Celebrating 60
The student newspaper of South Plains College.
Category: Spring 2017
Six students selected for NASA scholars program
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor Every year, students who show great interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are selected by NASA to participate in the Community College Aerospace Scholars program. This year, six South Plains College […]
Student joins campus police force
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer A South Plains College student will be turning in her textbooks for a uniform as she becomes the newest member of the Campus Police Department. Ada Hinojos is now a very familiar […]
Lubbock Center set to accept students for fall
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Just in time for the Fall 2017 semester, South Plains College will be opening a new campus for college and dual-credit students seeking technical and workforce careers and certificates. “It’s a really exciting […]
Texas House bill tightens leash on service animal fraud
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor Texas may soon be cracking down on people attempting to take their pets where they don’t belong. In April 2017, the Texas House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2992, which would set […]
Dewbre serving as vice president of NCMPR
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer There is no better job than doing what you love. Dane Dewbre is currently the vice-president and president elect for the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). He is also […]
Commencement ceremonies set for May 12
by BRANDI ORTIZ//News Editor There will be a change in the ceremonies for this year’s graduating students. South Plains College will host the 59th annual Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2017 on May 12 […]
BackTalk: Airstrike in Syria fires up debate
United States bombing pales in comparison to Syrian civil war by TYLER YORK//Online Editor The atrocities committed in Syria should come to an end. But random bombings ordered by the United States will only make the […]
Lowering renewal age of driving licenses reduces risks for elderly
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many people die from accidents involving a vehicle, whether they were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. People are always looking for new ways to make our roads safer. Car accidents are almost […]
Legalizing prostitution may lead to positive outcome
by MATT MOLINAR The global sex trade has become a big industry for prostitutes and a problem for victims of the sex trafficking epidemic. Prostitution is a taboo issue that has been debated in many countries, […]
Good mothers deserve more appreciation
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer Mother’s Day is a day out of the year for you to recognize the mothers around you. But for all they do for us, they deserve more than just one day. I […]
Graduating student gives insight to college experience after military
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant College is a whole other beast than the military, but one I needed to switch my brain back to normal as I was in a state of constant worry in the military. […]
Journalism still very much alive despite technological advances
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Just as the world evolves, so do the things around us. Journalism, to some people, may be dead. But to this journalist, it is only evolving. I hear all the time as […]
New sound causes rift among Paramore fans
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer Fans around the world are freaking out about Paramore’s newest release. As this new era approaches, everyone is eager to see what the future holds for the band. The last time that […]
Experiences in Newsroom inspire student to seek new path
by HANNAH NELSON//Staff Writer The summer before starting at South Plains College, I went to orientation and met my advisor. At that point in time, I was a Journalism major and was assigned to Charlie Ehrenfeld […]
Friendships, experiences give student everlasting memories
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Just like many great adventures, mine must come to an end. Journalism is not just a career. To me, it is a way of life. It is my way of changing the […]
Student reflects on friendships made in newsroom
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor It has been a long, memorable two years, as I have discovered what it is I want to do with the rest of my life. After graduating from Frenship High School in […]
Newsroom changes life of journalism student
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Some of the first words I ever heard in the newsroom were “The newsroom will change your life, if you let it.” At the time, I just laughed. They were such unassuming words, […]
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 intriguing groups at […]
