Tag: South Plains College
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What would be your superpower?
Media and communication students went around campus last week asking SPC students if they could pick, what would their superpower be and why? They also asked who would be their sidekick, shared some conversation and some laughs. Check out the video below! Video by Angel Flores & Rose Garrett
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Student life ramps up on Levelland campus
Students enjoyed a dance Thursday night in the game room on the Levelland campus of South Plains College. Students have also been seen enjoying time playing video games and studying in and around the snack bar area of the Student Life building. Classes started back last week in Levelland and faculty, staff and the community…
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Levelland to Ozona
by Jennifer Sosa Staff Writer If you enjoy the outdoors and wildlife, then the Biology-2306 Introductory Wildlife class at South Plains College may be just for you. This three-hour course is offered every spring. It meets once a week on Thursdays. And best of all, the class takes two SPC funded wildlife trips every year.…
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Biology 2306 Wild Life Gallery
Story: http://plainsmanpress.com/2022/05/09/levelland-to-ozona-wildlife-class/
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Finding Spring Survey
Photography Students in COMM 1318 and 1316 recently finished a “Finding Spring” assignment. Their task was to submit 2 photographs that show the Spring season. This project was designed for students to practice using their school issued DSLR cameras. Students were required to submit at least one close up. In class, students practiced shooting with…
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Howard College Rodeo, Barrel Racing
Emery Mask won 3rd overall in Barrel Racing at the Howard College Rodeo in Big Spring, TX.
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Bullying takes new shape in cyberspace
by Jennifer Sosa Staff Writer Bullying has been going on for far too long! Generations ago bullying happened on playgrounds, in parks, or walks home from school where adult supervision was limited. Bullying today is different. Now, you can generally be bullied everywhere. That may include public spots like, the classroom or cafeteria. It might…
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Basketball Gallery
Men’s intramural basketball championship game on March 1st Photos by Jacey Cathey. SPC intramural basketball championships: plainsmanpress.com/2022/04/06/spc-intramural-basketball-championships/
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Farm and Ranch survey
Students in COMM 1316 News Photography were given a Farm and Ranch photo assignment the first week of February. Their challenge was to find a wide, medium, and closeup of the same subject on a farm or ranch. Some students did not have easily accessible photo opportunities at farms or ranches, so they had to…
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Native Americans owed gratitude for contributions to U.S. history, culture
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer There are nearly 10 million Native Americans living in the United States. There are more than 500 recognized tribes, with different cultures that are unique. From art to literature to food and music, there is so much to appreciate and learn about Indigenous people While many of us refer to…
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Too much technology harming society
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer A lot of people use technology, whether it’s using your cell phone or your fancy cars to get you from one place to another. Do people take advantage of technology? It’s hard to imagine that there was a time when technology did not exist. There was communication between people instead…
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Christmas shopping ideas for family on student budget
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer With Christmas less than a month away, buying gifts for loved ones can be a hassle, especially on a college student’s budget. You have mom, dad, picky siblings, significant others and distant relatives. It can be overwhelming finding the right present. If your dad is anything like mine, shopping for…
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Alum releases first book about Lubbock music scene
Juliet Ramirez For Plainsman Online An author and podcaster, former South Plains College journalism student Thomas Mooney recently spoke to a group of journalism students, urging them to never stop chasing their dreams. On Oct. 14, Mooney, former SPC journalism student and the author of the recently-released book, “The Lubbock Way: A Collection of Wallflower…
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YEEZY sneakers making footwear fashionable
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer It is nearly impossible to find a corner of the word to hide from the YEEZY sneaker drops. With a man who dares to compare himself to Jesus leading with his in-your-face personality, his shoe designs have gathered admiration, envy and even confusion in some cases. Kanye West has changed…
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Planning meals beneficial for healthy eating habits
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You may already know that eating healthier can provide benefits in so many ways. It helps reduce the risk of physical health problems. Your mood can be affected by what kind of foods you eat, and it raises your energy level so you’re not sleepy. There are so many ways…
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NBA returns with intense competition, storylines for championship battle
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer The fall is here, which means only one thing: The NBA is back! The league is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary this season after a year of countless postponed games and empty arenas due to COVID-19. So now there is hope some normalcy will be the case in 2021-2022.…
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Huffhines enjoys new role as director of Plainview Center
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer The South Plains College Plainview Center has a new director on campus. Victoria Huffhines, who originally served as the advisor at the Plainview campus since 2018, became the new director. Huffhines is known to be optimistic, understanding, and very compassionate about things in life. Her favorite things to do in…
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Jackson, Prince most iconic among music legends
Brittany Marriott Staff Writer Everyone knows the top two iconic music legends of all time, Michael Jackson and Prince. These two were the most popular singers in the 1980’s and had some great hits. But the real question is, do they have competition with each other, and who is the most iconic pop legend among…
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Music artists targeted as part of cancel culture
Manuel Muniz Staff Writer “Cancel culture” has been around since social media became a prominent part of our everyday lives. There is not a day that someone is not getting cancelled over something ridiculous. But sometimes the cancelling is warranted. Americans, more than anyone, seem to almost enjoy “cancelling” famous artists, whether it is deserved…
