Tag: South Plains College
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Sanders announces run in primaries on platform of unrealistic free services
Bernie Sanders recently announced his intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination, giving Americans another chance to see a Democratic-Socialist president. Late February marked his decision to run, and almost immediately after ActBlue launched a campaign donation website to support the prospective nominee. Expensive healthcare with Affordable Care Act rates rising yearly, paired with…
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Kindness, honesty often overlooked
by DEBBIE MONTANDON With Valentine’s Day over, I was thinking, it would be good if we could be nice all year long. It seems that we deal with negative people every day, either in what they say or what they do. Many times, it is directed specifically at a person or a group of people. We…
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Lady Texans capture share of conference title
The South Plains College women’s basketball team came away with two victories in their final home games of the season. The Lady Texans clinched a share of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference championship after blowing out Clarendon College 82-56 on Feb. 25 at Texan Dome. “It’s just a continued group effort from the…
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Track teams earn top marks at Matador Qualifier
The South Plains College men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams closed out the regular season by winning four event titles at the Texas Tech Matador Qualifier on Feb. 15 at the Sports Performance Center on the campus of Texas Tech University. In the men’s long jump, sophomore Holland Martin placed fist with a…
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Rodeo team begin spring season with strong performances
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams began the spring season by posting top marks at the Odessa College Rodeo. The Texans placed first in the Rodeo, while the Lady Texans placed second in the competition that was held on Feb. 21-Feb. 23 at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa. The Texans accumulated…
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Texans add two victories during final home games
The South Plains College men’s basketball team closed out the final two home games of the season with dominating victories. The Texans eviscerated Clarendon College 107-72 on Feb. 25 at Texan Dome. With the victory, SPC moved to 23-4 on the year and and 12-3 in Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. SPC struggled midway…
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Urges, obsessions plagues suffers of anxiety disorders
You see an object out of place. Trying to ignore it, you continue to walk, but the overwhelming urge to adjust it is itching at your skin. The image of the object lurks in your thoughts, making it unbearable for you to stop fixating on it. Finally, it becomes too much. Turning back, you fix…
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Orneals, Lewis crowned during Homecoming
South Plains College students Joseraul Ornelas and Danisha Lewis were crowned as the 2019 Homecoming king and queen during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Feb. 4 at Texan Dome. Ornelas, a criminal justice major from Levelland, represented the STAR Center. “It feels great (to win,) but I was here for the experience,” Ornelas…
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Sophomore selected for Student of the Year representing student government
by REBEKAH HARVEY Audrey Crowson was recently selected as Student of the Year for Region One at the state capitol in Austin. Crowson, along with the rest of South Plains College Student Government Association, was in Austin for the Region One meeting and Community College Day held on January 29. At the Region One meeting, various…
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Professor combines appreciation for dance with artistic abilities
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Kristy Kristinek, teaching is only one of the things that occupies her time. Kristinek, associate professor of fine arts at South Plains College, made the decision early on to stay in Lubbock. “Leaving Texas or just leaving Lubbock, in general, was not an option for me because I just established my family…
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Student following family footsteps toward agriculture
Cesiley Stroud decided to become an agriculture communications major because of an appreciation for her deep agricultural roots. “So going in for a company and doing their social media work or PR work for people,” Stroud explained about her future career plans. Her mother attended SPC for nursing, and some of her friends also transferred…
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Alum find career she enjoys after facing challenges
by DEBRA MONTANDON Jordan Dewbre says she chose South Plains College because of their well-known Allied Health program in surgical technology. “They have the best program around,” Dewbre said, “and also produce the best results in the work field.” She said that she was “attracted to SPC for their small class numbers, and the willingness of…
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BackTalk: Valentine’s Day raises holiday controversy
Valentine’s Day not just all about romance by Kaitlyn Hyde Valentine’s Day – people either love it or hate it. I can’t think of another holiday when people have such mixed and extreme feelings about it. I do, however, find it comical as to how strongly people feel about Valentine’s Day, and usually the people who…
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Hard work, perseverance overcome raw talent
We live in an achievement-obsessed society that is quick to apply the labels “talented” and “gifted” to everyone who has accomplished anything of importance. People who are successful are often portrayed as superhuman, born with magical abilities that separate them from the rest of the human race. For instance, award-winning actors and actresses are touted…
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People of all ages affected by General Anxiety Disorder
You’re trapped in a world of short breaths. Your mouth and throat are running dry. You swallow, hoping to suppress the feeling, only to become aware of the saliva going down your throat. Your chest muscles tighten with cramps as the fear creeps up your spine, surrounding your mind. Whispering, lying, manipulating and adhering to…
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Former student selected as new Dean of Records
Recently taking on the new position of Dean of Admissions and Records, Kathryn Perez is no stranger to South Plains College. Perez had been serving as associate dean of students,with responsibilities for housing, residence life and campus life. Perez graduated from Levelland High School in 2002, and has lived in Levelland all of her life.…
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Coding Academy opens at Lubbock Center
South Plains College’s Coding Academy is opening at the Lubbock Center on Feb. 4. The academy will consists of four courses: Introduction to Web 101; Introduction to Web Coding C#221; .NET 321 Programming; and Fullstack 421. “South Plains College partnered with Lubbock Coding Academy to offer coding based on industry needs and demands,” said Ben…
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Professional truck driving school opens at Reece Center campus
South Plains College recently announced that it will open a professional truck driving school at the Reese Center campus. New classes began on Jan. 28, and others will begin every two weeks. Class sizes will range from 12 to 18 students. Courses cost $4,995, and classes will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
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Agriculture professor sows seeds of education
Ron Presley strives to open the minds of his students with life lessons, stories and agriculture. Presley is a professor of agriculture in the Science Department at South Plains College Born in 1957, the same year the college was founded, Presley did not think he was college material because he claims he did not do…
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Student chasing dream career in media
Fox Jeree Parks has a welcoming smile and is never afraid to give her opinion. The 21-year-old telecommunications major chose to attend South Plains College because it was close to home. She resides in Lubbock, Texas, so she wanted to attend a college that is a affordable. Parks also said that SPC has a great…