Category: Opinion
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Policies, dress code help guide acceptable behavior
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer Policies and rules are certain boundaries that you cannot cross. If you were to disobey these ground rules in high school, then you would get in trouble by getting detention or in-school suspension. This all depended on how badly you broke the rules. Policies establish rules and regulations to guide acceptable…
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Interesting attractions found in Lubbock
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer Lubbock is home to a rich cultural scene, with musical acts, a welcoming atmosphere and delightful dining options. Lubbock is full of interesting things to do. With so many options to choose from, there is something to do for everyone. Some of my picks for the best and…
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Men’s National Soccer program needs changes
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer With the Tokyo Olympics in the rear-view mirror, the world’s eyes are focused on Paris. This is especially true for the men’s USA soccer team, which failed to qualify for their third consecutive games. Beijing 2008 was their last appearance, and it was not a good one. They failed to…
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Reality TV represents our society with diverse genres
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer While many values are left out of reality shows, the popularity of reality TV shows such as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” or “The Real Housewives” on Bravo Network shows that our society values the characteristics displayed on these shows. While not everyone lives like the Kardashians or the Real…
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Artists increase value of craft by adding digital tokens
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Celebrities and artists are selling NFTs in record numbers, cashing in on the latest cryptocurrency craze. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets such as digital art, music, video clips, and memes. It allows the designer’s creation to be authenticated, thus providing verification as an original work of art.…
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Exercising can be beneficial to your mental health
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You already know how exercising can lead to a healthy lifestyle for your body. But did you know it can benefit you in so many other ways? It helps you boost your confidence, as well as helps to reduce your stress, depression, anxiety, and more. A lot of people ask,…
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Social media taking over our lives, increasing risk for mental illness
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You know there was a time when technology was not a big thing or evolved. There was a time when people would communicate through letters or in person. Kids would be outside more often playing. But now that has all changed. Social media plays a big part in this because,…
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Fear should not be deterrent for getting vaccinated
By Saul Rosa Plainsman Online Working in a hospital setting, I was granted the opportunity to be one of the first groups in Lubbock to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. My employer sent out an email to all employees informing us of a mass vaccination clinic that would be held in the conference rooms of the…
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TikTok trend may lead to environmental issues
By Emma Keas Plainsman Online If you’ve been on TikTok in any capacity lately, you’ve probably seen creators making resin art of all kinds. The liquid resin gets poured into molds and then hardens to form the final product. From ashtrays to keychains, there is so much to do with this medium. You can add…
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New releases ‘battle it out’ in ongoing console war
By Michael Ramos Plainsman Online It has always seemed like there was a brand war between video games. Nintendo and Sega popularized the term console war with vigorous ads, such as “Genesis does what Nintendon’t.” This ad would popularize the console war, which would evolve overtime into Xbox vs. Playstation. The top video game companies…
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My religious views do not dictate how I should vote
by Avery Dunlap Plainsman Online As a Christian, there has always been an assumption about who I’m voting for. Our country is overflowing with citizens who stand boldly behind the presidential candidate they deem most fit to run our country. When talking to a conservative, a large argument that is often made behind their decisions…
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College students struggle to prioritize sleep
by Emma Crowder Plainsman Online For college students, it can be difficult to find the time to get good rest while trying to balance school, work and social life. More often than not, college students and young adults will only sleep for a few hours each night and wake up feeling more exhausted than before…
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Anti-maskers threaten chances at COVID recovery
by Emma Keas for Plainsman Online In a time when more than 200,000 Americans have died from the novel coronavirus, you would think that people would be willing to try anything to stop the devastation. Unfortunately, you’ve thought wrong. A new brand of stupidity is breeding in America, and it’s called the “anti-maskers.” These people…
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Public Relations student continues family tradition, cherishes new relationships
by Seth Hall For many students, graduation is one of the most exciting experiences. For some, it can also be a sad moment. When I first decided to attend South Plains College, I didn’t really know what was in store for me. I was born and raised in Levelland, and much of my time was…
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Disney movies of past portray sexist ideologies
by Cassandra Campos Growing up a Disney Fanatic, I often spent most of my childhood watching Disney movies and shows. A very common factor included Prince Charming going to save the day and save the princess. As a 5-year-old, I saw nothing wrong with that, it was a fairytale, that’s what was supposed to happen. …
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Vegetarians base practices on moral convictions despite negative effects
by Cassandra Campos Vegetarians and meat eaters will always disagree. Many of the reasons why is because vegetarians and meat eaters differentiate greatly on morals, health and how much they care about the environment. One of the main reasons why people choose to be vegetarian is because of their morals. They care greatly about the…
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Policy changes needed for high schools to impact student experiences
by Cassandra Campos High school is a great experience. But let’s be honest, there’s a few changes that need to be made. For example, the learning methods, dress code and the overall attitude of students needs to be altered. One thing I would certainly change about high school is the grading and learning system. To…
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Standardized testing discourages students, limits positive performances
by Cassandra Campos I believe that our education system is at an all-time low. Standardized tests now define you as a student. I completely disagree with this, given that we all do not learn the same thing. I also believe that a lot of the material we learn is pointless. One of the main things…
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Word On The Street
What are your plans for Spring Break? by Kaitlyn Hyde and Seth Hall “For spring break, I am going to be flying to Canada to visit my family.” John Bernardez Freshman Toronto, Canada Nursing “I just have to work. But I might go down to San Antonio to visit my grandparents.” Jesslyn Dempsey Junior Ocala,…
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Student discusses affects, concerns of Global Warming
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer Global warming is a topic everyone knows about but does nothing about it. I believe that it is the government’s responsibility to find renewable resources as soon as possible and start enforcing them immediately, because we are running out of time. One of the main reasons why I believe the…