Tag: South Plains College
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Alum finds career path while at SPC
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before moving to New York City to become an actress and director, Anna Hogan got her start at South Plains College. Hogan grew up in Lubbock, Texas. She attended Monterey High School before going to SPC. Hogan says that she chose SPC because of its affordability and the opportunities it held for…
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Veteran helps military families with education benefits
Stephanie Perez strives to help student veterans and dependents to achieve their full potential. Stephanie Perez is the new Veteran’s Administration Advisor at South Plains College’s Reese Center campus. She attended South Plains College, before going on to attend Texas Tech University, graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political…
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Pelosi refuses to negotiate wall with shutdown weeks away
Pelosi Refuses to Negotiate Wall While Another Shutdown is Weeks Away Hundreds of thousands of government workers look forward to receiving backpay during a three-week reopening of the government following the longest shutdown in our nation’s history. President Donald Trump stated publicly that both Democrats and Republicans are mostly ready to reopen the government permanently,…
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Accents should not cause discrimination
I have noticed how much people can discriminate against someone because of a way of speaking. Sometimes it can be because of a lack of contact with other cultures and different people. But one thing is certain, everyone will notice if you are not from the United States by the way you speak, and they…
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Different viewpoints do not affect compatibility
The idea of entering into a new relationship can be exciting. But after awhile, situations may occur that aren’t so fun to handle. Being in a new relationships is already confusing enough without having issues with compatibility. A few friends and I worry that being in a relationship with someone with different values or ideas…
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New library director plans for customer service improvement
Mark Gottschalk did not hesitate to rush back to South Plains College when he heard the library director position was available. Gottschalk worked at SPC’s Library on the Levelland campus for four years after arriving in 2013. He left during the summer of 2017 to take a Library Director position at Lubbock Christian University. When…
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Morning workouts can provide major benefits
Getting your workout done first thing in the morning can benefit your lifestyle in so many ways. Working out is very beneficial for your health and working out in the morning is even better! Working out can enhance not only your health physically, it can better your health physically as well. Working out in the…
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Texans looks toward bouncing back after losses
The South Plains College men’s basketball team is looking for another playoff run as their successful season continues. SPC suffered a hard-fought loss against Odessa College in over time on Jan. 28 at Texan Dome. The 65-64 loss moved the previously No. 1-ranked Texans to No. 5 in the NJCAA Division I national rankings. With…
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Lady Texans earn No. 1 ranking in NJCAA poll
The South Plains College women’s basketball team has climbed to the top of the NJCAA Division I rankings, clinching the top spot for the first time in program history. The Lady Texans had won 19 consecutive games prior to their Jan. 31 game at Midland College, sporting with a dazzling 22-1 record overall and a…
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Track teams open indoor season with noteworthy performance at Red Raider Open
The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams kicked off the 2019 indoor season with multiple top-10 finishes among the 24 colleges in attendence and NCAA Division I athletes. The meet was held on Jan. 18 at the Sports Performance Center on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. In the…
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Former student jumpstarts career with experience on Plainsman press Staff
Like many young college students, Jessica Safavimehr Hernandez had struggled to figure out what she wanted to do with her life after graduation. Safavimehr Hernandez graduated from Lubbock High School in 2004 and transferred to South Plains College during the spring semester of 2005. While attending SPC, Safavimehr Hernandez was a staff writer for the…
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Library exhibits highlights Latino WWII veterans
A new exhibit at the Library on the Levelland campus of South Plains College honors Latino World War II veterans. Looking for an exhibit that would fit in SPC’s open Library space, the employees reached out to Humanities Texas, picking “Images of Valor,” which features Latinos and Latinas who were involved in World War II.…
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New games, updates not worth money
The current state of the gaming industry is abominable. The status quo for almost every major and even indie (independent) game developers is to sell half of the game up front for full price, with the options of spending more money up front for “downloadable content.” This is a big issue, considering the games consumers…
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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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Regents discuss student demographics, retiring employees
The student demographic profile and the employees when who will be retiring in December were among the topics discussed during the November meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Ryan Gibbs, vice president for academic affairs, presented a list of retirees for fall 2018. “We have a five retirees: this time around,…
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Men’s basketball team starts path toward NJCAA Championship
The South Plains College men’s basketball team continues to improve their record as they work toward a second consecutive NJCAA National Championship. The Texans dismantled Midland College with a 78-58 victory to open Western Junior College Athletic Conference play on Nov. 28 at Texan Dome. Opening the second half with a 29-24 lead, the Texans…
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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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Jemaiyo captures NJCAA Half Marathon National Championship
The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams placed in the top 10 at the 2018 NJCAA Cross Country National Championships. The meet was held at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas, on Nov. 10. The Lady Texans placed fifth with a total of 207 points and an average time of…