Tag: Opinion
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Men struggle with emotions because of societal expectations
Understanding the male psyche and behavior is something women have spent centuries trying to decipher. It can be difficult to know why men don’t always express how they are feeling. But I know it can be even harder to help them change, and I’m sure men can say the same about women. I have had…
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Anti-vaxxer movement causing rise in preventable diseases
The re-emergence of preventable diseases in the United States has led to some deadly and horrific illnesses to wreak havoc on the country once again. While most of these diseases have largely been eradicated, in recent years some have started to make a come-back at alarming rates. Some of these diseases include measles, whooping cough…
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Baptist Student Ministry, Wesley Foundation offer lunches for SPC
by DEBRA MOTANDON South Plains College has so many best kept secrets. They are the things that make it stand out as a really special campus. One that stands out for me is 50-cent lunches. These lunches are provided Mondays and Thursdays at 203 Magnolia Street in Levelland, and at 201 Magnolia Street on…
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Freshman editor finds family among staff
by GENEVA NATAL After my first day in the Newsroom, I wondered, “What in the world had I just done?” It was weird and uncomfortable for the first few classes because the editor-in-chief was teaching some things. Everyone was new, so thankfully I wasn’t alone. But I do recall that there was a large…
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Word On the Street
by Makayla Kneisley and Geneva Natal “Spending time with family, and being in the United States, Because I’m from Spain. We don’t have Thanksgiving in Spain. So it’s pretty cool to have this celebration here and be a part of it. I love it. I love to have celebrations here that I’m not able to have…
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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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Game publisher ends direct sales to local stores
Wizards of the Coast is a publisher of fantasy and science fiction-themed games originally ran from a basement. Wizards of the Coast, now owned by Hasbro, publishes card games such as Magic: The Gathering and tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons. The direction Wizards of the Coast has been taking with Magic: The Gathering…
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Drugs have detrimental consequences on loved ones
by DEBRA MONTANDON My brother died because of alcohol, and I suspect he was a drug runner. I say this because the route he drove on with his semi-truck was known for being the route to run drugs from Mexico to the United States. I learned this from the news. I learned his route from…
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Professional football glamorized, lacks loyalty
One of the most popular sports in the country is football. The Super Bowl alone gets around 100 million views a year. I love football, the energy and excitement. But I hate the NFL, and I refuse to watch professional football. In college and high school football, people cheer for where they attend/attended school or…
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Cute kitty key chain illegal in Texas
Many women carry a kitty key chain that is made to be used for self-defense. What they may not know is that this key chain is illegal under section 46.05 of the Texas Penal Code, which puts it in the same category as brass and metal knuckles. There are two major consequences for carrying this…
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People neglecting others by putting cell phones first
by DEBRA MONTANDON Each generation has their own idea of what is good parenting and what is not. Our grandparents had an even more different idea than did our parents. If you talk to your grandparents about how they feel about cell phones, they possibly might say, “Don’t have one, don’t want one.” But teenagers…
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Word on the street
by Reece Turner and Debra Montandon “My greatest fear would be to drown, because I think it’s the worst possible thing to happen to a person or animal, because you are basically choking on your own blood.” Austin Linker Nursing Freshman Idalou “Disappointing my dad. My sister never went to college, and that’s the main…
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Border Collies exceptional breed, loving companion
by Geneva Natal There are many different kinds of dog breeds, but Border Collies are the best. Bred around the Anglo-Scottish border, which is between England and Scotland, these dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence and obedience. Any dog is trainable, but Border Collies have a faster learning capacity than any other. Proving…
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Word on the Street
by Kendall Rainer and Reece Turner “I think Hollywood, at the beginning, didn’t have a lot of diversity, but now it is beginning to. Kind of like in “Deadpool,” Domino was originally white. But in the movie, she is Black. A lot of people were kind of upset about that. But i think it shouldn’t matter. She’s…
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Heady Art deserves recognition, respect in creative community
Our modern world is bursting with countless forms of art. It can come in an almost infinite number of mediums. There is art that predates our modern society by thousands of years, as well as new and exciting forms that are being made today. Many people think of art in its classical sense, such…
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Cell phone company expands into roadside assistance
Life can be very hectic at times, and having car issues can make it worse. Having roadside assistance can help that, but it can be expressive. I like knowing that I have roadside assistance without breaking my wallet. But having the Hum with Verizon has saved me from getting stuck and saving money. There are…
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Back Talk: Workplace discrimination sparks debate
Businesses should hire workers who match their preferences Workplace equality has become a topic of discussion throughout the years, whether it be about equal pay or equal opportunities. One topic that is not discussed often is job opportunities based on gender. Many places hire predominantly female workers or male workers, depending on the job. Some…
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Word on the Street
Anyone can work anywhere. I believe as long as they learn how to do their job correctly, I don’t feel like there should be a problem with what gender they are.” Reina Vargas – Sophomore, Pre-Nursing, Levelland There are jobs where it doesn’t make sense. I think that jobs should be equal…