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Texans place second at Howard College Rodeo
After the dust has settled, the Texans placed second while the Lady Texans finished sixth at the Howard College Rodeo on April 13 in Big Spring. With one rodeo remaining on the schedule and the […]
Green continuing basketball career at University of Pittsburgh
Sophomore Gabbie Green signed her intent to continue her basketball career at the University of Pittsburgh on April 17 during a signing ceremony held in the T-Club at Texan Dome. “I know that what made […]
Experience provocative universes in ‘Love, Death, & Robots’
In a world where a bowl of yogurt takes control of the United States government and charges its leaders with fixing the economy via a strict, but perfect plan, the only fallacy, as it is […]
Anitta impresses with trilingual album
Looking to build a successful career internationally, Anitta is bringing a new trilingual album to the world. Larissa de Macedo Machado, better known as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and businesswoman. After […]
Sufferers of anxiety at higher risk of suicide
Anxiety plays with your thought process, leaving you feeling hopeless and depressed. Your soul empties as the stress piles up, and you start feeling alone. Your brain starts whispering, “What if I wasn’t here?” while […]
Silent Wings Museum preserves memory of key role in World War II
Glider planes had an important role in the success of the Normandy Beach Invasion that ended World War II. The Silent Wings Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory, as well as the history, of […]
Local residents voice concern about Lubbock expansion
The South Plains College Board of Regents recently played hosts for a public forum to discuss issues such as the college potentially adding another campus in Lubbock and a need to attract more students to […]
CampusShield app provides safety measures for students
CampusShield is an app that is being used by colleges across the nation with a goal of strengthening communities by connecting campus safety forces with those who are in need. Personal safety and security on […]
Students garner 14 awards from Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
The Plainsman Press staff recently was recognized with 14 awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The awards were announced during the annual TIPA spring competition and convention, which was held March 14 – March […]
Strange case of child abuse leads to murder in ‘The Act’
When a mother’s love becames toxic and suffocating, a daughter makes a desperate decision to commit an “act of kindness” to escape. “The Act” is the Hulu adaptation of the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. […]
‘Generation Zero’ offers great concert, poor execution
Upon returning home from a short island vacation, you quickly realize that things are not the way they were. Without a soul in sight, and with every car, house, and street seemingly abandoned, the only […]
Green New Deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions entirely
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 radical. The Green […]
Rushed marriages lead to higher divorce rate
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 liking the opposite […]
Board of Regents discuss CampusShield app, rank promotions
The new CampusShield Smartphone App, the Scholarship Gala Update, and the Online Resume for Prospective Students, Parents, and the Public were among the topics discussed during the March meeting of the South Plains College Board […]
Dynamic treatment options make PTSD manageable
You trap your feelings into a time capsule. But it eventually becomes too full and explodes. The memories spill out and replay in front of your eyes over and over like a slideshow. Your body […]
Former student become published speech professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before becoming a professor at South Plains College, Kelley Finley was a student who was involved in many campus organizations. After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayland Baptist University and […]
Final ‘Madea’ movie emphasizes families sticking together through tragedy
After receiving awful news about a family member passing away, Madea and her family gather around as she announces that she will be planning the funeral. This family meeting will be the starting point of […]
Exciting gameplay overshadows forgettable story in ‘The Division 2’
Most humans have been wiped out by a fatal biological super-bug, but somehow this bug is weaponized. Secret groups of government agents, or “Division Agents” are considered to be the last line of defense in […]
Former SPC professor achieves bluegrass dreams
by DEBRA MONTANDON Alan Munde was a traveling musician and 40 years old. He traveled a lot, but he had a wife and daughter and was ready to settle down a little. He was in […]
