Category: Spring 2017
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PTSA hopes to raise funds through golf tournament
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer The South Plains College Physical Therapist Student Association will host the Fifth Annual PTASA Golf Classic on April 1. The event will be held at Shadow Hills Golf Course in Lubbock, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $160 per team, which includes, lunch, cart, and range balls. Mulligans will…
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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…
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Scientific research should place focus on global conservation
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many people are passionate about the environment, but not nearly enough. Money is spent on science that doesn’t even directly affect our planet, or us, in order to satisfy the curiosity of the unknown. More funds that do not directly benefit the Earth and all of its inhabitants should be used toward…
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Segregation of genders could benefit education
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Boys are toxic to my learning environment. A topic no one really thinks about, but based on research is one worth discussing. Same sex classrooms could be beneficial to the learning process of a specific gender. Just like most instances woman, and men are different and should be treated as so. Think…
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Innovations in 3-D printing technology lead to greater accessibility
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor As the tiny machinery precisely whirs itself across the platform below, it’s difficult to shake the sensation of observing the world’s smallest construction operation. In the Solid Modeling classroom on the second floor of the Technical Arts Building on the Levelland campus, it feels as though the future has arrived at South…
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Alum creates distribution company, travels the world
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] From the windy city of Lubbock, Terry Hill energized his passion and began his journey to his dream job with help from South Plains…
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Engineering major credits family for motivation
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor With a great amount of motivation and discipline, one student at South Plains College has garnered success by working hard and staying determined. Nancy Muñoz, a sophomore engineering major from Levelland, spends the majority of her time devoted to her education, as well as multiple student organizations. Muñoz is a Campus Ambassador,…
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Architecture plan changes for delighted professor
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer It wasn’t the career path that Tom Stalcup originally planned for his life, but it is one that he has thoroughly enjoyed. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Architecture Degree from Texas Tech in 1984 and worked as an architect full-time, until he began taking classes part time at South Plains College…
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Cowork provides quiet place for students, faculty
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Students now have another study space option available that has the conveniences of a coffee shop and the quietness of a library. David Lamb-Vines, Lubbock native and 2004 graduate of South Plains College, and his wife Leann, are the owners of the art for goodness sake Fine Arts Gallery and Studio in…
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I Prevail gives fans memorable night in Lubbock
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Fans from all over the Texas area experienced a night of excitement, head banging, and more as the “Lifelines” tour made its journey to Lubbock. I Prevail performed at Jake’s Backroom on Feb.28. The band is currently on their headlining tour, with support from Wage War, Islander, and Assuming We Survive. A…
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Rock band finds inspiration through emotions
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer Residue is an alternative rock band is going for an electric rock fusion vibe. The lead singer and creator of the Austin-based modern alternative rock band is Corey Trahan. Residue has played with numerous national acts, including Adema, Powerman 5000, Hurt, and Papa Roach. The band is currently endorsed by DirtBag Apparel.…
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Nintendo Switch offers home console, portable gaming
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor A new video game console is being hailed as a breakthrough in both home console as well as portable gaming. I was immediately sold on the Nintendo Switch upon learning about its ability to run as both a home console and a portable console. So I placed my pre-order as early as…
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‘Breath of the Wild’ breaks ground with open world, RPG elements
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Take control of Link on a journey to save Princess Zelda and all of Hyrule in a groundbreaking addition to the “Legend of Zelda” series. “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is a third-person, action/adventure video game available on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U that released to eager fans…
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Lifetime of struggles portrayed by three actors in ‘Moonlight’
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor On occasion, it can seem that life is split into chapters, each one starring a distinctly different version of the same person. “Moonlight” takes that idea to a wonderful, poignant extreme. The plot of the movie “Moonlight” follows the three-part tale of a young black boy, Chiron, growing up in Miami. Each…
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‘Logan’ amazes with brutal action, emotional plot
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer The final Wolverine stand-alone film starring Hugh Jackman as the Adamantium-infused, super mutant brings a long awaited, R-rated take on the classic character. Hidden somewhere near the border between Mexico and Texas, Logan cares for an ailing Charles Xavier (Professor X), who continues to suffer from chronic seizures. Balancing his traditional edginess…
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Remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ perfectly portrays original story
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer “Beauty and the Beast” is a Disney classic. It’s a tale that is fun for all ages and provides a positive theme for younger children. As a little girl, I can remember a childhood based on the many Disney princesses. They were all very intriguing and always overcame adversity. They stood for…
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‘Lego Batman Movie’ gives new light to Dark Knight
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer Lego’s latest take on the life of the Caped Crusader is something never before depicted in a Batman movie. The current movie-going audience probably deals with superhero fatigue these days, in some form or fashion. Additionally, the last thing a superhero movie fan wants is another origin story, reproducing the death of…
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Glover finding success as versatile entertainer
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer The recent rise in Donald Glover’s stardom seems to have appeared out of the blue. At age 28, Glover has made his mark in the realms of television, music, stand-up comedy and cinema. His success would be easily replicated under the assumption you have fantastic writing skills, gritty on-stage moxie, an encompassing…