Tag: Featured
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College nurse shares health tips for avoiding virus, signs to look for regarding COVID-19
Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the second part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. Taking the correct measures for protecting ourselves and those around us from exposure to the Novel Coronavirus depends on any potential interaction with people with suspected or confirmed cases and the possible contamination…
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Kinesiology professor works through local church to help African villages of two students
“It’s a God thing…” by Seth Hall With clean water being a rarity in Central Kenya, two communities have been blessed with that life-sustaining liquid thanks to the influence of one South Plains College professor and two students. Obtaining clean drinkable water is not something people think of when considering villages in Africa. For many,…
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Disney movies of past portray sexist ideologies
by Cassandra Campos Growing up a Disney Fanatic, I often spent most of my childhood watching Disney movies and shows. A very common factor included Prince Charming going to save the day and save the princess. As a 5-year-old, I saw nothing wrong with that, it was a fairytale, that’s what was supposed to happen. …
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Coronavirus outbreak brings college campuses to close
Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the first part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. Even in the best of times, life for students at South Plains College is not easy. The spread of the Novel Coronavirus has pushed colleges across the nation to transition to online classes. …
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Standardized testing discourages students, limits positive performances
by Cassandra Campos I believe that our education system is at an all-time low. Standardized tests now define you as a student. I completely disagree with this, given that we all do not learn the same thing. I also believe that a lot of the material we learn is pointless. One of the main things…
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Honors debut album ‘Feel Better’ captivates with new, original style
by Seth Hall Alternative music mixed with R&B comes together for a unique up-and-coming band. In 2018, R&B/ electronic band “Honors” debuted their first album titled “Feel Better.” Prior to the release of the album, Honors had grown their popularity by releasing various singles in 2016. With their first release topping almost 23 million listens…
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Library becoming social center for students with renovations
by Brandon Hatley The Library on the Levelland campus at South Plains College has gotten a face-lift. Mark Gottschalk, director of libraries at SPC, says some changes happened last summer, some happened last semester, and there are more changes to come. “Everything we are doing is about making the Library a modern campus destination for…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Science Building additions, renovations held Feb. 29
South Plains College held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Wilburn and Helen Wheeler Science Center on Feb. 29 in the parking lot west of the Student Center on the Levelland campus. The ground-breaking event included a welcome and introductions by Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, and Mike Box, chairperson of the SPC…
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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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New Honors Program prepares students for life after college
by Haleigh Hinojosa In case you need another incentive to “make the grade” at South Plains College, there’s a new Honors Program. It officially began last fall, and courses offered are different each semester These classes offer new and challenging perspectives and teaching styles for the students who are admitted into the program. Kristina Garrett,…
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‘Birds of Prey’ illustrates past struggle, new beginnings for Harley Quinn
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer After her breakup with a reckless boyfriend, Harley Quinn now finds herself lost with no purpose or path. To make matters worse, she is now a big target of the enemies of her ex boyfriend, the Joker. In the opening scene for “Birds of Prey,” it shows the struggle that Harley…
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Raw emotion, catchy beats complete ‘The Search’
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Depression is an ever-growing issue that a young artist aims to confront. In the world of music, almost anything can be expressed, whether it be happiness, wealth or even depression. Nathan Feuerstein, commonly known as NF, is a young Christian rapper whose story is rather depressing. When NF was a…
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Student discusses affects, concerns of Global Warming
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer Global warming is a topic everyone knows about but does nothing about it. I believe that it is the government’s responsibility to find renewable resources as soon as possible and start enforcing them immediately, because we are running out of time. One of the main reasons why I believe the…
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Japanese culture has positive impact on life of student
by Cameron Smith Staff Writer Americans live in a multicultural society. Japan, the once distant and mysterious remote island off the coast of Asia, is now one of the most influential countries to me. Japan’s technology, clothing, entertainment, and food have heavily influenced me in ways that no country ever has. Japanese cuisine has been…
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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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Games, activities offered for students at Levelland campus library
by Aricel Garza If you need a break from studying, try going to the South Plains College Library on the Levelland campus. The Library has begun having game nights, featuring multiple activities available throughout the week. The line up is: Mondays, from 6-8 p.m., board games; Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m., crochet and board games; and…
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Thrilling World War I saga depicts the horrors of war
Amid the turmoil of World War I, two lance corporals travel across the so-called “no man’s land” to deliver a message that could save the lives of 1,600 fellow soldiers. That’s the plot for “1917,” a movie directed by Sam Mendes and starring Dean-Charles Chapman and George Mackay. In this war drama that won already…
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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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Renovations for Science Building beginning with ground breaking in February
by Joshua Flores If you were on the SPC Levelland campus last semester, you may have noticed the trees outside the east side of the Science Building disappeared. They were removed before Christmas. This was done to make way for renovations. Plans for the renovations started almost two years ago, according to David Etheredge, chairman…