Category: Spring 2017
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Wallace Theater entertaining new generation of audiences
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer Once upon a time, in a small West Texas town, there was a man who wanted to open a movie theater in Levelland. The Wallace Theater was created in 1928 by Wallace Rose Blankenship. Blankenship had owned more than 30 theaters in the West Texas region. Bob Hope and Walt Disney wrote…
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Law enforcement student wishes to pursue career in Border Patrol
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Davis Browne has a passion for law enforcement, with hopes of seeking a career in the United States Border Patrol. “For law enforcement now, it’s kind of criticized and looked down on,” Browne said. “But you just have to look past that. Don’t take someone else’s word for it. If you want to…
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Student participation keeps psychology professor motivated
by RYAN SHANKS//Staff Writer When Alicia Barr was sitting in Dr. Daniel Gilbert’s class at the University of Texas at Austin, she realized her passion for psychology. “My most influential experience in college was taking a class with Dr. Daniel Gilbert, at UT,” “He was such a fantastic and enthusiastic professor, and being in his class…
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Interest in medical field sparks career for alum
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Following her heart and her interest in the human anatomy led D’lena Ipson to her career as a radiology tech. An Andrews native, Ipson is a 2014 graduate of the South Plains College Radiologic Technology program. She currently works at University Medical Center in Lubbock as a Radiologic Technologist. Every day, she…
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Mermaid makes splash at Lubbock Arts Festival
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer [EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains some “nontraditional” answers.] A long time ago, in the mystical blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a mermaid was born of the moon and sea. Moon Mermaid (her legal name) first surfaced in 2003, when she began her adventures. Moon began to perform and entertain as one…
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Local churches come together to honor Christ
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Luke Episcopal Church, St. Michael Catholic Church and others ministries from the Levelland Ministerial Alliance, hosted a Stations of the Cross service downtown on the corner of Houston Street and Avenue G on April 14. The Stations of the Cross were represented by the confirmation class of…
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Childhood trauma causes depression
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer [EDITOR’S NOTE: This contains true stories about the affects of suicide and sexual assault. The article maybe a trigger for some who have experienced or are experiencing similar situations. No names have been changed. These are real people sharing their experience to raise awareness.] Suicide is a serious topic that tends to…
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‘Lego City’ delivers fun, smashing gameplay
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Fast cars, pretty women, and beautiful views that have one thing in common. They’re all built out of Legos. “Lego City Undercover” is a third-person action/adventure game in which the player takes control of Officer Chase McCain to chase down the criminal known as Rex Fury. The city is in the grips…
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‘Belko’ leaves social issues behind for kills, spectacle
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor The best part about working a thankless, corporate office job is going home at the end of the day. That freedom vanishes in an instant when the employees of “The Belko Experiment” find themselves locked in their building. A mysterious announcer pits them against one another in a violent game, and the…
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‘Free Fire’ unique take on crime genre
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer “Free Fire” was different. It is puzzling, yet in some odd way, surprising. In a surprisingly snarky and dark way, the film seems to reflect a mash up of Quinton Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs,” with a bastardized stage production of some new “West Side Story” spinoff. “Free Fire” is centered around a 1970s-arms…
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‘Preacher’ brings controversial questions to niche series
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer Pulling from comics and graphic novels as source material for new television series and movies has reached an all-time high. Film-goers will recognize several titles associated with the more famous properties of the comic world, which span the past two decades, including 1994’s “The Crow,” the “Blade” trilogy, and newly-depicted origin stories…
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Suicide mystery handled with care in ’13 Reasons Why’
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer A new Netflix series turns a tragic tale into a hard-hitting show full of heartbreak, devastation, and guilt. “13 Reasons Why” covers the story of high school teen Hannah Baker, who comitted suicide. You follow Clay as he receives and listens to 13 tapes that Hannah recorded before killing herself. These tapes…
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Track teams prepare for nationals with dominating performances
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College track and field teams have continued to post dominating results as the end of the season nears. The Texans, have gathered 35 national qualifying marks, while the Lady Texans have gathered 38 national qualifying marks. The NJCAA Outdoor National Championship will be held in Hutchinson, Kansas from May…
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Love for fighting leads student toward Taipei Summer Olympics
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Honor, dedication and practice is the life motto of one student fighter. Most of the world has been a spectator for multiple MMA fights, but imagine training for half of your life, and now being able to compete in the Taipei 2017 Olympics. This fantasy has become a reality for Bruce Wang.…
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Fining NBA coach for opinion hurts league image
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Having the ability to speak out about problems within different sports should not be hindered by league offices with fines or other punishments to maintain their image. The NBA recently fined Grizzlies coach David Fizdale after he ranted about the officiating after their first playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs. After…
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MVP race heats up with Westbrook, Harden
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Russell Westbrook is one of many obvious picks for the 2017 MVP award in the National Basketball Association. However, Westbrook, the star guard of the Oklahoma Thunder, has people thinking what will happen if he doesn’t win. Russell Westbrook has had an amazing season so far, which is the reason he is…
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Sports organizations have right to boycott N.C. bill
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor Sports can play an instrumental role in social change, and right previous social injustices. The state of North Carolina has made news lately for its unjust bathroom bill that has recently been repealed. While there were many reasons for the change, one was sports related. In a smart move by the National…
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Robinson, Boren earn chance to compete in Nation Finals Rodeo
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams capped a strong spring season by advancing two athletes to the National Finals Rodeo. Sophomore Rainy Robinson and freshman Chet Boren will represent SPC at the College National Finals Rodeo, which will take place June 9 – June 17 in Casper, Wyoming. Boren,…
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Fine as Wine…Local vineyards thrive in West Texas climate, soil
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-chief As high quality, artisan alcohols become more popular in the United States, local growers are taking advantage of the booming market in West Texas. Beating out international wines and the top wines in the United States, Trilogy Cellars of Levelland brought home gold, silver and bronze medals from the 2017 TEXSOM International Wine…
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Livestock Judging Team wins national championship
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The South Plains Livestock Judging Team made history while doing something that has not been done in more than two decades. The Livestock Judging Team brought home a national championship from the Houston Collegiate Judging Contest that took place on March 20 participating. Three students also placed in the top 10. It…