Tag: SPC
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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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Public Relations student continues family tradition, cherishes new relationships
by Seth Hall For many students, graduation is one of the most exciting experiences. For some, it can also be a sad moment. When I first decided to attend South Plains College, I didn’t really know what was in store for me. I was born and raised in Levelland, and much of my time was…
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Kinesiology professor works through local church to help African villages of two students
“It’s a God thing…” by Seth Hall With clean water being a rarity in Central Kenya, two communities have been blessed with that life-sustaining liquid thanks to the influence of one South Plains College professor and two students. Obtaining clean drinkable water is not something people think of when considering villages in Africa. For many,…
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Library becoming social center for students with renovations
by Brandon Hatley The Library on the Levelland campus at South Plains College has gotten a face-lift. Mark Gottschalk, director of libraries at SPC, says some changes happened last summer, some happened last semester, and there are more changes to come. “Everything we are doing is about making the Library a modern campus destination for…
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Students, faculty recognized at Spirit of MLK Awards event
During the month of February, Americans focus their historical hindsight on the contributions that African-American individuals have made to this country. In honor of Black History Month, Student Life at South Plains College presented the Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. to individuals who symbolize leadership through service that Dr. King practiced. The honorees were…
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Word on the Street
What do you like to do in your free time? by Cassandra Campos and Cameron Smith “In my free time, I like to draw and hang out with friends.” Abi Hernandez Journalism Freshman Whiteface “I play basketball and watch Netflix. Right now, I’m watching ‘YOU.’ It’s so crazy man!” Brandon Sparrow Kinesiology Sophomore San Antonio…
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Renovations for Science Building beginning with ground breaking in February
by Joshua Flores If you were on the SPC Levelland campus last semester, you may have noticed the trees outside the east side of the Science Building disappeared. They were removed before Christmas. This was done to make way for renovations. Plans for the renovations started almost two years ago, according to David Etheredge, chairman…
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Student overcomes obstacle with positive attitude
by Desiree Lopez For Jonathan Rangel, being involved is an important aspect of attending college. Rangel, a first-generation college student from Littlefield, Texas, is a sophomore pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in radiology. He said he chose to attend South Plains College because he enjoys the student-teacher ratio and the affordability. “I lived in…
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Alum follows family footsteps to college
by Victoria De Souza [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] Like many other students, Kate Jo McCasland found a place to discover her passions in college. McCasland, who was born in Lubbock, was raised…
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Sociology instructor connects material with the lives of students
by Autumn Bippert When Sherley Bedore decided she wanted to be a doctor, she set the goal of achieving that dream before the age of 32. While her path changed from her original goal, she still accomplished becoming a doctor before the age of 32. Dr. Bedore grew up in El Paso and moved to…
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Women’s cross country team opens season with two impressive showings
by Kendall Rainer The South Plains College women’s cross country team opened the 2019 season by placing first and second at their first two meets. The Lady Texans placed second at the Texas Tech Cross Country Classic, while the Texans placed ninth. The meet was held Sept. 21 at the Lubbock Christian University Golf Course.…
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Women’s rodeo team second in first fall competition
by Kendall Rainer The South Plains College women’s rodeo team placed second in their 2019 season opener at the Eastern New Mexico University Rodeo. The Rodeo was held Sept. 21 in Portales, New Mexico. The Lady Texans earned 195 team points to place second, behind Sul Ross State University that placed first with 230 points.…
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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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Regents approve Memorandum of Understanding regarding Lubbock City Hall
The Board of Regents at South Plains College approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the college, the City of Lubbock, and Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to explore the possibility of using Lubbock City Hall as a future campus during their April meeting. “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is for the consideration of conveyance and remodeling…
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South Plains College joins Levelland community in Christmas celebration
For the 60th anniversary of the founding of South Plains College, Levelland’s annual Festival of Lights was hosted on campus for the first time in a community-wide celebration to welcome the season with bright lights, holiday cheer, and lots of hot cocoa. Before the event started at 6 p.m., Dr. Gary Hudson, professor of fine…
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Maker space allows students to creatively learn in unique ways
With the newest installation in the Math and Engineering Building on the Levelland campus, students can now produce ideas in a space designed to promote creativity.
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Lubbock Center set to accept students for fall
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Just in time for the Fall 2017 semester, South Plains College will be opening a new campus for college and dual-credit students seeking technical and workforce careers and certificates. “It’s a really exciting opportunity for South Plains College,” said Dr. Robin Satterwhite, president of the college. “We feel like it’s going to really…