in Levelland. Located on Avenue H, the store has been open since June, 2022. “The Salvation Army is a great nonprofit organization,” says store manager Irma…
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Weight training classes teach students endurance
By Isabela Salas The stress of college can be a heavy weight to carry. South Plains College’s KINE 1117 co-ed weight training class gives students an opportunity to lift their stress away. Squats, bench presses, deadlifts, and power clean are some of the common exercises performed in this class according to Dee Anna Ninemire, professor…
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Beauty in chaos: New exhibit open through November 17
By Noah Lopez The first thought of art is not usually chaos; however, chaos can create beautiful art too. Proof is in the current art exhibit inside the South Plains College Fine Arts building. The exhibit is called “Chaos Theory” by Anna K. Lemnitzer. The artist says life in the Panhandle of Texas helped her see…
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Texan Mosaic Live News Cast October 31
The Texan Mosaic News – October 31 The Texan Mosaic Staff includes: Daniela Villa, Noah Lopez, Robbie Grant, Tanner Goldston, Cade Light, Jacob Trevino, and Isabela Salas. Work study students include: Gabe Nieland and Joe Trevino. Faculty advisors are Billy Alonzo, department chair; and Kati Moody.
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At’l Do Farms offers fall fun through Saturday
By Carter Evans It’s already Halloween but there’s still time for one of the local fall favorites. The corn maze at At’l Do Farms in Lubbock stays open through Nov. 4. Whether you want a family night out for some post trick or treat run, or you want a seasonal date night spot, the At’l…
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Locked & Loaded: SPC shooting range offers hub for community marksmanship
By Esosa Iyengunmwena Are you looking for a thrilling and educational experience right here on campus? Look no further than the hidden gem that is the college’s very own shooting range, located at the Law Enforcement Building, right beside the Math and Engineering Building. The shooting range isn’t just open to Law enforcement majors. The…
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Regents stand firm in keeping SPC affordable
By Noah Lopez/Texan Mosaic Students are the lifeblood of South Plains College, and their experience and upcoming student events were the focus of Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. South Plains College Board of Regents held a meeting at the Levelland campus in the administration building on Thursday, October 12. The meeting included information about student…
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Students practice CPR, first aid safety
*Editor’s note: Photos were taken by students in COMM 1316 News Photography, including: Andrew Angelo, Esosa Iyengunmwena, Isabela Salas, Joshua Cantu, Noah Lopez, Sydney Oates, and Trista Stanley With an evil smile, Kinesiology Department Chair and Professor Jon Marc Moore turns up the volume on his smart phone and it up high. Verse after verse… after…
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Natatorium seeks pool of lifeguards
By Sydney Oates/COMM 1316 It’s not easy to keep the number of lifeguards at SPC’s natatorium afloat. That’s why Mike Harrison, the director of natatorium and assistant professor of kinesiology, says he’s always taking lifeguard job applications. “I never know these days when a lifeguard is going to leave,” Harrison says. He says he’s looking…
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TexHex haunts student union building October 27
By Noah Lopez/Texan Mosaic Get ready for a scary good time at the annual TexHex Haunted Halloween Spooky Spectacular. The event, set for Friday, October 27, is organized by Student Life with the help of clubs and organizations and is open to students and the community. This is the third year for TexHex, which used…
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Edens named to CCATT board of directors
By Noah Lopez/Texan Mosaic Staff Chris Edens, a member of the Board of Regents for South Plains College, will be representing the college on a bigger stage following a big win last month. Edens was elected to the board of directors for the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT), an organization that advocates for…
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Students help clean up Levelland
South Plains College students with student life organizations came out Saturday to help clean-up Levelland at the community-wide clean-up. The event was sponsored by the Keep Levelland Beautiful program. Students said they believed it was important to do their part to keep the community that supports the college clean, and to take accountability for where…
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Expanded welding facility already busting at seams
By Texan Mosaic Staff With sparks flying, the welding technology program at South Plains College might have already outgrown its Levelland space…again. In October 2022, construction began on the Levelland welding building to increase usable space. At that time, Jimmy Stratton, chairperson for industrial technology and associate professor for welding technology, said the program had…