by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer Our Earth is very important, so we should take care of it. But instead, we are causing damage to our planet every day. How do we prevent […]
Help save Earth by recycling
Precautions still necessary for fighting off COVID-19
Staff Writer by Brittany Marriott When COVID-19 first hit worldwide, no one believed a virus could cause so much damage to the world. It was in March 2020 when it first started spreading. […]
Policies, dress code help guide acceptable behavior
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer Policies and rules are certain boundaries that you cannot cross. If you were to disobey these ground rules in high school, then you would get in trouble […]
Interesting attractions found in Lubbock
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer Lubbock is home to a rich cultural scene, with musical acts, a welcoming atmosphere and delightful dining options. Lubbock is full of interesting things to […]
Men’s National Soccer program needs changes
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer With the Tokyo Olympics in the rear-view mirror, the world’s eyes are focused on Paris. This is especially true for the men’s USA soccer team, which failed […]
Reality TV represents our society with diverse genres
by Manuel Muniz Staff Writer While many values are left out of reality shows, the popularity of reality TV shows such as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” or “The Real Housewives” on […]
Artists increase value of craft by adding digital tokens
by Saul Eli Rosa Staff Writer Celebrities and artists are selling NFTs in record numbers, cashing in on the latest cryptocurrency craze. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets such as digital […]
Exercising can be beneficial to your mental health
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You already know how exercising can lead to a healthy lifestyle for your body. But did you know it can benefit you in so many other ways? […]
Social media taking over our lives, increasing risk for mental illness
by Brittany Marriott Staff Writer You know there was a time when technology was not a big thing or evolved. There was a time when people would communicate through letters or in […]
Public Relations student continues family tradition, cherishes new relationships
by Seth Hall For many students, graduation is one of the most exciting experiences. For some, it can also be a sad moment. When I first decided to attend South Plains College, […]
Disney movies of past portray sexist ideologies
by Cassandra Campos Growing up a Disney Fanatic, I often spent most of my childhood watching Disney movies and shows. A very common factor included Prince Charming going to save the day […]
Vegetarians base practices on moral convictions despite negative effects
by Cassandra Campos Vegetarians and meat eaters will always disagree. Many of the reasons why is because vegetarians and meat eaters differentiate greatly on morals, health and how much they care about […]
Policy changes needed for high schools to impact student experiences
by Cassandra Campos High school is a great experience. But let’s be honest, there’s a few changes that need to be made. For example, the learning methods, dress code and the overall […]
Student discusses affects, concerns of Global Warming
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer Global warming is a topic everyone knows about but does nothing about it. I believe that it is the government’s responsibility to find renewable resources as soon […]
Japanese culture has positive impact on life of student
by Cameron Smith Staff Writer Americans live in a multicultural society. Japan, the once distant and mysterious remote island off the coast of Asia, is now one of the most influential countries […]
Student expresses fascination for American sports cars
by Seth Hall Staff writer While growing up, cars were always something I admired and loved. It all began with hearing my first V8 engine in a 2005 C6 Corvette, the first […]
Mental health issues affect millennials
The younger generation of millennials are experiencing a much higher risk for mental health issues than previous generations. Levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are becoming problematically high for today’s teens. […]
Making your own clothes has benefits
by Abi Hernandez Many clothing companies have many different types of machines that produce their clothing. If we made our own clothes, it could be beneficial in so many different ways. For […]
Disney Studios ruining good franchises with greed
By Kendall Rainer Disney Studios holds the largest film franchise on the planet and is still growing, with new stakes in entertainment companies arising every year. The familiar family-friendly company has […]
Females should not be excluded from playing football
By Abi Hernandez Football was traditionally a sport for guys since 1869. But now more and more girls are interested in playing football. When guys hear this, they start complaining and […]
