Tag: Student life
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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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SPC students celebrate King and his visions, through fun activities
Students at South Plains College recently gathered to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because of the efforts he made and the vision he had to change the world. The Black Student Union held a birthday celebration for Dr. King on January 21 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center Building…
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Former residence life director takes position at SPC
by REBEKAH HARVEY Michael Hill, a West Texas native, was recently hired as the associate dean of students at South Plains College. Hill, who has a background in student and residence life, graduated from Wylie High School in Abilene, Texas. “I was born in Odessa,” said Hill, “and moved to Abilene when I was 13.” After…
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Student becomes novelist after years of hard work
Elizabeth Sacks came up with a story idea 10 years ago and recently got it published. Sacks, who is majoring in Graphic Arts at South Plains College, published her first novel on Feb. 14. Sacks, who uses her pen name, said she has been writing most of her life. She said that she would come…
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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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Students lead peers in educational growth using Innovation Fellows Program
Many school programs allow students to improve their own learning experience. But with one program, two South Plains College students provide resources to encourage educational growth among their peers. University Innovation Fellows allows students to initiate change within their college community by providing necessary resources and educational opportunities to other students. Fellows take part in…
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Students, faculty exhibit art, music during ‘The Happening’
A “happening” is a performance, event or situation meant to be considered art – usually performance art. Happenings can be staged anywhere such as at, galleries, theater settings or even on a street. The Fine Arts Department at South Plains College hosted “The Happening” on March 1 through March 3. The term was first used…
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Taylor opens heart, home to students
Many college students feel extremely lonely when they move away from home. Jada Shae Taylor is a student who wishes to change this with her kindness. She puts together a dinner every Sunday for any student who wishes to attend. “I have a huge heart,” says Taylor, “and Sunday Dinner has always been a tradition…
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Student pursues passion in film after soccer injury
After a devastating injury that ended his soccer career, Fabio Acosta traded in his soccer cleats for a camera and found a new passion for film at South Plains College. Acosta, a freshman film major, was born in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, but moved to Dallas, Texas, when he was 2 years old. “I love the…
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Students remember Dr. King during MLK day event
Everyone has a dream. For Dr. Martin Luther King, that dream was equality. Two South Plains College student organizations arranged a Martin Luther King Day celebration to instill the desire for greatness in students, faculty, and staff. The Student Government Association and Residence Hall Association jointly planned an interactive event for the community to engage…
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Art Club creates relaxed environment for students
During the past few months, Art Club has brought students together, given students an escape from life, and an outlet to express themselves.
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Growing up in a small town teaches life lessons
I am thankful I grew up in a small town because I learned a lot of life lessons from the negative and positive experiences.
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Going home every weekend interferes with college adjustments
With the fall semester beginning comes new college freshmen, all of them new to school and trying to figure out everything that comes with being in college.
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New director of student life strives for diversity, community involvement
The Student Life Center has a new director who plans to bridge the gap between community and community college.
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Medical drug abuse becoming wide spread in college
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer In this day and age, medications are being over used and abused. Being a college student is stressful, and apparently many students are taking that same complaint to the doctor. Many of my friends are on several medications for various reasons. Some of these include anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Only recently, has…
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College students underrated in eyes of society
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor Welcome to the real world, where you have to juggle school, work and a social life as a college student, all while trying to not drown in debt because of tuition and that really cute dress you saw at Zara. Life in college has its ups and downs. But let’s be honest,…
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College requirements for students cause frustration
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer The general education requirements that college students have to complete are ridiculous. Most of the courses that are required have already been taken in high school and are just a repetition of what has already been learned. Typically, you spend 12 years in school learning basic fundamentals such as math, reading, and…
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Students in college susceptible to more stress, depression
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Untreated mental illness could be seen as an epidemic in the United States. As a college student I can personally say college is very stressful. Students, who conjointly have a load of stress, can be treated. Most college campuses have a health and wellness program where counselors can be used at students’…
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Student life becoming even more stressful, competitive
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many high school students are consumed with stress, too much stress. There is so much expected of them, and not enough time in the day to accomplish everything. High school has become a constant competition. Students compete to get the best grades and be at the top of their class. It…
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Curriculum in school not preparing students for life
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer In today’s school system, the basics are taught to us pretty well. We learn math, English, science, and history. These four classes make up our core curriculum. Many would say we do not teach enough to our younger generations. Yes, the core curriculum is very much needed and applies to almost…