Primitive punishment death penalty chances electrocuting innocents

by Ray Buffington, editor-in-chief

 As the human race attempts to advance itself into a state higher than the unintelligible cavemen that we came from, it refuses to let go of a few of the barbaric customs that make humans less than human.

America needs humility pros, cons of our conflicted country

by Jonathan Seaborn, opinion editor

America is my home, and I am proud of that. I am an American.

But I am far from proud of many of the things our homeland has done and is doing. I have heard people say “America is the best country in the world,” and I think to myself how are people judging this? Where are the facts? So I went out on a mission to see if America could hold up to its self-proclaimed godliness.

Saving cents, eating out adds up

by Robert Box, staff writer

One day I went to Wal-Mart and intended to buy a CD, which I had been wanting for some time.  But when I looked at the price of the CD, I thought to myself, “I could buy 28 lunches with this.”  That’s when I realized that the 50-cent lunch offered at the Baptist Student Ministries each Monday and Thursday has made me a cheapskate. 

Baby mama drama resolved through peace

by Amelis Gonzales, co-news editor

Nearly seven years ago, I entered into a relationship with a man whose daughter was five years old at the time.

I was only 19 then, and I never planned on being a parent or role model for anyone. I admit that the first time I met his daughter I was terrified. I was terrified by what she would think of me, as well as by what her reaction toward me would be. Most importantly, I was terrified of what I have heard so many people label as “baby mama drama.”

You're not in high school, so time to learn, grow up

by Jonathan Kay, staff writer

All I hear is” Blah Blah Blah, I’m a kid straight out of my momma’s house and I need to grow up.”

Going to South Plains College has opened my eyes to something. It feels like I am back in high school. South Plains College is not the only community college that I have attended, and it might be that I am an older student. But my opinion of most of the students in my classes is that they still think that they are in high school.

Job hunting not so hard

by Sawyer Thomas, staff writer

After getting unexpectedly, or rather expectedly, since I didn’t go to work on one Monday, terminated from my job, I realized just how easy it was to find a job in Lubbock.

Life in border town best of both worlds

by Isa Torres, staff writer

My life has been very special and different.

Living in a border town is one of the weirdest things that you can do. It’s like living in two different worlds at the same time.

Fairytales vs. reality

by Rina Jo Gonzales, staff writer

Every little girl has always dreamed of living this wonderful little fairytale life that surrounds her, with nothing but her wonderful prince charming and millions o white doves.

You tube encourages voyeurism

by Hope Perez, staff writer

Computer technology has exploded, and if you have an idea and lots of imagination you can take that idea to a new level, making your mark in the world and maybe bringing yourself a few bucks. 

Blinded by self esteem

by Omar Ojeda, staff writer

My opinion piece for this issue will be calmer than my last opinion about my frustration with my parking tickets.

Oh, and for those of you wondering how my meeting went with the Dean, it was quite...enlightening.

West Texas born East Coast bound

by Jennifer Conlee, Feature editer

I’m getting ready to leave Texas. 

I am a born-and-raised Lubbock girl, and I have been straining at the ties that hold me here since I was 12 years old. I’ve known for years that I would never go to Texas Tech, UT, or any other large Texas university.  My family has been in Texas for several generations, and I’m ready to leave.