Former student helps protect our nation's borders

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

When Dan Harris was a small child growing up in West Texas, he knew that he wanted to be in law enforcement.
After visiting a family friend's ranch in southwest Texas, Harris realized his calling was with the Border Patrol

Experiences as student lead Daniel back

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

Some people are always genuinely in a good mood. This usually rubs off on everything they do and everyone they meet. Jana Daniel, a sociology professor, is one of these people. Her personality shows through her teaching.

This is Daniel’s sixth year at South Plains College. Like so many professors at SPC, Daniel’s college career started at SPC. Right from the beginning, she had a great connection with the campus. 

SPC students give more than their summer to help others

by Chelsea Baham, staff writer

For most college students, summer is a time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

But for a handful of students at South Plains College, this past summer held great opportunity to help people around the world.  These students got involved in missionary work through the Baptist Student Ministry on campus.

Get clue to prevent identity theft crisis

by Melissa Rinehart, associate editor

Imagine being a 17-year-old and finding out that your credit is ruined because you purchased a houseboat at  age 7. 

Zach Friesen  was a victim of identity theft.  When he was 17, he started to look for a student loan to help finance his education and realized that he was deeply in debt. It took nearly $1,300  and 10 years to clear his name, which later doubled to $ 2,400. Friesen still has to face being the victim today.  

Annual Lubbock tradition celebrates Hispanic heritage

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

The smell of fajitas and the sound of Tejano music brought the atmosphere to life as the Fiestas De Llano began.

The Fiestas de Llano kicked off a three-day celebration on Sept. 12, with a scholarship pageant, "The Miss Hispanic Lubbock" pageant. Eight young, Hispanic women competed for the title by showing off their talent and discussing their platforms. By the end of the night, Lillian Cordero was crowned Miss Hispanic Lubbock, while Melissa Garcia finished runner-up, and South Plains College student Alicia Montes was selected as the second runner-up.