Tag: South Plains College
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Students garner 14 awards from Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
The Plainsman Press staff recently was recognized with 14 awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The awards were announced during the annual TIPA spring competition and convention, which was held March 14 – March 16 at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi. There were 267 participants representing 30 colleges and universities from across the…
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Rez Week encourages celebration of true meaning of Easter
In celebration of the Christian year, the student leadership team of Baptist Student Ministry has planned Rez week 2019 at South Plains College to share and have fun activities with fellow students. Rez Week is a very important part of the BSM community, according to Matt Berry, director of the BSM. The events help give…
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Psychotherapy proves affective treatment for social phobia
“It is just easier to avoid social situations,” you think to yourself. You avoid people and places because the apprehension churns in your stomach. Palms become sweaty as the fear of not being understood sticks to your thoughts like pollen to a flower. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Social Anxiety…
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Freshman aspires for local entrepreneur legacy
Steven Cabrera plans on creating the next big thing for the Levelland community. Cabrera, a Lubbock native, is working toward an associate’s degree in business at South Plains College. Humble and dedicated, the 21-year-old has worn many hats through the years and uses his experience to work hard toward building his legacy in the form…
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Faith leads alum degree in human services
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Melinda Ledesma, Levelland has always been home. She was born and raised in Levelland. She first attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, before transferring to the Levelland school system. After graduating from Levelland High School in 1988, Ledesma enrolled in college. “A week after high school graduation, I immediately started college at Incarnate…
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Green receives numerous honors after successful season at SPC
Gabbie Green has been playing basketball since she was a little girl. But she never thought that she would accomplish as much as she has during her first two years in college. Green grew up in Bellville, Texas, where she started playing basketball at age 7. She continued to grow her passion of basketball through…
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Professor pens urban fantasy novel
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Stephen Sanders, South Plains College has always been a part of his life. Sanders, who was born in Lubbock, lived in Levelland until he graduated from SPC with his Associate of Arts degree in English in 1994. After SPC, Sanders attended West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas,where he pursued a…
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Doppelgängers torment unsuspecting family in ‘Us’
There are a number of different ways to interpret the new horror movie, “Us.” Every image seems to be a clue for what is about to happen. At the start of the movie, titles inform the audience that there are thousands of miles of tunnels under the United States, stating that many “have no known…
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Traveling frequently promotes personal growth
Traveling is a great way to learn and gain new experiences throughout life. I enjoy traveling very much. I have traveled so much growing up, and every time I travel or go somewhere new I learn something new. I think every student should have a travel bucket list, whether it’s a town only 50 miles…
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Green New Deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions entirely
A bill to reduce America’s impact on global climate change is being developed by Democrats, much to the dismay of the many Republicans who claim it isn’t feasible or even that it’s radical. The Green New Deal (GND) echoes a portion of Obama’s stimulus package from roughly 10 years ago, which primarily focused on improving…
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Rushed marriages lead to higher divorce rate
by DEBRA MONTANDON There are many important decisions one will make in life, and picking the right mate ranks at the top. It seems that today so many kids are encouraged to start liking the opposite sex so young. You can hear any parents ask, “Is he your boyfriend? Or do you like him/her?” I was…
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Track teams continue to impress at halfway mark in outdoor season
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track teams captured seven event titles in their last meat, which marked the halfway point of the outdoor season. The David Noble Relays were held on April 6 at the LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field in San Angelo. Sophomore Bryson Deberry placed first in the…
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Miller captures all-around title at Western Texans College Rodeo
The South Plains College women’s rodeo team placed first in the team standings, while the men placed third at the Western Texas College Rodeo. The event was held April 4 – April 6 in Snyder. The Lady Texans improved to third in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association standings in the Southwest Region with 1,704 points,…
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Dynamic treatment options make PTSD manageable
You trap your feelings into a time capsule. But it eventually becomes too full and explodes. The memories spill out and replay in front of your eyes over and over like a slideshow. Your body is in the moment, while your brain is in the past. You become terrified to sleep because the nightmares bleed…
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Mocktail Madness encourages fun without alcohol
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol is a serious crime. Drinking and driving is referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI). However, even consuming a small amount of alcohol can lead to harmful situations. This is what the Alcohol and Drug Committee (AoD) at South…
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Scholarship gala raises funds for current, future students
Raising financial support for future and current students at South Plains College was the goal for this year’s Scholarship Gala. The 21st Annual Scholarship Gala at South Plains College was held February 28. This year’s event was hosted by City Bank at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland, Texas. According to Julie Gerstenberger, director of…
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Alum discovers passion for art following advice from professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Many college students know what it is like to change their major. For Catherine Argueta, changing her major was also part of her college experience. Argueta was born and raised in Lubbock. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 2007. After high school, Argueta decided to attend South Plains College, a decision…
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Former student become published speech professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before becoming a professor at South Plains College, Kelley Finley was a student who was involved in many campus organizations. After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayland Baptist University and Texas Tech University, respectively, she returned to SPC for the opportunity to teach speech to college students. Finley grew up…
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Exciting gameplay overshadows forgettable story in ‘The Division 2’
Most humans have been wiped out by a fatal biological super-bug, but somehow this bug is weaponized. Secret groups of government agents, or “Division Agents” are considered to be the last line of defense in rebuilding and defending the nation. In “The Division 2” players get to create and play their own Division Agent and…
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John 5 and the Creatures electrify Lubbock with ‘Invasion’ tour
Smoke pours from a fog machine, obscuring almost the entire stage. An ambient tune is playing, and the audience falls silent. A strange swamp-like creature appears and prances around the stage for a few seconds, causing the crowd to scream at the first sight of John 5 and the Creatures. A few seconds later, John…