Fall enrollment shows slight increase

by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor

Fall enrollment was among the topics of discussion at the September 13 meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents.

Nunez named new dean

by Isa Torres, staff writer

Last year, South Plains College started looking for a person who could fill the void created when Dr. Jay Driver resigned as dean of arts and sciences to return to the classroom.

Dr. Walsh retiring at end of month

by Courtney Ortega, editorial assistant

After 15 years of service as the provost of South Plains College, Dr. Dick Walsh finds his stellar career coming to an end.

Patton takes over term; Selected as first female regent

by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor

Under unfortunate circumstances, Linda Patton recently made history by becoming the first female member of the South Plains College Board of Regents.

“We (women) always need other opportunities,” said Patton. “This will certainly open a whole lot of doors.”

John hired as new student recruiter

by Leah Harbin, staff writer

South Plains College is presenting a new face to students interested in pursuing an education.

Kathryn John is stepping into the roll of student recruiter in the Office of Enrollment Management. Before applying for the position, she worked for the South Plains Community Action Head Start. When looking for something different that would challenge her, she found that SPC had an opening for a student recruiter. 

Former SPC students turn assignment into reality, raise money for animal shelter

by Emaily Dunlop, editorial assistant

This Last spring, two South Plains College students found themselves with a challenging project.

The project was to plan a campaign for a non-profit organization or business as for Introduction to Public Relations course. However, the two students went above and beyond the assignment and made it reality.

Texan Cheerleaders collecting cell phones, printer cartridges

by Caroline Basile, associate editor

The South Plains College Lady Texan cheerleaders have collaborated with the National Junior College Athletic Association to begin their service project for the fall 2007 semester.

The cheerleading squad has agreed with the NJCAA and Donationsink to collect empty ink cartridges and cell phones to turn into donations for Operation Christmas Child.