Tag: Student Feature
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Internship at national park brings student closer to dream
Ever since she was 10 years old, Antonieta Wescott has been pursuing her dream of becoming an interpretative park ranger.
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Romero finds new home with track, cross country teams
Talents are usually discovered by not looking for them. For Leslie Romero, her talent for running was discovered unexpectedly.
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Student shares experience of Harvey aftermath
Flooded streets and cars underwater were among the sights a South Plains College student saw after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston.
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Freshman keeps positive attitude despite her adversities
Abby Rodgers has overcome physical challenges she has been living with all her life by keeping positive and working towards her goals every day.
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Law enforcement student wishes to pursue career in Border Patrol
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Davis Browne has a passion for law enforcement, with hopes of seeking a career in the United States Border Patrol. “For law enforcement now, it’s kind of criticized and looked down on,” Browne said. “But you just have to look past that. Don’t take someone else’s word for it. If you want to…
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Love for fighting leads student toward Taipei Summer Olympics
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Honor, dedication and practice is the life motto of one student fighter. Most of the world has been a spectator for multiple MMA fights, but imagine training for half of your life, and now being able to compete in the Taipei 2017 Olympics. This fantasy has become a reality for Bruce Wang.…
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Student breaks college stereotype at older age
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer With a degree in chemistry and having already attended up to nine different colleges in his lifetime, Jim Mabarak is not a typical South Plains College student. Originally from Michigan, Mabarak was married and has three sons, along with a few grandchildren. Mabarak, who will be turning 78 in May, attends SPC…
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Math, law enforcement student receives Burnside Scholar Award, scholarship
by BRANDI ORTIZ//Associate Editor The Burnside Scholar Award was recently given to a South Plains College student. Rachel Sarkis, a sophomore Math and Law Enforcement Technology major from Lubbock, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Texas Community College Teachers Association. In 2002, the TCCTA established the Burnside Scholar Award, an award named after the first executive…
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Engineering major credits family for motivation
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor With a great amount of motivation and discipline, one student at South Plains College has garnered success by working hard and staying determined. Nancy Muñoz, a sophomore engineering major from Levelland, spends the majority of her time devoted to her education, as well as multiple student organizations. Muñoz is a Campus Ambassador,…
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Austin DJ comes to Levelland to pursue sound technology degree
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Imagine being surrounded by flashing lights, people dancing and a great atmosphere created by you and your music. DJ Ramo, more commonly known as Ray Hernandez, is a veteran DJ in Austin, Texas who has experienced nightlife in a whole different way and is now at South Plains College continuing his…
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Haines credits Baptist Student Ministry for creating career path
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Justin Haines has been musically inclined from a young age. The commercial music major was born in New London, Conn., but was raised in Lubbock, graduating from Monterey High School. Haines didn’t grow up in a musical family, but he said he found music to be the coolest thing in the world.…
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Mosongo follows family footsteps
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor Like father, like daughter. Bosi Mosongo, a freshman at South Plains College, came to Levelland to compete on the women’s track and field team while pursuing an education.