Category: Spring 2018
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Tubb enters WJCAC Hall of Fame after 33 years at SPC
Longtime South Plains College Athletic Director Joe Tubb recently was honored at Texan Dome in recognition of his induction into the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. He as presented with a plaque during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Howard College on Feb. 8. “Well, this is a tremendous honor,” Tubb…
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Scholarship Gala sells out, offers lively entertianment
Annual Scholarship Gala sells out, continues fundraising tradition The South Plains College community will once again gather to support scholarship funding during a night of festivities. The 20th Annual SPC Scholarship Gala, which has now been sold out for the first time, is set for Feb. 22. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at…
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Fake news creating distrust, hurting credibility of legitimate sources
Politics is a polarizing topic that becomes increasingly more polarizing with the spread of fake news. The 2016 election flooded the Internet with fake news. Between the presidential candidates and their passionate supporters, the works of fiction quickly spread. Supporters were sharing online articles that fit their political beliefs, which created a distrust of both…
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Board of Regents discuss enrollment report at February meeting
Student enrollment, bringing back training for CDL drivers and the annual Scholarship Gala were among the topics discussed during the February meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president for student affairs, reviewed the enrollment report and explained that the total unduplicated headcount is 8,744. That total is down…
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Student pursues passion in film after soccer injury
After a devastating injury that ended his soccer career, Fabio Acosta traded in his soccer cleats for a camera and found a new passion for film at South Plains College. Acosta, a freshman film major, was born in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, but moved to Dallas, Texas, when he was 2 years old. “I love the…
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Proud alum credits career accomplishments to SPC
Joni Granados uses her past experiences at South Plains College to guide her successful career as a laboratory supervisor. Granados began studying Biology from 2007 to 2009 at South Plains College. She also worked as a laboratory assistant for the Chemistry Department. She explained that this experience allowed her to learn more about the professors.…
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Professor imparts life lessons through history
Hard working, passionate, and charismatic are words that describe Dr. Corey Beene. The professor of history at South Plains College spreads her positive attitude and love for the subject throughout the classroom each day Born and raised in San Antonio, Beene attended Robert E. Lee High School, where she earned a full scholarship to play…
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Moonlight Musicals blends Broadway shows with heartwarming touch
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals puts on plays, musicals, and concerts for the community. This month, Lubbock Moonlight Musicals put on a “Serenade to Broadway,” starring David Gaschen. “A Serenade to Broadway” is a tribute concert to all the major Broadway musicals. Songs from “Wicked,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Into the Woods” were among those feautured. All the…
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‘The 15:17 to Paris’ disappoints with flawed , dull plot
True heroes honored, depicted in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’ Nothing is more inspirational than seeing people overcome a moment of terror, especially when that moment is portrayed by the people who lived it. “The 15:17 to Paris” is a movie about a terrorist attack that took place on a Thalys train to Paris in 2015.…
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‘Jumanji’ remake incorporates comedy, action with modern transformation
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a hysterical, heart warming, action movie! This movie was based on the original “Jumanji” made in 1995. It stars Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Kevin Hart as Moose Finbar, Karen Gillian as Ruby Roundhouse, Nick Jonas as Alex, and Jack Black as Professor Shelly Oberon. This version is…
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New ‘Dragon Ball’ Game immerses fans with engaging gameplay
The nostalgia of my childhood has been in full force the past few months. I’m a little older than the average South Plains College student. I was born in 1989, making me a ‘90s baby. Everywhere I look, I see something that just scream the ‘90s. With that said, when I was in elementary school,…
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Border wall raises debate concerning benefits, disadvantages
Border wall could add to economic issues by Adán Rubio Border wall unnecessary, detrimental to nation There are many reasons why some people want a wall built on the border between the United States and Mexico, whether it be keeping illegal immigrants out of the country or eliminating the drug smuggling. But building a border wall…
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Kidnapping, killing journalists needs to stop
The killings and kidnapping of journalists around the world continues to rise every year ,and not many people are talking about it. According to a report from “The Guardian,” 115 journalists have been killed worldwide, and it’s unclear as to how many have been kidnapped. It’s well more than 30 in just two years. The…
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Doing activities by yourself could benefit mental health
Usually, if you aren’t used to doing things by yourself, it can seem kind of scary and weird to think about going to the movies or eating alone. However, it could possibly be one of the best things for you as a person. If you are a person like me who freaks out at the…
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Texans continue conference play strong with multiple victories
The South Plains College men’s basketball team continues to improve their record while fighting for a spot in the National Junior College Athletic Association playoffs. The Texans pulled off an outstanding 78-75 victory against New Mexico Military Institute on Feb. 12 in Roswell, N.M. SPC managed to stay out of the reach of the Broncos,…
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Lady Texans struggle during conference play
The South Plains College women’s basketball team continues to fight in hopes of improving their record as the end of the season approaches. The Lady Texans suffered a hard 63-56 loss to Howard College on Feb. 8 at the Texan Dome. They slipped to 15-11 for the year and 2-8 in Western Junior College Athletic…
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Track teams gain more national qualifiers at recent meets
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams recently added to their list of national qualifiers at a pair of indoor meets. The teams competed at the Charlie Thomas Invitational in College Station and the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The teams increased their number of national qualifiers at the 2018 Charlie…
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Carlsbad Caverns educates with impressive scenery
ALL PHOTOS BY Autumn Bippert CARLSBAD, N.M.– The air is humid, and the underground trail is dimly lit. The atmosphere may be gloomy and damp, but it is full of opportunities to learn and witness amazing monuments. Carlsbad Caverns is a cave attraction, consisting of 119 caves, in the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, located about…
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Agreement signed ensuring seamless transfers to Texas Tech
“Destination Raiderland” South Plains College and Texas Tech University recently signed a new agreement to ensure a seamless transition for transferring students. The announcement was made on Jan. 17 in the mall area of the Student Services Building on the Levelland campus. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, and Dr. Lawrence Schovanec, president…