by:NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Imagine a world where your favorite video game character comes to life and tries to destroy everything and anyone in its path. The unique film, “Pixels,” is about aliens challenging the Earth to […]
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‘Ant-Man’ attracts big audience in Marvel film
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief “Ant-Man,” the miniature superhero only comic enthusiasts have ever heard of before, now has hit the big screen in a big way. When I first walked into the theater to see “Ant-Man,” […]
‘Straight Outta Compton’ tells story of social injustice, formation of N.W.A.
by: GABRIELLA GAMBOA/Staff Writer Sending you into a world of violence, racism and history, “Straight Outta Compton” is unforgettable, an explosive, legendary, entertaining hip-hop biopic that brings you raps about race, drugs and police brutality […]
Turnpike Troubadors impress crowd at Blue Light street concert
by: JOSHUA RAMIREZ/Sports Editor The drinks were flowing and cigarettes burning as the crowd outside Lubbock’s Blue Light filled with anticipation waiting to see the Turnpike Troubadours at the annual street concert on Broadway. Broadway […]
‘Max unleashes heartfelt scenes in adventure film
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Best friend. Hero. Marine. Inspired by true events, “Max” tells the story of a Belgian Malinois (shepherd dog) that used to help United States Marines in Afghanistan alongside his handler Kyle Wincott […]
Hernandez begins her role as testing, advising director
by PAMELA GANDY/Staff Writer The newly-formed South Plains College Testing and Advising Center will continue to help students map out their education and prepare for success under the influence of Lola Hernandez, the new director of […]
Presley travels to Nigeria to talk agriculture to students
by SARA MARSHALL/Photo Editor Many spend their summer vacations by the pool or traveling to see family. But Ron Presley, Professor of agriculture at South Plains College, chose to spend his summer contributing to the education […]
DeRuise races cross country, pursuing his dream while living out of van
by JESSICA COX/Entertainment Editor So many young adults get caught up in the endless cycle of working a job they do not enjoy – day in and day out – ultimately unhappy with the direction that […]
Solis jumps into new culture at SPC
by: TAYLOR ZARBANO Staff Writer Some of the most unique people we can meet are those we encounter from other countries. South Plains College is the place to encounter these students. One of these students is […]
Keith uses biology to intrigue students
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief There is a passion that drives biologists that most people never see. Megan Keith, instructor of biology at South Plains College, possesses that deep passion for her field. She went to school […]
‘Fratty hipster’ Fitzgerald shares passion for helping students
by: BRANDI ORTIZ/Staff Writer For some people, going to work is a dreadful event. But Ryan Fitzgerald, the new director of research and reports at South Plains College, says he has fallen in love with […]
Elephants suffer for human entertainment
by: MALLORY CARVER/ News Editor Zoos and circuses provide a popular form of entertainment for families. To society, nothing is more precious than watching an unhappy animal—which has been excessively mistreated—being held captive for the […]
Banning books puts unnecessary limits on literature
by: RACHEL MEANS/Staff Writer Book banning has been going on for years. Schools have been forbidding the teaching of books for almost as long as they have been requiring reading. From Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita,” to […]
Gender irrelevant when fighting for country
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief For a hundred years, women have been fighting for true equality. The Pentagon opened up another door for women all around our country in 2013 when the schedule for integrating women on […]
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Back Talk: Genetic selection triggers ethical debate
Scientist play God through genetic selection by: TAYLOR ZARBANO/Staff Writer In today’s society, we are seeing more changes to our genetics. Genetic Selection has become one of the major changes that Americans have had to […]
Two new veteran employees are working as financial aid advisors
by: SKYLER McCLESKEY/Staff Writer South Plains College has two new veterans who are heading up the Veterans Affairs Office at the Levelland and Reese Center campuses. Kristi Simpson is the new Veterans Affairs Benefits […]
Office merge calls for new names
by: Dariella Hernandez/Editorial Assistant Two offices at the Levelland campus of South Plains College have new names to better reflect their responsibilities. The College Relations Office has recently been renamed “The Office of Marketing and […]
Yeh scholarship provides opportunities for science majors
by: MALLORY CARVER/Editorial Assistant The family of Dr. Te-Lung “Jesse” Yeh has been working to establish a Memorial Scholarship Endowment to assist a South Plains College student who is majoring in chemistry or science. As […]
