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Passion for music brings student out of retirement
by Shelbi Wallace, online editor
Kirk Mlinek passionately says that he
came to South Plains College to really learn about music,
play it and be around people who love it as much as he does.
At age 53, Mlinek has accomplished more than most SPC
students.
Growing up in a small town in northwest
Kansas, music became a part of Mlinek’s life at a young age.
His parents arranged for organ lessons for him and his
sister at the start of the sixth grade.
Foard's dedication adds up to classroom success
by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief
When Pat Foard was working as a teaching assistant, she
realized that she had found her calling.
Foard, an assistant professor of mathematics at South Plains
College, started her college-level teaching career at SPC in
1982 and has worked at the college for 25 years.
Relaxation seminar aids students with test anxiety
by Norma Rodriquez, feature editor
Students across college campuses around the world suffer
from some sort of test anxiety.To some, it’s just a few
jitters before an exam. But to others, it’s a problem that
is the determining factor of whether an exam or course is
passed or failed
Toms Shoes provides fashion while changing lives
by Norma Rodriquez, feature editor
The old adage that “actions speak louder than words” seem to
hold true in most cases. One can pronounce a dream or a
desire, but it’s not until action is taken when others start
to see the once-empty words being fulfilled.
'Haunted Woods' good scare, Smyer volunteers plan bigger
haunting
by Chelsea Baham, staff writer
A Headless horseman. Scary cemeteries. Creepy clowns.
This is only part of the good that the
volunteer fire department of Smyer is doing for local
residents.
For the second year, the members of the Fire Department put
together “Haunted Woods,” a frightful experience celebrating
Halloween
Dia de los Muertos project educates students in cultural
traditions
by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief
A cross, a rosary, candy bars, coffee cups, and favorite
books and photographs.
This unique mix of items is just one part of a typical altar
for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the
Dead.
Lubbock group rescues greyhounds from death
by Melissa Rinehart, associate editor
There is a place in West Texas where greyhounds who have
aged can call home.Greyhounds are very smart dogs and very
adaptable. Each has its own distinct personality. Some are
shy and reserved, while some are very out-going and live
their lives to the fullest. The are very friendly and thrive
on attention and human companionship
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