Driver steps down as Arts & Sciences dean to return to passion of teaching math

by Isa Torres, staff writer

The fall semester has started, and a position is empty in the division of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Jay Driver the man who served as dean of arts and sciences for three semesters recently stepped down from that position to return to the classroom to teach math and technology.

No tuition increase for second consecutive year

by Stephanie Perez, staff writer

For the second consecutive semester, South Plain College students are enjoying another semester that tuition has stayed the same price.

SPC Regents discuss Fine Arts construction, fall enrollment dip at September meeting

by Jacob Tucker, associate editor

Construction, fall enrollment, and future campaign efforts to promote education for the college were among the main topics of discussion during the September meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. 

Construction for the addition to the Fine Arts Building will begin soon.  During the meeting Jim McCutchin of McCutchin Construction in Levelland presented a list of bidders for the different jobs needed for this construction project.

Muleshoe Center becomes newest addition to SPC family

by Courtney Bullard, editor assistant

After two and half years of preparation and planning, Muleshoe is now the home of a new Interactive Television classroom.

South Plains College and Workforce of the South Plains opened the SPC Muleshoe Extension Center at 621 Second St. on Aug. 28. This campus was established to diminish the nursing shortage in this area. The 10 -student ITV classroom includes pre-requisites for all associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.

Cheerleaders garner awards at camp

by Jacob Tucker, associate editor

The South Plains College cheerleaders have had quite an eventful summer. 

They attended a private camp in August, which was hosted by AmeriDance.  They earned a superior performance status, and also earned a spot on the AmeriCheer All-American Spirit Team. 

Blood drive set for Oct. 10 at Reese

by Caroline Basile, editor assistant

South Plains College will be hosting a blood drive at the Reese Center on Oct. 10. The United Blood Services donor coach will be in the parking lot of Building 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Consider giving the “gift of life” and encourage your friends, classmates, and family to participate as well. 

BSM hosting Back-to-School party Sept. 18

by Isa Torres, staff writer

The Baptist Student Ministries is ready to welcome the students of South Plains College with a Back-to-School party at the BSM Center.

 The party is set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the BSM Center. The purpose of this party is to get to know students, give them a good time and tell them about the work of the BSM. The doors are open not only for the Baptist students, but for all the students that want who have a good time and enjoy the return to classes with a splendid party organized by Arlano Funderburk, the director of the BSM, and the student leaders that help and work at the BSM. Students who want to attend are strongly encouraged to be prepared to play water games.