Regents approve construction bids

by Courtney Bullard, news editor

The South Plains College Board of Regents approved bids for construction on the Communications Building and renovations on Texan Dome during their February meeting.

Construction manager Jim McCutchin presented the bids for the Communications Building to the Board. He presented contractors who had the best bid and were capable of doing the job well.  He said that having the contractors compete with bids saved the college money without compromising quality.

Kirk, Gains garner Homecoming crown

by Britni Palomino, staff writer

The crowning of the king and queen and a performance by the world famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders were among the highlights of the 50th annual Homecoming at South Plains College.

The crowning took place on Feb. 14 during halftime of the Lady Texans basketball game against Odessa College, and the cheerleader performance took place during halftime of the Texans game.

Seniors get 'Sneak' peak of SPC on Feb. 22

by Beka Rutledge, co-entertainment editor

More than 700 area high school seniors will soon unite on South Plains College’s Levelland campus to get a glimpse of college life.

The students will be participating in Senior Sneak Preview, which is scheduled for Feb. 22.

Kathryn John, the new student recruiter at SPC, said, “This is my first year to organize this, and I’m excited about that. It’s fun for area seniors, and a great day for faculty and staff to showcase what SPC is like.

Students invited to free Oscar panel discussion

by Hilary McNamara, associate editor

College students are encouraged to attend an exciting night of panel discussions and a look into an entertainment production studio.

Caprock Film Society will be having an Academy Awards panel discussion and tour of Digital Base. 

It will be held on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Digital Base Productions, located at 2715 81st Street in Lubbock.

Graduation deadline set for March 1

by Laura Cain, co-entertainment editor

For students who plan to graduate in the spring or summer of 2008, the deadline to apply for graduation is getting close.

Students must turn in a completed application, either by mail or in person, by March 1. There is no application fee. If the student qualifies, he or she will receive a letter in April with all of the details and information for graduating.

Scholarship deadline fast approaching

by Laura Cain, co-entertainment editor

The deadline for current and incoming students to submit their applications for scholarships is fast approaching.

South Plains College offers college-wide, program-specific and nontraditional scholarships to students who have performed well academically. The deadline to apply is March 1.