Category: News
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It takes a village: SPC supports moms with club
By Taylor Reed Is there any other woman dealing with this? Am I the only one? Those are a couple of questions Student Moms Club organizers at South Plains College want to help answer. “We had a flooding of support of moms wanting this community,” says Mollie Moore, SPC assistant professor of English. “So,…
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Brashear Lake offers outdoor fun near campus
If it seems like the new dock at Brashear Lake appeared overnight, that’s because it did. It was completed in February. “The new fishing dock was constructed in one day by EZ Dock of Texas,” says Dustin Reichelt, Levelland parks & cemetery director. “The concrete sidewalk was about a two-week project that connects to the…
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Tin-Man competition promises battle royale
Photos by Alexis Lowe What is that? Actually, it’s a weapon. A robot weapon. It might not look that dangerous until you picture it spinning on the front of a robot. That’s what’s going to happen during this year’s Tin- Man Competition. The event takes place May 3 at the Reese Campus…
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Shared spaces, unshared tidiness
Story & Photos By Trista Stanley Imagine this: You step into your home expecting an oasis. Instead, you are greeted with mountains of laundry and dishes. And the worst part is, it is not even yours. Sound familiar? It is not that uncommon for someone to find themselves living with a messy partner…
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Therapy dogs help with final exams
Hannah Ballejo from Newswriting COMM 2311-001 contributed to this story If you like dogs, it’s hard to resist this face. In fact, looking irresistible is part of this dog’s job. His name is Oreck. No wait, it might be Dyson. Both dogs are wire-haired miniature dachshunds who are part of the team of therapy dogs,…
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Not-so summertime sadness
By Rebekah Trejo Winter blues. Feeling down. Temporary insanity. All of those are terms that could be used to describe something the National Institute of Mental Health calls seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. According to WebMD, SAD may affect 11 million people in the U.S. each year. Joanna Perez, one of the licensed professional counselors…
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Dune 2: It’s not all sand & worms
Have you been wanting to see the new Dune movie? Check out this review from Noah Lopez to get your excitement up!
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Culinary Arts program serves treats, degrees
The culinary arts program began enrolling students in the fall of 2018. Now, several years later, the program continues to appeal to students. Here’s Joshua Cantu with the story.
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Bakery boasts bombastic bites
By Katie Brackens & Rebekah Trejo Here’s a taste of a local bakery that is setting off a sugar craze. Here’s Rebekah Trejo with the story.
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College cuts ribbon outdoor fitness court
Last month, the college hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Judy Bryant Outdoor Fitness Center. Here’s Jacob Trevino with the story.
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Live News Cast 4-9
The Texan Mosaic produced its second live news cast of the Spring 2024 semester Tuesday, April 9! Highlights include: ribbon cutting of the Judy Bryant Outdoor Fitness Court, Culinary Arts feature, and a new episode of Alec on the Streets! Staff includes: Anchors News: Daniela Villa & Katie Brackens Sports: Alec Leos Entertainment Ana Aguilera-Hinojos…
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ALERRT prepares for unthinkable
By Emma Martin Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training It’s called ALLERT for short. And you might have read about it but didn’t know what it was all about. An all-SPC email went out on Monday, March 25, from Kenton Burns, professor of Law Enforcement Technology. It began with: “We will be conducting…
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Handling thoughts of home
By Kristin Ortiz Easter break is over. While many students headed home for a quick Easter holiday, some SPC students were too far from home to make the trip. Whether home is a couple of hour’s drive or a day’s flight away, homesickness can be a problem. That may be especially true on holidays. What…
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Transfer guides: Get credits & get going
By Gracie Harvey South Plains College student Elena Hart-Deleon plans to transfer to West Texas A&M in the fall. She’s in her last semester at SPC. So far, she says, the transfer process has not gone smoothly. “So far, I’m kind of confused on what to do,” she says. As it turns out transferring can…
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SPC Blueprint: How to start a club
Story & Photos by Alec Leos Whether it’s gaming, stamp collecting, or even knitting almost everyone has a niche activity or hobby. However, not everyone can form a club for these interesting hobbies. South Plains College makes it fairly to do so. SPC’s Director of Student Life Joshua Meredith says a lot of…
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Shattering nursing gender stereotypes
Story & Photos by Elena Hart-DeLeon from Newswriting COMM 2311-00 Picture a room full of nurses. What do you see? Is the room full of women? If so, you’re thinking in stereotypes. But you’re probably not alone. SPC instructor Holly Scrivner has been a part of the SPC Associate Degree Nursing program for three years…
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SPC outdoor track: Making a run for it
Jeremiah Quigley from Newswriting COMM 2311-001contributed to this story.Photos by Jeremiah Quigley Ready…set…bang! With the sound of a starting gun the SPC spring outdoor track season is back underway. Head Coach Erik Vance says he’s looking forward to a great season. “You know I think we got some good things,” he says. “I think we got some areas where…
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Design a career in graphic arts
Madeleine Davis contributed to this story. Design a career with graphic arts You don’t have to be an artist to find your way to the SPC Graphic Arts program in the Technical Arts Building. But once you get there it’s easy to start feeling like one. As soon as you walk in, you’re welcomed…
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Freshman 15: Real or myth?
By Niria Villa No doubt you’ve heard it before. The term “Freshman 15” has been used for years to describe the amount of weight a student is likely to gain when he or she starts college. But is there any truth to it? The answer to that question may depend on what you read or who…
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Yoga stretches beyond the limits
By Landon Smith Every Monday and Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., room 1022 at the Lubbock Downtown Center remains dark. But there are at least a dozen students in the room attending class. It’s KINE 1106-601, otherwise known as Yoga. Sean Bingham is usually at the front of the room teaching the class. He says…