Technology spoiling, crippling generation

by Jerrod Carr, staff writer

Our generation is a truly blessed generation. 

However, we have become to reliant on technology as a whole.  In today’s world, we have iPods, cell phones, and high-tech laptops.  Our parents had to use landline telephones, typewriters, and record players. 

Lower drinking age could generate positive results

by John Stewart, sports editor

Recent controversy about the current drinking age law has been brewing, again.

In 1984, the United States enacted a National Drinking Age Act which did not allow anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, possess or consume alcohol.

Drinking has become a problem with adolescents, not because of the law but because of the uneducated use of alcohol.

Teens not responsible enough to handle lower drinking age

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

Underage drinking has become a trend among American teenagers.

Some consider it a rite of passage. While not everyone partakes, the ones who do usually are heavy drinkers and get involved in activities such as binge drinking.

The Amethyst Initiative is pushing for the drinking age to be lowered to 18. The motive behind this thinking is that it could hinder the growth of binge drinking among underage drinkers.

Theory tested by means of drunken experiment

by Jason Hartline, staff writer

The theory of E = MC Hammered, made popular by the 2006 movie “Beerfest,” has plagued the minds of college students across the world.

Environmental tips save water while sparing our wallets

by Kat Irwin, staff writer

Some people say that the pollution of the world will finally finish off humankind within the next few years.

I believe that the American people can make a huge difference by just making a few simple changes around the home and around town.

Dance classes could prove popular with students

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

"She likes to move, she likes to groove...” Steve Perry, the lead singer for the ‘80’s band Journey, said it best.

I think there is at least three-quarters of the South Plains College student body that love to dance, whether it’s at a school function, at a club or even in their rooms. So this leads me to one question, why does SPC not have a dance troupe? What about dance classes, in general?