Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the fourth part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. As colleges closed their campuses in the face of the […]
Coronavirus forces college students to adapt to online classes
Professors face challenges as classes transition online
Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the third part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. Nearly every aspect of normal life has been affected by […]
College nurse shares health tips for avoiding virus, signs to look for regarding COVID-19
Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the second part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. Taking the correct measures for protecting ourselves and those around […]
Coronavirus outbreak brings college campuses to close
Editors Note: ‘Covid on Campus’ is a four-part series. This is the first part on the Coronavirus and its impact on the College. Even in the best of times, life for students at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Groundbreaking ceremony for Science Building additions, renovations held Feb. 29
South Plains College held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Wilburn and Helen Wheeler Science Center on Feb. 29 in the parking lot west of the Student Center on the Levelland campus. The […]
Former student dying with cancer writes poems for young daughters, inspiring girls across the Nation
When a wife and mother of two only had weeks to live, she knew what she had to do for her family. She planned to write an everlasting message to leave for […]
Students, faculty recognized at Spirit of MLK Awards event
During the month of February, Americans focus their historical hindsight on the contributions that African-American individuals have made to this country. In honor of Black History Month, Student Life at South Plains […]
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 […]
Flu season timing, location unpredictable
by Tanika Wilson Get ready for more. Just when you thought flu season was over, it turns out it’s not. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity continues […]
‘Catabolic Conversations’ new podcast founded by SPC professors
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Two South Plains College professors are finding new ways to connect with students. One of these ways is that students are able to listen to podcasts hosted […]
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. […]
Renovations for Science Building beginning with ground breaking in February
by Joshua Flores If you were on the SPC Levelland campus last semester, you may have noticed the trees outside the east side of the Science Building disappeared. They were removed before […]
Juarez crowned Miss Caprock at annual scholarship pageant
by Autumn Bippert Julieta Juarez was crowned Miss Caprock during the 62nd annual scholarship pageant at South Plains College. The event was held on Nov. 15 in the Tom T. Hall Recording […]
Staff, former students win seven awards
Current and former staff members of the Plainsman Press recently received seven awards from the Texas Community College Journalism Association. The winners of the awards, for material published during the fall 2018 […]
Tenth annual Stocking Drive provides cheer to children in hospitals
Autumn Bippert The South Plains College Reese Center Library has hosted a stocking drive for children in need for close to a decade. The idea for the Stocking Drive came from students […]
Students, Levelland community to gather for annual tree lighting
by Desiree Lopez Members of the South Plains College Grounds and Maintenance Department have already begun decorating the Levelland campus in preparation for the annual event that has become known as The […]
Board of Regents discuss student demographics, fall retirees
by Autumn Bippert A construction report for the Science Building, student demographics, and fall retirees were among the topics discussed during the November meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. […]
Vaping increasing in popularity with teens
by Victoria De Souza The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes among teenagers is a result of the easy access and targeting a young audience in the promotion of vape products. According to […]
