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Fine Art Building construction underway, makeover to add
much-needed space
by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor
Like the works of art created in it, the Fine Arts Building
will soon be a masterpiece in itself.
Construction, now underway, will be divided into three
phases. The first phase will be on the west side, which is
the back of the building. There they will add four art
studios, including a stand-alone ceramics classroom, a
stand-alone jewelry lab, a drawing and painting room, and a
drawing and design room. New men’s and women’s restrooms
will be added, while a covered kiln yard will be constructed
outdoors. The choir room will be expanded into a rehearsal
hall, and, storage will be added for the theatre.
Sundre leaves retirement to serve as interim dean
by Isa Torres, staff writer
It didn’t take long to find the right person to take the
place of Dr. Jay Driver as dean of arts and sciences, at
least temporarily.
Dr. Orlo Sundre, who held that position
more than 18 years ago, has returned to help fill the void.
According to Dr. Sundre, even though he was retired, he kept
in contact with many of his friends at SPC.
SPC's Graves explains Native American rights during
Constitution Day program
by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor
Under the 14th Amendment, all people born in the
United States are citizens. But for many years, Native
Americans were not recognized.
This was the message presented by Dr.
Laura Graves the keynote speaker for Constitution Day. Dr.
Graves has been a professor at SPC for 14 years, teaching
American history and Native American History. She received
two degrees from Texas Tech and a PhD in American history
and political science from Northern Arizona University in
Flagstaff, Ariz. Dr. Graves has also written a number of
books including a biography titled “Thomas Varker Keam,
Indian Trader” and “Contemporary Hopi Pottery.”
SPC's Robles crowned Miss Hispanic Lubbock, Salazer selected
second runner-up
by Amelia Gonzales, co-news editor
SPC students awarded titles in Miss Hispanic Lubbock
Scholarship Pageant
South Plains College student Melenie
Robles was crowned Miss Hispanic Lubbock on Sept. 14 at the
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
College website gets new look
by Stephanie Perez, staff writer
South Plains
College’s website has gotten a makeover.
When you next
log on to the SPC website, you are going to notice that it
looks different. Dane Dewbre, associate dean of college
relations, said that a new web page was needed because “the
old one was like a monster.”
Student Texan Booster Club offers fun, free pizza, chance to
win $500
by Trent Trammel, staff writer
The SPC Athletic Department is excited to announce that a
student booster club will be started in order to support the
Texan and Lady Texan basketball teams. | 