Category: News
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Dr. Sharp retiring to accept position at NMJC
by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Education and working hard has become one college president’s motto in life. Dr. Kelvin Sharp, president of South Plains College, recently announced that he will be retiring in the state of Texas and continuing his career in Hobbs, New Mexico. Dr. Sharp grew up in Nebraska, although his parents were from the…
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Dancing with the Texans set for April 14
by MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Put on your dancing shoes. The South Plains College Ballroom Dance Team is preparing for a dance show involving the participation of college faculty and staff members. Dancing with the Texans is a dance competition based on the reality TV show, “Dancing With the Stars.” However, instead of placing celebrities into…
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Aztlan Festival continues legacy through workshops, perfomances
by MARCELLA IVINS/Staff Writer Dancers in brightly colored dresses, Mariachi performers, and workshops were among the highlights of the recent Viva Aztlan Festival. The event, which was held on March 11-March 12 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, featured a special Mariachi showcase, a Ballet Folklorico competition, and several workshops for adults and children. Groups…
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Regents discuss articulation agreements at March meeting
by CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Articulation agreements was among the main topics discussed during the March meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, vice president for academic affairs, discussed the current articulation agreements SPC has with surrounding universities. Essentially, students can attend SPC and transfer to any school that has an articulation…
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Cascarones tradition ties Hispanic heritage to Easter holiday
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Around Easter time, many may have seen children, or adults, run around with colored eggs filled with confetti in their hand, or they may have seen them at the stores. But many people don’t realize where the confetti egg originated from and why. The Hispanic Student Organization at South Plains College hosted…
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Marine shares lifelong battle with depression
(Editor’s note: This story is the fourth part of a multi-part series “Mind Wars,” examining the struggles of the mental illness, depression, that began 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.) by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief…
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Safety course on situational awareness presented by law enforcement officials
by: JONATHAN BROOK SHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Anything can happen at any time. Sergeant Joshua Bartlett, assistant SWAT commander for the Lubbock Police Department and a South Plains College graduate, along with Deputy Greg Treharne, SWAT team leader for the Lubbock Police Department, presented a short course about situational awareness on Feb. 26. Situational awareness is the ability…
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Country singer Niemann performs, funds raised at annual scholarship gala
by:JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator It was a night full of opportunity and community at the 18th annual Scholarship Gala. Hosted by the South Plains College Foundation, the Gala was held on Feb. 27 at the Physical Education Complex on the Levelland campus to raise money for scholarships that students receive from the college. “I am think…
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Depression, anxiety take toll on adolescents
(Editor’s note: This story is the third part of a multi-part series “Mind Wars” examining the struggles of the mental illness, depression, that began with Issue #7 and concludes in Issue #12. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. Te results of their combined efforts folow.) by CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief…
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English professor publishes collection of poems
by: JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Standing in the front of the room, papers in her hand, she reads the printed words and brings them to life with exquisite color. Dr. Nimi Finnigan, instructor in English at South Plains College, recently celebrated the publishing of her soon-to-be released chap book, “Coconut Palm Kind of a Woman,” which is…
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Graduation application deadline set for March 9
by:JENNY GARZA/Online Editor The deadline for spring graduation is approaching fast. Students who are planning on graduating in the spring and summer must submit a graduation application by March 9. To be eligible, candidates for graduation must complete all degree requirements by May 2016 or August 2016. They need to complete all needed classes for…
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Kidnapping gateway to human trafficking
(Editor’s note: This story is the third part of a multi-part series “Last Seen…,” examining the real life horrors of kidnapping that began 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.) by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief…
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Black History Month celebration includes award ceremony performances
by: DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assistant An anticipating audience recently gathered at the Levelland campus to celebrate Black History Month and to recognize two South Plains College employees who strive to help the community and its diversity issues. The annual Black History Month celebration and award ceremony was held on Feb. 29 in the Sundown Room in…
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Congressional debate educates voters on views of Republican candidates
by: MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Political issues, social problems and the state of the country were among the many topics discussed during a debate at South Plains College featuring Republican congressional candidates The event featuring eight candidates running to represent District 19 was held on Feb. 22 at the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio…
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Situation awareness reduces chances of abduction
(Editor’s note: This story is the second part of a multi-part series “Last Seen…,” examining the real life horrors of kidnapping that began 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.) by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Kidnapping…
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Enrollment among topics discussed at recent Board of Regents meeting
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Enrollment for South Plains College was among the topics discussed during the February meeting of the Board of Regents. Cathy Mitchell, vice president for student affairs, presented the official enrollment report for 2016. “Basically, enrollment is holding steady,” said Mitchell. “We’re down a little bit, by 157 students overall, and we’re down…
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Levelland campus to be site of Republican Congressional debate
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Very rarely does a small town like Levelland have the opportunity to be the site of a Republican Congressional Debate. On Feb. 23, that is exactly what South Plains College will be hosting in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building. Drew Landry, assistant professor of…
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Artistic tattoos shed stereotypical labels
BY: JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Tattoos are more than just paintings on the skin. Having ink on your body is a form of art, and to many, a symbol of something significant in their life. The second annual Lubbock Tattoo Expo was held Feb. 5 – Feb. 7 in the Lubbock Civic Center. Mike Diaz,…
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Students, faculty members wear red to raise Heart Health awareness
by: MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor With February being National Women’s Heart Health Month, students and staff at South Plains College wanted to show their support for the cause by wearing red for a day. Members of the campus housing department, along with other faculty members at South Plains College, helped spread awareness of heart health by encouraging…
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Rojas, Gomez crowned Homecoming queen, king
by:JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Social Media Coordinator Austin Via Gomez and Sky Rojas were recently crowned Homecoming King and Queen for South Plains College. “It’s an honor,” said Via Gomez, a sophomore from Spur, who was representing Campus Ambassadors. “I didn’t expect us to win as a pair.” The crowning ceremony was held during halftime of the women’s basketball…