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PLAINSMAN PRESS www.plainsmanpress.com Levelland, Texas A bi-weekly collegiate publication Vol. 60 • Issue 12 • April 30, 2018 Distinguished Alumni honored for working as physician in White House by ADÁN RUBIO Lejeune in Jacksonville, cian by President Barack For his career accom- Alumni Presidential Re- said Smith. “To be consid- News Editor N.C., in 2005. In 2016, Obama and remained in plishments, Dr. Jackson ception at 5 p.m. and the ered for our Distinguished All Employees Recogni- Alum awards, you have to tion Banquet on May 10 exemplify great character- From being deployed at 6 p.m. at the Texan istics in your career field in Iraq to working in the Dome on the Levelland and your community.” White House, one South campus. He will also be Smith said that a lot of Plains College alum has recognized during the 60th work is put into selecting strived to serve his coun- Annual Commencement the Distinguished Alumni try. Ceremony on May 11 at from nominations submit- Dr. Ronny Jackson, the Texan Dome. ted by community mem- a Levelland native and Waymon Jackson, bers, faculty and staff. current physician to the Ronny’s father and former “Whenever those are president of the United mayor of Levelland, said then submitted, they are States, recently was nom- he is really excited about presented to our Distin- inated by President Don- his son being nominated guished Alumni Recom- ald Trump for a position for the position. mendation Committee,” as the Veterans’ Affairs “I think he will do a said Smith. “That commit- Secretary. great job,” said Jackson. tee is currently made up Dr. Jackson will be “I feel it is a great deal.” of SPC faculty and staff. honored as the college’s Jackson also said he Here in the next couple 2018 Distinguished appreciates that his son is of years, we are going Alumni for demonstrat- being recognized at SPC to add alumni on to that ing exceptional qualities as the 2018 Distinguished committee.” throughout his career. Alumni. Reading close to 15 to After graduating from The Distinguished 20 nominations is the main Levelland High School, Alumni award was not a task of the committee that Dr. Jackson attended SPC yearly award when it was Smith said requires a lot and received his associ- first established in 1987. of consideration. Once ate’s degree in science According to Stepha- the committee decides on in 1988. He received nie Smith, SPC Alumni the top four nominees, the his bachelor’s degree in Relations coordinator, nominations are sent to Marine Biology at Texas the award was only given SPC President Dr. Robin A&M University in 1991, every five years due to the Satterwhite for the final and later graduated with lack of an alumni relations decision. a doctorate in medicine position. But the honor As the Alumni Rela- at the University of Texas is now awarded to a few tions coordinator, Smith Medical Branch in 1995. alums each year. said she does a lot of work Dr. Jackson completed “Since 2016, it’s been his residency training Dr. Ronny Jackson, physician for President Donald Trump,has a yearly award process,” See “Former” on pg. 2 at the Portsmouth Na- been selected to receive the Distinguished Alumni honor. val Medical Center in Photo Courtesy of Stephanie Smith/Alumni Relations Virginia in 2004, before joining the Second Ma- Participants display talent in rines Combat Logistics Dr. Jackson was promoted the position through the will be recognized at the Regiment 25 at Camp as the president’s physi- change in administration. 2018 SPC Distinguished Annual Speech CommiCon

by MEGHAN Joe Juarez with “Taking ARNOLD Risks,” Alexiah Meil with Editorial Assistant “Ocean Pollution,” Chris Mullins with “Eating Less Students competed for Red Meat- Health Ben- prizes and scholarships efits of Seafood,” Duke through public speaking Cullins with “Magellan during the Second An- Pants,” Caleb Scoggins nual Speech CommiCon with “Ideas Have Con- at South Plains College. sequences,” and Sarah A total of 20 students Reyes with “Benefits of participated in the event, Working at Chick-Fil-A.”

“WASP: The Untold Story A Photographic Exhibit” shows the lives of women in Sweet- water, Texas during WWII. The display in the libray is on loan from the WASP museum. AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS Library displays exhibit highlighting Women Service Pilots by AUTUMN “The WASP display is display shows the women II, and their experience in BIPPERT a small photographic rep- at work and at play as they West Texas and the area Editor-in-Chief resentation of the WASP learned and performed a now commonly referred Museum collection about vital service during the to as the ‘Big Country.’ The WASP display has the Women Airforce Ser- war.” After the attack on landed in the South Plains vice Pilots, WASP,” said “WASP: The Untold Pearl Harbor, trained College library on the Jim Belcher, director of Story A Photographic male pilots were in short Levelland campus. libraries at SPC. “The Exhibit,” which will be supply. Qualified pilots on display at SPC from were needed to fight the April 16 to May 4, shows war. The Army also was a handful of the thou- desperate for pilots to de- Cover to Cover liver new- Second and first place winners of the Biology professor re- ly built Women’s Rodeo Second Annual Speech CommiCon are Joe tiring after 30 years Team aims for first trainer at SPC. national title. aircraft to Juarez and Duke Cullins. Commi Con was the flight held in the Sundown Room on April 18. schools in PLAINSMAN PRESS PHOTO page 3 page 11 the South. ‘’ South Plains Col- There release their second lege celebrates 60 were 28 which was held April 17 Juarez was selected as . years. experi- and April 19. The stu- the audience favorite after enced dents were broken in to voting, and he received page 5 page 12 civilian two rooms of 10 on April second place from the women 17, with six chosen to judges. Cullins was an- ‘Legends of Tomor- Feature page 3 pilots advance to the finals. All nounced as the winner of row’ expands char- sands of photos that were who volunteered to take Entertainment page 5 contestants had to give the competition. acters, plot in third taken during World War those ferrying jobs. They persuasive speeches with- Opinion page 7 The Speech Commi- season. II. These photos showcase formed the country’s first in the time limit of seven Con idea was first created Sports page 11 page 6 the WASP life at Avenger minutes. Spotlight page 12 Field, during World War See “Women” on pg. 2 The six finalists were See “Speakers” on pg. 2 2 News April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Women Service Pilots featured in WASP display Countinued from pg. 1 smallest trainers to the not received. It also is a in Sweetwater, Texas. trip and a wonderful expe- and the women’s move- female squadron late in heaviest bombers.” testimony to the women Nancy Love and Jacque- rience for all ages. There ment history. the summer in 1942. Belcher explained that and men of today as to line Cochran founded are aircraft, uniforms, and “It should also ap- “These women had while the WASPs were what can be done when the Women’s Auxiliary displays of many types. It peal to those interested tremendous impact both members of and served women ignore those who Ferrying Squadron and is a part of our history as a in the achievements of on the conduct and out- with United States Armed tell them ‘women can’t Women’s Flying Training country and part of Texas women and in showing come of WWII and the Forces units, they were do that’.” Detachment programs, history.” their daughters what can course of women in avia- not granted veteran status Between November which became the WASP. Belcher explained that be done by those willing tion,” Belcher said, “more until 1977. In 2010, they 1942 and December “This will give people aviation and history buffs to step out and try,” he than 1,000 women pilots were recognized for their 1944, 1,074 more wom- a taste of what is available alike will enjoy this dis- added. ferried aircraft, towed service with the awarding en were trained to fly at the WASP Museum in play. It has connections to first in Houston and then Sweetwater,” Belcher ex- war history, aviation his- abippert0518@students. moved to Avenger Field plained. “It is an easy day tory, West Texas history, southplainscollege.edu Former student honored for serving United States Countinued from pg. 1 was going to retire. He to him, he accepted, and Smith said is important to search for the selected had announced that after he was very excited, very for colleges. The Distin- honorees each year. Obama’s administration, humble,” said Smith of guished Alumni award Selecting Jackson for he had planned on retir- offering Jackson the Dis- and events, such as the the 2018 Distinguished ing.” tinguished Alumni award. Presidential Reception, Alumni award are both ways to honor consisted of exceptional alums such The WASPs often took photos of things to years of plan- as Jackson. remember during their time at Avenger ning. Accord- “It was a concentrat- ing to Smith, he ed effort on the need to Field. was considered recognize our former AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS a few years be- students,” said Smith fore his promo- regarding the reason why the Distinguished Alum- gunnery targets, served of the Congressional Gold tion to a two- ni award was started. as test pilots and trained Medal. star admiral and “Community colleges, other women to fly. They “We wanted to honor his nomination colleges, universities. flew more than 60 mil- these women, of which for the Secre- They all know the im- lion miles, operated from there are less than 100 tary of Veterans’ portance of making sure more than 100 bases and still living,” Belcher said. Affairs. that former students are flew more than 75 differ- “And contribute to giving “We have taken care of. It is the ent models of military them some of the recogni- been looking at highest honor that our aircraft, including the tion they deserve but have Dr. Jackson since 2014,” said Smith. “That was It was not until Jack- “We offered it to him, and college can give a former when he was with Presi- son’s recent nomination he accepted it at the end of student.” dent Obama. It was on that the committee tried January.” our radar to begin reach- to contact him. Honoring former stu- arubio2831@students. Speakers utilze, hone skills ing out to him when he “When we reached out dents is something that southplainscollege.edu in Speech Commi Con 60th Commencement ceremonies set for May 11 Countinued from pg. 1 One large scholarship available to speech stu- by ADÁN RUBIO link on the right to deter- For students to be eli- rolled, there is an appli- when Kelley Finley and dents is the Helen Star News Editor mine which ceremony he gible for graduation, he cation under the ‘Gradu- Janine Fox were on a Roberts Scholarship. This or she should attend. or she must have a grade ation’ link that can be five-hour road trip back is the scholarship that With the end of the Robin Coler, SPC grad- point average greater than emailed to Coler or sent home from a conference. allows the professors to spring semester approach- uation clerk, said gradu- a 2.00 and must have by mail to SPC Admis- “We discussed ways to offer cash to the speech ing, graduation quickly ates from last fall and this completed all degree re- sions and Records at 1401 promote our classes and students. follows for those who are spring are expected quirements, or be in the South Plains College Av- the majors we have to Fox explained that completing their time at enue, Levelland, 79336. offer our SPC students, her future plans for the South Plains College. Caps and gowns and came up with the Speech CommiCon was Two com- will be distribut- Speech CommiCon,” Fox to watch it grow. mencement ed free of charge recalled. “What we really want ceremonies from April 30 to If students participate everyone to know is that will be held at May 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 in the event, there are Speech can be fun,” said the Texan Dome on p.m., at the Admissions some benefits that can be Fox. Who wants students the Levelland cam- and Records Office in the earned for the students. to see that speech classes pus on May 11. Student Services Building “We all offer extra are not that difficult. The first cer- on the Levelland cam- credit to our current stu- “I want the Speech emony will take pus or the Student dents who participate,” CommiCon to be very place at 9:30 Support Cen- said Fox. known,” Finley added. a.m. for certain ter in Building She also explains that Finley said that she majors, and the 8 at the Reese there are some cash priz- doesn’t want a student second ceremony Center campus. es available. The Lev- to leave SPC without will take place at For more in- elland Campus and the hearing about the Speech 1 p.m. for other majors. formation, click on the Reese Center Campus CommiCon at least once. Students should go to ‘Graduation’ link on the both donated money to The professors hope to the South Plains Col- process of completing SPC website, or contact the Speech CommiCon continue to improve and lege website and click on their requirements during Coler at (806) 716-2572, toward the cash prizes. spread the word about the ‘Apply Online’ under the the summer. or by email at rcoler@ Staff members also col- Speech CommiCon. ‘Student Services’ tab, to attend the ceremonies. For enrolled students southplains.college.edu. lected donations from the then click on the ‘Gradu- “There will be a total who have not applied for community. Some of the ation’ link on the right of of 819 participants,” said graduation, an online ap- top participants will also the page, and then click Coler. “438 in the morn- plication is available by be offered some scholar- marnold8592@students. on the ‘Commencement ing ceremony, 381 in the logging into MySPC. arubio2831@students. ship opportunities. southplainscollege.edu Ceremony Instructions’ afternoon.” For students not en- southplainscollege.edu

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EMAIL: [email protected] Levelland, TX 79336 Feature 3 April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press New chapter awaits for retiring biology professor by TINA GONZALEZ After his time in Chat- the different ways it could He was about to pursue graduate school, Dr. both worked at the time. Feature/ Online Editor tanooga, Dr. Wages went infect an animal.” his PhD at Southern Mis- Wages focused mostly on His wife and youngest daughter also got their lans for travel and nursing education at quality time with SPC. family are ahead I didn’t take my frist biology class “South Plains College for Dr. Samuel has been a good place for PWages. me and my family,” Dr. After 30 years of teach- until my junior year. Right after that Wages said. ing, the professor of biol- “ Dr. Wages said that ogy will be retiring at the early on he learned that end of the spring semester. class, I went and changed my major. if you don’t have good Born and raised in coworkers you won’t be Chattanooga, Tennessee, on to purse his mas- At Southern Missis- sissippi but found himself research. He says that he able to enjoy your job. Dr. Wages went to college ter’s degree in biology sippi, Dr. Wages got the packing up and heading assumed that he would “Thankfully, I have end up doing” great coworkers,” said more research Dr. Wages, who serves as and working chairperson of the Biol- in a lab, before ogy Department. “I enjoy getting bit by working with everyone, the teaching and everyone has been a bug. big help to me over the “I started years.” out as a grad- Realizing that teaching uate student was his true calling, Dr. teacher like Wages has taken value in what most stu- the work he has done with dents do,” said his students. Dr. Wages. “I really enjoy working “That’s when with students and get- I started real- ting to know them,” he izing I like to said. “Seeing students teach.” that weren’t excited about Since Janu- biology when they first ary of 1988, started the semester get- Dr. Wages has ting into it and working been a mem- hard is a great joy to see.” ber of the SPC While Dr. Wages says faculty, teach- he will truly miss the ing anatomy classroom, he is excited and physiol- for the next chapter of ogy to the pre- his life. nursing stu- “I am going to miss the Dr. Sam Wages is retiring after teaching at South Plains College for 30 years. dents, along classroom and teaching,” TINA GONZALEZ/ PLAINSMAN PRESS with biology Dr. Wages said. “But I am and zoology. looking forward to spend- Dr. Wag- ing time with my family es says he and getting the opportu- in Chattanooga thinking at Southern Mississippi opportunity to experience to Texas Tech University. wouldn’t have been able nity to travel.” he was going be a math University. something few get to do. “I came to Texas Tech to get to where he is today Dr. Wages and his wife major. But he earned a “My field was parasi- “I was able to take to work with Larry Rob- without the love and sup- plan on going to different bachelor’s port of his national parks, and mov- degree in wife. ing to Arlington to be biology in- “We have with their daughters and stead. Over the years, I have learned that been mar- grandchildren. “I started ried since “Over the years, I have out as a math 1972,” said learned that I have been major just be- I have been really happy. I love it here Dr. Wages. really happy,” he added. cause that is “ “With- “I love it here at SPC, and what I scored at SPC, and I’m glad I found a job that out her, I I’m glad I found a job that highest on would have I like and that suits me.” the ACT never made “I am proud of the test,” recalled I like that suits me. it through everyday work I got to do Dr. Wages. “I grad here at SPC,” Dr. Wages didn’t take tology at the time,” said care of the school mascot, erts, who was the top school.” concluded. my first biology class un- Dr. Wages. “I was working which was a golden eagle, tapeworm man in the Dr. Wages and his wife til my junior year. Right with a killer amoeba that said Dr. Wages.” “I got to country at the time,” said met in 1971 in the Chat- after that class, I went and could cause a rare form take her to all the football Dr. Wages. tanooga Times Free Press tgonzalez2552@students. changed my major.” of meningitis. I looked at games.” During his years of newsroom, where they southplainscollege.edu

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED MAY 11TH 4 Feature April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Student pursues passion in sports film of editing, and I wanted advisor and professor here sat down with me and to people so I could have When asked where by MADDIE to get more into that, at SPC,” Seay said. helped me come up with conversations with them he thinks he will be in BENAVIDEZ and I just always liked He says Alonzo has words, sentences, and more.” seven years, Seay said he Editorial Assistant taking videos phrases to better Seay says he pushes will probably stay in the and pictures of my stories.” himself to make good Lubbock area. Bailey Seay often can people. I wanted With all the grades and do everything “I’ll most likely be be found behind a camera, to make a career activities Seay he has been able to do at working doing some capturing South Plains out of it.” has going on, he SPC. editing, or shooting,” College basketball players Seay’s still has time to “I give myself he said. “Maybe I’ll moving down the court, favorite sport keep his grades motivation,” he said. “I be filming or directing throwing up shots, and is basketball, up. set a goal for myself, and I somewhere.” grabbing rebounds. so standing on “My first want to achieve it. I’m not Sports is the genre of “I came to South the sideline of semester, I had a doing it for or because of film Seay says he want to Plains College because the courts is a 4.0 GPA,” Seay anyone else.” pursue. it was affordable and way for him to said, “and I’ve College is nothing like “If the opportunity my dad came here, so I be a part of the never done that high school, in Seay’s comes up, I could venture was going another one game. in my life. So opinion. out to something else,” down the line,” said “Filming I was proud of “In some ways, it’s Seay said, “but I like the Seay, a freshman from the basketball myself.” easier,” he said. “You excitement and adrenaline Seminole majoring in games here at Seay’s can make your schedule that sports brings me.” radio, television, and film. SPC is really Photo Courtesy of Bailey Seay communication the way you want it. If One motto that keeps “A lot of my friends came, fun,” he said. professors have you have a job, most Seay going each day is so I wanted to try it out.” “I like playing, watching, been the most influential all had a hand in nurturing employers will work “Carpe Diem.” He says he found his and filming basketball. Go professor in college, Seay into the student he around it to help you be “Live it while you got passion for filmed in Texans.” helping him improve his has become. successful.” it,” Seay said. extra-curricular activities In addition to filming craft. “I really wasn’t Seay plans to graduate in high school. SPC’s basketball teams, “Billy has helped me talkative in high school,” from SPC in December. “In my senior year of he’s also working on a lot with writing,” Seay he explained. “I took Mrs. “I plan to go to Texas high school, I filmed the campus. said. “When I first came Greene’s speech class. It Tech University and get mbenavidez3513@stu- basketball games,” Seay “I’m a work-study for here, I wasn’t good at really got me out there my masters’ degree in dents.southplainscollege. said. “I didn’t do a lot Billy Alonzo, the best writing stories. He has and helped me open up communications,” he said. edu Alum values lessons learned at SPC [Editor’s note: This for my family,” received from about your success, and but school was my story is part of an Gregory said. “I SPC was top notch it showed in their daily first job and priority,” said ongoing project in was the oldest of and prepared me for approach to educating Gregory. “You have to conjuction with the three brothers, my career.” their students.” always show up and give Gregory was While at SPC, Gregory South Plains College and we were two your best effort in all that taught some was also active in the Phi Alumni Association. years apart, all you do.” attending college valuable lessons at Beta Lambda Business He enjoys spending The project high- at the same SPC he would carry Club. His favorite time with his wife, Lauren lights former SPC time.SPC has on throughout his memory of his time on Gregory, who is a business students and their numerous life. the Levelland campus professor at SPC, and achievments.] scholarships “SPC taught was when he traveled and 4-year old son Greyson. available, and the me how to study,” competed with the Phi He also enjoys playing by RANDI JINES cost of attendance explained Gregory, Beta Lambda Business golf, playing his guitar Opinion Editor was much less who went on to Club. He also received the and woodworking in his Ty Gregory made the than the price attend and graduate Thomas Spencer Award. spare time. most of his time at South paid at a four- from Texas Tech “The Thomas Spencer Gregory did not stop Plains College by joining year institution.” University. “SPC Award was awarded to his journey of learning a club, holding a job and Gregory also helped round the top male student upon after graduating from creating memories. credits his out my social and graduation from SPC,” SPC. He went on to study His journey began learning at networking skills. said Gregory. “I received Business and Pharmacy after he graduated from SPC to smaller Ty Gregory, SPC alum, now works The group work it at graduation in May at Texas Tech, earning Levelland High School, class sizes. He as a pharmacist at United Super- and interaction 2002. I was proud to win a Bachelor of Business then attended SPC from explains how it markets. with students the award, and it felt like Administration Degree 2000 to 2003. helped him learn Photo Courtesy of Ty Gregory from different a great closing statement and Doctor of Pharmacy. While he was at SPC, more about his backgrounds made for my time at SPC.” He now works at the he was a Pre-Med major career. the professors,” added me a more well- Gregory also held a United Supermarket’s and also studied Business “SPC has great faculty, Gregory. “I knew then, rounded person. Theses steady job throughout Pharmacy in Levelland. Administration. and the class sizes allow and still feel, that the skills were invaluable college and encourages “SPC was a great value better interaction with quality of education I in addition to the current students to do the knowledge gained from same. the coursework. 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Mahon Library, Basement 1306 9th Street Downtown Lubbock Entertainment 5 April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Flatbush Zombies release inspiring album by MEGHAN excited many of their fans, with the crew rapping on sometimes you get that discusses with Meechy moments in his or her ARNOLD including me. a yacht. This song is about love from your family, Darko about the cold hard life, and this song taps Editoral Assistant Flatbush Zombie’s first how hard they worked to and other times you don’t. truth about most rappers. into that. new album by album, “A Laced Odys- get their names out there Brothers are bonded by Many rappers in the game Last, but definitely Flatbush Zom- sey,” debuted in the top with their own blood, blood first, but friends not least, is “Glory,” the bies is a cre- 10 of the sweat, and tears. Now are bonded by track that closes ative, lyrical, album chart. So, they hope they are getting the rec- love always. the album. Aand was deftly produced. to strive even farther with ognition they deserve and This song re- The Zom- Flatbush Zombies are their new creation. their career feels as if it’s ally speaks to bies enlist a rap group from the Flat- My favorite song is a vacation, because they me, because I Denzel bush section of Brook- “Vacation,” the third love what they are doing. was never rich Curry for lyn, in New York City. track on the album. Joey “U&I” is a captivat- in the family a light, in- The group members are Bad*** made a star ap- ing song second on my department. I trospective Meechy Darko, Zombie pearance in this song. In favorites list, and track had to build song. All Juice, and Eric Arc Elliot, an interview with Ebro 13 on the album. DIA has bonds with four rap- who also serves as their on Beats1 Radio, Flat- a feature in this heartfelt other people, pers talk . bush Zombies said that melody. Each member and they be- are not as hard as they say about their They recently released Joey Bad*** showed up shares a smooth verse over came the fam- they are, and that every- insecurities, their second album, “Va- without a pen and spit the production from mem- ily within my thing is not as it seems on failed relation- cation in Hell,” on the verse in the same session ber Eric Arc Elliot. Eric heart. the surface. They stereo- ships, and hardships. They Glorious Death Record- when he first heard the states on Twitter, “A lot of “Facts” is a Flatbush type most rappers, say- discuss how they contrib- ing label. There are nine beat. They also released people will search for an Zombies banger on the ing that they just like to uted to their own difficult features on the album, an official music video eternity for unconditional album. Jadakiss fea- party, spend money, and situations. Unlike other including Joey Bad***, to this song on April 19, love.” He explains that tures on this track and do drugs instead of focus- introspective Zombies Asap Twelvy, ing on making good mu- songs, this one has a more Bun B, Jada- sic. The group also talks positive outlook and tone. kiss, Portugal about how just because a It was a way for them to the Man, Dave woman is attractive does tell everyone to be more B, DIA, Nyck not mean she is a gold conscious with their your Caution, and digger or a snake. Flat- actions, because only you . bush Zombies focuses create the outcome of your To get their on spreading their mes- future. fans pumped sage in their music, in a There are several more up for the al- respectable way. extremely inspiring songs bum, they “Misunderstood” is on this album. I recom- have been giv- the 17th track on the al- mend that everyone check ing a preview bum and also deserves it out. of the album. a spot on my favorites “Vacation in Hell” is a They released list. The track features very creative and breath- “Headstone” member Nyck taking album. I rate it a 10 with its music Caution on the hook. The out of 10! video as a sam- song taps into the dark ple for what’s side of people’s hearts. It to come. The details and explains their Zombies also internal problems, such 10/10 came out with as anxiety, depression, a promotional and suicidal thoughts. It’s skit and an al- a relatable song, because marnold8592@students. bum trailer. It everyone has those dark southplainscollege.edu ‘Super Troopers 2’ entices fans with nostalgia, original plot

By KYLE EWING attitudes and work ethic find some of the jokes ideal group of officers are Patrolmen, teaming to- will now stay part of Staff Writer remain the same. flat, for the most part, the tasked with foiling the gether to tackle the town’s Canada, which leads to As the movie pro- comedy that comes from drug ring, but not before drug ring. The climax of a prompt and well-placed This is a fair warning gresses, it slew of insults and even- to anyone who has never is revealed tual brawling between the watched one of the films that the two police departments. made by comedy troupe patrolmen While it may not pro- “Broken Lizard.” lost their duce such a following as “Broken Lizard” is jobs due to the first film, and some known for their crude, and the myste- movie-goers may be put often over-the-top style rious “Fred off by the style of comedy, of comedy, which can Savage I highly recommend going turn away some movie- Incident.” to see the film. The sequel goers. They are the same While this is full of the crude humor film makers who have incident that made the prequel produced movies such as is not ex- into the cult classic that “Beerfest,” “Club Dread,” plained un- is today. and “The Smoking Salm- til the mid- I would rate “Super on,” just to name a few. scene cred- Troopers 2,” eight out If you enjoy whole- its, there of 10. some movies, those the are a few well-placed this rivalry is genuinely the officers partake in the film is the standoff at whole family can appreci- references to the prequel rib-tickling. some of the narcotics they a sawmill where the drug ate, let this be a warning while setting up the story Rob Lowe’s Guy Le began seizing. ring is busted. 8/10 before watching any Bro- for the remaining of the Franc, a former hockey The film’s third act After the bust, it is ken Lizard films. film. player and the current has the once rivals, of the revealed that the newly- kewing1445@students. With the aforemen- Their former captain mayor of the ex-Canadian Mounties and the Vermont acquired American land southplainscollege.edu tioned warning out of sets up a secret fishing town, is a huge asset to the way, “Super Troopers meeting in Canada for the the film. While he plays 2,” which hit the theaters group. They are soon told a lighter role in the first on April 20, is the direct they will be given tem- and second act, he be- sequel to 2001’s “Super porary jobs as Vermont comes the main player in Troopers.” The movies Highway Patrolmen in a the film’s third act, all the follow a group of misfit newly-acquired piece of while supplying laughs Vermont Highway Patrol- land that was previously and pushing the plot for- men who are anything but Canadian soil. ward. your typical officers of the The formerly dis- The hijinks from the peace. graced patrolmen are first film are alive and The opening scene happy to return to their well in the sequel. The doesn’t hold back. The duties, while the locals actors do a good job at not film embraces the absurd. of the newly “American- over-selling the rehashed After a short but quirky ized” area are anything jokes. In some cases, they appearance by Seann Wil- but ecstatic about their expertly mix the film’s liam Scott and Damon new public servants. new plot with some of Wayans Jr., the movie The animosity between the running jokes from the dives into the story. the local townspeople, in- prequel, while not over- After the wild opening cluding the now displaced staying their welcome. is revealed to be a day- Mounties, and Vermont The bulk of the film dream of one of the cast Patrolmen set up some deals with the animosity members, the now-fired pretty hilarious moments. between the Americans group of ex-patrolmen are The movie does well to and Canadians, and in found working a mundane play with the pseudo- typical “Super Trooper” construction job in Ver- rivalry that exists between fashion, they are quixoti- mont. While their profes- Americans and Canadi- cally placed into a massive sions have changed, their ans. While some could drug ring. The less-than- 6 Entertainment April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press ‘Black Lightning’ offers unique depiction of comic book heroes by ADÁN RUBIO After witnessing the disapproving of his was interesting seeing Freeland and plays “Black Lightning” News Editor negative impact the 100 efforts. With Tobias Black Lightning, a DC a part in the origins has many intriguing gang has on Freeland, Whale (Marvin Jones superhero who rarely of Black Lightning’s characters who I cannot Freeland is in Jefferson decides to III), the murderer of gets recognition within powers. wait to see again in shambles, and it is up pop culture, Seeing Black future seasons. But the to one electrifying in his own Lightning facing a huge acting in this show is superhero to save live-action crime organization was one issue that stands out the day. television very interesting, as he the most. “Black series. is a complex character Despite the characters Lightning” is a The show facing many issues. being interesting new DC Comics does a great Jefferson is a person and complex, the television show job of diving who is conflicted by performances of the that airs on the CW. deep into his need to be Black actors are dull and do The show centers the origins Lightning and his desire not seem natural. The around a retired of Black to be a role model as a actors do not have a superhero with Lightning and school principal. great chemistry with electric powers presenting I really like how the one another when who gets back the source show represented Black performing dramatic or into his costume material with Lightning as a superhero lighthearted scenes. to fight the 100 exciting action who needs to fight crime The only performance gang, a criminal and interesting in order to find strength I enjoyed was the acting organization that characters. within himself to lead of Marvin Jones as causes tyranny Learning his students. Tobias Whale. He is within the city of about a I also like how the a great villain, as his Freeland. superhero I do show utilizes the rest acting is not over the top The show not normally of the characters. Black or bland, as is the acting recently read about in Lightning’s allies, of the other actors. completed its first the comics such as Gambi, who “Black Lightning” is season, which was very has a complicated past, a good show that anyone delves into the entertaining. and Anissa, who later can enjoy. People who origins of Black I hope to develops powers and do not read comics can Lightning and see a second becomes the heroine appreciate the story, his desire to rid season that known as Thunder, while comic book fans Freeland of all the reveals more develop into intriguing will enjoy seeing Black drugs, corruption about Black characters as the season Lightning on screen. and crime. Lightning. progresses. With a few flaws and Jefferson Pierce I really These two characters an intriguing, original (Cress Williams) is enjoy the were my favorite in this story, “Black Lightning” a school principal overall story season, as they were not has some good qualities who has given up arc in this just basic sidekicks to other super hero shows his past life as a show. Later Black Lightning. With do not have. crime fighter. in the season, Gambi’s experience I give “Black After the 100 gang continue his position Jefferson’s father, Black Lightning as a former secret Lightning” an eight out kidnaps his daughters, as the city’s protector leading the 100 gang, discovers that Tobias is government agent and of 10. Anissa (Nafessa with the help of his Black Lightning will behind the distribution Anissa’s newfound Williams) and Jennifer past mentor and friend need all the help he can of a new drug known powers, these characters (China Anne McClain), Peter Gambi (James get. as Green Light. This play an important Jefferson suits up as 8/10 Remar), despite his ex- I really enjoyed the drug is responsible role in the show by Black Lightning one wife, Lynn (Christine first season of this new for the appearance investigating the Green arubio2831@students. last time to save them. Adams), who is superhero show. It of metahumans in Light distribution. southplainscollege.edu ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ mixes original story, action in new season by ADÁN RUBIO Nora Darhk (Courtney continues to be really stand out and really new characters to a big four of “Arrow,” Darhk News Editor Ford) and the time demon creative and engaging. exciting to watch. cast, there is not enough feels overused. Mallus (John Noble). Every episode Despite the memorable time in each episode to Even with new villains, The time-traveling In order to keep spotlights the characters’ characters and episodes, fully represent everyone. such as the demon Mallus, misfits are back to fix Mallus from escaping strengths and abilities by the third season has some One’s favorite character the threats do not seem too history and save the his dimensional prison, putting them in dangerous recurring and new issues. could appear in many exciting. world. But it will not be the Legends must fix and sometimes funny One thing that has episodes and then rarely Throughout the easy with a time demon be seen in majority of the season, wreaking havoc. the other Mallus remains trapped “DC’s episodes. in another dimension and Legends of This has does not do much. When Tomorrow” been a he does possess one of the is back on the problem Legends, it feels forced CW with new for me and unnecessary, as the adventures ever since characters quickly stop and characters. the first the minor threat. The third season. Regardless of these season, which A flaws, the third season of centers around flaw of “” is time-traveling the new still fun and suspenseful. DC Comic season Fans who enjoy the characters within is how previous two seasons the , the old will really like this new begins right after and new chapter in the series. the events of villains The characters are the season two are great, and the adventures finale. utilized. continue to surprise me The Legends With with their creativity and now have to fix the action. anachronisms, return of I give “DC’s Legends which are anachronisms created by situations. The action this not been fixed from the Damien Darhk, the of Tomorrow” an eight historical misplacements the Darhks. season is great, especially previous seasons is the selection of villains is out of 10. throughout time. Whether This new season was when it is a huge fight abundance of characters. bland. I really like Darhk it be Julius Caesar in very entertaining to watch. scene consisting of most The series’ most loved as a main villain. But modern day Aruba or I really enjoyed the new of the characters. quality is also a part of its after appearing in season 8/10 a sabretooth tiger in P. characters and the creative The characters are a downfall. two of “Legends of arubio2831@students. T. Barnum’s circus, the plots within each episode. big part of what makes With the addition of Tomorrow” and season southplainscollege.edu Legends have a lot on I really liked how this this show stand out their plate. season utilizes characters from its Arrowverse This new season brings from the previous seasons counterparts, such as back the previous cast, and dives deeper into “Arrow,” “” such as White Canary their backgrounds. The and “Supergirl.” (Caity Lotz), the relationship between The cast has great (Brandon Routh), and Heat Citizen Steel (Nick chemistry, whether it be Wave (Dominic Purcell), Zano) and Vixen (Maisie a dramatic or comedic along with the addition of Richardson-Sellers), or scene. The characters new team members such the return of time traveler have different, fun as Kid-Flash (Keiynan Rip Hunter (Arthur personalities that work Lonsdale) from “The Darvill), are all characters well together. Flash” and Zari (Tala focused on more during The different Ashe). The Legends also the third season. episodes and plots face many threats, such as With new adventures, allow for different the return of the immortal such as the Legends combinations of psychic Damien Darhk fighting in the Vietnam characters to tackle (Neal McDonough), and War or facing Black certain situations. This new enemies, such as Beard’s pirates, the series makes each episode Opinion 7 April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Back Talk: Video games considered as sports controversial Competition, skill in playing Sports require physical video games similar to sports effort, unlike video games is in the game. Your brain You can play video train is your mentality. help a person. My cous- is racing, processing in- games as an individual That is just a quarter of in’s husband would sit in formation and reacting in one-on-one battles, or what an athlete has to train front of his little monitor to every detail and move you can gather a team of for. Athletes have to worry and play games that didn’t your opponents make. your own to play against about their body, mind, even make sense. He Sometimes gamers another team in the game. and image. The only thing gained weight. He wasn’t move along with their Some teams that are creat- a video-game loser wor- involved in his relation- character, even if they are ed are competitive teams, ries about is how fast they ships anymore because he playing with a controller and can be professional can move their thumbs. was so focused on a video or keyboard. But with gamers. Yes, there is a Playing video games game that wasn’t going to the invention of consoles professional side to the for hours at a time benefits benefit him in any way. such as the Wii, or an ac- sport, just like football, no one. It doesn’t make a Playing sports at least by KEndall by TINA GONZALEZ Rainer cessory like the Kinect soccer, and basketball, person stronger or health- helps your health. for the Xbox, you can among others. Feature/ Online Editor Photo/Sports Editor ier. In fact, it probably Yes, playing video actually physically move The sport also has an A sport takes physical makes them unhealthy games could be a profes- hen we your body and the charac- official title, which is E- activity such as running, and lazy. sion. But what kind of think ter on screen moves with Sport. It contains many jumping, and climbing. All you need to know profession is that, just about you. You are physically different leagues across But sitting and moving for video-game playing sitting there not doing sports, exerting yourself in any all gaming platforms and your thumbs back and is the controller and dif- anything but staring at a Wfootball and soccer come of these scenarios. across a multitude of forth on a controller is not ferent buttons. Athletes screen? to mind. But most people It’s no secret that video games. The leagues con- a sport. have to train constantly Playing video games don’t think about video games require a certain sist of Apex League, “Call Some may argue that and strategize every game, is more of a hobby than games. skill set. In shooter games, of Duty” World League playing video games is a a sport or a profession. According to the Ox- such as “Call of Duty” or and “Overwatch” League, sport. But playing video It is something you ford English Dictionary, “Battlefield,” the player to name a few. games for hours is not a should do during a sport is defined as “an Just like in profes- sport. One may con- your free time, activity involving sional sports such sider it a competi- not something physical exertion as football and tion, but it is barely that takes up and skill in which soccer, these that. all your time. an individual or professional Just because If some team competes gamers get you can make a people can’t against anoth- paid. They competition out of it even define er or others receive does not make it a sport. race, or meet. Video game cheerleading as a sport, for entertain- sponsors You can turn drinking players can expect the how can anyone justify ment.” like NAS- water into a competition, same thing, just another playing video games as There is CAR but that doesn’t make it guy or girl on the other a sport? a huge dif- has drivers a sport. side of the screen pushing Even cheerleading ference be- to have great hand-eye do. Most Playing “Call of Duty” a few buttons. requires lots of physi- tween com- coordination to process of them or whatever video game it In real sports, there is cal training. With video petitive gam- what your eyes are seeing, are also Youtu- is that you play requires usually human contact. games, on the other hand, ing and casual gaming. as well as to move the ana- bers, which you can get no physical movement. Video games have no not so much. Casual gaming is when log sticks or buttons and paid for and also spon- All you are doing is sitting human interaction at all In the definition of you sit down and play a eliminate your opponent sored through. There are there looking at a screen. besides someone else’s “sports”, it says that a game for fun. But com- before they can eliminate also hefty grand prizes Even indoor sports such voice. sport requires physical ex- petitive gaming is a sport, you. Gamers also have to in league and world final as soccer, swimming, or Almost everything ertion. That is why there is when you group together have impeccable reaction competitions. gymnastics take serious that is considered a real an “e” in front of Esports, with your friends and time to react and counter- Some might say that athletic ability. sport is in the Olympics. because it is electronic form a team, with your react to your opponents. gaming is one of the most I understand that some No where do I see vid- and nothing physical. only goal to beat everyone The player also needs the versatile sports in the boys take video-game eo-game playing in the All in all, professional who stands in your way. knowledge and strategy to world, due to its wide playing seriously. But it Olympics. Even Curling video-game playing is Gaming technically create a weapon loadout variety of games and plat- cannot be compared to is in the Olympics, and not a sport and shouldn’t requires physical exertion. that will out-do your op- forms you can play on. any type of sport. that requires little or no even be considered close When you are playing a ponents every time, along I know that there are athletic ability. to anything sports related. video game, whether it with the skill and training national competitions for I know firsthand how be a shooter or a strategy it takes to be better than krainer1618@students. that kind of stuff, but the playing video games all tgonzalez2552@stu- game, your whole body the other team. southplainscollege.edu only thing you have to day could hurt more than dents.southplains.edu Word on the Street Do you think college should be free?

“I think community col- leges serve a part of the population that we should “I think so, because there “No, I think instead what be focusing on, on a na- are a lot of people out here we should be doing is giv- “If we do make college free, “I do not believe that pub- tional level. Having said that need an education, and I ing more money to STEM- what is going to be the im- lic colleges or universities that, anything you give for know there is a lot of people related majors to bring more pact on the comunity itself? should be free, because I feel free isn’t valued, which that go to college but never people into those types of Would there be a tax raise? It like that would allow people is a shame. So I can see get their degree. I think giv- majors and help grow the sounds like a good idea, but I to go to college for as long as both sides. I want higher ing them a free education economy a little bit more. think the prices we are given they wanted and take as many education to be accessible would be a good thing.” But the way our economy now is kind of pushing it.” classes as they wanted, and for all. But at the same Nikolaus Coldiron is shaped right now, making Ethan Villa there would be no incentive time, it probably should Sophomore college free wouldn’t help Sophomore to get out. I also love getting cost something so it can be Radio, Television and Film it.” Pre-Engineering paid for teaching college, and appreciated and so people Lubbock Nancy Munoz Lubbock if the students aren’t paying, can work for it.” Sophomore then who is going to pay my Aaron Greene Pre-Engineering salary?” Assistant Professor of Levelland Kelley Finley Geology Assistant professor of speech Slaton Bledsoe Compiled by Meghan Arnold and Kendall Rainer 8 Opinion April 30 2018 Plainsman Press Journalism major recalls learning experiences, close friends ropes of the Newsroom. were not a print journal- me. Without them acting have known the longest, toward the rest of the staff But after hearing Char- ism major is Margaret as role models, my start since we both attended and Charlie. lie’s motivational speech Kirby. at the Plainsman Press Coronado High School. Maddie is a person at the beginning of the Mrs. Kirby was next to would have been a lot Being a quiet, introverted who I am going to miss year, I knew I would be Charlie helping to sched- more difficult. person working with an working with in the News- working in an en- room. Whether it vironment where be in other classes I could learn and or during paper hone my skills. nights, she al- Charlie is one ways cracked me of my most favor- up with her funny by ADÁN RUBIO ite teachers I have roommate stories about Tina. News Editor ever had. He is always willing to Meghan is a Throughout my life, I help his students. person who has was never certain about I really respect taught me to look what I wanted to be when how he critiques at life with a posi- I grew up. my work and gives tive outlook. Her As a kid, I played a me his most honest personality makes lot of video games, read opinion. her great to work books and graphic novels I have always with in the News- and watched a lot of tele- appreciated when room. Due to her vision and movies. Grow- teachers do not attitude, I am con- ing up, I always imagined sugar coat my stantly reminded I would be creating video mistakes. I wish I to stay positive games, writing comics could have stayed during tough or and directing movies one on the staff for at exhausting situa- day. least one more se- tions. But it was not until I mester and learned Kyle, Caleb started high school that more from Charlie. He is ule my first classes at More importantly, I extrovert, like Tina, has and Jordan are people I realized that all these one professor who I will orientation. Even though want to thank the other been a fun experience. who I wished I could dream careers involved never forget. I only had one class with staff members who I have Working with her has have talked with more. some form of writing. Being a print journal- her during my time at worked with since my first helped me realize to take Since they did not attend I have always enjoyed ism major, I got the op- SPC, I learned a semester, and the ones time to appreciate life and paper nights, I did not get writing, whether it be in portu- lot about the who joined during the to have fun. a good chance to get to school or writing random nity to media field spring. Being on staff with know them. I wish them stories during my free meet from her Working with Autumn Randi has also been a the best, whether they stay time. I decided to major in other intriguing Bippert, Tina Gonzalez fun experience. I did not on the staff or explore new print journalism, as there lectures. and Randi Jines for two get to know Randi until things. are many opportunities to These semesters has been a blast. this spring semester. But The people I met dur- go to different events, teachers are Working with Autumn through paper nights and ing my time at the Plains- meet new people and people who I would as a staff writer and an a few classes together, man Press gave me my to hone my writing have never met if I editor has been a great I got to know her more best college experiences skills. Even though was not on the news- learning experience. She and was introduced to her so far. it was not one of my paper staff. Wheth- If I had not met these dream careers, er I am attend- instructors and fellow I knew that the ing Texas Tech classmates, I do not countless oppor- University or think I would have had tunities I would working at my any great college mem- get from journal- dream job, the ories. Whether it be in ism would intro- knowledge I have or out of the Newsroom, duce me to new ex- acquired from these these people are what periences that could professors is some- made my SPC journey later form my fu- thing that will al- fun and exciting. ture. ways be impactful in Being on the news- It was not until my life. paper staff has given me I walked into the These professors are many other opportuni- Plainsman Press not the only people at ties to grow as a person Newsroom that my SPC who have impacted and a journalist. first journalism ex- me and my major. One huge benefit of perience began. During my first se- writing for the Plains- Being a member mester on the staff of man Press is the work of the Plainsman the Plainsman Press, I environment. Press staff was my met many student edi- Charlie works to first opportunity to tors and writers who make the SPC newspa- escape my comfort zone knowledge- acted as mentors and per as close to an actual at South Plains College. able, passionate pro- role models. local paper. Working in Despite being at SPC fessors in the Commu- I really want to thank the newsroom has ex- for only one year, I still nications Building. Matty Molinar, Riley posed me to strict dead- achieved a lot working in Billy Alonzo is another Golden, Tovi Oyervi- lines, the news writing the Newsroom. teacher who is really pas- dez, Brandi Ortiz, Ty- process and designing Meeting and working sionate about what he ler York, Dom Puente the paper. with new people while does and what he teaches and Nicole Lopez for These are experienc- on the newspaper staff is his students. showing me how the es that are hard to get one experience that I will Whether it be in the Newsroom worked and at other colleges. I am always cherish. classroom or on set in the being examples of how grateful that I have been The first, and most in- TV studio, I really en- a true reporter acts. has taught me a lot about funny demeanor, which I a member of the Plains- fluential, person that I joyed working with Billy. Whether it be answer- InDesign and page layout will miss. man Press to receive these met is Charlie Ehrenfeld, He is fun and knows how ing my simple questions when I attended my first I especially want to opportunities. my advisor. I met him to get his students excited or walking me through Paper Night. I know Au- thank the staff members Without the Plains- at summer ori- who I have had the man Press, I would not entation when pleasure of meeting have been able to travel he helped me this spring semester. to Dallas for the Texas schedule my Kendall Rainer, Intercollegiate Press As- first classes and Maddie Benavidez, sociation competition and assured me that Meghan Arnold, conference and would I was going to Jordan Patterson, have missed the opportu- like being on Caleb Brown and nity to compete and meet the staff. Kyle Ewing are all other reporters. Attending people who joined Working in the SPC Charlie’s class- the Plainsman Press Newsroom has given me es and working during the spring. many chances to grow as with him in the It is bittersweet a journalist and to interact newsroom has that I am transfer- with people in the journal- been some of ring to Texas Tech, ism world. I will never my most ful- as I will not be able forget the people I have filling learning to work with these met and the things I have experiences. individuals at the done while at SPC. When I Plainsman Press for I am very grateful that walked into another semester. I got to experience ev- the Newsroom I really enjoyed erything the Plainsman on the first day working with Kend- Press has to offer. Being of class, I only all in the Newsroom. on the staff has given me had one high Being the only two memories that I will cher- school journal- guys working dur- ish forever. ism class under to learn about video pro- the process of how a story tumn will do great leading ing paper nights was my belt. I thought I had a duction. is published in the pa- the staff next fall as editor- very interesting. I will long, tough journey ahead Another teacher that I per, these students were in-chief. miss his sarcastic, hilari- arubio2831@students. of me trying to learn the would not have met if I more than happy to help Tina is the person I ous remarks that he makes southplainscollege.edu Opinion 9 April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Unexpected journey at SPC provides unique friends, experiences

ested in and around people allowed me to tell their me his opinion even when extra kind-of-way that Autumn is willing to who are interested in those story. I didn’t. He’s funny in his only Tina can. My first help and explain anytime things too. This place was Charlie has been the own way. thought was “Wow. She you need it. Randi and CM 130, the Plainsman most influential profes- Adán is someone I’ve must be really excited.” Meghan tend to give some Press Newsroom. sor during my time at admired in the Newsroom. And now, we’re room- unusual but hilarious col- I joined the student SPC. He has helped me He’s always on top of mates. Tina is the kind of lege partying stories. Ken- newspaper staff at the gain knowledge about what needs to be done. person who will always dall will edit your photos start of the spring semes- journalism and and ter. Now, I wish I joined reporting. He help by MADDIE sooner. I came from a treats every stu- when- BENAVIDEZ school that was limited dent like his own ever to UIL events and year- need- Editorial Assistant child. I can joke book staff for journalism around with him, ed. As someone who has classes. I thought I wasn’t and he’ll tease Adán lived in one place and ready to write for a college me endlessly will been around the same peo- newspaper. In reality, this about things like keep ple her entire life, good- has been the best platform my “boyfriends.” you byes are always difficult, for me to gain journalism One thing I ab- o n unwanted and confusing. experience. solutely respect your It’s hard to once again I wrote feature stories about Charlie toes say goodbye to a professor while on the newspaper. is the effort he with who taught me so much I have been able to meet puts toward each his and friends who became some of SPC’s most in- student. He’ll sar- so close in such a short teresting students. I was put his time and castic amount of time. able to take their stories money in to make re- I graduated from Bor- and tell others about the sure his students marks den County High School, amazing things they’ve are taken care of. t o which is a 1A school in done. The things I’ve got- He goes beyond what’s One thing I was surprised try to make you laugh but your obvious questions. the middle of expected of a about is how funny he is. knows when you just need Tina will keep you en- somewhere. professor. I think He’s so quiet, then out of to talk or rant. She tells tertained with her overly So when it he’s one profes- nowhere he’ll say a sar- you how she feels and dramatic stories. Or she’ll came to pick- sor most students castic and witty remark makes no apologies for it. keep you awake at 2 a.m. ing a college, will look back to someone’s dumb ques- She’s confident in who she with her coughing. Char- SPC was not and say, “Yeah, of tion. I’ll miss that about is. I can see the amazing lie will pull your best in my plans. I course I remem- him. person she will become. work from you with his wanted to go ber Charlie. He’s Randi and Meghan She’s someone I admire. redundant “EEhhh” or to Texas State one professor who have kept me on my toes She’s been a great room- “Close, but no” or “NO.” University or impacted my col- with all their partying mate and friend, one you It’s a family unlike any Texas Tech. lege career the stories. They’re both so don’t expect to make in other on this staff, and I I thought I most.” At least, happy and bubbly. They your first year of college wouldn’t trade that. would meet that’s what I’ll share that happiness with but hope is around for a I’m not sure how to say more people say. Thank you, everyone around them. lifetime. goodbye to any of these who were in- Charlie, for all Tina, this loud-talkin’, The Plainsman Press people. They all helped terested in the you’ve done. can’t-hardly-ever-breathe has given me friends me grow to be a student, same things as Autumn has girl is something else. and a place to belong at journalist, and friend. I I am and have been a great friend She’s probably the bestest SPC. The 4 a.m.’s, end- hope to go to Texas State more oppor- on the staff. She (I don’t care that it’s not less “no’s” from Charlie, in the fall and make great tunities to try has helped me a word, Charlie) friend Tina’s creepy comments, memories like I did here. new things. whenever I need I’ve met at SPC. I still Adán’s sarcastic remarks, I want to say a big special SPC was a it. We’ve had remember meeting Tina Kendall and Meghan’s thank you to Autumn, last-minute, some interesting on the first day of classes bickering, Randi’s party- Kendall, Adán, Meghan, ‘parents- and funny conver- during my very first class. ing tips, and Autumn’s Randi, Tina, and Charlie. begged-me-to- sations between Charlie made everyone yelling, has all been worth You guys are amazing, do-it’ decision. classes. That’s stand up and introduce it. It might sound like it’s and I’ll miss y’all. They wanted ten to learn about these what I’ll miss the most themselves. “Hi, my name too much to handle, and me to stay close to home, people helped me to learn about her. is Tina Gonzalez. I’m a trust me, at times it is. But which was actually a good that I didn’t need to go to a Kendall was also help- freshman. I’m a public re- each member of the staff choice for me. I still found big college to meet unique ful in the Newsroom. He lations major, and I gradu- has taught me something mbenavidez3513@ a place where I could do people. So, I thank every edited any photo when- ated from Coronado,” she valuable or given me jour- students. something I was inter- teacher and student who ever I needed it and gave said in a very enthusiastic, nalist or life advice. southplainscollege.edu Lifelong friendships created through Plainsman Press that he can. I was not a would always make me first met Matty at the other pictures of them. with. But they are all public relations major laugh. He always used mall when we worked We used to talk about very friendly and nice or journalism major, so to tell me that I stressed together, and we also random things in that when I talk to them. I did not have any other him out all the time met through mutual Newsroom. Tovi has They are a good group, classes with him be- because of the crazy friends. Matty even though sides newspaper class. things that I did. But was the person it is a small But from what I heard Dom was always there who introduced group. from other people that for me when I need- me to the Plains- Plains- took his other classes, ed him. Dom is a nice man Press and I man Press they told me that he is person, even though honestly never re- will be by JORDAN a great professor. Char- sometimes he would gretted taking this something to always PATTERSON lie was always there try to play it off that class even though for me when I needed he was a bad guy with it does not count remember. I Staff Writer someone’s advice about a bad-boy attitude. He toward my de- would hon- The Plainsmen Press anything and would was actually the first gree. Matty and I estly rec- has changed my life steer me in the right person who convinced are such opposite ommend it forever. direction, even though me to start taking sports people, which is to anyone I have met some sometimes I did not photos and taught me why we got along to take this lifelong friends, as well listen the first couple of how at a SPC basketball so well. We kept class, even as having experiences times. Charlie always game. He also helped each other in place though it that I will keep forever. pushed me to be the me when I was at TIPA. while having a can be a lot These people have best person, as well as Dom was not in this good time being sometimes. made the newspaper a student, as I could be. class this semester but friends. Matty This class class trans- will change worth it. ferred the way that The to Texas you look at professor, Tech everything, Charlie this se- as well as Ehren- mes- meet help feld, is ter, and you meet my favor- I will people who ite profes- meet up you never sor of all with him next such a big heart for life thought you would be time, even semester. that is so wonderful. friends with. though Tovi is She would do anything I will miss this class sometimes such a moti- to save an animal, as very much, and I wish he gets on vating person. well as the Earth. She nothing but the best to my nerves. I used to sit honestly changed the the students in this class He knows in the News- way that I look at life. next semester. I hope some of room with her This semester, these they have as much fun my family from Level- Then there was still would help me take before class would start. people are not here, as I did. land, so I cannot really Dominic. Dom used to sports photos and I talk Tovi and I both have besides Charlie. But act up. He is a really always give me such to him weekly. English Bulldogs and the people who are in jpatterson7646@ good professor and will a hard time about ev- Matty is one my best would always talk about this class this semes- students. help anyone in any way erything that I did. He friends of all time. I our dogs and send each ter I am not that close southplainscollge.edu 10 Opinion April 30, 2018 Plainsman Press Student builds meaningful bonds with fellow peers A friend had mentioned questions when I needed ter when I’m down. She his newspaper course to help, and amaze me with always gives off good me, because I was deter- how fast he could write vibes, so she is fun to be mined to attend another headlines. I look up to around. I can always rely one of his classes. Charlie Adán because he is a on Tina to be there for me probably thinks I took very smart individual even when I’m no longer Newspaper to be with my who I know will strive to on the staff. friend, but he is honestly do his best in everything Last, but definitely not the main reason I joined he does. the least, is Randi Jines. the Plainsman Press staff. Kendall Rainer is Au- Randi probably impacted Charlie allowed me to tumn’s boyfriend, and me the most this semester. see other talents within I must say they are the She has honestly become by MEGHAN me. Therefore, he is my cutest couple ever. Ken- my best friend. Randi is ARNOLD all-time favorite profes- dall wrote all the sports a very encouraging per- Editorial Assistant sor. stories. He worked hard son. She makes me feel Autumn Bippert, the to make the sports sec- more confident in myself. The Plainsman Press at editor-in-chief of the tion in the paper amazing. She helped me make new South Plains College has Plainsman Press, defi- Kendall may be a very friends and included me in allowed me to blossom as nitely impacted me as straightforward person hanging out with her after a young photojournalist. an individual. Autumn at times and bumps heads school. I know Randi will In the 2017 fall semes- is a very hard-working with me, but I see him always be my friend, and I ter, I took Charlie Eh- person, and it really in- has a brother who I fight look up to her so much for renfeld’s Photography spired me to try new with. Everyone on the being so nice to me. She course. Charlie saw the things. I was supposed to staff is family. Kendall is is beautiful on the inside potential in my photog- take photos for the paper, so many questions for her something, it is absolutely the kind of guy I’d split a and out. raphy. I honestly say he but I became an editor staff, and for that I look hilarious. He is always corn nugget with. I’m afraid I have to say inspired me to keep it up and writer just because I up to her. prepared and ready to Maddie Benavidez grew farewell to each and ev- and expand my talent. saw how hard-working Adán Rubio is probably volunteer to help by writ- the most as an editor ery one of these amazing this semester. She people. It’s time for me writes stories and is to expand even further as even better at writ- a photographer, as I will ing headlines than be transferring to Texas I am. Maddie says Tech University. While I what’s on her mind, might not be on the staff with no regrets. I anymore, they will always look up to her for be my family. Paper nights that, because she formed a bond for each is honest with us. and everyone of us, a bond You don’t meet that will never be broken. very many people For that, I will never for- who speak the truth get them. to your face. I will visit all the time Tina Gonzalez is and will always be there the funniest person when they need me. I love on the staff. She is them so much, and will always cracking up sincerely miss them. This and having a good experience with these time. Tina is very people made me realize caring and loving, I can do anything I put so I honestly view my mind to. I will take her as a sister. I that lesson with me when could listen to her I begin at Texas Tech. stories forever. Goodbye, SPC! She is absolutely hysterical! Tina is Charlie was a hilarious, Autumn was. She deals the most quiet on the staff. ing tons of stories. Adán always giving me advice marnold8592@students. chill, and caring professor. with so much and answers But when he does say always would answer my and making me feel bet- southplainscollege.edu Student motivated to continue education despite circumstances staff as a whole. I think school, and I’m not even home and told my mom I So the friends I grew up to hang out with that’s amazing. When I the oldest. I’m the middle was going to college, and with were either in a gang, me anymore. was growing up, going child. she was so happy for me. sold drugs, or were in and But my real friends through grade school, One day I’ll never for- Ever since that day, my out of jail. But they knew stuck with me even to you could say I slipped get was during the last mom has and will always I was different and never this day and encouraged through the cracks. Some month of my senior year. be my main motivator. got involved with that. me to go to college, teachers A counselor pulled me out On the days I just want They were my friends, and work hard to get out of the hood, and never come back.So that’s why when By CALEB BROWN I’m at South Staff Writer Plains and I’m having a bad I have enjoyed my time day, I think at South Plains College about my real for the years I attended. friends who There has been a lot of will never ups and downs, but no one make it out. I ever said it was going to do it for them. be easy. Going to South I’ve loved Plains College made me my time at learn a lot, not just edu- South Plains. cationally, but also about I have made myself. I achieved things so many I never thought I could do. new friends, At first, it was a little people from intimidating and hard. But all over the after my first semester, world. But I got it and knew what I think it is needed to be done so I time for me to could be successful. move on and I’m not the smartest stu- continue my dent, and we all have bad education at days, but we’re all human. a university, hopefully That’s why I really ap- could care less about me, of class to talk to me about to quit, I just think about they always looked out Texas Tech or LCU. I preciate the professors I or didn’t think I would what I wanted to do after my mom. She tells me, I for me. But when I told would be grateful for had, because they never ever amount to anything, high school. I was kind didn’t raise you to be a my friends I was going either one. quit on me. because of my appear- of puzzled by the ques- quitter. Too many people to college, that’s when I But I will never forget They were patient with ance. Honestly, I never tion, because no one ever want to see you fail. knew who my real friends about my experience at me. I will always be thought about college in asked me that before. She That is very true. I won’t were. Some just didn’t South Plains. thankful for that. I think high school. I was never started talking to me about lie. I’m not from a rich support my decision and that’s what makes South pressured or educated South Plains College and or wealthy family, and I thought I was trying to Plains a great school, be- about it. I’m actually the told me I could possibly didn’t grow up in a nice be better thanthem and cause it’s not just the pro- first one of my four broth- qualify for financial aid. I neighborhood. Some would just stop talking to cbrown4707@students. fessors who care, but the ers to graduate from high was so excited that I went would call it the ghetto. me. They didn’t even want southplainscollege.edu