Tag: Levelland
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Women’s basketball team building confidence early with strong start
After a disappointing season a year ago, the South Plains College women’s basketball team is starting to turn things around with a national ranking and an impressive start. The 14th-ranked Lady Texans broke three program records already this season. The first was a 136-39 victory over Palo Alto College on Nov. 16 in Beeville, which…
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Ninth annual stocking drive benefits children, teens during holidays
For the ninth consecutive year, the South Plains College Reese Center Library is organizing a stocking drive for children in need. The idea for the stocking drive came from students working in the Reese Library. One of the students had been involved in an organization called Project Homefront that collected toys for children in military…
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‘The Hate U Give’ depicts civil unrest following police brutality
Imagine being a 16-year-old girl who takes on systematic racism and manages the balancing act of gaining her self-confidence. That is the premise of the movie “The Hate U Give,” which is based off a debut novel by Angie Thomas published following the 2009 police shooting of an unarmed, 22-year-old Black male, Oscar Grant. She…
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Speaker teaches Native American heritage through art of storytelling
by Geneva Natal As a way to represent the different cultures at South Plains College, there was a Native American Heritage Celebration, featuring a storyteller. Eldrena Douma (th-ow-oo-ma) talked about Native American heritage and culture during the event held on Nov. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus.…
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Applying past job skills, new Health and Wellness director empowers coworkers
The Health and Wellness Center at South Plains College has a new director with a goal of helping students. Crystal Gilster, the new director, explained that she was raised in counseling and therapy because of her parents. “My mom was the second female psychologist in Lubbock,” Gilster said. “My step dad taught at Texas Tech…
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Nine contestants competing in Miss Caprock Pageant
Beauty pageants are competitions that are traditionally focused on the judging and ranking of physical attributes of contestants. But the Miss Caprock Scholarship Pageant at South Plains College is more than that. It focuses on personal presentation, poise, and knowledge of current events. Contestants are selected to represent their club or organization that they participate…
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Thursday Nite Live ensemble showcases diverse music selections.
Having the opportunity to attend a live music performance is not easy for many college students who do not have the time or money to go out for such events. But for music lovers at South Plains College, there are events held every semester called “Thursday Nite Live (TNL)” which give students a chance to…
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Lady texans start 2018-2019 season with impressive showings
The South Plains College women’s basketball team started off the 2018-2019 season by dominating their first three games. The Lady Texans, ranked No. 15 in NJCAA Pre-Season Poll, improve to 3-0 after a 56-38 victory against Mesa Community College on Nov. 3 at the OC Sports Center in Odessa. Sophomore Kiki Hunter grabbed her third…
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Texans tip off the season with impressive victories
The No. 2-ranked South Plains College men’s basketball team is looking for another national title to add to the trophy case after kicking off the 2018-2019 season with a pair of impressive showings. The Texans took on Panloa College on Nov. 4 at the Farmer Activity Center in Lewisville. SPC trailed Panloa 37-34 at the…
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Rodeo teams impress at final competition fall season
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams finished the 2018 fall season with strong showings at the Texas Tech University Rodeo. The Lady Texans and Texans placed third and fourth, respectively, during the event held Oct. 25 – Oct. 27 at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center in Lubbock. Freshman Kaytlyn Miller took home…
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Cross Country tams place second at NJCAA Region V Championship
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams both placed second at the NJCAA Region V Cross Country Championship. The meet was held Oct. 27 at Ranger Community College in Ranger. In the men’s 8-kilometer race, sophomore Filmon Beyene placed third, clocking a time of 26:08. Sophomore Andrew Bosquez placed sixth with a…
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Dia de los Muertos celebration of life after death
Creating an altar for deceased ancestors in order to keep their memory alive, families celebrate the long practiced rituals of Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos was celebrated in the exhibit hall of the Civic Center in Lubbock on Nov. 4. The event featured the work of Latino artists, offered cultural experiences through…
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Atmospheric scientist discuss environmental issues with expert panel
Texas leads the way in energy production and carbon emissions. If Texas were its own country, it would be ranked third in the world for gas production, yet first in the United States (tied with California) for carbon emissions. Texas also has more natural disasters than any other state. This makes Texas one of the…
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Parent involvement can help child cope with divorce
In today’s society, divorce rates are higher than ever and show no signs of slowing down. Relationships and marriages are seeming to come quickly to an end due to lack of communication, among other reasons. In a marriage that’s coming to an end, it can be more difficult when kids are involved. Divorce can be…
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Struggle with dyslexia adds to difficulty of education
by Debra Montandon Struggle with dyslexia adds to difficulty of education It is not easy to open up about one’s weakness. But throughout my life, I struggled academically. Many of my instructors through the years may not have come right out and said I was dumb, but they treated me in a way that…
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Word on the Street
by Reece Turner and Geneva Natal “When I was younger, I would always go to my mom’s friend’s house, who was like a grandma to me. We would pass out candy together. She dressed up like the grandma from Halloween Town. I didn’t like walking around talking to people, because strangers scared me. So, I passed…
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Music ensemble class offered for homeschool students
A Music Ensemble class is being offered for the first time to Homeschool students who are looking to further their instrumental knowledge. The all Homeschooled Music Ensemble class is being held at South Plains College and taught by Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of Commercial Music. The idea for the Homeschool Music Ensemble class came up…
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Hispanic Heritage night immerses students in Latino Culture
Celebrating the history and contributions of Latino culture can empower a better understanding and appreciation for Hispanic-Americans and the positive influence they have within a community. The Hispanic Heritage event was held on Oct. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus of South Plains College. The purpose for this…
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Word on the street
by Reece Turner and Kaitlyn Hyde “I like to hang out at the movies, because it’s a lot of fun with my friends. I love watching movies. I recently watched, “A Star is Born”; it’s so good.” Ashley Alvarez Pre-nursing Sophomore Olton “The garden in the Science Building because, nobody is there. It’s quiet and it’s…
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Agriculture careers spotlighted at symposium
An Agriculture Career Symposium is being held at South Plains College for those who are interested in the field of agriculture. The Agriculture Career Symposium will be held Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., in the Texan Dome on the Levelland campus. The symposium is designed not only for students at South Plains…