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. […]
My time at South Plains College is coming to an end. Like many before me, I will continue on to a traditional four-year university. I came to South Plains on academic probation from […]
I am very glad I got to be a part of the newspaper staff this spring semester. This has been a great experience. I learned so much about South Plains College. The […]
by DEBRA MONTANDON Saying “Good bye” has never been an easy thing for me to do. Through the years, when I get close to anyone, letting go is so hard. Working […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The ink has yet to dry on Mike Trout’s $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, and yet people are already saying he is underpaid. It was surprising to see […]
Roombas are mapping people’s homes while cleaning the floor. Roombas, the small robotic vacuum cleaners, were made to help people reduce the amount of housework. However, iRobot, the company that makes Roomba, […]
Social networking addiction is a phrase that is used to refer to someone spending too much time using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other forms of social media. The overuse of social media […]
The lack of regulation by Youtube to protect children who use the video platform is causing concern for parents and Youtubers. The controversy concerning child exploration on Youtube became a trending topic […]
Ambitious students are forced to cope with the reality that the prestigious colleges and universities they aspire to attend don’t handle admissions fairly in light of the largest prosecuted college admissions scandal […]
The healthcare services offered to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the most disorganized, understaffed and heavily criticized agencies of the government. On average, 22 veterans a day […]
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 […]
Bernie Sanders recently announced his intention to run for the Democratic Party nomination, giving Americans another chance to see a Democratic-Socialist president. Late February marked his decision to run, and almost immediately […]
by DEBBIE MONTANDON With Valentine’s Day over, I was thinking, it would be good if we could be nice all year long. It seems that we deal with negative people every day, either […]
The clinking of cleats, the popping of leather and the crack of the bat can only mean one thing that: Major League Baseball is back. With Manny Machado recently signing with the […]
Valentine’s Day not just all about romance by Kaitlyn Hyde Valentine’s Day – people either love it or hate it. I can’t think of another holiday when people have such mixed and extreme […]
We live in an achievement-obsessed society that is quick to apply the labels “talented” and “gifted” to everyone who has accomplished anything of importance. People who are successful are often portrayed as […]
The current state of the gaming industry is abominable. The status quo for almost every major and even indie (independent) game developers is to sell half of the game up front for […]
