Category: News
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Tworkowski encourages, impacts audience with inspiring presentation
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer The room goes dim, the audience gets quiet and eight impactful words appear on a large screen on a stage: “You were created to love and be loved.” A study conducted my Emory University shows that more than 1,000 suicides occur on college campuses each year.
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Sexual assault prevention being promoted on campus
[Editor’s note: This story is the third 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.] by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Preventing sexual assault…
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Levelland native becomes new associate dean
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Although she has recently taken on a new position, Kathryn Perez is no stranger to South Plains College. The new associate dean of students was born and raised in Levelland. The South Plains College community was always a big part of her life growing up, even before she was a student…
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Kaepernick should honor flag during national anthem
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer Colin Kaepernick has responded to the troubling times many Americans are facing by sitting down or kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. The quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers first sat down during the national anthem during the third week of the NFL pre-season when the 49’ers played against…
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Former student plans to bring fresh ideas as new police chief
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Editorial Assistant After starting at South Plains College as a police officer, Nick Castillo has taken on a new role as campus police chief. Castillo grew up in Levelland. Although he has moved around a little from time to time, he has always come back to his hometown. “I have a lot of family…
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United Blood Services raises awareness of need of donors
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor On September 7th and 8th, United Blood Services hosted a blood drive in the Sundown room to raise awareness in hopes to inspire students to donate. The need for blood is something not everyone talks about. We know there is a need but do we really know how much is demanded? Nick…
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Board of Regents discuss campus carry, housing occupancy at September meeting
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Campus carry, housing occupancy reports and fall enrollment numbers were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of SPC, updated the board on the Campus Carry policy at SPC. Campus Carry has yet to go into effect for community and…
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From Miss Caprock to Miss Lubbock, Caldwell continues to succeed
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Starting her college career with no desire to enter the world of pageantry, Jaycee Caldwell was crowned Miss Lubbock 2016 earlier in the summer. Caldwell, a sophomore biology major at South Plains College, grew up in Lubbock and graduated from Idalou High School. At SPC, Caldwell spends her time as a Texan…
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‘Black Lives Matter’ supporters organize peaceful protest
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor The Black Lives Matter movement has become one of the most talked about controversies in America. Members of the Lubbock community took it upon themselves to include the city in the movement during a recent protest gathering. Some citizens believe that the same discrimination on our television sets occurs not that far…
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Gibbs names new VP of academic affairs
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Bringing years of experience with community colleges, Dr. Ryan C. Gibbs anticipates progress for South Plains College as he enters his new position. SPC’s new vice president for academic affairs began his career after graduating from Odessa Permian High School. He later attended Odessa College, before transferring to TTU, where he earned…
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Women often targets of violent sexual actions
by SARA MARSHALL/Editor-in-Chief Sexual assault. Just two simple words, but they contain so many meanings. There are two parts to every sexual assault, the victim and the rapist. Sexual assault, commonly known as rape, is a serious criminal offense. It occurs when someone intentionally and knowingly commits any number of sexual activities prohibited under sexual assault…
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Clothesline project raises awareness for sexual assault
by BRANDI ORTIZ/News Editor Awareness of sexual assault is spreading at the South Plains College campus one t-shirt at a time. With April being the National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Student Housing hosted the Clothesline Project in hopes of creating awareness about such abuse. The Clothesline Project is a non-governmental organization created to bring awareness…
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Lubbock march pays tribute to Cesar Chavez
by JENNY GARZA/Entertainment Editor Si se puede! Si se puede! Sal si puede! This was one of the chants heard on April 9 from those participating in the the Cesar Chavez march from Hodges Park to Cavazos Middle School on University Avenue in Lubbock. This year, the theme was “United for Peace.” The reason they…
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Increase in tuition approved by Regents at April meeting
by CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief An increase in tuition being implemented in Fall 2017 was among the many topics discussed during the April meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Kelvin Sharp, president of SPC, discussed the current calendar of events and considered tuition and fees with the Board. Dr. Sharp suggested to the Board…
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Candidate forum set for May 17 at SPC
by JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Randy Neugebauer announced he would not run for reelection, leaving nine candidates in the running to take his seat in Congress. After many months of running, two candidates are left, fighting for their own spot in Congress. The Social Science Department at South Plains College is set to hold the…
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Graduation set for May 13
by JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE//Social Media Coordinator The spring semester is almost over, and graduation is right around the corner. Graduation will be held at Texan Dome on the Levelland campus on May 13. “There will be two ceremonies,” said Robin Coler, admissions clerk at South Plains College. “One will be at 9:30 a.m. for students whose…
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Fallen peace officers to be honored at ceremony
by MALLORY CARVER//Feature Editor Today, police officers are often the most under-appreciated members of society. In 2015 alone,128 police officers were killed in the line of duty in the United States. Of those 128 men and women, 12 of them were serving in Texas. People sometimes forget about the men and women with badges who…
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New student body president excited to bring change
by DARIELLA HERNANDEZ//Editorial Assistant The Student Government Association at South Plains College allows students to represent the student body as one. With the help of voters, a president and chair members are selected to make a team in hopes of bringing change to the campus. The Student Government elections for this semester, next fall, and…