Category: News
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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…
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Clinical depression impedes on aspects of life
(Editor’s note: This story is the second 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:CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Depression…
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Homecoming part of college tradition
by: MICHAELA CHAMBLEE/Staff Writer Homecoming is not just about football like it is for high schools. It is for clubs and organizations to nominate candidates to represent what they have accomplished at a basketball game. Any student enrolled at South Plains College can vote for the nominees. The candidates also get the chance to step…
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Annual Scholarship Gala funds for students
by: JONATHAN BROOKSHIRE/Editorial Assistant An opportunity to affect the lives of current and future students for South Plains College is the goal of the 18th Annual Scholarship Gala. The Gala will be held on Feb. 27 at the Physical Education Complex on the Levelland Campus, with the focus on raising funds for college scholarships. The…
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Enrollment, faculty evaluation discussed at January meeting of Regents
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Enrollment and faculty evaluations were among the topics discussed at the January meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, vice president of academic affairs at SPC, presented the increase of 16 percent in enrollment for the 2015 Winter Interim Session. The 2015 Winter Interim Session offered 13…
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Increasing depression among young, students causes concern
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multi-part series “Mind Wars,” examining the struggles of the mental illness, depression, that begins in 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.) Depression is…
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Education promotes abduction awareness
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multi-part series “Last Seen…,” examining the real-life horrors of kidnapping that begins in 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 Losing…
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Documentary opens eyes to ‘Culture of Blame’
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Rape. It may look like a harmless four letter word. But, in reality, it’s so much more than that. Holley Baker, a graduate of Texas Tech University, spoke at the Sundown Room on Feb. 3 in the Student Center at South Plains College about her experience with rape and what she learned…
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Livestock Judging Team winds reserve champion national title
by: PAMELA GANDY/Entertainment Editor The South Plains College Livestock Judging Team recently won a reserve champion national title after months of hard work, practice, and dedication. The 2015 American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., held its annual intercollegiate junior college livestock evaluation contest on Oct. 30. More than 20 teams from colleges around the country…
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Child Protective Services works to ensure safety of abused children
(Editor’s note: This story is the tenth part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that began in 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: NICOLE…