McConaughey promotes doing right thing in 'Surfer, Dude'

by Britni Palomino, photo editor

Celebrities have a huge influence on the way our nation perceives things.

With so many things going on in the world, many stars are doing their part to “go green” and bring awareness to current events in as many ways as they can, including comedy.

In his latest movie, “Surfer, Dude,” award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey plays the role of Steve Addington, a soul surfer who returns to his hometown of Malibu for the summer, only to find no waves.

Alterna TV ready to rock stage for another year

by Lyndsey Wolf, staff writer

Some of South Plains College’s best music students take the stage as the 2008 cast of Alterna TV prepares for their first preformance.

Batten gives insight to aspiring commercial music students

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

You could hear the harmonics and tapping flowing through the halls in the Creative Arts Building.

Jennifer Batten took the stage on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 at the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio, where she was asked to perform and give insight to aspiring commercial music students. 

Theatre program set to perform One-Acts, full production

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

Another theatrical season has begun at South Plains College.

There are new faces, including a new director. Daniel Nazworth has taken the place of Gene Cole as play director and instructor for the theatre program. The season is opening up with a couple of One-Act plays at the beginning of October. It will then wrap up in December with a complete play.  

Film documents how narcotics, racism tore Tulia apart

by Norma Rodriguez, staff writer

Injustice was witnessed. The truth was uncovered.

Now, others are being given the opportunity to learn from the mistakes and missteps in a small town in Texas called Tulia, as a result of a new documentary called “Tulia, Texas.” The film is being shown all over the country for others to learn from the challenges that were faced.

'Scribbler of Dreams' modern story of Romeo, Juliet

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

The story of Romeo and Juliet has captured the attention of many.

The young love that is held so tenuously together and faced against many years of mutual family hatred is a classic story.

Ledger delivers non-stop chills, thrills in 'Dark Knight'

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

"Why so serious?” This infamous line has rung through movie theaters since “The Dark Knight” debuted to moviegoers all over the world in July.

This film broke box office records in its opening weekend, and has no intention of slowing down. The cast is absolutely brilliant. I honestly believe that Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker make the best hero-villain team ever brought to the big screen.

'Hancock' different kind of hero

by Kat Irwin, staff writer

For all of those moviegoers, there is finally an action-packed movie.

“Hancock,” starring Will Smith, is full of laughs and action, yet still has a great plot.

Smith plays a super hero who is edgy, sarcastic, misunderstood, and does not really know who he is. He has his own way of saving Los Angeles, which most people do not understand.

Okkervil River's album 'The Stands Ins' stands out

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

Okkervil River’s 2008 release might be titled “The Stand Ins,” but they are far from being stand-ins themselves.

“The Stand Ins” is the sequel to 2007’s “The Stage Names.”  All the tracks off both albums were actually recorded at the same time and were first conceived for being released as a double album. While both albums sound similar, “The Stand Ins” does come across more radio-friendly while still keeping in touch with their roots.

Sturgess, Spacey winning pair in '21'

by Kendra Baker, staff writer

“21” is based on the true story of six students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who trained and became experts in card counting, winning millions from many Las Vegas casinos.

Action, suspense collide in 'Death Race'

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

It is 2012, and a second economic depression has hit the United States, much like The Great Crash. Except this time, things are a little different.

“Death Race” starts with workers in a steel mill collecting their last paychecks as the corporation is closing due to the economic downfall. The workers are not receiving the full amount for the grueling work they put in week after week. Among these workers is Jenson Ames (Jason Statham), an ex-NASCAR driver who is simply trying to make an honest living for his wife and child.

'Mirrors' reflects battle between good, evil

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

After seeing the trailer for "Mirrors" at a friend’s house, I thought it would be my kind of movie.

I am a big horror movie fan, but lately with some of the movies that have been released they've just been a waste of time. This movie was no different.

'TNL' brings new beat to fall semester

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

 The first Thursday of every month on the South Plains College campus is more than spectacular.

Talent radiates across Hockley County in the form of a television show that features SPC students and their musical abilities, called “Thursday Nite Live.”

DeNiro, Pacino give killer performance

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

In “Righteous Kill”, Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino star as longtime New York City police partners.

Turk (DeNiro) and Rooster (Pacino) are put on a case that has them trying to find an unknown serial killer whose victims are criminals who aren’t sentenced due to legal technicalities. The killings are clean and swift, without much left on the scene except the official calling card of the killer, a poem about the victim written on an index card.