by Michael Ramos Plainsman Online When the pandemic first hit South Plains College back in March, no one was really sure what would happen. With most of the students being sent home, […]
Residence halls reopen under new safety guidelines
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Local businesses reopening after closing due to pandemic
by Michael Ramos Plainsman Online Around spring break, South Plains College closed their doors and moved to online when the coronavirus threatened the students. This not only was a struggle for the […]
College students struggle to prioritize sleep
by Emma Crowder Plainsman Online For college students, it can be difficult to find the time to get good rest while trying to balance school, work and social life. More often than […]
Anti-maskers threaten chances at COVID recovery
by Emma Keas for Plainsman Online In a time when more than 200,000 Americans have died from the novel coronavirus, you would think that people would be willing to try anything to […]
Time-travelling musicians wow audiences in latest ‘Bill and Ted’ movie
By Robert Nance for Plainsman Online Time is falling apart. Babe Ruth is crossing the Delaware River, George Washington is about to be pitched a fast ball, Kid Cudi is now the […]
New animated movie attracts audiences using artistic design
by Cameron Smith The second film installation from the popular anime from Japan arrived in the United States with “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising.” In a world where people are born with […]
New album ‘LUV vs The World 2’ exceeds fans expectations with catchy beats
by Cameron Smith First announced in 2018, Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” has seen it’s fair share of controversy. Since its announcement, Lil Uzi Vert has: announced his retirement from music; released […]
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, […]
New album ‘Pep Talks’ raw, intimate portrayal of personal hardships
by Seth Hall Alcoholism, divorce, and hard times can always be overcome. These are themes seen in new music from up-and-coming band Judah and the Lion. When I first heard Judah and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Ford v Ferrari’ captivates viewers, gets motors going
by Seth Hall In 1966, Shelby Racing and Ford Motors worked together to take on the race cars of Ferrari in Le mans One of the most monumental moments in Ford history […]
Standardized testing discourages students, limits positive performances
by Cassandra Campos I believe that our education system is at an all-time low. Standardized tests now define you as a student. I completely disagree with this, given that we all do […]
Students can pass time fishing at lakes in Levelland
by Joshua Flores It’s a common complaint. Students are often heard saying there’s nothing to do around Levelland. But those who say that, may not know what’s hiding nearby under the surface […]
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 […]
New Honors Program prepares students for life after college
by Haleigh Hinojosa In case you need another incentive to “make the grade” at South Plains College, there’s a new Honors Program. It officially began last fall, and courses offered are different […]
Raw emotion, catchy beats complete ‘The Search’
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Depression is an ever-growing issue that a young artist aims to confront. In the world of music, almost anything can be expressed, whether it be happiness, wealth […]
