Regents discuss fire, spring enrollment

by Courtney Bullard, co-associate editor

Scholarships, spring enrollment and the recent fire at the Technical Arts Building were among the topics of discussion at the February meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents.

'Race into Your Career' at Job Fair on March 6

by Isa Torres, staff writer

Students will be able to meet with employers from different companies and have an opportunity to gain valuable information about their careers during the Job Fair in March.

The Job Fair is being organized and directed by Susan Rushing, job placement counselor at SPC. One of the main purposes of the event is to “connect students and community members with employers,” said Rushing.

Deadline to apply for graduation March 1

by Taylor Charters, editorial assistant

As the deadline for applying for scholarships at South Plains College draws nearer, current students are being urged to submit their applications to be considered for receiving aid.

Students get SPC e-mail

by Caroline Basile, sports editor

Communication between professors and students at South Plains College is improving.

This semester, SPC is now providing students with email addresses for easier communication with fellow students, professors, clubs and organizations, among others.

Gutierrez pair crowned Homecoming king, queen

by Taylor Charters, editorial assistant

The crowning of the king and queen was the highlight of South Plains College’s Homecoming this year.

The festivities were held Feb. 12 during half time of the men’s basketball game against Western Texas College.

Scholarships available to returning students

by Caroline Basile, sports editor

As the deadline for applying for scholarships at South Plains College draws nearer, current students are being urged to submit their applications to be considered for receiving aid.

“There are three different kinds of scholarships that we administer through the scholarship office,” said Stephen John, vice president for institutional advancement at SPC.

Martinez, SGA creating lifelong bonds, memories

by Courtney Bullard, co-associate editor

Clubs and organizations not only enrich college life, but they can bring students together to form lifelong bonds and memories.

The students that help organize these events must be hardworking and dedicated.

Legislators eying tax-free textbooks

by Courtney Bullard, co-associate editor

Every semester, college students endure the frustrating task of buying textbooks.

Not only must they crowd into small campus bookstores and wait through long lines, they have to pay hundreds of dollars for books. To relieve the financial burden of attending college, Texas legislators are considering a tax-free period for textbooks.