Category: News
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Board of Regents discuss scholarship enrichment, fall enrollment statistics
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief The college enrollment for the fall semester and increases in scholarship endowments were among topics discussed during the December meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents.
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Student arrested for campus vandalism
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor A South Plains College student recently was arrested for several incidents involving vandalism on the Levelland campus. Erasmo Paul Gonzalez, 18, from Cotton Center, has been linked to the shooting of windows and doors around campus via an anonymous tip, according to police reports Gonzalez, who was living in a…
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Victim shares second sexual assault experience
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief [Editor’s note: This story is the eighth part of the multi-series “Violated,” examining the horrors of sexual assault that began with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] [Be advised: The names…
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Satterwhite crowned Miss Caprock
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Glitz, glam and gowns. Proud parents and ballroom dresses were present at South Plains College as the 59th annual Miss Caprock scholarship pageant took place on Nov. 11 in the Tom T. Hall Studio in the Creative Arts Building on the Levelland Campus. Tiffany Sheree Satterwhite, a sophomore business administration major,…
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Silva promotes creativity at Reese workshop
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Staff Writer A lot of people think they have creativity when creating art, but it could just be that they have talent.
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Classic works presented in upcoming ‘A Christmas Pudding’
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Carols, epic feasts and warm laughter embody the spirit of the holiday season. Students in the South Plains College Theatre program are presenting “A Christmas Pudding” by David Birney on Dec. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland Campus.
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Stray problem causes stress on local animal shelter
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor Stray dogs and cats have always been a problem in Hockley County, but recently the issue has caused a great amount of stress for the only animal shelter in Levelland.
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Reese Center Library holding annual stocking drive
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Help spread Christmas cheer with the Reese Center Library staff as they hope to brighten the holidays for many children.
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Lawson discusses health care, job security during congressional forum
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Green Party candidate Mark Lawson discussed his opinion on health care and the security of jobs during a recent congressional forum held at South Plains College. The event was held on Nov. 4 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus. Drew Laundry, assistant professor of government…
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Student shares personal account of sexual assault
[Editor’s note: This story is the seventh part of the multi-series “Violated,” examining the horrors of sexual assault that began with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] [Be advised: The names and places…
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Law Enforcement Club seeking canned food donations for upcoming holidays
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Law Enforcement Club seeking food bank donations as holiday season approaches As the holiday season draws nearer, one South Plains College organization is hoping to make the lives of some of the less fortunate families in the Levelland area easier.
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Students host fun, spooky Halloween Carnival
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Children and college students dressed as Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even Pokémon flooded the Student Center. South Plains College hosted another successful Halloween Carnival in the Student Center and the Sundown Room on Oct. 27.
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Students are encouraged to participate during election
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor As President Barack Obama ends his second term, the United States has undergone the process of nominating two candidates for office in 2016. According to Cheryl Smart, the elections administrator of Hockley County, remaining informed during an election year may encourage students to participate. Knowing what to do on election day…
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Perry discusses new session issues at town hall meeting
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Government overreach, the foster care system, water rights and the federal budget were among topics discussed during a town hall meeting hosted by the Levelland Chamber of Commerce.
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Recent clown sightings cause outrage, confusion
by SERGIO MADRID//Staff Writer The worldwide trend of clown sightings has outraged many people, including law enforcement and professional clowns alike, who are failing to see the funny side of this prank.
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South Plains Men Challenging Men oppose violence against women
[Editor’s note: This story is the sixth part of the multi-series “Violated,” examining the horrors of sexual assault that began with Issue #1 and concludes in Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief
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‘Shattered Shakespeare’ reimagines ‘Hamlet’
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Experience a classic tale with a twist and connect with familiar characters in a new way for a modern audience.
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Annual Panhandle South Plains Fair returns to entertain West Texans
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor The smell of fried food and distant screams are in the air. The Ferris wheel and many other rides line the horizon. The Panhandle South Plains Fair, which was held Sept. 23 to Oct 1, has left Lubbock with another year of fun-filled memories.
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Worldwide Photo Walk participants explore Levelland
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Staff Writer Each year, photographers around the world gather on the same day to explore, photograph, share photos with one another, make new friends, and be a part of a great cause. On October 1 at 7:15 a.m., James Clinich gathered a group at the Wallace Theater in Levelland to begin the WorldWide PhotoWalk.
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Deadline for December graduation approaches
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Applications for December graduation are currently available to students who have all requirements met. The deadline of Nov. 8. Students who are not sure if they are eligible should contact their program advisor.