Tag: Feature
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Laughter fuels interest for Second City comedian
by KACI LIVINGSTON//Staff Writer When starting out life uninterested in sports, there are many different routes to take. Greg Ott’s path was comedy.
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Student shares inspiration, passion for art
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer Art student hopes to encourage young students as art teacher Sketchbooks, charcoal, paint and pastels are a few of things you can find in this unique art student’s bag.
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S.E.A.R.Ch striving to bring change to campus
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor A new student organization at South Plains College is allowing students to express their creative and entrepreneurial ideas.
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Pulitzer Prize winner, political cartoonist lectures at Texas Tech
by RILEY GOLDEN//Entertainment Editor Cartoonist Art Spiegelman recently delivered an informative and laughter-filled lecture at the Allen Theatre on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
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Oklahoma native getting accolades for debut album
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Sticking to being himself and keeping true to the music that represents his life is what Jared Deck is all about.
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Downs shares passion for English with students
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer A professor’s love for English is shown through her teaching with free writing, open discussions, and new techniques.
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Retirement leads to new career for alum
[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.] by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Sometimes retirement leads to new opportunities.
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Computer information systems major balances school, work
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer From printer jams to servers down, Jared Underwood takes care of all technology issues as the daytime manager at the Technology Center.
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Local attraction continues to scare thrill seekers around Lubbock area
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Nightmare on 19th Street has become a hot public attraction in Lubbock.
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Harvest festival features fall activities, zombie run
by CHANEY ARNEY//Staff Writer Fall, zombies, food, games, and hayrides make for a great Harvest Festival.
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Annual Pumpkin Trail fills Lubbock park with carved art pieces
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Lubbock and area residents were able to fall into the season with a brief family weekend attraction. The 8th annual Pumpkin Trail was held on Oct. 13- Oct. 16. However, the Thursday opening was postponed due to the rainy weather that affected the pumpkin lighting. The trail is fit for people…
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Puppy Run brings people, dogs together to benefit local dog shelter
by CHANEY ARNEY//Staff Writer People, dogs, and a goat came together and ran to raise money for a good cause.
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Nerd Prom gives comic book twist to traditional experience
by MICHAELA CHAMBLEE//Staff Writer Any TV Show or movie ever watched is being cosplayed across the world.
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English teaches minority studies through personal experiences, current events
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer One professor’s passion changed the moment she stepped into her first classroom.
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Former student takes risks to start limousine business
by SERGIO MADRID//Staff Writer [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.] Derek Dunn started a business after buying a limousine, only to find himself taking over the West Texas market two years later.
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Wiggins aims to improve student life, campus housing
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer When he isn’t hanging out with friends or dominating a bowling competition, Jett Wiggins is striving to make residence life better for students.
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Physicist explains newest technology at recent lecture
By AARON FLORES//Staff Writer HOBBS, N.M. — The future for mankind will become a lot more convenient and technology will become more revolutionized before the end of the 21st century.
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Dance instructors bring swing workshop to SPC
By STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant Gaby Cook and Bobby White recently brought swing dancing expertise to teach the students of South Plains College.
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Student named as finalist in National Rodeo singing contest
Current South Plains College student, Halle Reid, has been named to the National Founders Rodeo national anthem singing contest. Reid joins five other nominees who are up for voting on the NFR website in the open category. Voting ends on Oct. 6, with the winner reciting the national anthem at the rodeo in Las Vegas, N.V.
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Rood expresses love for science, mentoring
by MATT MOLINAR//Opinion Editor When Sam Rood isn’t attending classes or doing homework, you can find her in the gym, or in the Science Building tutoring biology students. Rood grew up in New Mexico after being born in North Carolina. She has been living in Levelland since she moved in 2006.