Tag: student opinion
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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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Policy changes needed for high schools to impact student experiences
by Cassandra Campos High school is a great experience. But let’s be honest, there’s a few changes that need to be made. For example, the learning methods, dress code and the overall attitude of students needs to be altered. One thing I would certainly change about high school is the grading and learning system. To…
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Disney movies of past portray sexist ideologies
by Cassandra Campos Growing up a Disney Fanatic, I often spent most of my childhood watching Disney movies and shows. A very common factor included Prince Charming going to save the day and save the princess. As a 5-year-old, I saw nothing wrong with that, it was a fairytale, that’s what was supposed to happen. …
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Vegetarians base practices on moral convictions despite negative effects
by Cassandra Campos Vegetarians and meat eaters will always disagree. Many of the reasons why is because vegetarians and meat eaters differentiate greatly on morals, health and how much they care about the environment. One of the main reasons why people choose to be vegetarian is because of their morals. They care greatly about the…
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Japanese culture has positive impact on life of student
by Cameron Smith Staff Writer Americans live in a multicultural society. Japan, the once distant and mysterious remote island off the coast of Asia, is now one of the most influential countries to me. Japan’s technology, clothing, entertainment, and food have heavily influenced me in ways that no country ever has. Japanese cuisine has been…
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Print journalism major gains new experiences, meets lifelong friends
I’ve stared at a blank Microsoft Word doc for days now. For someone who struggles very little with writing and putting words on a page, this particular article was difficult to start. I just did not know where to start. I have spent so many hours in the Newsroom in the Communications Building, since fall…
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Traveling frequently promotes personal growth
Traveling is a great way to learn and gain new experiences throughout life. I enjoy traveling very much. I have traveled so much growing up, and every time I travel or go somewhere new I learn something new. I think every student should have a travel bucket list, whether it’s a town only 50 miles…
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Green New Deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions entirely
A bill to reduce America’s impact on global climate change is being developed by Democrats, much to the dismay of the many Republicans who claim it isn’t feasible or even that it’s radical. The Green New Deal (GND) echoes a portion of Obama’s stimulus package from roughly 10 years ago, which primarily focused on improving…
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Rushed marriages lead to higher divorce rate
by DEBRA MONTANDON There are many important decisions one will make in life, and picking the right mate ranks at the top. It seems that today so many kids are encouraged to start liking the opposite sex so young. You can hear any parents ask, “Is he your boyfriend? Or do you like him/her?” I was…
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Backtalk: Classic jams, modern tunes clash
Vintage music has more profound, nostalgic lyrics by KAITLYN HYDE There has always been a debate between generations about what’s better – new music or the classic oldies. There are a lot of aspects that spark the debate, but one thing I can say for certain is that music has always entertained, educated, or informed listeners…