Category: News
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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…
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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.