Category: Spring 2017
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Six students selected for NASA scholars program
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor Every year, students who show great interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are selected by NASA to participate in the Community College Aerospace Scholars program. This year, six South Plains College students were selected to participate in CAS. They will be able to participate in on-sight team projects, get a behind-the-scenes…
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Student joins campus police force
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer A South Plains College student will be turning in her textbooks for a uniform as she becomes the newest member of the Campus Police Department. Ada Hinojos is now a very familiar face as she joins the Campus Police Department. Hinojos graduated from the South Plains College Police Academy in August of…
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Lubbock Center set to accept students for fall
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Just in time for the Fall 2017 semester, South Plains College will be opening a new campus for college and dual-credit students seeking technical and workforce careers and certificates. “It’s a really exciting opportunity for South Plains College,” said Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of the college. “We feel like it’s going to really…
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Texas House bill tightens leash on service animal fraud
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor Texas may soon be cracking down on people attempting to take their pets where they don’t belong. In April 2017, the Texas House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2992, which would set up legal recourse for people who misrepresent their animals as service animals. According to the bill, it would be classified…
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Dewbre serving as vice president of NCMPR
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer There is no better job than doing what you love. Dane Dewbre is currently the vice-president and president elect for the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). He is also the Associate Dean of Marketing and Recruitment at South Plains College. NCMPR is made up of marketing and public relations…
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Commencement ceremonies set for May 12
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor There will be a change in the ceremonies for this year’s graduating students. South Plains College will host the 59th annual Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2017 on May 12 in the Texan Dome on the Levelland Campus. Students who have earned, or will be earning, their associate’s degrees or…
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BackTalk: Airstrike in Syria fires up debate
United States bombing pales in comparison to Syrian civil war by TYLER YORK//Online Editor The atrocities committed in Syria should come to an end. But random bombings ordered by the United States will only make the situation worse. Chemical warfare has become an unfortunate staple of war. But its roots run deeper than the last few…
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Lowering renewal age of driving licenses reduces risks for elderly
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many people die from accidents involving a vehicle, whether they were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. People are always looking for new ways to make our roads safer. Car accidents are almost always caused by human error, rather than mechanical malfunctions. Most senior citizens who have their driver’s license have been driving…
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Legalizing prostitution may lead to positive outcome
by MATT MOLINAR The global sex trade has become a big industry for prostitutes and a problem for victims of the sex trafficking epidemic. Prostitution is a taboo issue that has been debated in many countries, including the United States. Some countries have legalized the practice, while others have simply decriminalized it. If regulated correctly, prostitution…
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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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Geology club takes weekend trip to explore Southwest
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant The Rock Whisperers explored some of the Southwest’s most beautiful and interesting sights, applying classroom knowledge during a much-needed weekend getaway. The geology club is one of the more intriguing groups at South Plains College. We can agree studying the Earth is fascinating enough, but to actually experience the Earth is what…
