Category: Opinion
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Good mothers deserve more appreciation
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Mother’s Day is a day out of the year for you to recognize the mothers around you. But for all they do for us, they deserve more than just one day. I was blessed with one of those moms who would drive 30 minutes to Wal-Mart at 10:30 the night before a…
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Graduating student gives insight to college experience after military
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant College is a whole other beast than the military, but one I needed to switch my brain back to normal as I was in a state of constant worry in the military. Seriously, it seemed anytime I was relaxed in the Navy, I would get in trouble. I started my time here…
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Journalism still very much alive despite technological advances
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Just as the world evolves, so do the things around us. Journalism, to some people, may be dead. But to this journalist, it is only evolving. I hear all the time as a journalism major, “Why did you choose that career. You know its dying, right?” To some of you, that might…
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New sound causes rift among Paramore fans
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Fans around the world are freaking out about Paramore’s newest release. As this new era approaches, everyone is eager to see what the future holds for the band. The last time that Paramore released a new album was in 2013 with their self-titled album, “Paramore.” However, Paramore is now back with their…
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Experiences in Newsroom inspire student to seek new path
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer The summer before starting at South Plains College, I went to orientation and met my advisor. At that point in time, I was a Journalism major and was assigned to Charlie Ehrenfeld as an advisor. I went in and randomly decided to change my major to advertising. This wasn’t the best decision…
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Friendships, experiences give student everlasting memories
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Just like many great adventures, mine must come to an end. Journalism is not just a career. To me, it is a way of life. It is my way of changing the world. I joined the journalism field in the hopes of one day changing the world. I believe there is good…
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Student reflects on friendships made in newsroom
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor It has been a long, memorable two years, as I have discovered what it is I want to do with the rest of my life. After graduating from Frenship High School in 2014, I thought I had a plan in mind. I was going into the field of computer science. I had…
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Newsroom changes life of journalism student
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Some of the first words I ever heard in the newsroom were “The newsroom will change your life, if you let it.” At the time, I just laughed. They were such unassuming words, innocent and empty. Or so I thought for a very short time. I began my academic career at South Plains…
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BackTalk: Controversy develops around proposed wall
Build relationships, not borders by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor With President Donald Trump wanting to build a wall, it is making the United States look like cowards. A proposed wall between the United States and Mexico is one of the bigger controversies today. Many in the world say the United States of America is where dreams are…
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Medical drug abuse becoming wide spread in college
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer In this day and age, medications are being over used and abused. Being a college student is stressful, and apparently many students are taking that same complaint to the doctor. Many of my friends are on several medications for various reasons. Some of these include anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Only recently, has…
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College students underrated in eyes of society
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Welcome to the real world, where you have to juggle school, work and a social life as a college student, all while trying to not drown in debt because of tuition and that really cute dress you saw at Zara. Life in college has its ups and downs. But let’s be honest,…
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Controversy arises from recent Pepsi commercial
by RYAN SHANKS//Staff Writer Pepsi is getting a lot of heat for their latest television commercial. It’s official title is “Live for Now Moments Anthem” and features reality star and alleged model Kendall Jenner. It tries to portray that we should stand together and “join the conversation.” In that way, the Pepsi ad was successful. It did…
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College requirements for students cause frustration
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer The general education requirements that college students have to complete are ridiculous. Most of the courses that are required have already been taken in high school and are just a repetition of what has already been learned. Typically, you spend 12 years in school learning basic fundamentals such as math, reading, and…
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Student sees Border Patrol from different perspective
by TOVI OYERVIDEZ//Photo Editor Building a wall between the United States and Mexico has been a very heated topic ever since President Donald Trump announced it during his campaign. With American’s differences about the wall, has anyone ever thought about the people who protect it every day? I was given the privilege of visiting the United…
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Experience with Border Patrol shatters preconceived notions
by SARA MARSALL//Editor-in-Chief Not all opinions are set in stone…sometimes people can change their minds I used to have this unexplainable negative attitude toward the United States Border Patrol. I’m honestly not sure why. Maybe it was all the bad press I would hear about when I was growing up, or the way the movies tend…
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Students in college susceptible to more stress, depression
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Untreated mental illness could be seen as an epidemic in the United States. As a college student I can personally say college is very stressful. Students, who conjointly have a load of stress, can be treated. Most college campuses have a health and wellness program where counselors can be used at students’…
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BackTalk: Reasoning behind current drinking age debated
Underage alcohol consumption detrimental to teen development by TYLER YORK//Online Editor Lowering the drinking age means blatantly ignoring a potential increase in traffic deaths and a severe decline in public safety. The idea of reducing the drinking age from 21 to 18 has been hotly debated in this country. But in reality, the choice has already…
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Cure for disease hidden behind greed
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Greed is one of the most vial things in this world, especially when it becomes a choice between saving someone’s life or making money. As someone who has had multiple family members pass away due to cancer, known friends who have gotten HIV, and seen the horrific effects of AIDS, I want…