Category: News
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Fur-tography Fun
Photos by students in COMM 1318/Photography 1 It’s not as easy as telling someone to say “Cheese”. These furry (or feathered) models bark, meow, or honk. But pet portraits, even if they’re hard to do well, are popular. It takes patience and practice. Ask students in COMM 1318 Photography 1. They recently had fun showing…
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Drawing 1: Mixing it up
Photos by Kyle Schledwitz, COMM 1318/Photography 1 The room is quiet. A half dozen or so students stare at a table stacked with jumble of skulls, boxes, vases, bottles, and bits of cotton. Then they quickly glance back to their easels and continue working. This is ARTS 1316 Drawing 1, taught by SPC Assistant Professor…
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SPC Drone Pilot class: Onward and upward
Story by Raston Copeland, COMM 2311-601 Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s a drone. It’s one that students use to train with at South Plains College. And you could learn to fly and build a drone at SPC. Associate Professor of Industrial Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies Billy Tackett is teaching SPC’s Drone Pilot…
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Paramedics wanted: Call 911!
Story and photos by Kamryn Collins, COMM 2311-601/Newswriting You hope you never have to call for an ambulance. But if you do, chances are paramedics will be some of the first responders to arrive. Here at South Plains College you can become an EMT basic in as quick as one semester. “For the EMT basic,…
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Fantasy football: The game within a game
Story and photos by Abriel Mata, COMM 2311-601/Newswriting We’ve probably all heard our family yell at the TV during football season, but the fans who own fantasy football teams have two things to yell at: their TVs and their phones. Fantasy football is a mobile app where you can experience the thrill of being the…
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Picture this: Finding fall
The instructions were simple: Find 3 really good shots that say “Autumn” to you. And students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 found them. Some students looked up. Some looked down. Either way, some of what they captured makes you want to put on a jacket. The shots often feel quiet and reflective. Since it’s almost…
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News Cast 11-21-24
The Texan Mosaic recorded its second news cast of the semester Thursday. Highlights from this news cast include the culinary arts community cooking classes, Global Fest, and an update on SPC athletics. Stay tuned for our final news cast of the semester, coming soon! Staff for the Texan Mosaic include: Taylor Reed, Andrew Angelo, Landon…
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The pros and woes of homework
Story by Matthew Brown/COMM 2311-601 and photos by students in COMM 1318/Photography 1 It’s after 10 p.m. You’ve just gotten home after finishing an evening shift at work, and you haven’t seen your family all day. But you know an essay for one class and a worksheet for another class are not yet done. Both…
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Patterns and Lines
Photos by COMM 1318/Photography 1 They can be natural or man-made. Either way, patterns and lines in any photograph catch your eye. They often make for pleasing composition. Students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 have been working on composition all semester. Before it got cold outside, students went out to look for patterns and lines.…
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SPC Greenhouse: Opportunity for growth
Story by Cheyann Carr/COMM 2311-601 You may not even notice it at first when you look at the front of the new Wilburn and Helen Wheeler Science Center on the Levelland campus. If you know to where to look, you can spot the top of theroof peeking out from behind the blue mural. Some students…
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Collecting: Reaping (or heaping) the rewards
Story by Meredith Cloud/COMM 2311-601 What do rubber ducks, shoes and furniture knobs have in common? It’s a bit of a trick question. The answer is nothing really. They are all just examples of some the many things people collect. South Plains College student Abriel Mata says he collects hats. “I kind of enjoy the…
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Poll: Can you spot the fake flare?
Photos by students in COMM 1318/Photography I Can you tell which one of these photographs uses artificial lens flare? Vote for which one you think was created using a Photoshop filter. It’s not easy to tell. Students in COMM 1318 Photography I recently went outside and used the sun to their advantage. Their assignment: capture…
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SPC helps students find career paths with 22 technical education programs
By Audrey Tyson/COMM 2311.001 The traditional college path simply does not suit everyone; life is not a one-size-fits-all after all. A recent statistic from the educational foundation, Strada, shows that 74% of community college students apply to improve their employability. This statistic is reflected at South Plains College in the 22 technical education programs the…
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Teaching with technology: Is AI the future for students?
By Charlotte Baldi/COMM 2311.001 Artificial intelligence (AI) is still evolving in education and has the potential to personalize learning and tailor content to individual students. According to Forbes, AI-powered educational technology provides tools for teachers, students, and administrators. AI can be a tool for students, if it is used ethically. Opinions vary about the use…
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The Great Pivot: The art of Matt Rush
Photos by students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 It’s tough to decide what catches your eye first. Is it the name of the exhibit? Or the bronze cowboy that stands watching on a pedestal nearby? Both appear to say a lot about Matt Rush. The exhibit is called “The Great Pivot, from motivational speaker to…
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Haunting memories from Spooky Science
Photos by Marley Nix & Mia Walker/COMM 1318 Photography 1 Halloween may be over but where can you still do dissections on a cadaver table, take an owl pellet apart, or handle a snake? In a South Plains College science class. For a few hours last week, the Wilburn and Helen Wheeler Science Center on…
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Voice as an instrument
Story & Photos by Kyle Schledwitz/COMM 1318 It may not be a trumpet or violin. But the human voice is an instrument just the same. Teagan Henson, a voice major in the SPC fine arts department, is pictured here in one of her private voice lessons. Voice major lessons usually each last an hour. In…
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Picture this: A close-up glimpse of fall
Fall is in the air. After months of 90- degree weather, chilly temperatures have started sweeping across West Texas. Leaves and acorns are beginning to change color and are starting to fall. Some flowers are going to seed. Photography students in COMM 1318 Photography 1 recently tried capturing the essence of the season using the…
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First Friday Art Trail provides access, exposure for local artists
Story by Tye Ward/COMM 2311.001 & Photos by Isaiah Deleon COMM 1316 The first Friday of every month brings together a special kind of community, one that is inspired by local food, art, and anything made by hand. Twenty years ago, 13 people at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts provided a free…
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Wolfforth Farmers Market offers fall activities for locals
Story by Charlotte Baldi/COMM 2311.001 and Photos by Niria Villa/COMM 1316 The Wolfforth Farmers Market has exciting plans for families during the fall season, including a pumpkin patch, farm animals, and a festival. The farmers market was started in November 2017 by Mariah Dickson and her husband, Jeff Dickson. The farmer’s market is open every…