Category: News
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Time to chill: Winter leisure
Photos from students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 What do you do when temperatures drop and the winds are wicked? First of all, you probably stay inside. And sure, it may be nice outside now, but before spring break photography students in COMM 1318 combed the buildings on the Levelland campus to spot…
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Fur and feathers: Fun with pet photography
Photos are from students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 It’s always the eyes, right? They seem to speak to you. Students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 recently grabbed their cameras to try to capture their pet’s personality. Some students had multiple beasties to photograph. While they seemed to have fun doing it, they said it…
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Young voters speak up: Understanding SPC students’ political engagement
Story by Chloe Crittendon COMM 2311.001/News Writing College students have lower voting percentages than its out-of-college counterparts. According to Tufts College Circle, only 42% of youth ages 18-29 voted in the 2024 election. Which is 10% lower than the 2020 election. Less than half of the 2024 youth voters were college students. With the rise…
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Texans grab gold at National Indoor Track & Field Championships
Photos by Ricardo Bazaldua COMM 1318/Photography The South Plains College Texans showcased their dominance at the NJCAA 2025 National Indoor Track and Field Championships, capturing the national title with an outstanding 119.5 points. The Lady Texans also put up a strong fight, finishing ninth with 23 points at the two-day meet held at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center…
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Patterns and Lines
Photos from students in COMM 1318/Photography 1 They can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, zigzag, curved, wavy, cross hatched…and the list goes on. Any way you find them, patterns and lines in a photograph can be an attention-getter. Sometimes patterns are right in front of you. Other times you have to look for them. It takes…
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It’s ok to not be ok: SPC students can take advantage of mental health services on campus
Story by Amber Froese COMM 2311.001/News Writing, South Plains College provides students with free mental support and counseling services at the Levelland and Reese campuses. College counseling is one hundred percent accessible and counselors are there to help students struggling with college stress, depression, anxiety, and grief. Miranda English has served as a counselor and…
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Bubbling lights: Fun with depth of field
Photos from students in COMM 1318/Photography 1 They appear to pour out of headphones, jars, and bottles. Students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 practiced adjusting their apertures this week in creative ways. The size of the camera’s aperture, basically the lens opening, controls how much light comes into the camera as well as depth of…
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New Year’s resolutions: This year I will….
Story by Conner Kennedy, COMM 2311-151 Newswriting The fireworks are done. The ball has long since dropped in New York’s Times Square. So, what about those New Year’s resolutions you made? How’s the gym going? Are you still reading every day? Those are common resolutions. According to research done last year by the Pew…
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Can mnemonic devices boost study skills?
Story by Rebecca Burgess, COMM 2311-151 Newswriting and photos from students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 You’ve probably used one before without knowing it. This one, for instance, could be considered a classic: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos. Instead of remembering a list of all eight planets, it’s maybe easier to remember…
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Not over yet: US has had worst flu season in 15 years
Story by Ga-Ram Nam, COMM 2311-151 Newswriting How many times have you washed your hands today? If you answered “a lot,” then the chances are you are lowering your risk of catching the flu. And this year, that may have been a good choice. A large-scale flu outbreak has spread across the United States this winter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this flu season has been the worst in 15 years. The Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report released by the CDC on Feb. 8 showed the flu positivity rate was…
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Chasing Victory: Spotlight on one speedy SPC Texan
Story by Noah Moreno, COMM 2311-601 Newswriting 2,956 total miles. That’s how far away Google says SPC track athlete Isaiah Patrick is from home in Grenada. That’s an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. And, in what seems appropriate for someone involved in track and field, Patrick has come a long way in a…
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Resilience: Marvel’s new superpower?
Story and photos by Keilah Oldaker, COMM 2311-601 Newswriting It’s out in theaters now. “Captain America: Brave New World” was released on Feb. 14. According to Forbes, it made $88 million on opening weekend. Reports from iSpot, a site that specializes in TV advertising performance, show the Marvel Cinematic Universe failed to get back what…
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Racing towards success: SPC’s improved track brings hidden rewards
Story by Noah Moreno, COMM 2311-601 On your marks, get set, go! The track season at South Plains College is in high gear. And a freshly paved track on the Levelland campus, one without cracks, obviously allows for smoother runs. But the resurfacing also brings with it an expansion to SPC’s physical training facility.…
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Newscast 2-27-25
The Texan Mosaic posted its second newscast of the Spring 2025 semester Thursday. This newscast highlights include stories on homecoming festivities from last week, an update on basketball and track teams, as well as a look at things coming up in entertainment.
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SPC track & field teams set sights on indoor championship glory
Photographer: Ricardo Bazaldua, COMM 1318 Photography 1 The Texans and Lady Texans are making final preparations for the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association’s indoor track and field championships. The 2025 NJCAA Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships take place on March 7 and 8 at Texas Tech University. “The men’s team currently…
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SPC scholarship deadline approaches, March 1
By Fabiola Carrion/Texan Mosaic March 1 is coming quick, and with that, the deadline to submit the general scholarship application at South Plains College. Every SPC student is encouraged to submit their application. The scholarship application can be completed online and is also used to award departmental scholarships. Shalyn Slape, the scholarship coordinator for the…
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Behind the badge: SPC Police Academy training
Author & photographer: Fabiola Carrion Anampa, COMM 1318 Photography 1 The South Plains College Police Academy takes the phrase “fighting for your dreams” to a whole new level. There are 21 police cadets enrolled in the academy, and they recently completed some of their physical training. “They’re doing defensive tactics,” says Kenny Burns, professional services and energy…
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New Student Life director brings fresh energy to SPC
Editor’s note: Students in Newswriting COMM 2311-151 and 601 contributed to this story. They contributed to conducting interviews, choosing quotes, and organizing the story. Students in Photography 1 COMM 1318 illustrated the story, and photographer names are on the files. Say “Hello” to Phebe Dowels. She is the new South Plains College director of Student…
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News Cast | February 2025
The Texan Mosaic recorded its first newscast of the semester yesterday, Feb. 11. Featured in this newscast are stories on the college tuition freeze and an interview with SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite, along with an interview with Samantha Goldie, director of development and alumni relations regarding the upcoming scholarship gala, and a look at…
