Four men are on a mission to impact lives, make a difference in their community, and build relationships.
Tomorrow’s Leaders transforming lives of Lubbock children
Art professor uses passion for comics to create teaching aids
Living two lives, Marc Watson doubles as a beloved comic book creator and professor.
Professor turns love of personal narratives into fulfilling career
Whether she is taking on the roles of coach and tour guide, or entrepreneur and metaphorical gardener, Wanda Clark has worked to help students, professionals, and the community blossom.
Geology club takes weekend trip to explore Southwest
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant The Rock Whisperers explored some of the Southwest’s most beautiful and interesting sights, applying classroom knowledge during a much-needed weekend getaway. The geology club is one of the more […]
Wallace Theater entertaining new generation of audiences
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer Once upon a time, in a small West Texas town, there was a man who wanted to open a movie theater in Levelland. The Wallace Theater was created in […]
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 […]
Student participation keeps psychology professor motivated
by RYAN SHANKS//Staff Writer When Alicia Barr was sitting in Dr. Daniel Gilbert’s class at the University of Texas at Austin, she realized her passion for psychology. “My most influential experience in college […]
Interest in medical field sparks career for alum
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Following her heart and her interest in the human anatomy led D’lena Ipson to her career as a radiology tech. An Andrews native, Ipson is a 2014 graduate of […]
Mermaid makes splash at Lubbock Arts Festival
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer [EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains some “nontraditional” answers.] A long time ago, in the mystical blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, a mermaid was born of the moon and […]
Local churches come together to honor Christ
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Luke Episcopal Church, St. Michael Catholic Church and others ministries from the Levelland Ministerial Alliance, hosted a Stations of the Cross service downtown on […]
Childhood trauma causes depression
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer [EDITOR’S NOTE: This contains true stories about the affects of suicide and sexual assault. The article maybe a trigger for some who have experienced or are experiencing similar situations. […]
Cosmetology instructor inspires students with lifetime of experience
by DESIREE MENDEZ//Staff Writer Instructor by day, rock star at night, Juan Partida is a man of many talents. Partida, who some may know as Johnny Rockstar, is an instructor of Cosmetology at […]
Songwriting group allows students to create original music
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Passionate members of the South Plains College community are uniting to make new music and spark creativity. A few students and staff members have created a song writing group within […]
Hobbs, Thompson shimmy to victory at Dancing With the Texans
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor Costumes, music, and a shiny disco ball. Season Five of “Dancing with the Texans” was held in the Sundown Room at the Student Center on April 13 at South […]
Synthetic drug use creates risk for teens, young adults
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor While states are focusing on how to control the legalization of marijuana, they might not be paying close enough attention to the lab-created drugs that are even harder to […]
Alum finds career with Border Patrol after criminal justice degree
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Dan Harris, Jr. has law enforcement in his blood. His father had duel careers serving in law enforcement and education. He was a Denver City police officer and reserve commander […]
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 […]
Innovations in 3-D printing technology lead to greater accessibility
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor As the tiny machinery precisely whirs itself across the platform below, it’s difficult to shake the sensation of observing the world’s smallest construction operation. In the Solid Modeling classroom […]
Alum creates distribution company, travels the world
by ALEX PEREZ//Feature Editor [Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing project in conjunction with the South Plains College Alumni Association. The project highlights former SPC students and their achievements.] From […]
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 […]
