Category: Opinion
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Scientific research should place focus on global conservation
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many people are passionate about the environment, but not nearly enough. Money is spent on science that doesn’t even directly affect our planet, or us, in order to satisfy the curiosity of the unknown. More funds that do not directly benefit the Earth and all of its inhabitants should be used toward…
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Segregation of genders could benefit education
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Boys are toxic to my learning environment. A topic no one really thinks about, but based on research is one worth discussing. Same sex classrooms could be beneficial to the learning process of a specific gender. Just like most instances woman, and men are different and should be treated as so. Think…
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BackTalk: Choosing between children, pets sparks debate
Having children more fulfilling than just pets by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor From your first ultrasound, to their first words, watching your baby grow up to be a young man or woman is a greater blessing than seeing your puppy grow up. I am all for having pets. I even have a few myself. But the…
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Unfair workplace scheduling practices negatively affect employees
by STACY JOHNSON//Editorial Assistant As Americans, when we think of labor law concerns, many of us tend to think of sweatshops and poor working conditions in developing countries. However, labor law issues affect a number of people in the United States every day. Will-call (aka on-call) scheduling is a common form of shift planning used…
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Viral video raises questions for struggling relationships
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Now that Valentine’s Day is over, we can talk about something more unromantic. The Twitter world went crazy over a recent video of two exes getting closure. The recently trending hashtag “#hurtbae” presumably refers to the woman in the video, Kourtney. The producers of this video sat this couple down and…
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Tattoos, piercings should be accepted in workplace
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer You would think that tattoos, piercings and crazy hair colors would be acceptable in the work place or school, but it is not. This bugs me to no end; I don’t understand it. Most teens and adults have either a tattoo, a piercing or colored hair. So I don’t know what…
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Student life becoming even more stressful, competitive
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many high school students are consumed with stress, too much stress. There is so much expected of them, and not enough time in the day to accomplish everything. High school has become a constant competition. Students compete to get the best grades and be at the top of their class. It…
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Highlight yourself through hair color
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer In a constantly evolving world, styles are rapidly changing. More and more people are going against the social norms and finding creative ways to express themselves. Things that used to be considered taboos, are now gaining more respect within our culture. However, there are still many biased opinions when it comes…
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BackTalk: Differences between sexes generates debate
Emotional intuition gives women sizeable advantage by HANNAH NELSON // Staff Writer There is a constant battle between the sexes. Boys and girls are always going to be compared to one another. There are things that boys and girls do very different. However, there are a few things that females are prone to be better at…
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Technology, changing social attitudes make dating challenging
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer The days of bumping into your soulmate in line at the grocery store, dating, falling in love, and living happily ever after are long gone. We live in a world of social media where everyone is glued to the device in their hands, constantly refreshing their apps to see the latest…
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Sexual orientation spurs unjustifiable degradation
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Living in the world today, if someone is a homosexual, he or she gets treated as if they are infected with a disease that is going to spread to whoever they come in contact with. Being homosexual is not an infectious disease. Whether someone is gay or lesbian, they are normal…
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Fidgeting could make students more productive
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor I am always fidgeting. I twitch, bounce a leg, click a pen, or otherwise repeat some sort of tiny, thoughtless action hundreds of times a day. I used to think this was just an unfortunate quirk of my physiology, that my body was building up this nervous energy caused by boredom,…
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Dog ownership requires preparation, dedication
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant Dogs are simple creatures. They eat, sleep, poop, and love you. And if you allow them to do all those things, they are perfectly content. Sometimes a dog will draw a bad hand, and they wind up with a difficult owner who just doesn’t seem to understand them. It’s an odd…
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Convenience of electronic media creates communication boundary
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer With all the convenience that technology provides, it also portrays a false sense of community. From a business perspective, it has opened a new door. It is faster and easier than ever to reach a company’s consumers. It is more convenient for consumers to shop and review businesses. Customers can now…
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SPC participating in statewide campaign to prevent dating violence, sexual assault
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor South Plains College will host the Red Flag Campaign during the month of February on the Levelland campus. The Health and Wellness Center staff hopes to spread awareness about sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses through the campaign from Feb. 3 to Feb. 17. “Friends and family members are…
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Citizens deserve fair health care coverage
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Donald Trump is going to take away the one thing that is keeping Americans afloat. If Obamacare is repealed, it will leave millions of families without affordable health care. Obamacare has impacted families, senior citizens, college students, and women. This health care helps senior citizens pay less for Medicare coverage and…
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BackTalk: Affordable Care Act not practical for Americans
by STACY JOHNSON//Editorial Assistant The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a law contentious enough to cease the operation of the United States government, as we saw in 2013. Was this an overreaction by headstrong partisan leaders, or an attempt to save the people of our country from an ineffective policy that amounts to…
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Coping with college roommate can be challenging
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Living with a complete stranger may seem like no big deal. But just wait until you want to wear your favorite pair of boots to class and they’re not in the closet. Then, you notice the note your roommate left on the door telling you she borrowed your boots. Growing up…