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It! ... Pets get primped for Lubbock show
by Hilary McNamara, co-news editor
The Lubbock
Memorial Civic Center recently felt like Noah’s Ark for
dogs. Two by two, they walked, and even sometimes five by
five, from small to tall, furry to bald, fat to skinny.
This was quite
a feast for the eyes. As the adventure began, it was all
business and a little intimidating.
Ghost voice to stars recalls notable career
by Jennifer Conlee, feature editor
Thirty minutes before Marni Nixon was
scheduled for a recent book signing, fans were lining up to
meet her. She rushed in 10 minutes late, apologizing for her
tardiness and expressing surprise at the line.
Nixon came to Lubbock’s Barnes and
Noble Bookstore in September to sign her autobiography, “I
Could Have Sung All Night: My Story.”
City of Levelland steps up seat belt enforcement
by Caroline Basile, sports editor
With accidents on the rise, being safe
on the road is a major concern for everybody.
Starting Oct. 12, the Levelland Police Department is
increasing enforcement of seatbelt violations. The program
is in response to the recent growth in deaths occurring in
Lubbock and the surrounding area. Within the last month, at
least six teenagers have died in the area. Most were not
wearing seatbelts
New talk show features West Texas musicians
by Courtney Bullard, co-news editor
West Texas’ music has always been
overlooked, and finally there is a show dedicated to it.
“StoryTellers and MusicMakers” is a new entertainment talk
show that discusses the music industry and gives performers
the opportunity to play and sing their music.
Hunt inspires with caring, psychology
by Laura Norris, graphic design editor
There is always that one teacher that
everyone encounters in their life that inspires them. Dr.
Cathleen Hunt is definitely one of those individuals.
Dr. Hunt actually cares if her students
pass or fail. When signing up for a class, that is always
something everyone should take into consideration.
One woman's journey: Choosing to leave abusive relationships
by Amelia Gonzales, co-news editor
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
brings focus to the ongoing issue that destroys
relationships as well as individual lives each day.
In 1981,The National Coalition Against
Domestic violence decided to dedicate the month of October
to educating and informing the public about the millions of
men, women and children that are victims of domestic
violence. The purple ribbon is worn throughout the month
expressing an acknowledgement and support for the victims of
this issue.
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