by REBEKAH HARVEY For Seth Hall, South Plains College is in his blood. Hall was born and raised in Lubbock, where he lived with his family until they moved to Dallas when he was 10. […]
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English professor impacts students with American literature, poetry
Ever since Mollie Moore was little, she loved to write, even writing her own newspapers. Moore has been serving as an assistant professor of English a South Plains College for six years. “I was an […]
Professor selected as new dean of health occupations
Jerry Findley is making it his goal to help students succeed in order to get closer to their career paths. Findley, who recently was selected as the new Dean of Health Occupations, first came to […]
Automotive programs receive service excellence accreditation
The Automotive Service Technology programs at South Plains College recently received the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence accreditation, raising them to the highest level in industry standards. The programs on the Levelland campus and […]
Program helps prepare students for truck driving industry
South Plains College recently opened a professional truck driving school at the Reese Center campus and is looking for students who would be interested in the trucking industry. The truck driving school is a 210 […]
Creative Arts programs band together for Fest Week
Celebrating the talent of students in the Creative Arts Program is the goal of Fest Week at South Plains College. Fest Week is an event for the four Creative Arts programs to come together, share […]
Graduation set for May 10
The 61st Graduation Ceremony at South Plains College will be held on May 10. The ceremony will be in Texan Dome. Graduates are asked to report to the Physical Education Complex before each ceremony. “Students […]
Former residence life director takes position at SPC
by REBEKAH HARVEY Michael Hill, a West Texas native, was recently hired as the associate dean of students at South Plains College. Hill, who has a background in student and residence life, graduated from Wylie High […]
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 […]
Rez Week encourages celebration of true meaning of Easter
In celebration of the Christian year, the student leadership team of Baptist Student Ministry has planned Rez week 2019 at South Plains College to share and have fun activities with fellow students. Rez Week is […]
Psychotherapy proves affective treatment for social phobia
“It is just easier to avoid social situations,” you think to yourself. You avoid people and places because the apprehension churns in your stomach. Palms become sweaty as the fear of not being understood sticks […]
Freshman aspires for local entrepreneur legacy
Steven Cabrera plans on creating the next big thing for the Levelland community. Cabrera, a Lubbock native, is working toward an associate’s degree in business at South Plains College. Humble and dedicated, the 21-year-old has […]
Faith leads alum degree in human services
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Melinda Ledesma, Levelland has always been home. She was born and raised in Levelland. She first attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, before transferring to the Levelland school system. After graduating from Levelland […]
Green receives numerous honors after successful season at SPC
Gabbie Green has been playing basketball since she was a little girl. But she never thought that she would accomplish as much as she has during her first two years in college. Green grew up […]
Professor pens urban fantasy novel
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Stephen Sanders, South Plains College has always been a part of his life. Sanders, who was born in Lubbock, lived in Levelland until he graduated from SPC with his Associate of […]
Doppelgängers torment unsuspecting family in ‘Us’
There are a number of different ways to interpret the new horror movie, “Us.” Every image seems to be a clue for what is about to happen. At the start of the movie, titles inform […]
Traveling frequently promotes personal growth
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 somewhere new I […]
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 […]
