Tag: South Plains College
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Student pursues dream of piloting planes
by GENEVA NATAL Rebeccah Brown works hard, even when she is unsure of her outcome, to one day find her passion and become someone she is proud to be. Growing up in her childhood home in Weatherford, Texas, she was raised in a strict, disciplined, and conservative household with her brother and sister. She…
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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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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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Cross Country teams post impressive times at SPC Open
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams put on an impressive performance at the SPC Open. The meet was held on Oct. 6 at Brasher Lake in Levelland. The Texans tied for first place in the team results with West Texas A&M, among the 22 teams that participated. The Texans placed 10…
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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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Women’s Rodeo team captures title at Vernon
The South Plains College women’s rodeo team captured the team title using strong performances at the Vernon College Rodeo. The men’s and women’s team competed in the event, which was held on Oct. 2 at Vernon College. Freshman Kaytlyn Miller placed first in goat tying with a run of 7.2 in the long round and…
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Food trucks offer variety, unique aesthetics
Barbecue. Street tacos. Sweet treats. Among other options, food trucks offer a variety of choices that encourage individuals to try new foods that cannot be found anywhere else. Food trucks are growing in popularity across the United States, creating a local and authentic vibe that people of all ages can enjoy. The mobile food industry…
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Students informed about freedom of speech on Constitution Day
The development of free speech, how the government works to protect our First Amendment rights, and recent controversies that have been seen on social media were the main topics discussed at the Constitution Day event at South Plains College. The event was hosted by Timothy Holland, government instructor. He is the one organized the event…
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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…
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Worley selected as new dean of Arts and Sciences
Alan Worley recently was named as the new dean of arts and sciences at South Plains College. Worley attended high school in Eunice, New Mexico. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in mathematics and biology in 1996. He continued to graduate school at New Mexico State University, where he earned…
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Fine Arts Showcase brings together music students
The annual fall Fine Arts Showcase helps unify incoming music students. The showcase will take place on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium area in the Students Services Building on the Levelland campus. For the third consecutive year, the Fine Arts Showcase will feature both the SPC concert choir and the SPC concert…
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Alum serves community through career, volunteering
by DEBRA MONTANDON When life doesn’t go as you plan, it’s not too late to plan again. Sometimes people give up, but not Clifton Smith. Life obstacles were not seen as negative, just a new step in another direction. Smith, known to friends and family as Dane, was born in Brownfield, Texas. He grew…
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‘Tomb Raider’ exceeds some expectations, falls short short in other areas
“Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is the final piece of a three-game story arc rebooting the “Tomb Raider” franchise. “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is sporting some fine graphics and unique gameplay customization features not seen every day. But the main content follows a boring, predictable pattern, where you are railroaded from one conflict to…
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Cross country teams record impressive times at TTU open
The South Plains College men’s and women’s Cross Country teams continued to perform well in their second meet of the season. The Texas Tech Open was held on Sept. 14 at the Chaparral Ridge cross country course in Lubbock. The Texans placed second overall with 49 points and an average team time of 27:07:96. The…
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Culinary arts program adds new flavor to educational options
The new Culinary Arts program recently opened its classroom doors and welcomed its first batch of students at the Lubbock Center campus. The Culinary Arts program offers two types of certificates, the associate certificate and the certificate program. “The certificate program helps people who want to get in and move forward,” says Chef Patrick Ramsey,…
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Alexander named new executive director of Lubbock Center
Benjamin Alexander says his vision for South Plains College is to see students become successful and to share his love for education with others. At the beginning of the 2018 fall semester, he was appointed as the new Executive Director at the Lubbock Center. By offering new opportunities, Alexander helps students have a positive outlook…
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Gerstenbergers honored at hall dedication ceremony
After 60 years of dedicating their lives to South Plains College, Earl and June Gerstenberger recently were honored with the dedication of Gerstenberger Hall. The South Plains College Board of Regents and administration hosted the dedication ceremony on Sept. 7. More than 175 members of the Levelland community, along with friends and family of the…
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Regents discuss fall enrollment, coding acadamy
Enrollment, a new coding academy, and an update on bringing the CDL truck driving program back were among the topics discussed during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Stan DeMerritt, vice president of student affairs, presented the Fall 2018 enrollment. The total unduplicated headcount is at 9,300, 28 students…