Category: News
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Advocacy Center supports child abuse
(Editor’s note: This story is the second part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that began 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: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief In…
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Student housing group planning more activities
by SARA MARSHALL/Photo Editor Students who live on campus in the residence halls can have voices and ideas about their state of living. Some students wish for more things to do in Levelland, where others wish just for a pool table in their lobby. No matter the idea a student has, the South Plains College Resident…
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Perception of transgender community changing in society
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multipart series “Identity Crisis” examining the transition from one gender to another that begins in Issue #2 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 TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Transgender isn’t a…
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Constitution Day discussion focuses on First Amendment
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in- Chief A panel of South Plains College professors joined together to voice their opinions on hot topics regarding the First Amendment during a Constitution Day presentation in the Student Center Building on the Levelland campus. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution includes religion and expression. It states: “Congress shall make…
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SPC alum Maines receives Walk of Fame honor
by PAMELA GANDY/Editorial Assistant South Plains College alumni inducted into West Texas Walk of Fame. The West Texas area is home to many talented artists, and South Plains College has a fair share of talented alumni. Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks and a former SPC student, was inducted into the West Texas…
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Campus carry bill allows concealed handguns at colleges,universities
by:NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in Chief The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill which will allow students to carry concealed firearms on college campuses. The bill states that the person carrying the concealed hand gun will have to have a concealed handgun license. “According to the law, if you have a CHL (concealed handgun license), then…
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Two new veteran employees are working as financial aid advisors
by: SKYLER McCLESKEY/Staff Writer South Plains College has two new veterans who are heading up the Veterans Affairs Office at the Levelland and Reese Center campuses. Kristi Simpson is the new Veterans Affairs Benefits and finical aid assistant advisor at the Reese Center campus in Lubbock. Her office is located inside Building 8 in…
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Health, Wellness Center makes efficient transition
by: JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Feature Editor There are many times when college, depression, disabilities, or just life in general, can bog down the wonderful experience that the gift of living grants. Sometimes there are easy solutions. Sometimes there are solutions unseen, and the Health and Wellness Center can help with those problems. The newly-created Health and Wellness…
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Regents discuss drop in dual credit students
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Fall enrollment, dual credit courses and a construction update were among the main topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Fall enrollment for the Levelland college district has increased since fall 2014, according to Cathy Mitchell, vice president for student affairs. Some campuses have experienced…
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Chilling insight on child abuse sheds light on issue
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief (Editor’s note: This 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 took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.)…
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Distinguished alum returns to college as vice president
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Students attend college and never imagine coming back and being part of the administration. But one former South Plains College student recently got the opportunity to return to the Levelland campus. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, former academic dean for the School of Allied Health Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, has joined…
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Lubbock Center will provide more opportunities for students
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief South Plains College recently announced plans for a new educational center to expand their course offerings in Lubbock. The college’s Board of Regents approved the purchase of a 70,000 square foot building for $2 million. “The building was an old car dealership,” explains Dr. Kelvin Sharp, president of SPC in an interview…
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Who we are…
The Plainsman Press is a junior collegiate newspaper run by the students and advised by Charlie Ehrenfeld. The staff consists of Devin Reyna, Sergio Madrid, Tovi Oyervidez, Steven Gehegan, Michaela Chamblee, Haiden Hawkins, Alexandria Perez, Elias Hernandez, Dominick Puente. Editor-in-Chief/ Chesanie Brantley, Editor-in-Chief/Nicole Trugillo, News Editor/Jonathan Brookshire, Opinion Editor/Matt Molinar, Feature Editor/Mallory Carver, Entertainment and…