Tag: Feature
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SPC theater to open “Working” the musical
By Kensey Mayer Staff Writer South Plains College Theater Department gets ready to open their spring musical, “Working,” under the direction of Dr. Dan Nazworth and Dr. Debbie Gelber, for the last week of March. While building the sets on the Helen Devitt Theater’s stage, Dan Nazworth, the director of the college’s musical, discusses details…
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Native Americans owed gratitude for contributions to U.S. history, culture
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer There are nearly 10 million Native Americans living in the United States. There are more than 500 recognized tribes, with different cultures that are unique. From art to literature to food and music, there is so much to appreciate and learn about Indigenous people While many of us refer to…
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Alum releases first book about Lubbock music scene
Juliet Ramirez For Plainsman Online An author and podcaster, former South Plains College journalism student Thomas Mooney recently spoke to a group of journalism students, urging them to never stop chasing their dreams. On Oct. 14, Mooney, former SPC journalism student and the author of the recently-released book, “The Lubbock Way: A Collection of Wallflower…
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YEEZY sneakers making footwear fashionable
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer It is nearly impossible to find a corner of the word to hide from the YEEZY sneaker drops. With a man who dares to compare himself to Jesus leading with his in-your-face personality, his shoe designs have gathered admiration, envy and even confusion in some cases. Kanye West has changed…
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Huffhines enjoys new role as director of Plainview Center
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer The South Plains College Plainview Center has a new director on campus. Victoria Huffhines, who originally served as the advisor at the Plainview campus since 2018, became the new director. Huffhines is known to be optimistic, understanding, and very compassionate about things in life. Her favorite things to do in…
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No experience necessary in learning to dance
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Cross body lead, neck trap, cupid, hair combs. These are all moves taught in Kinesiology 1126, also known as Dance I. Dance I is offered at South Plains College as a basic dance class giving students the opportunity to learn partner dancing, leading, and following skills with all different…
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Former student dying with cancer writes poems for young daughters, inspiring girls across the Nation
When a wife and mother of two only had weeks to live, she knew what she had to do for her family. She planned to write an everlasting message to leave for her daughters so that they might know truth, courage, and ambition beyond their mom’s fight with breast cancer. Veronica Waldrop’s heartwarming poems were…
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Edwards perseveres in primarily male program
by Cameron Smith Staff Writer While male students heavily dominate the Electrical Power Transmission Technology program at South Plains College, one young woman is hoping that changes. Allison Edwards is the only female student in the ELPT program at the Reese Center campus in Lubbock. “Professor (Diana) Malone is the only other female in this…
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Student persevering through college with unique side hustle
by Cameron Smith Staff writer Times have changed. There is money to be made in almost every aspect of life. However, in the case of college student Kris Dew, money is brought in from multiple pursuits – stripping and modeling. The 22-year-old graphic design major at Texas Tech University began her lifestyle as a dancer…
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Love of music helps professor get through hard times
by Desiree Lopez For Dr. Sesha Wallace, seeing her students give meaningful performances are her best memories and make her happy to be teaching at South Plains College. Dr. Wallace is from a small town in Texas called White Oak. She graduated from White Oak High School, which had a graduating class that year of…
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Alum finds lifelong career in hobby
by Victoria De Souza [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.] For Bethany Longoria, her music career has always been an experience of joy. Born and raised in Levelland, Texas, Longoria began pursuing her passion…
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Student overcomes obstacle with positive attitude
by Desiree Lopez For Jonathan Rangel, being involved is an important aspect of attending college. Rangel, a first-generation college student from Littlefield, Texas, is a sophomore pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in radiology. He said he chose to attend South Plains College because he enjoys the student-teacher ratio and the affordability. “I lived in…
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Alum follows family footsteps to college
by Victoria De Souza [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.] Like many other students, Kate Jo McCasland found a place to discover her passions in college. McCasland, who was born in Lubbock, was raised…
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Former professor writes book about life as musician
by Victoria De Souza For Cary Banks, music has been an important part of his life. Now he is sharing his story with others in his new book, “Almost a Professional.” Banks, who was born in Big Spring, Texas, says that he was inspired to become a musician at an early age. “I was inspired…
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Professor follows new path after career change
By Victoria De Souza Vanessa Moffett aspires to improve the lives of students while having a fun time exercising. Moffett is an assistant professor in the Kinesiology Department at South Plains College. Growing up in Littlefield, Texas, her relationship with SPC began at an early age. “I took swimming lessons and went to band camp…
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International student strives to help her community
By Victoria De Souza Lucy Kayiuki is pursuing her passion for the medical field to have an impactful change in her community. Kayiuki lived in Kenya with her mother and two younger brothers until she received an opportunity to obtain her associate’s degree in nursing at South Plains College. Kayiuki is the first person in…
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Alum opens first Ketamine clinic in Lubbock
By Kendall Rainer and Autumn Bippert [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.] Ben McCauley has always had a desire to help people. He found his calling when he came up with the idea to open Lubbock’s first Ketamine clinic after 15…
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Pacheco settling into new role as assistant women’s basketball coach
By Victoria De Souza Julio Pacheco brings plenty of enthusiasm to his new job as assistant women’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Pacheco was born and raised in the south of Brazil in the state of Florianopolis. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University…
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Miller excited for upcoming season as new assistant track coach
By Kendall Rainer Wesley Miller brings a passion for track and field and an abundance of experience to his new role as an assistant track and field coach at South Plains College. Coach Miller spent three years as an associate head track coach at Louisiana Tech University, where he was in charge of all sprint…
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Deline ready for new coaching opportunity with Lady Texans
By Kendall Rainer Lindsay Deline is ready for his new adventure as an assistant women’s basketball coach at South Plains College. Coach Deline, a recent graduate from the University of Tulsa, is joining Cayla Petree and Julio Pacheco on the bench this season. Coach Deline spent a semester as an intern for the women’s…