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Prophets and Outlaws forge new path with soulful southern music
by MALLORY CARVER/Feature Editor New styles of music don’t pop up every day, but Prophets and Outlaws have mixed two styles together and created a catchy new sound. Prophets and Outlaws offers a new and unique sound that blends southern rock with soul. The sound of Prophets and Outlaws combines several genres, making them a […]
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Depression symptoms understood through personal experience
by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Depression isn’t an easy topic to discuss. Before you read this, I want people to know that I haven’t been diagnosed with depression. But I have been depressed, and it’s not a great feeling. I’m not a young adult who thinks life sucks. I’m a cheerful person most of the time, and […]
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Regents discuss articulation agreements at March meeting
by CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief Articulation agreements was among the main topics discussed during the March meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Robin Satterwhite, vice president for academic affairs, discussed the current articulation agreements SPC has with surrounding universities. Essentially, students can attend SPC and transfer to any school that has an articulation […]
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Lubbock Symphony impressed with dramatic performance
by: DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assistant The lights dimmed, the crowd was silent, anticipating the grand finale. As the orchestra played a tango, the dancers performed intensely, symbolizing the devil’s triumph over the humble, gullible soldier. The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by a narrator and dancers, performed along to a classic French story which delivered a powerful […]
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NFL overtime rules lack equal opportunity for teams
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Losing a regular football game is tolerable. But losing a playoff game is devastating. As many people have seen or have heard, the Green Bay Packers had a devastating loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Jan. 16 in overtime of the NFL playoffs. It wouldn’t have been devastating if the Packers didn’t […]
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High School football team punished for illegal use of video recording
by NICK ALVARADO/Editorial Assistant A high school in Corpus Christi is making statewide headlines after being forced to surrender a football game due to a student illegally using a video device for reviewing plays during a game between Corpus Christi King and San Antonio Southwest. Richard M. King High School, formally known as Corpus Christi King, […]
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Lady Texans building confidence early with strong start
by: NICK ALVARADO/Editorial Assisstant The South Plains College women’s basketball team has made improvements during the early stages of the new season. In the first game of the Lady Texan Classic, the Lady Texans downed Louisiana State University-Eunice, 65-43, on Nov. 6 for the second victory of the season. Yanina Inkina led the Lady Texans in […]
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CASA strives to give neglected children stable homes
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that begins in Issue #1 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) by: […]
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Dangers of Uber impostors becoming serious problem
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief A man is ordering a car and driver through an app on his phone. The driver shows up, and the man trustingly gets in, except, the driver is not who he is portraying to be. An app called Uber has become popular. Through this app, people are able to order a car […]
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Faith Project educates on religious maltreatment
(Editor’s note: This story is the fifth part of a multi-part series “Stolen Innocence,” about children who have been victimized by abuse that began in Issue #1 and continues through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.) […]
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Roberts shares views on political issues during Lubbock appearance
by NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Political analyst and journalist Cokie Roberts brought an insider’s view of the nation’s capital to a recent Lubbock appearance. Roberts is a political commentator who has won countless awards, including three Emmys. She has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and has been named one of the 50 greatest women […]
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Former student pursues career in banking industry
[Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjuction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] by: MATT MOLINAR/Opinion Editor Chad Alexander has achieved what most college students are looking forward to after graduating from South Plains College. Alexander was born and raised […]
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Angel promoting new album at Lubbock concert
by: SERGIO MADRID/Staff Writer Two Texas musicians and two-stepping cowboys and girls sound like the perfect mixture of a good night. On Oct. 30, at Wild West dance club in Lubbock, Breelan Angel will be performing to promote her newly-released album, “Diamond in a Rhinestone World.” Headlining the concert will be Texas country music giant, […]
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Police justified in case of arrest for homemade clock
by:SARA MARSHALL/Photo Editor After two months of media craze, Ahmed Mohamed’s clock story is still gaining ground in media and among social justice advocates. The 14-year-old freshman at MacArthur High in Irving, Texas was arrested on Sept. 14, 2015 for building a clock, which was assumed by school administrators to be a bomb. Mohamed had […]
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Potter sheds southern rock vibe for more mainstream sound
by: RACHEL MEANS/Staff Writer When it was announced that Grace Potter would be releasing a solo album, I was nervous. Like many of Potter’s fans, I wasn’t sure if the singer would be able to stand on her own. Now, having heard the album, I’m pleased to say my fears were unwarranted. Hailing from Vermont, […]
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Retired CIA agent settles down after life of adventure
by: MALLORY CARVER/News Editor From the jungles of the Vietnam War, to the classrooms of South Plains College, former CIA agent Sanford Hunt has witnessed history firsthand. Hunt has been teaching at South Plains College on and off for nearly eight years. He just recently became a full-time professor about three years ago. But SPC […]
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College student relieves stress through personal activities
by: TAYLOR ZARBANO/Staff Writer Many high school and college age students suffer from stress. Students get stressed out about studying, finishing homework, and making a grade that pleases them as well as their parents. While many say stress can be a good thing, I believe that stress is one of the worst things for a […]
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Jenner deserves respect for raising awareness for transgender community
by: LINDSEY BLACKWOOD/Staff Writer I feel that Caitlyn Jenner has been a very courageous person when it comes to being a transgender female. I think that it takes a lot of courage to express this kind of thing, but especially if you’re in the public eye like she is. Caitlyn has had to go through […]
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Perception of transgender community changing in society
(Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a multipart series “Identity Crisis” examining the transition from one gender to another that begins in Issue #2 and will continue through Issue #6. Several staff members took it upon themselves to interview, take photographs and conduct research. The results of their combined efforts follow.” by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Transgender isn’t a […]