Tag: Opinion
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Reality TV represents our society with diverse genres
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer While many values are left out of reality shows, the popularity of reality TV shows such as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” or “The Real Housewives” on Bravo Network shows that our society values the characteristics displayed on these shows. While not everyone lives like the Kardashians or the Real…
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Artists increase value of craft by adding digital tokens
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Celebrities and artists are selling NFTs in record numbers, cashing in on the latest cryptocurrency craze. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets such as digital art, music, video clips, and memes. It allows the designer’s creation to be authenticated, thus providing verification as an original work of art.…
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Exercising can be beneficial to your mental health
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You already know how exercising can lead to a healthy lifestyle for your body. But did you know it can benefit you in so many other ways? It helps you boost your confidence, as well as helps to reduce your stress, depression, anxiety, and more. A lot of people ask,…
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Social media taking over our lives, increasing risk for mental illness
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You know there was a time when technology was not a big thing or evolved. There was a time when people would communicate through letters or in person. Kids would be outside more often playing. But now that has all changed. Social media plays a big part in this because,…
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Public Relations student continues family tradition, cherishes new relationships
by Seth Hall For many students, graduation is one of the most exciting experiences. For some, it can also be a sad moment. When I first decided to attend South Plains College, I didn’t really know what was in store for me. I was born and raised in Levelland, and much of my time was…
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Policy changes needed for high schools to impact student experiences
by Cassandra Campos High school is a great experience. But let’s be honest, there’s a few changes that need to be made. For example, the learning methods, dress code and the overall attitude of students needs to be altered. One thing I would certainly change about high school is the grading and learning system. To…
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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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Vegetarians base practices on moral convictions despite negative effects
by Cassandra Campos Vegetarians and meat eaters will always disagree. Many of the reasons why is because vegetarians and meat eaters differentiate greatly on morals, health and how much they care about the environment. One of the main reasons why people choose to be vegetarian is because of their morals. They care greatly about the…
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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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Mental health issues affect millennials
The younger generation of millennials are experiencing a much higher risk for mental health issues than previous generations. Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are becoming problematically high for today’s teens. While there may be many factors causing many of these issues, experts believe that more millennials struggle with perfectionism and elevated expectations, which…
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Student expresses fascination for American sports cars
by Seth Hall Staff writer While growing up, cars were always something I admired and loved. It all began with hearing my first V8 engine in a 2005 C6 Corvette, the first of the sixth generation Corvettes. Although I was fairly young when this beautiful car captured my ears and eyes, I remember the loud…
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Making your own clothes has benefits
by Abi Hernandez Many clothing companies have many different types of machines that produce their clothing. If we made our own clothes, it could be beneficial in so many different ways. For starters, making your clothes is a whole lot cheaper than going to the store and buying anything made mechanically. When you buy clothes,…
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Disney Studios ruining good franchises with greed
By Kendall Rainer Disney Studios holds the largest film franchise on the planet and is still growing, with new stakes in entertainment companies arising every year. The familiar family-friendly company has made its mark with some of the most profitable movies that have hit the silver screen. However, they are steadily ruining some fan-favorite…
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Females should not be excluded from playing football
By Abi Hernandez Football was traditionally a sport for guys since 1869. But now more and more girls are interested in playing football. When guys hear this, they start complaining and bragging that the girls will just get hurt and say that it’s “not for girls.” Women should be allowed to play on football…
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Feature editor thankful for journalism experience
by REBEKAH HARVEY After 101 days writing for the Plainsman Press, I’m done. That’s really not a long time. One semester of writing and that is it. I’ve always been a curious person. After my last interview, which I’m currently working on, I have no excuse to interview a new professor or student and get…
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Print journalism major gains new experiences, meets lifelong friends
I’ve stared at a blank Microsoft Word doc for days now. For someone who struggles very little with writing and putting words on a page, this particular article was difficult to start. I just did not know where to start. I have spent so many hours in the Newsroom in the Communications Building, since fall…
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Veteran develops communication skills at SPC
My time at South Plains College is coming to an end. Like many before me, I will continue on to a traditional four-year university. I came to South Plains on academic probation from Texas Tech University. Mad and fearing that I would never amount to anything, I found comfort in this college. When I first came…
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Staff writer finds outlet to share thoughts in Plainsman Press
I am very glad I got to be a part of the newspaper staff this spring semester. This has been a great experience. I learned so much about South Plains College. The newspaper staff class is like a family, and it’s really fun to be a part of it. The amount of work and dedication…
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Nontraditional student steps out of comfort zone through reporting
by DEBRA MONTANDON Saying “Good bye” has never been an easy thing for me to do. Through the years, when I get close to anyone, letting go is so hard. Working with everyone at the Plainsman Press has been a happy experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of a class, as…