Category: News
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Athletes recognized at Meet the Texans event
by: MATT MOLINAR/Feature Editor To kick off this the 2015-2016 season for the Texans and Lady Texans, fans gathered in Texan Dome at South Plains College to attend the 33rd annual “Meet the Texans” event. On Nov. 2, the two-hour event began after a cook off was held in the parking lot located south of…
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Contestants set to participate in annual Miss Caprock pageant
by MATT MOLINAR/Feature Editor Glitz, glam and wit. The 58th annual Miss Caprock Scholarship Pageant will be held on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Tom T. Hall Production Studio in the Commercial Music Building on the Levelland campus at South Plains College. The pageant will feature students representing different campus clubs and organizations.…
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Lubbock Police Department work to reduce local robberies
by: SERGIO MADRID/Staff Writer More people, more problems is the case for West Texas. More than 30 robberies were committed in Lubbock County during the month of October alone, police say, and the numbers have jumped to around 40 percent from just a year ago. Lieutenant Ray Mendoza, the public information officer (PIO) for the…
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Counselor educates students on alcohol consumption with new book
by:NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Alcohol is a word that every college student has heard. Whether they drink or not, it continues to be an issue on college campuses and in society, according to Randy Haveson, author of “Party with a Plan.” “Party with a Plan” is a book detailing and giving the readers guidelines on how to…
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Misunderstanding creates confusion at Reese Center campus
by: HANNAH NELSON/Staff Writer A nonviolent domestic incident at South Plains College’s Reese Center campus recently resulted in miscommunication about the situation. The incident happened on Oct. 14 in Building 2, which is primarily where math courses are located, at 11:20 a.m., and the issue was resolved within minutes, according to Kara Martinez, dean of…
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Residential home gives children hope for future after abuse
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by:JONATHAN…
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Red Flag Campaign bringing awareness to domestic violence
by:CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Red flags cover the ground of the Levelland campus of South Plains College in an effort to bring to light issues involving domestic violence. The Red Flag Campaign originated in Virginia and has spread across the country as a way to approach domestic violence, according to Jill Zesiger, a counselor at SPC. Zesiger…
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Zarbano elected president of Student Government Association
by:NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Being involved and being the student voice of a college can be difficult. But it’s not too difficult for Taylor Zarbano, who recently was elected president of the Student Government Association at South Plains College. The Student Government Association is the student voice in academic, cultural, and social affairs of the college. “The…
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Biblical course offered among spring classes
by:TAYLOR ZARBANO/Staff Writer With the fall semester half way over, many students already know what classes they will be taking during the spring semester, while others have not given it one thought. South Plains College has many classes to offer that are overlooked, but beneficial to one’s education. One of these overlooked classes is the…
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Interactive workshop brings photographers together
by:GABRIELLA BAMBOA/Staff Writer Three years ago, Wes Underwood started a workshop that has completely changed the way people view photography. Fandango is a fun, interactive photography workshop filled with new people, new lessons, and thousands of new ways to improve your skills as a photographer. “Fandango was an idea I had to give back to…
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Message events educate public on physical therapy
by:JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Feature Editor To educate the community on physical therapy students at South Plains College planned an evening of soothing music, relaxing massages, and a friendly atmosphere. In honor of Physical Therapy month, the Physical Therapy Assistant Student Association (PTASA) students at South Plains College hosted a Community Massage Evening on Oct. 3 at the…
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Family Outreach works with families to help eliminate child abuse
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by:NICOLE…
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College award Title V grand to broaden programs, expand learning strategies
by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief South Plains College is planning to expand learning opportunities after recently being awarded a five-year, $2.6 million federal grant. SPC is receiving the federal grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education’s Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Programs also known as Title V. “The grant is called ‘Fostering the Access and Success of Hispanic/Low…
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Application deadline approaching for December graduates
by: MALLORY CARVER/News Editor Many students are finishing up their final year at South Plains College, tying up loose ends and looking forward to the future. Those students who have completed all their degree requirements could be eligible for graduation in December. If you think you may be one of those students, see your program…
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Student printing policy helps college manage costs
by: BRANDI ORTIZ/Editorial Assistant Transgender individuals go through life with many hardships. Almost half of the community will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime. Many organizations have begun to take action in order to help transgender individuals feel content with who they are. When an individual wishes to transition, there is a long process he…
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Counselor explains relationship of mental illness in transgender community
(Editor’s note: This story is the third part of a multi-part series “Identity Crisis,” examining the transition from one gender to another that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by: MATT…
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Diversity Celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month
by: DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assistant National Hispanic Heritage Month has been a celebration of the Spanish histories and cultures since the late 1960s. Hispanic heritage month begins September 15, which symbolizes the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and other Latin American countries, and ends on October 15, shortly after “Dia De La Raza,”…
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Regents discuss new Title V grant at October meeting
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief South Plains College received a grant that will be the key to begin implementing a new project. The new Title V grant for $2.62 million was among the topics discussed during the October meeting of the SPC Board of Regents. The project that will be implemented because of this grant is called…
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Child abuse survivor uses her experience to help other victims
(Editor’s note: This story is the third part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence” about children who have been victimized by abuse that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by: DARIELLA…
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Unisex bathroom newest edition to Administration Building
(Editor’s note: This story is the second part of a multi-part series “Identity Crisis,” examining the transition from one gender to another that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff member took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by:…