Tag: Featured
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Taylor, Johnson receive Homecoming queen, king titles
Shae Taylor and D’antae Johnson recently were crowned Homecoming King and Queen for South Plains College. “I am super excited,” said Taylor, a sophomore from Lubbock who was representing Smallwood Apartments. “It was completely unexpected.” Running for Homecoming Queen was out of Taylor’s element, but she said it was a fun experience and she would…
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Catholic Student Ministry president hopes to help students grow stronger in faith
Jasmine Carty hopes to help people with their personal faith and spiritual growth. Carty, a sophomore from Palmer, Texas, is a kinesiology major and Catholic Student Ministries president. Catholic Student Ministry is a group for students looking for a place to practice their Catholicism, which offers Mass, Bible study, and a student-run office. There are…
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Lubbock-Con combines pop culture with unique festivities
Comics, videogames and memorabilia are things that a pop culture fanatic can find at gaming or book stores. But in Lubbock, these items can be found at one event. Lubbock-Con, a two-day event hosted at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, allowed guests to experience different aspects of nerd culture and vendors to sell many of…
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Colorful mosaics visually represent Hockley County
Speckled around the quiet streets of Levelland are various works of art that collectively come together to paint a visual history of Hockley County and the people who worked to make it what it is today. Levelland is known as the “City of Mosaics.” A mosaic is an ancient form of art that is comprised…
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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…
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Fake news damages credibility of media
“President Trump Mocked Prime Minister Trudeau for Celebrating Thanksgiving Six Weeks Early” is among some of the “fake news” headlines you might read on your phone. Absurd headlines and news stories have been circling the Internet for sometime now, causing a fake news crisis. David Carroll, associate professor at Parsons School of Design in New…
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Brazilian student grateful for opportunities in America
Many people would love to have the chance to live in tropical areas, but Victoria de Souza Bispo got to experience this. De Souza lived in Pará, Brazil with her grandparents until she was 14 years old. “Brazil has a lot of different looks,” says de Souza, a freshman at South Plains College. “There’s the…
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Reyes crowned Miss Caprock at Scholarship Pageant
Government major awarded academic scholarship during annual pageant
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South Plains College joins Levelland community in Christmas celebration
For the 60th anniversary of the founding of South Plains College, Levelland’s annual Festival of Lights was hosted on campus for the first time in a community-wide celebration to welcome the season with bright lights, holiday cheer, and lots of hot cocoa. Before the event started at 6 p.m., Dr. Gary Hudson, professor of fine…
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Dorris takes unexpected path to play basketball at SPC
Maddie Dorris never thought her basketball career would land her in West Texas. Having attended a 6A high school in Weatherford for four years, Dorris never thought she would be a member of the South Plains College women’s basketball team. Before attending SPC in the fall of 2016, Dorris thought she would be going to…
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Native History: Navajo tribe continues traditions, culture for future generations
GALLUP, N.M. – Traditions and culture run deep through the veins of the Navajo tribe. The Navajo tribe can be traced back through thousands of years, with traditions and beliefs passed down from generation to generation. Although the Navajo tribe has been through hard times, they still keep their culture alive. The Navajo reservation is…
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‘Between Earth and Sky’ film depicts environmental damage to Last Frontier
Jonathan Seaborn, a photojournalism major during his time at SPC, says anyone can help reduce the changing of the climate by making small personal changes.
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Students learn active shooter survival techniques
To show students what it is like to be in an active shooter situation, Chief Castillo put students in different scenarios.
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‘Origins’ of Assassin’s Creed executes best game in years
In “Assassin’s Creed: Origins,” players take control of Bayek, a man driven by vengeance, like so many assassins that follow in his footsteps.
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Texans place first after dominating regional cross country meet
The South Plains College men’s cross country team defended their regional team title after placing first at the NJCAA Region V Cross Country Championship. South Plains College hosted the Region V Cross Country Championship at Brasher Lake park in Levelland on Oct. 28. The Texans competed in the men’s 8k-race, with three runners placing in…
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Frightful Fun: Nightmare case haunts West Texas with scary attractions
In the calm of the night, you can hear the screams of the people who dared to enter Nightmare on 19th Street.
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Lobbyists, volunteers dedicate time to address climate issues
Activists around the world are dedicating their time to stopping climate change. One organization, however, is working to create climate solutions.
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Former sex slave recalls nightmare she lived
Human trafficking is believed to be the third largest criminal activity in the world. In January 2013, Sally Richardson’s worst nightmare would come true.