Category: News
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19th Annual Scholarship Gala set for Feb. 25
by BRANDI ORTIZ // News Editor South Plains College plans to raise funds for student scholarships during the 19th Annual Scholarship Gala. The event is set for Feb. 25 in the Physical Education Complex on the Levelland campus. The Board of Regents of South Plains College and the directors of the South Plains College Foundation…
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Deadline for graduation applications approaches
by BRANDI ORTIZ // News Editor If you are completing your degree requirements this semester, don’t forget to get your application for graduation in on time. Applications for May graduation are currently available to students who have met all requirements. The deadline for applications is March 8. Students who are not sure if they are…
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Students encouraged to participate in Homecoming week festivities
by SARA MARSHALL // Editor-in-Chief Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join in this year’s annual Homecoming festivities. “Showdown at the Dome” is the theme for this year’s event on March 2 at the Texan Dome on the Levelland campus. All SPC clubs, organizations and resident halls were asked to submit two nominees…
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Mother draws inspiration from child to pursue higher education
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Parenting while going to college is not an easy thing to do. Throw in working a full-time job, and to some, it seems impossible. I was in my first year of college when I found out that I was pregnant. All of a sudden I had a new life to care…
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Track teams have success against tough competition
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams had great performances recently against top-tier athletes. The teams competed in the Tyson Invitational at the University of Arkansas on Feb. 10. In the men’s 800-meter run, freshman Felix Kosgei placed 16th with a time of 1:59.40, while freshman Montel…
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Women march in protest of president, executive decisions
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Women are the definition of strong and need to be recognized as such. A crowd of women, men, children and even dogs came together as advocates for women’s and LGBTQIA rights gathered near the intersection of 19th Street and University Avenue in Lubbock on Jan. 21 for a Women’s March. A day…
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Risque Business: Prostitution growing concern for law enforcement agencies
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor [Editor’s note: This story is the first part of the multi-part series “Risque Business,” examining the dangers of prostitution that begins with Issue #7 and concludes in Issue #12. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs, and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.] Sex…
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New furniture installed in residence halls during break
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Many South Plains College students residing on the Levelland campus came back to modernized dorm rooms after returning from the winter break. During the break, many of the rooms in residence halls on the Levelland campus received new furniture. The dated furniture was removed and replaced by new modern renditions. Select dorm…
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Journalism students win eight awards in fall contest
by PLAINSMAN PRESS STAFF The Plainsman Press was notified following the semester break that current and former staff members are the recipients of eight awards from the Texas Community College Journalism Association. The awards are from a fall contest for material published during the spring 2016 and fall 2016 semesters. The Plainsman Press swept the…
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Board of Regents review spring enrollment, faculty evaluations
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Enrollment for the spring semester, housing occupancy, faculty evaluations and the current Texas State Legislative Session were among topics discussed during the January meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Cathy Mitchell, vice president for student affairs, previewed the preliminary spring enrollment and housing occupancy for the Board. Prior to…
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Former law enforcement student realizes leadership dream
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Following his heart and hard work has led Dr. Lance Scott to his current position at South Plains College as the new Chairperson of the Department of Professional Services and Energy. Dr. Scott is a product of the program he is now in charge of, having graduated from SPC with an…
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Levelland campus lit up with holiday spirit
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Music, lights and Santa. Children of all ages came to South Plains College on Nov. 29 to attend the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and see the jolly man himself, Santa. The event lit up campus buildings and grassy areas with lighted displays, ranging from reindeer to graham cracker houses. Refreshments included…
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Bible course offers teachings following life of Christ
by IRERE RIOS//Staff Writer For those interested in learning about the coming of Jesus or how to better understand the New Testament, The Life of Christ may be the perfect course to take for the spring semester.
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Toys for Tots offers opportunity to help children in need
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Staff Writer Every year, starting in the fall, the Marine Toys for Tots foundation starts collecting toys and donations for families around the country. Toys for Tots gives everyone in the community the chance to give to a child in need, or even volunteer to help, become a toy site or even make donations…
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Students informed on campus carry bill in recent session
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer An information session for the campus carry bill was held for students on Nov. 16 in the Founder’s Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus. The session was held by the South Plains College Campus Carry Task Force. The task force addressed a variety of issues about the Campus…
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Advice to avoid finals week burnout
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief [Editor’s Note: This is a quick guide, courtesy of the editor-in-chief, on how to best survive finals week to avoid the inevitable burnout. Some advice was compiled from various web sources and unfortunate personal experiences. This article is entirely subjective, so not all suggestions will work for everyone. Good luck on your…
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New dean of students brings experience
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor Dr. Stanley L. DeMerritt says that his heart for service is just one of his many qualifications to be South Plains College’s newest dean of students.
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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…