Category: Opinion
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Trout underpaid as result of faulty statistic
The ink has yet to dry on Mike Trout’s $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, and yet people are already saying he is underpaid. It was surprising to see the Angels spend big money on Trout, especially after their last two big signings were flops. Albert Pujols never lived up to the…
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Mapping capabilities of Roomba raises concern
Roombas are mapping people’s homes while cleaning the floor. Roombas, the small robotic vacuum cleaners, were made to help people reduce the amount of housework. However, iRobot, the company that makes Roomba, made their two latest models, 960 and 980, able to map out the floor plan of the home. Most people thought this was…
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Social media dependency detrimental to other aspects of life
Social networking addiction is a phrase that is used to refer to someone spending too much time using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other forms of social media. The overuse of social media is getting worse in society, to the point where it interferes with other aspects of daily life. There’s no official medical understanding of…
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Lack if regulation concerning for parents, YouTubers
The lack of regulation by Youtube to protect children who use the video platform is causing concern for parents and Youtubers. The controversy concerning child exploration on Youtube became a trending topic in less than 24 hours on other social media such as Twitter. Even though this situation has been exposed before on the Internet,…
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Universities suffer from waning meritocracy
Ambitious students are forced to cope with the reality that the prestigious colleges and universities they aspire to attend don’t handle admissions fairly in light of the largest prosecuted college admissions scandal in United States history. The FBI investigation has resulted in dozens of people being charged, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. In…
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Veterans Affairs leading to more efficient care, less pill pushing
The healthcare services offered to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the most disorganized, understaffed and heavily criticized agencies of the government. On average, 22 veterans a day commit suicide, according to Task and Purpose, a veteran-run online newsletter. What’s not said about this is that the majority of the people…
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Backtalk: Classic jams, modern tunes clash
Vintage music has more profound, nostalgic lyrics by KAITLYN HYDE There has always been a debate between generations about what’s better – new music or the classic oldies. There are a lot of aspects that spark the debate, but one thing I can say for certain is that music has always entertained, educated, or informed listeners…
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Sanders announces run in primaries on platform of unrealistic free services
Bernie Sanders recently announced his intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination, giving Americans another chance to see a Democratic-Socialist president. Late February marked his decision to run, and almost immediately after ActBlue launched a campaign donation website to support the prospective nominee. Expensive healthcare with Affordable Care Act rates rising yearly, paired with…
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Kindness, honesty often overlooked
by DEBBIE MONTANDON With Valentine’s Day over, I was thinking, it would be good if we could be nice all year long. It seems that we deal with negative people every day, either in what they say or what they do. Many times, it is directed specifically at a person or a group of people. We…
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Major league roster changes make for more predictable baseball season
The clinking of cleats, the popping of leather and the crack of the bat can only mean one thing that: Major League Baseball is back. With Manny Machado recently signing with the San Diego Padres, very few big free agents are left. So it’s time for some predictions for the divisions and how I believe the…
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BackTalk: Valentine’s Day raises holiday controversy
Valentine’s Day not just all about romance by Kaitlyn Hyde Valentine’s Day – people either love it or hate it. I can’t think of another holiday when people have such mixed and extreme feelings about it. I do, however, find it comical as to how strongly people feel about Valentine’s Day, and usually the people who…
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Hard work, perseverance overcome raw talent
We live in an achievement-obsessed society that is quick to apply the labels “talented” and “gifted” to everyone who has accomplished anything of importance. People who are successful are often portrayed as superhuman, born with magical abilities that separate them from the rest of the human race. For instance, award-winning actors and actresses are touted…
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New games, updates not worth money
The current state of the gaming industry is abominable. The status quo for almost every major and even indie (independent) game developers is to sell half of the game up front for full price, with the options of spending more money up front for “downloadable content.” This is a big issue, considering the games consumers…
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Men struggle with emotions because of societal expectations
Understanding the male psyche and behavior is something women have spent centuries trying to decipher. It can be difficult to know why men don’t always express how they are feeling. But I know it can be even harder to help them change, and I’m sure men can say the same about women. I have had…
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Anti-vaxxer movement causing rise in preventable diseases
The re-emergence of preventable diseases in the United States has led to some deadly and horrific illnesses to wreak havoc on the country once again. While most of these diseases have largely been eradicated, in recent years some have started to make a come-back at alarming rates. Some of these diseases include measles, whooping cough…
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Baptist Student Ministry, Wesley Foundation offer lunches for SPC
by DEBRA MOTANDON South Plains College has so many best kept secrets. They are the things that make it stand out as a really special campus. One that stands out for me is 50-cent lunches. These lunches are provided Mondays and Thursdays at 203 Magnolia Street in Levelland, and at 201 Magnolia Street on…
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Freshman editor finds family among staff
by GENEVA NATAL After my first day in the Newsroom, I wondered, “What in the world had I just done?” It was weird and uncomfortable for the first few classes because the editor-in-chief was teaching some things. Everyone was new, so thankfully I wasn’t alone. But I do recall that there was a large…
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Word On the Street
by Makayla Kneisley and Geneva Natal “Spending time with family, and being in the United States, Because I’m from Spain. We don’t have Thanksgiving in Spain. So it’s pretty cool to have this celebration here and be a part of it. I love it. I love to have celebrations here that I’m not able to have…
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Parent involvement can help child cope with divorce
In today’s society, divorce rates are higher than ever and show no signs of slowing down. Relationships and marriages are seeming to come quickly to an end due to lack of communication, among other reasons. In a marriage that’s coming to an end, it can be more difficult when kids are involved. Divorce can be…