Category: Opinion
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Japanese culture has positive impact on life of student
by Cameron Smith Staff Writer Americans live in a multicultural society. Japan, the once distant and mysterious remote island off the coast of Asia, is now one of the most influential countries to me. Japan’s technology, clothing, entertainment, and food have heavily influenced me in ways that no country ever has. Japanese cuisine has been…
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Mental health issues affect millennials
The younger generation of millennials are experiencing a much higher risk for mental health issues than previous generations. Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are becoming problematically high for today’s teens. While there may be many factors causing many of these issues, experts believe that more millennials struggle with perfectionism and elevated expectations, which…
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Student expresses fascination for American sports cars
by Seth Hall Staff writer While growing up, cars were always something I admired and loved. It all began with hearing my first V8 engine in a 2005 C6 Corvette, the first of the sixth generation Corvettes. Although I was fairly young when this beautiful car captured my ears and eyes, I remember the loud…
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Word on the Street
What do you like to do in your free time? by Cassandra Campos and Cameron Smith “In my free time, I like to draw and hang out with friends.” Abi Hernandez Journalism Freshman Whiteface “I play basketball and watch Netflix. Right now, I’m watching ‘YOU.’ It’s so crazy man!” Brandon Sparrow Kinesiology Sophomore San Antonio…
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Photojournalism student cherishes experiences, relationships
by Autumn Bippert Since the first semester of class, I have been thinking about the day I would write my farewell to South Plains College. I wondered what my story would be, who I would be two years into the future. The truth is, I wasn’t excited about coming to SPC. But I wasn’t the…
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General studies major finds future career through colligate publication
by Kendall Rainer This is my final story for the Plainsman Press. I have written so much for this newspaper, done so many amazing things, experienced things that I otherwise wouldn’t have experienced. I’ll start from the beginning. As the end of my senior year of high school came quickly approaching, I didn’t know what…
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International student improves communication skills with Plainsman Press experience
by Victoria de Souza I have never been a very good person for dealing with goodbyes, and saying goodbye to the Plainsman Press has not been an exception. My story with the Plainsman Press newspaper started way before Autumn’s unstoppable attempts to get…
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Making your own clothes has benefits
by Abi Hernandez Many clothing companies have many different types of machines that produce their clothing. If we made our own clothes, it could be beneficial in so many different ways. For starters, making your clothes is a whole lot cheaper than going to the store and buying anything made mechanically. When you buy clothes,…
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Backtalk: Differences of opinion generate debate about coffee
Coffee important source of caffeine by Kendall Rainer Java, Joe, Jitter Juice. Whatever you call it, coffee doesn’t just help you wake up and stay awake. It can have some serious health benefits that will reinforce the position of coffee drinkers and could change the minds of those who have a distaste for the brown…
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Females should not be excluded from playing football
By Abi Hernandez Football was traditionally a sport for guys since 1869. But now more and more girls are interested in playing football. When guys hear this, they start complaining and bragging that the girls will just get hurt and say that it’s “not for girls.” Women should be allowed to play on football…
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Student finds community, opportunities after beginning college
By Danisha Lewis When I first came to South Plains College, I did not know what to do. I was down and out, had no friends and I was basically an adult, as we all are when our parents drop us off. Coming to SPC was definitely not my first choice, but I am glad…
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Feature editor thankful for journalism experience
by REBEKAH HARVEY After 101 days writing for the Plainsman Press, I’m done. That’s really not a long time. One semester of writing and that is it. I’ve always been a curious person. After my last interview, which I’m currently working on, I have no excuse to interview a new professor or student and get…
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Print journalism major gains new experiences, meets lifelong friends
I’ve stared at a blank Microsoft Word doc for days now. For someone who struggles very little with writing and putting words on a page, this particular article was difficult to start. I just did not know where to start. I have spent so many hours in the Newsroom in the Communications Building, since fall…
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Veteran develops communication skills at SPC
My time at South Plains College is coming to an end. Like many before me, I will continue on to a traditional four-year university. I came to South Plains on academic probation from Texas Tech University. Mad and fearing that I would never amount to anything, I found comfort in this college. When I first came…
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Staff writer finds outlet to share thoughts in Plainsman Press
I am very glad I got to be a part of the newspaper staff this spring semester. This has been a great experience. I learned so much about South Plains College. The newspaper staff class is like a family, and it’s really fun to be a part of it. The amount of work and dedication…
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Nontraditional student steps out of comfort zone through reporting
by DEBRA MONTANDON Saying “Good bye” has never been an easy thing for me to do. Through the years, when I get close to anyone, letting go is so hard. Working with everyone at the Plainsman Press has been a happy experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of a class, as…
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Traveling frequently promotes personal growth
Traveling is a great way to learn and gain new experiences throughout life. I enjoy traveling very much. I have traveled so much growing up, and every time I travel or go somewhere new I learn something new. I think every student should have a travel bucket list, whether it’s a town only 50 miles…
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Green New Deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions entirely
A bill to reduce America’s impact on global climate change is being developed by Democrats, much to the dismay of the many Republicans who claim it isn’t feasible or even that it’s radical. The Green New Deal (GND) echoes a portion of Obama’s stimulus package from roughly 10 years ago, which primarily focused on improving…
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Rushed marriages lead to higher divorce rate
by DEBRA MONTANDON There are many important decisions one will make in life, and picking the right mate ranks at the top. It seems that today so many kids are encouraged to start liking the opposite sex so young. You can hear any parents ask, “Is he your boyfriend? Or do you like him/her?” I was…
