Tag: Student
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Honors debut album ‘Feel Better’ captivates with new, original style
by Seth Hall Alternative music mixed with R&B comes together for a unique up-and-coming band. In 2018, R&B/ electronic band “Honors” debuted their first album titled “Feel Better.” Prior to the release of the album, Honors had grown their popularity by releasing various singles in 2016. With their first release topping almost 23 million listens…
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Student expresses fascination for American sports cars
by Seth Hall Staff writer While growing up, cars were always something I admired and loved. It all began with hearing my first V8 engine in a 2005 C6 Corvette, the first of the sixth generation Corvettes. Although I was fairly young when this beautiful car captured my ears and eyes, I remember the loud…
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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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Student persevering through college with unique side hustle
by Cameron Smith Staff writer Times have changed. There is money to be made in almost every aspect of life. However, in the case of college student Kris Dew, money is brought in from multiple pursuits – stripping and modeling. The 22-year-old graphic design major at Texas Tech University began her lifestyle as a dancer…
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Tragedy brings new strength toward new ‘Circles’ album
by Cameron Smith Staff writer The accidental drug overdose of rapper Mac Miller in September 2018 sent tears and shock into not only the rap community, but also the entire music industry. A month prior to his death, he released his fifth studio album “Swimming” – which the public believed would be his last album.…
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Mental health issues affect millennials
The younger generation of millennials are experiencing a much higher risk for mental health issues than previous generations. Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are becoming problematically high for today’s teens. While there may be many factors causing many of these issues, experts believe that more millennials struggle with perfectionism and elevated expectations, which…
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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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International student strives to help her community
By Victoria De Souza Lucy Kayiuki is pursuing her passion for the medical field to have an impactful change in her community. Kayiuki lived in Kenya with her mother and two younger brothers until she received an opportunity to obtain her associate’s degree in nursing at South Plains College. Kayiuki is the first person in…
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Student finds path expressing himself through artwork
With marks of a pencil and strokes of a brush, Christian Garcia fills a blank canvas with his colorful view of the world. Christian Garcia, sophomore art major at South Plains College, uses his artwork as a form of expression and says he hopes others can find it relatable. Garcia took his first art classes…
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Catholic Student Ministry president hopes to help students grow stronger in faith
Jasmine Carty hopes to help people with their personal faith and spiritual growth. Carty, a sophomore from Palmer, Texas, is a kinesiology major and Catholic Student Ministries president. Catholic Student Ministry is a group for students looking for a place to practice their Catholicism, which offers Mass, Bible study, and a student-run office. There are…
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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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Brazilian student grateful for opportunities in America
Many people would love to have the chance to live in tropical areas, but Victoria de Souza Bispo got to experience this. De Souza lived in Pará, Brazil with her grandparents until she was 14 years old. “Brazil has a lot of different looks,” says de Souza, a freshman at South Plains College. “There’s the…
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Student elected delegate for state physical therapy association
Shelby Jan Nail plans to use her role as a delegate for the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association to promote physical therapy and help benefit future students studying the profession. The South Plains College student from Zephyr, Texas, has studied at Texas Tech before coming to the Levelland campus to study physical therapy. Nail attended…
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Engineering student wants to take career interstellar
If one’s future is written in the stars, there is at least one South Plains College student with an eye turned toward the things to come. Ethan Villa, a sophomore engineering major from Lubbock, keeps himself busy with a healthy portion of schoolwork, socializing with friends, and generally trying to make sense of the reason…
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Dorris takes unexpected path to play basketball at SPC
Maddie Dorris never thought her basketball career would land her in West Texas. Having attended a 6A high school in Weatherford for four years, Dorris never thought she would be a member of the South Plains College women’s basketball team. Before attending SPC in the fall of 2016, Dorris thought she would be going to…
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Video production major hopes for career in live sports recording
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Jazmin Salazar has big plans for her future as she prepares to graduate from South Plains College in May. After she was born, Salazar’s mother decided to take her to New Mexico where she would spend the next six years of her life. However, Salazar had no other choice but to…
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Phillipines native turns childhood interests into future career
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer From the Philippines to Texas, Arra Delos Santos carries big dreams with her no matter where she goes. Delos Santos lives in Lubbock, but she is originally from the Philippines. When she was 9 years old, her family moved to San Diego, California and lived there for around five years before…
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Student shares inspiration, passion for art
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer Art student hopes to encourage young students as art teacher Sketchbooks, charcoal, paint and pastels are a few of things you can find in this unique art student’s bag.
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Computer information systems major balances school, work
by IRENE RIOS//Staff Writer From printer jams to servers down, Jared Underwood takes care of all technology issues as the daytime manager at the Technology Center.