Category: News
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Alcohol and Drug Committee plans drunk driving awareness with ‘Mocktail Madness’
Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in accidents caused by drunk drivers. That is equivalent to one person every 48 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Alcohol and Drug Committee (AoD) at South Plains College has put together Mocktail Madness, which will be held on March…
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Urges, obsessions plagues suffers of anxiety disorders
You see an object out of place. Trying to ignore it, you continue to walk, but the overwhelming urge to adjust it is itching at your skin. The image of the object lurks in your thoughts, making it unbearable for you to stop fixating on it. Finally, it becomes too much. Turning back, you fix…
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Orneals, Lewis crowned during Homecoming
South Plains College students Joseraul Ornelas and Danisha Lewis were crowned as the 2019 Homecoming king and queen during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Feb. 4 at Texan Dome. Ornelas, a criminal justice major from Levelland, represented the STAR Center. “It feels great (to win,) but I was here for the experience,” Ornelas…
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Scholarship deadline approaching
Attending college and universities can be expensive for many students. Some find a part time job or take out a loan. Some can receive financial assistance by receiving a scholarship. But sadly, many scholarships go unclaimed each year. The deadline for scholarship for the fall 2019 semester at South Plains College is March 3 at…
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Sophomore selected for Student of the Year representing student government
by REBEKAH HARVEY Audrey Crowson was recently selected as Student of the Year for Region One at the state capitol in Austin. Crowson, along with the rest of South Plains College Student Government Association, was in Austin for the Region One meeting and Community College Day held on January 29. At the Region One meeting, various…
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Annual gala connects donors, students
by REBEKAH HARVEY A live auction, silent auction, and presentation of awards are among the highlights of the upcoming 21st annual South Plains College Scholarship Gala The Gala, hosted by City Bank Texas, is scheduled for February 28 at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland. The theme for this year’s event is “Unlimited Opportunity.” According to…
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Regents discuss Honors College at February meeting
Honors College, student affairs updates, and the 21st Scholarship Gala were some of the topics discussed during the February meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. A report regarding the Honors College Exploratory Committee was presented by Dr. Kristina Keyton, the associate professor of psychology at SPC. Dr. Keyton discussed three major categories:…
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New Writing Centers open for student use
The New Writing Centers at South Plains College are available for all students. The Writing Centers are provided as a service to help ensure students success. They are available to all students at the Levelland, Reese Center, Lubbock Center and Plainview campuses. They were set up to help students with writing during all the stages…
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People of all ages affected by General Anxiety Disorder
You’re trapped in a world of short breaths. Your mouth and throat are running dry. You swallow, hoping to suppress the feeling, only to become aware of the saliva going down your throat. Your chest muscles tighten with cramps as the fear creeps up your spine, surrounding your mind. Whispering, lying, manipulating and adhering to…
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Former student selected as new Dean of Records
Recently taking on the new position of Dean of Admissions and Records, Kathryn Perez is no stranger to South Plains College. Perez had been serving as associate dean of students,with responsibilities for housing, residence life and campus life. Perez graduated from Levelland High School in 2002, and has lived in Levelland all of her life.…
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Coding Academy opens at Lubbock Center
South Plains College’s Coding Academy is opening at the Lubbock Center on Feb. 4. The academy will consists of four courses: Introduction to Web 101; Introduction to Web Coding C#221; .NET 321 Programming; and Fullstack 421. “South Plains College partnered with Lubbock Coding Academy to offer coding based on industry needs and demands,” said Ben…
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Professional truck driving school opens at Reece Center campus
South Plains College recently announced that it will open a professional truck driving school at the Reese Center campus. New classes began on Jan. 28, and others will begin every two weeks. Class sizes will range from 12 to 18 students. Courses cost $4,995, and classes will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
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Journalism students receive awards from TCCJA
Current and former members of the Plainsman Press staff recently received seven awards from the Texas Community College Journalism Association. The awards, for material published during the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters, were announced during the annual TCCJA fall conference held at Texas A&M Commerce. Kendall Rainer, a sophomore general studies major from Georgetown,…
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Veteran helps military families with education benefits
Stephanie Perez strives to help student veterans and dependents to achieve their full potential. Stephanie Perez is the new Veteran’s Administration Advisor at South Plains College’s Reese Center campus. She attended South Plains College, before going on to attend Texas Tech University, graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political…
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Library exhibits highlights Latino WWII veterans
A new exhibit at the Library on the Levelland campus of South Plains College honors Latino World War II veterans. Looking for an exhibit that would fit in SPC’s open Library space, the employees reached out to Humanities Texas, picking “Images of Valor,” which features Latinos and Latinas who were involved in World War II.…
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Regents discuss student demographics, retiring employees
The student demographic profile and the employees when who will be retiring in December were among the topics discussed during the November meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Ryan Gibbs, vice president for academic affairs, presented a list of retirees for fall 2018. “We have a five retirees: this time around,…
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Gililland crowned Miss Caprock at annual scholarship pageant
Rebecca Gililland was crowned Miss Caprock during the 61st annual scholarship pageant at South Plains College. The event was held on Nov. 16 in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building on the Levelland campus. “I am so excited,” said Gililland after being crowned as the winner. “I am…
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Annual campus report shows increase in crime
The annual crime report for South Plains College for 2017 shows an increase of burglary, drug and alcohol violations on campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which was passed in 1990, requires by law that all colleges and universities that receive federal funding share information about certain…
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Beloved professor remembered for kind heart
Dr. Annette E. Smith, a beloved professor at South Plains College, is fondly remembered for her joyous spirit and kind heart. Dr. Smith passed away November 11, 2018. A visitation was held on Nov. 13 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock. Family and friends also gathered to celebrate her life of 58…
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Rangel retiring after 44 years of service at SPC
Finding a dream job can be hard for some people, but not for Andrea Rangel. Rangel has been helping students at South Plain College for 44 years and is planning to retire on Dec. 14 of the 2018 fall semester. Originally from Brownfield, Texas, Rangel graduated in 1972 from Brownfield High School and came to…