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www.southplainscollege.edu/ppress PLAINSMAN PRESS Levelland, Texas A bi-weekly collegiate publication Vol. 59 • Issue 10 • March 27, 2017 Intense training prepares future agents for border protection is to detect and prevent “The Border Patrol ensures in defending our country and a career fair held at Michigan or understand what the Border terrorists and terrorist’s that agents are properly trained laid down their lives to protect State University. Patrol’s mission is. This job weapons from entering the to confront and diffuse these the homeland.” “I had never heard of the isn’t for everyone. But if you U.S., as well as preventing the situations in a successful Like many agents before Border Patrol before then, love the outdoors and have a illegal trafficking of people law enforcement conclusion, her, Marquez heard about the and I met some wonderful strong desire to work in law and contraband,” said Jennie but sometimes, bad things U.S. Border Patrol through recruiters who opened my enforcement, this is a great A. Marquez, assistant chief career to pursue.” patrol agent. “This mission is Once trainees become inherently dangerous, because U.S. Border Patrol agents, the violators are taking a great they have the possibility of [Editor’s note: This story is risk in accomplishing their being chosen for a variety the first part of the multi- illicit goal, and, at times, of assignments, including part series “Protecting Our violence is the result.” patrolling international land Homeland,” showing the life Potential trainees go borders and coastal waters to of U.S. Border Patrol Agents, through months of waiting and prevent the illegal trafficking trainees that begins with Issue extensive background checks of people, narcotics and #10 and concludes in Issue #12. before they are approved to contraband into the United Staff members took it upon go through several months States. themselves to interview, take of physical and mental agent If a new agent is assigned photographs, and conduct training. Once through the to the border, he or she can research. The results of their academy, the trainees who are expect to be responding combined efforts follow.] still there will graduate and to alarms in remote areas, receive their agent badges. by SARA MARSHALL detecting, preventing and “The length and makeup apprehending undocumented Editor-in-Chief of Border Patrol Academy aliens, smugglers of aliens and In light of recent local and training has varied quite a bit illegal narcotics at or near the worldwide political events, over the past 10 to 15 years, land borders. Agents also could Americans are growing and continues to evolve as the Agents at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy conduct a ‘concrete experience,’ be assigned to work with the increasingly concerned with law enforcement environment demonstrating the proper techniques to handle stressful situations an agent K-9 Unit, which uses canines protecting the nation’s borders evolves,” said Paul Clayton, may encounter in the feild. to detect concealed humans from terrorists and illegal senior border patrol agent. PHOTOS BY TOVI OYERVIDEZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS and narcotics, Search and immigrants. “When I was at the academy Rescue unit, and patrolling. Every day, brave men and in the early 2000s, it was happen,” Marquez said. “That a career fair hosted by her eyes to a new career path,” women come from all walks of roughly 20 consecutive weeks is why we honor our fallen college. She joined the U.S. Marquez said. “Many people, life to attend the U.S. Border of training where all the agents. They knew the danger Border Patrol 23 years ago at men and women, do not know see “Aspiring” on page 2 Patrol Academy at the Federal basic disciplines were taught Law Enforcement Training together.” Center [FLETC] in Artesia, In Artesia, experienced Math, law enforcement student receives New Mexico. The training instructors teach aspiring center was purchased by the agents new skills such as Burnside Scholar Award, scholarship Federal government in 1989, Firearms, Pursuit Driving, by BRANDI ORTIZ a trustworthy, hardworking, said Sarkis. “Since then, it has and the chairperson of the after the Artesia Christian Physical Fitness, Police and Associate Editor and exceptional person and been more of a calling.” Professional Services and College closed its doors. Border Patrol Operations, math tutor for the past two Sarkis says she hopes Energy Department, says that Spanish, Law The Burnside Scholar years,” says Alan Worley, to complete her associate’s Sarkis could go far with her and other Award was recently given to a chairperson of Math and degree in Law Enforcement career in law. real-world South Plains College student. Engineering Department at Technology and become a “I see Rachel, in the long techniques. Rachel Sarkis, a sophomore SPC. “I couldn’t think of certified peace officer. She run, as an investigator,” says By teaching Math and Law Enforcement someone more deserving than also plans to complete her Scott. “Possibly with the FBI, trainees in Technology major from she.” math requirements to transfer but definitely not just your a controlled Lubbock, received a $1,000 Sarkis says her talent and complete her bachelor’s typical street cop.” environment, scholarship from the Texas is math, but her passion is degree in mathematics. Though the overall goal for instructors can Community College Teachers law enforcement. She is “Mathematics takes a Sarkis is to become a detective, ensure the next Association. if she plans to work federally generation of In 2002, the TCCTA or for the state, which requires agents will be established the Burnside a bachelor’s degree, she can better prepared Scholar Award, an award use her mathematics degree for what lies named after the first executive to fill that requirement. But, ahead. director, Charles Burnside. Sarkis plans to stay local “Each This award is presented to by applying to work at the instructor one deserving student at Lubbock Police Department has their own the college of the current and working her way up. twist when TCCTA president. This year, “Short term, I want to kick teaching,” it was Professor Wayne in doors and get bad guys,” Sergeant Major Langehennig who got to said Sarkis. “But if something Frank Ayala select the recipient. was to ever go awry then, said. “We have “I wanted to find someone with my mathematics degree, a wide range A trainee pats down an ‘illegal who academically is doing I can have a wider range of of instructors very well,” says Langehennig, immigrant’ role player during the opportunities than I would here, teaching president of the TCCTA and Dr. Lance Scott, Wayne Langehennig, Rachel Sarkis have if I majored in criminal trainee’s Spanish class. many different a Spanish professor at the and Alan Worley in front of the Law Enforcement justice.” techniques. An Reese Center campus at SPC. Building on March 8. Sarkis says that she could Soon after, they created the officer’s safety is our number “Someone who has a hard BRANDI ORTIZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS not have followed her dreams Office of Artesia Operations, one concern here.” work ethic, and who truly without her professors. which is one of three FLETC From their very first day paints a picture of who we actively involved in the Law lot time and energy to do “[SPC] has amazing residential training sites in the at the academy, trainees are are as a community college.” Enforcement Club, currently the homework, but the law professors,” says Sarkis. United States. The 3,620-acre issued a fake sidearm to After asking around for serving as vice president. She enforcement academy is “They are very encouraging site houses many facilities acclimate to the feeling of a recommendations on which has recently been nominated just the same,” Sarkis said. and helpful when it comes to which allow the United States weapon that will constantly student should receive the to serve as president for the “Balancing the two is tough, figuring out what is the right Border Patrol to conduct basic be at their side. But they are award, it was Sarkis’ name fall semester. but doable.” thing to do.” and advanced law enforcement not trained to ‘shoot first, ask which would be brought up “My interest in law Dr. Lance Scott, training. questions later,’ as many may from fellow colleagues. enforcement began when I associate professor of law bortiz1552@students. “The Border Patrol Mission believe. “Rachel has been such took classes at Frenship High,” enforcement and technology southplainscollege.edu Cover to Cover News Feature Entertainmment Sports Spotlight Opinion... page 4 Board of Regents approves 3-D printing now a fast, Local rock shows hold Texans, Lady Texans National Ranching Heritage Feature... page 6 Campus Carry policy. cheap tool for creative concerts in Lubbock. advance to National Center brings life to frontier Entertainment page 9 expression. Tournament. days. Sports... page 13 Spotlight... page 16 page 3 page 6 page 9 page 13 page 16 2 News March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Voice of Hope works to counter sex trafficking as case managers for sex traf- tion paperwork. We provide manipulative these men are it’s really dangerous, so they were in that position, I would ficking victims. Arrington an on-sight counselor who really changed the way I look latch on to them. By the time have trust issues. Voice of says that before the two began works directly with the victim at the situation.” a month passes, the guys turn Hope wants to come in and working with Voice of Hope, for free.” Arrington says she has on them and they’re stuck, and make them feel safe.” the organization was lacking In 2016, Voice of Hope worked with people from it’s hard to get out.” When a victim is first en- in services for sex trafficking Lubbock worked with 55 cases many different backgrounds, Some of the girls who re- countered, Arrington says victims. involving human trafficking. including some who have been ceive help from the organiza- she compiles a care package “There were different Arrington says 21 percent of sold into prostitution by their tion can be transported to safe with basic hygiene products, needs,” Arrington said in those cases involved children. own parents. Other victims, houses around Texas. These snacks, and even socks. a recent interview with the “Human traf- “We’ve found [Editor’s note: This story is Plainsman Press. “They real- ficking is the sec- that the girls are the fourth part of the multi- ized these needs were different ond largest grow- most excited about part series “Risque Business,” from those of rape victims. ing crime,” Ar- the socks they re- examining the dangers of That’s when they hired on rington explained. ceive,” Arrington prostitution that begins with Jaime Wheeler, who offered “What we see so said. “All of the Issue #7 and concludes in Issue me my position.” often is that drug stuff they had in #12. Several staff members took Arrington says that the dealers find that their possession is it upon themselves to interview, main focus of their work is they can sell a drug taken away from take photographs, and conduct victims of sex trafficking. She only one time. But them by their pimp. research. The results of their describes herself as a social with sex traffick- It empowers them combined efforts follow.] worker for sex trafficking ing, victims are to have their own victims. able to be sold stuff,” by MATT MOLINAR The organization offers more than once to Arrington, Associate Editor many services to those affect- make more money, along with Wheel- ed, including a 24-hour crisis and that plays into er, makes weekly For victims of human traf- hotline, medical accompa- why it is such a visits to the Lub- ficking, and those who are niment, 24-hour SANE ser- growing crime.” bock County Jail, struggling to leave the life- vices (or Sexual Assault Nurse Arrington says where they are able style of prostitution, help can Examinations), counseling that our society to meet with wom- be difficult to come by. services, law enforcement ac- thinks the women en who have been Voice of Hope in Lubbock companiment, case follow-up involved in pros- jailed on prostitu- is a social services organi- and referral, judicial accom- titution are in it for fun. When Arrington says, have gone safe houses can provide recov- tion charges. Even if the indi- zation that offers assistance paniment, and community she started working with vic- through a process she calls ery programs for the victims. vidual is in jail, the police take to those affected by sexual education. tims, she soon realized the real the “grooming process” from “We’ve sent many girls a victim-centered approach, crimes and violence. The aide “We work with them direct- issues at hand. a pimp. to different programs,” Ar- the same process they would provided is free and confi- ly,” Arrington explained. “We “The biggest mind shift “They like to look for vul- rington said. “That’s huge for go through with a trafficking dential. provide as many services as for me has been seeing these nerable people living in pover- them. While they’re being victim, although resources are Katherine Arrington says we can give them to help them women as victims,” Arrington ty,” she explained. “The pimp trafficked, the victims don’t limited for inmates. she, along with Jaime Wheel- out. We also want to make said. “It’s astounding how will shower the victim with have access to their basic “We can get things going er, has been working with sure we get them signed up these men can prey on vul- gifts and show them a better needs. These programs offer a for them to prepare for their Voice of Hope for one year for crime victim’s compensa- nerable women. Seeing how life. They don’t know that safe place, food, clothing, and release,” Arrington explained. access to a doctor.” “When they get out of jail, we According to Arrington, the want them to have the same Human Resource Coalition resources. That’s one of the Aspiring agents receive training is working toward raising main things we do.” money to help establish a Arrington says that a victim shelter for trafficking victims is met through many different in Lubbock. ways. She says one way they at U.S. Border Patrol Academy “It would be a really great meet victims is through law opportunity for them,” Ar- enforcement. When the victim The Federal Government an important mission in A rewrite of the academy’s Continued from pg. 1 rington said. “The Human is assumed to be involved in a ensures all agents are well the defense of the United curriculum was just completed Resource Coalition aims to ed- crime, the police will call and “We expect a lot of an taken care of for all the States,” Clayton said. “Our this past summer. Beginning in ucate the public about what’s ask Arrington or Wheeler to agent,” Clayton said. “We dangerous work, long hours brothers and sisters in the May, all new trainees will attend going on and get as many develop a relationship with expect them to be able to handle and stress spent being a Border military typically fight for a 117-day academy, where all people on board as possible.” them. They offer the care potentially volatile situations, Patrol Agent. The base pay for our freedoms far away from the training is combined again. Arrington says that be- package in a bag and introduce very often without any an agent starting out in the U.S. home, in foreign countries New field tactical training backup, professionally, has been added to the cause traffickers and pimps themselves. efficiently, and safely. curriculum, as well as are involved in the situations, “We let them know who we I believe those who a redesigned Spanish the victims could be in dan- are and what we’re about,” Ar- are willing to put learning program that ger if they try leaving their rington explained. “We let her themselves at potential is similar to entry-level lifestyles. They can also pose know what’s going to happen risk to enforce the laws college Spanish, but with a danger for the on-site coun- and give her a good idea so she are answering a higher a focus on Border Patrol selor. can feel more comfortable. If call.” specific vocabulary. “They are not safe at all,” they comply, we take them in Being a Border Patrol With these changes, she added. “That’s why it and suggest they get a SANE Agent, especially in a the Academy can is important to have a great exam from a nurse specifically small border town, has better prepare future task force. We work with law trained to work with victims. become a major part of generations of U.S. enforcement, doctors and any- We do this to make sure they Clayton’s everyday life. Border Patrol trainees one else they might see when are healthy – mentally and “Everyone knows and agents alike. they come into contact with physically.” what you do, no matter “I have been blessed this kind of stuff.” Arrington explained that, how hard we try to keep with many opportunities Every month, the organiza- many times, victims return to it confidential,” Clayton to do different things tion holds a START meeting their lives of prostitution after said. “Even though we all over the country,” (or Sex Trafficking Allied being “brainwashed” by their talk about what we Marquez said. “When Response Team) when the pimps and traffickers. do “off duty,” a law my time comes to retire, task force is gathered into “No matter what resources enforcement officer is I know I will do so one room to discuss cases and we offer, they still might go The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New never really “off duty.” with a sense of pride further educate each other on back,” she said. “We don’t You are trained to look Mexico on March 11. and accomplishment, the issue. Arrington says this want that, but we still stay in at your environment, TOVI OYERVIDEZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS knowing that the way, law enforcement can contact with them as much your world, even future generation of approach a situation with the as possible. We need them to victim in mind. know that we are present for your life, from a different Border Patrol can be more than and lands. The Border Patrol Border Patrol agents is going “Everyone is working to- them, and they can always perspective, 24/7. Some $40,000, depending on the looks to attain those same to continue the mission of gether to keep the girls from reach out and receive help.” might say that makes you position. Agents also receive objectives; defending and protecting our country.” falling into gaps,” Arrington paranoid, but I would say it competitive pay, paid time off, upholding the Constitution, said. “It’s such a tricky situ- makes you more conscious health insurance, life insurance from which we derive our most ation, because they’re lied to of your surroundings or your and a generous retirement. basic freedoms. But we do so smarshall4759@students. emolinar0541@students. and develop trust issues. If I situation.” “The Border Patrol fills on our own soil.” southplainscollege.edu southplainscollege.edu PUBLICATION STATEMENT The Plainsman Press is published every two weeks during regular Editorial Staff Staff Writers & Photographers semesters by journalism students at South Plains College in Levelland, Charlie Ehrenfeld / Advisor Texas. 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Levelland, TX 79336 EMAIL: [email protected] News 3 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Board of Regents approve Campus Carry Policy, tuition increase by SARA MARSHALL ments from the Board, the position where we’re trying Cooper School District Dual presented an overview of the For the current academic Editor-in-Chief new policy was voted on and to recover from that huge Credit program, and six ad- scholarships which have been year, the Foundation has pro- approved unanimously. On decrease in tax revenues. And ditional sections in welding awarded to current and future vided $804,425 in scholar- The Concealed Carry of Aug. 1, this policy will take that’s the biggest thing we’re technology. students of SPC as of March 6. ship awards to 794 students. Handguns on Campus policy, effect across campus for the trying to overcome.” “There will be instruction These scholarships are being SPC Program Scholarships an increase in tuition and edu- Fall 2017 semester. After discussing the op- happening morning, noon and provided through SPC Foun- awarded $715,232 to 339 cational plans for the Lubbock “I really think Cathy and tions, Dr. Satterwhite proposed night, Monday through Satur- dation awards, SPC Program students. Third-Party Schol- Center were among topics her team have done a really a $7 increase in the out-of-dis- day,” Dr. Gibbs said. “Work- Scholarships, and third-party arships awarded $798,081 to discussed during the March good job,” said Dr. Robin trict tuition to match the antici- force development is really outside scholarships. 494 students. meeting of the South Plains Satterwhite, president of SPC. pated loss, which will generate focusing on the health science “The scholarship office “The Foundation board at College Board of Regents. “That team also includes stu- $985,539 in projected revenue. offerings. But construction has awarded $2.3 million in its January meeting approved Cathy Mitchell, vice pres- dent representatives, student This projection is based on trades will be offered for the scholarships to 1,316 stu- a scholarship disbursement ident for student affairs, pre- government and the Residence 98 percent of this year’s en- first time in Lubbock, whereas dents attending South Plains for 2017 - 2018 of $881,000,” sented the final draft of the Hall Association. And the rollment numbers. The board there was not a space available College this year,” John said. John said. “This is about a 5 Concealed Carry of Handguns process was all very inclusive approved this increase, which at the ATC for construction “We have additional schol- percent increase over what was on Campus policy for the and very comprehensive. We will be implemented for out- trades, and the only place we arship funds that are to be approved for this year.” Board to vote on. Mitchell have done our due diligence of-district students beginning taught those was in Plainview, awarded, especially though briefly offered an overview in giving all the opportunity Fall 2017. up until being able to offer special grants that the (SPC) of the draft presented during to comment on it.” Dr. Ryan Gibbs, vice presi- them in Lubbock.” Foundation receives and the the previous meeting. At the Dr. Satterwhite also dis- dent for academic affairs, gave Stephen John, vice president CH Foundation receives to February meeting, Mitchell smarshall4759@students. cussed possible avenues the a breakdown of the Lubbock for institutional advancement, support nursing scholarships.” spoke about how SPC will southplainscollege.edu Board could explore in which Center and what kind of pro- ensure students can legally they could increase the tuition grams will be offered to new and safely carry weapons on and fees for students in the Fall and current students of SPC. campus, as per the new bill, New Student Government officers elected for fall semester 2017 semester in order to sup- “They are focused heavily Senate Bill 11. March, she will also be attend- says the primary reasons she plement a possible decrease in on the workforce development by STACY JOHNSON “It will be enacted this ing a Texas Junior College chose to run for office were to state funding and the loss of side and technical education,” Editorial Assistant coming August for community Student Government Associ- be more involved in school and tax revenues. Dr. Gibbs said. “One thing I colleges,” Mitchell said. “We ation convention in Houston, to become more extroverted. “We need to make sure find particularly interesting had a group that was appointed The South Plains College where she will run for a state “It gets me more out there,” we are providing the right is we are adding 21 new sec- by Dr. Satterwhite, with fac- Student Government Asso- public relations position. she says. resources for our students,” tions to technical education ulty and staff from across our ciation recently welcomed Rita Reyes will be taking A newcomer to the SGA, Dr. Satterwhite said. “We an- programs by moving to the campuses, that were looking four new officers who will the office of vice president, Graves expressed excitement ticipate we will have around Lubbock Center. So, that is at what we needed to do to officially begin their terms in and will assist Holmes with about beginning her new role. a $1 million loss, is what we 21 more options for students comply with Senate Bill 11 fall of 2017. her official duties. Reyes, a “I’ve never experienced feel the end of the year will be. to take courses.” and the campus carry. It was The Student Govern- political science major from this before, so I’m ready to get We feel like we’ve done very These new sections will in- enacted for universities last ment Association acts as an Lubbock, is an experienced started because it sounds like well, and that we’ve managed clude four additional sections August, and now it’s our turn.” intermediary between students SGA officer, having served a lot of fun,” she adds. our resources very carefully in automotive technology, With no questions or com- and the SPC ad- Jessie Lozano will this year. But we’re still in a which includes the Lubbock ministration. The hold the position of SGA is also re- commuter affairs rep- sponsible for or- resentative. PTSA hopes to raise funds ganizing student Holmes encourages activities, events, SPC students to join through golf tournament and initiatives. the SGA in their efforts The SGA elec- to improve student life and games, including Longest terviewing tips, and different by SHELBY MORGAN tion was held on on campus. She adds Drive, Closest to the Pin, treatment modalities and what Staff Writer March 1. The in- that there are various Wheel of Fortune, and Buy works best for different types coming officers committees that stu- Your Shot. Lunch will be of ailments,” said Shelby Nail, The South Plains College will learn from the dents can join to make served after the rounds. president of the PTASA. “I Physical Therapist Student current officers for a difference. Participation sponsorships know the potential that it has to Association will host the Fifth the remainder of “There’s a commit- are available, which range help our students. It’s going to Annual PTASA Golf Classic the semester be- tee made up of all types from $125 to $1,200. be great for our students to go on April 1. fore taking over in of people on campus,” Proceeds from the tourna- and meet other PTA’s and PT’s The event will be held at the fall. says Holmes. “So we ment will benefit the PTASA across the state, and talk about Shadow Hills Golf Course The presi- kind of get our voices and pay for travel to the Texas the things that are affecting in Lubbock, with registration dent-elect is Mi- heard.” Physical Therapist Association our state.” beginning at 9:30 a.m. The kayla Holmes, a She also emphasizes Annual Conference in Corpus For golf tournament reg- cost is $160 per team, which broadcast journal- how joining student or- Christi in the fall of 2017. istration information, contact includes, lunch, cart, and range ism major from ganizations such as the “At this annual conference, Randi Hanfield or Shelby Nail balls. Mulligans will be avail- Lubbock. During SGA can help students we professionally develop, at (806) 416-6475, or email able for purchase. her term as the make friends and meet get the opportunity to meet [email protected]. The two-man scramble SGA president, the new people. potential employers, get to begins at 11 a.m. with a shot- freshman says that “It’s so much fun,” see presentations ranging from smorgan9504@students. gun start. The tournament she will strive to Holmes says. “If you how to write your resume, in- southplainscollege.edu Mikayla Holmes, SGA president-elect, out- will feature several contests create a culture of join it, you will have side North Sue on March 22. diversity and looks a blast. I’ve made a forward to having BRANDI ORTIZ/ PLAINSMAN PRESS lot of really cool new a leadership role friends through SGA, on campus. and I’ve gotten a lot Holmes says that at first, as community outreach rep- of opportunities. If you join she was not intending to run resentative. She says she feels it, you won’t be sorry. You’ll for president. After encourage- that the SGA helps students have a great time.” ment from a peer, she decided socially. Any student who wants to to try it. “The more you’re involved get involved with the SGA can “It turns out, when I took with the school, the more go to the Student Life Office, that risk, I got the reward,” you’re involved with every- located within the Student she says. thing else, the more connec- Center, to speak with a Student Last semester, Holmes held tions you make,” she says. Life representative. the office of public relations Ashlee Graves, a nursing coordinator. She currently major from Post, will take oversees the SGA recruit- over the offices of both sec- sjohnson3075@students. ment committee. At the end of retary and historian. Graves southplainscollege.edu 4 Opinion March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press BackTalk: Reasoning behind current drinking age debated Underage alcohol consumption Lowering drinking age detrimental to teen development causes fewer problems

the drinking age, that doing at the age of 18. Legally, this That can lead to black outs, wine a few times, and I am not so in the U.S. will result in is the age when someone can alcohol poisoning, and even talking about just in church. more traffic deaths involving be tried in court as an adult. drunk driving. Teenagers Drinking is not essential for intoxicated minors. It’s also the legal limit applied always want what they cannot me in order to have fun at a The National Highway to several other activities: have. If you just let them have party, but being as socially Transportation Safety purchasing tobacco products, it, they won’t want it so much awkward as I am, it does Administration has shown gambling, registering to vote. and all the time. help. Since 18 year olds are that around 900 lives are Men turning 18 are even How are 18 year olds not legally allowed to drink, saved every year as a direct required by law to sign up allowed to vote, go to war, and they usually binge drink at result of the current higher for selective service in the even go to college, which is parties or other events that they drinking age, meaning fewer military. So many would especially stressful for me, but want to have fun at. This is traffic accidents involving ask: why is it fair to make they are not allowed to go to a especially harmful to the body, underage drunk drivers. the drinking age arbitrarily bar and drink a beer? Not that I because it could cause alcohol by TYLER YORK different than these other by CHANISE RAY poisoning and long-term Online Editor activities? Staff Writer liver damage. In other The truth is there is no countries, teenagers can Lowering the drinking age magical threshold where, If being 18 makes you an get alcohol all the time, means blatantly ignoring a once crossed, a person adult in the public’s eyes, so there is no reason for potential increase in traffic automatically and officially then that should be the legal binge drinking. I do think deaths and a general decline becomes an adult. Each drinking age. hard liquor is too mature in public safety. Anyone who person matures differently, As everyone knows, in for someone my age. I ends up alive in spite of that and we as a society do our some states in America, the think the drinks with less should be totally fine. very best to make attempts legal drinking age is 21. alcohol should be legal The idea of reducing the at setting up emergent However, it was not always for teenagers. Most adults drinking age from 21 to 18 adults for success. Young this way. The legal drinking don’t drink them anyway, has been hotly debated in minds still have a lot of age some years ago was 18. so someone has to. this country, but in reality the growing and developing It also was the age required to Overall, the legal choice has already been made. to do, even up to the early- vote and the age to get drafted drinking age should be Many intelligent minds have to-mid-twenties. Alcohol, into the United States Army. lowered for many reasons, taken evidence into account more so than other legal However, that was a very but mostly to teach that told them 21 years of age This statistic alone shows drugs, reacts with your long time ago. Some countries, moderation. Once you are is a reasonable limit to set for clearly that lowering the bar body in a way that can be such as Spain, Australia, and able to have something, alcohol consumption. But means not only will there harmful to that development China, among others, have am condoning stress drinking, you stop wanting it all the looking past that, there are almost certainly be more fatal process. It can significantly the legal drinking age of 18. but those are very grown-up time. At least that is what several other impair the judgment Other countries, such as Italy, things that people my age go happens to me. My nanna important centers of a much Germany, Switzerland, have through. Some people may always tells me, “I just like to points that older adult, not to a drinking age that drink whiskey make a higher mention a teenager is even lower, at before bed to drinking age with parts of their just 16. go to sleep, “ necessary. brain that haven’t Countries with and “I won’t Being even completely lower drinking drink any cautious to matured yet. ages allegedly have other time.” lower the I understand fewer instances She’s about drinking age there are many of drunk driving, 80 something, isn’t just a teens nearing the alcohol poisoning, so I think matter of 18-year-old mark and less binge she’s doing puritanical who would likely drinking, which pretty well, values or “the prefer their rights is a big problem and she started man” keeping to include legal in America. Since drinking at a young adults booze. But there’s alcohol is illegal very young down, although I can accidents involving young really no harm in waiting. to drink for people age. Maybe understand how many in their people, it will be even easier, And it’s clear to anyone who under 21, young one day position could see it that way. and in fact legal, for them to cares to look that there’s a adults have to obtain alcohol say, “you’re only three years America will get with the We all know there are plenty of acquire the substance that will great deal of harm in allowing from parties, which usually away, just wait your turn.” But, program and follow in the teens out there who consume lead to their early deaths. alcohol use earlier than teens happen on the weekends. people forget how they were footsteps of Italy, bringing the alcohol regularly anyway, so A major argument in favor are capable of handling it. Sometimes, when people get when they were this age. 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Compiled by Noell Luna and Mariah Deleon Opinion 5 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Cure for disease hidden behind greed I believe there is a cure for fear of losing millions of and crawl further into it. But for HIV, none of it. Instead the playing field, I will dig cancer, HIV, and AIDS, but dollars. instead of doing the right of fighting through the and I will find the cure for America and the world are With millions upon billions thing and saving someone’s treatment, patients would these horrifying mother, grandpa, be living for a cure. diseases. No or any other All the millions of matter how family member, men, women, long it may they stay greedy and take, the and would rather people keep the money who are for themselves. battling Finding a these cure would diseases bring in need money someone by the out there to millions, fight for them to find a by BRITTNY STEGALL but I do not cure. Opinion Editor believe that it children who People are far more precious would reach have died because there is than money could ever be. Greed is one of the most vial the price that no cure could have been Would you shoot a family things in this world, especially chemotherapy, avoided, if someone was member if someone put a when it becomes a choice HIV and AIDs out there looking and million-dollar check in front between saving someone’s life prescriptions fighting for it? The of your face and said, “do it?” or making money. have reached. men, women, and I don’t think so, because no As someone who has had It’s not the children who will amount of money is worth that! multiple family members pass fact that they die in the future But if the world is hiding the away due to cancer, known would not because there cure, then they are essentially friends who have gotten HIV, too greedy, self-righteous, of dollars going into the make money from it, but is no cure could pulling that trigger and killing and seen the horrific effects and have no care for the many treatment of cancer, HIV, and the fact that they would not be changed. We them in front of you. of AIDS, I want to, and I people with these diseases. AIDS, why on earth would make enough of it. just have to start People need to come will, fight until the very end They rely too much on money. they give it up? The United Think about how the worrying about together and help save their until I find out if there is a If there is actually a cure for States is in so much debt world could be different, people rather mothers, fathers, children, and cure for any of these dreadful those diseases, they would that if they released a cure, the many possibilities than wealth all the other fighting the fight. diseases. never give it out, due to the they would lose so much that the world could and Because everyone deserves a change by just greed. fighting chance. releasing a As a Scientific research should place cure, if there journalism is one. No more major, I have made up chemotherapy, no more my mind that when I get [email protected] focus on global conservation $12,000 medical prescriptions my degree and get out in plainscollege.edu things. We make paper, build Space exploration is houses, and make fires out of fascinating, and it would it. With the high demand for be absolutely amazing to Segregation of genders wood and its slow growth rate, have conclusions to our we are using it faster unanswered than it can grow. questions. But Therefore, we it will not could benefit education are cutting matter environment. A teacher that Today not many public down more if we is the same sex as his or her schools are a single sexed wildlife classroom could help with school. These institutes are habitats continue understanding every student. usually private schools that for human to destroy Teachers of these classrooms make you pay which ultimately convenience. Earth. are relating how they are all if you come from a private This is taking The money girls into their learning. Such school it means you’re at least by VANESSA DELGADO a toll on many spent on space as empowerment of women, a little bit smart because they Staff Writer different species of exploration could be feminism, and woman’s have grade expectations unlike Many people are passionate wildlife. We are taking used to fund more rights. All things that should public schools. Same sexed about the environment, but not away their homes, and renewable energy and be incorporated into the public school could be just nearly enough. many are killed in the process. find innovative ways to clean learning of any female. It like that. Money is spent on science Nonrenewable resources the environment we have so makes it easier that if those Honestly I cannot believe that doesn’t even directly are also being consumed easily devastated. were implemented it would I am going for this side of the affect our planet, or us, in exponentially. According The oceans are littered with by CHANICE RAY effect everyone in the class argument about same sexed schools, however, the research order to satisfy the curiosity to the United States Energy trash, and it is killing many Staff Writer room because everyone is the of the unknown. More funds Information Administration, things living in those oceans. same sex. I did made a lot of sense. The that do not directly benefit the approximately 90 percent of We have all seen or read about Boys are toxic to my Don’t think just because biggest distraction for a girl Earth and all of its inhabitants the world’s energy comes how plastic has an extreme learning environment. I am just talking about girls in high school and in college should be used toward saving from nonrenewable resources. affect on our oceans. A topic no one really thinks means I don’t feel for guys is boys. Especially with all of our planet. Offshore oilrigs are just as about, but based on research is as well. I have heard many the maturing we are doing at One topic in particular is dangerous. When there is an one worth discussing. struggles of what guys go this age. School comes first space exploration. Space oil spill in our oceans, Same sex classrooms through in class. Especially though and I would rather have is very interesting, and it kills most of the could be beneficial to the in high school. However this a good education than have there is so much aquatic life in the learning process a boyfriend. I still to learn. But area. of a specific think. before we focus More gender. Just like This was on exploring funding most instances an interesting space farther, would women, and men debate topic we need to result in are different and because it makes take care of more should be treated me think how the planet research as such. Think much different we are on faster about this ladies, my learning currently and safer when you were process would occupying. ways to in high school have been if I Every day clean our sitting in class, was schooled our planet oceans and and it was that in a same sex is becoming destroy the time of month. classroom. In increasingly waste we are You had to go high school I unhealthy. so willing to to the bathroom was all about Our air is produce. but were too self boys. Always becoming almost Whenever a conscious to ask had a boyfriend, toxic in some places, rocket launches, the teacher to always had a due to the emissions from it releases many go so you could crush. I’ve been factories and cars. Plants harmful emissions into the change your unfocused in provide clean air for the environment, causing even tampon. Scared situation personally effects classes because planet, and we are destroying If we used more renewable more damage. a guy might see the tampon me which is the reason I speak of a guy or have been in a bad it. Slowly, we are switching energy, the environment would It is time to pull together and slipping out of your back on girls, that is what I know. mood in classes because I just to healthier means of become cleaner and healthier make the necessary changes to pocket. Scared that some Same sex classrooms got dumped which made me transportation, but the majority for everyone and thing that our lifestyles in order to save idiot boy would ask you if for females eliminates the miss my teachers lesson on of the population still uses resides in it. Wind and solar our home and the habitats of your attitude was in fact your anxiety of competition in the polynomials and trinomials. diesel or gas for their vehicles. energy are an easy solution our wildlife. Earth is beautiful, period. Imagine being in a classroom with other guys. Boys are very distracting, and Funds used for the exploration to many of our environmental and it deserves to be kept clean room full of girls who all go Specifically courses such as girls and guys both deserve the of outer space could be used to problems. The money could for generations to come. through the same thing and math and science which are right to be in the best learning make even more environment- be used to encourage people aren’t grossed out by a normal allegedly male dominated. situation. friendly cars. to use renewable resources. bodily function. Also for males, they could Another widespread It would also allow for the Having a same sex peruse stereotypically teacher could also help feminine classes such as [email protected] problem is deforestation. We building of more wind turbines vdelgado0878@students. with the overall classroom music or art. plainscollege.edu use wood for many different to save the planet. southplainscollege.edu 6 Feature March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Innovations in 3-D printing technology lead to greater accessibility by TYLER YORK having to spend all the money ing smartphone holders, with model inked on paper. “But without any experience with “When some [students] Online Editor to manufacture it.” the lightweight nature of the the drafter has to learn to visu- the process. get into their careers, they’re The most common process plastic meaning better fuel alize it. So we use the printers “It’s big technology that’s going to be making things that As the tiny machinery pre- for 3-D printing involves feed- economy for the vehicles. to give them a 3-D object they in the industry,” said Coler. don’t exist,” explained Ken- cisely whirs itself across the ing a coiled roll of plastic wire A few years ago, NASA 3-D can hold, and touch, and turn “There’s companies all over non. “So they have to imagine platform below, it’s difficult into a heated nozzle that traces printed a rocket engine injec- it, they to shake the sensation of ob- a path across a platform, leav- tor that passed a significant have to serving the world’s smallest ing a single layer of plastic at hot fire test, and the injector get it construction operation. a time, and building an entire created 10 times more thrust down on In the Solid Modeling class- solid object from the bottom than previous parts made in paper, room on the second floor of up. Imagine a cake with mul- a similar fashion. They even and they the Technical Arts Building tiple layers all stacked one on sent a small 3-D printer up have to on the Levelland campus, it top of the other, but the layers to the International Space explain feels as though the future has are all composed of very fine- Station, so astronauts can it well arrived at South Plains Col- ly laid plastic. print needed tools on-demand enough lege, just without any sound Times have changed for without needing to bring extra that ei- or spectacle. There are several 3-D printing, but the process parts. ther they recent innovations in tech- is just as useful as it ever was. On the more unsavory end, or some- nology that feel ripped from Industries all over the world a group known as Defense body else the pages of science fiction, are adopting it to cheaply test Distributed has designed can make such as and made it a reali- virtual re- freely ty.” ality video available 3-D printers in the Solid Modeling classroom in the Technical Arts Building. Both games and an open- TYLER YORK/PLAINSMAN PRESS Kennon self-driv- source and Coler ing vehi- 3-D model hope the cles. But called the over in their hands to really that look for people that can department can help more topping “Libera- get a sense of the scale and use these techniques. So we students learn about the 3-D them all is tor,” a gun the real dimensions of the help students learn skills with printers used on campus. But the emer- for which thing they’re creating on the these printers that can be used Coler says he knows why the gence of 15 of its screen.” just about anywhere, in a lid has been kept on for so the tech- 16 total long. nique of parts can “We’re a secret de- creating be print- partment, kind of like objects ed on any the CIA,” joked Coler. using 3-D home 3-D Thankfully, all of this printing. printer. “classified technology” The pro- A 3-D printer’s printhead that heats and extrudes plasic filament. The body doesn’t require special cess of 3-D TYLER YORK/PLAINSMAN PRESS of the gun security clearance. printing takes less “As long as they help has gone than a full pay for the material, through several different product designs, quickly see night’s sleep to be outlined. I have no problem,” names since its modern in- changes made to part models, Defense Distributed report- Coler confirmed. “If ception in the mid-1980s. It and even make prototypes edly created the Liberator to the program creates a was originally given the name for much larger and sturdier demonstrate the lack of power .stl file, we can build a stereolithography, literally constructions without wast- the government really holds part.” meaning “three-dimensional ing valuable resources in the over gun distribution. The .stl file type is the printing,” by a man named process. Prosthetic limbs, and even one that is used to cut a Chuck Hull and his company “Then you can go into full organs, are also finding their model into the individ- 3D Systems. manufacturing and have the way to the public. Amputees ual layers executed by Back then, the procedure machinists and all that make are receiving affordable arms the printer. for quickly creating solid it,” said Coler. “It’s much and legs rather than the steeply “Stereolithography, objects from simple mate- nicer and cheaper to test it priced alternatives. Doctors the original name for rials took substantially lon- this way.” and scientists are even find- A small bottle printed on an older stereolithography machine. the process,” Coler said ger than it does now. The What does this ing breakthroughs with the TYLER YORK/PLAINSMAN PRESS with a smile and an air primary means of doing so ability to print both artificial of once again parting was through the process of structures and living cells a secret technological using lasers to system- at the exact same time, Clearly 3-D printing isn’t number of jobs, or even just curtain. “A bit of history, atically harden liquid helping replace or- leaving the production world for fun.” hidden right in the file itself.” plastic in a desired gans that would anytime soon. There is a case It might seem like futuristic shape and size. normally come to be made that prospective daydreams, but the idea of stu- The machines from poten- employees with 3-D printing dents bringing virtual objects were massive, tially years of skills might gain favor with into the real world is one of [email protected] and they cost waiting for a future employers over those great utility and innovation. plainscollege.edu thousands donor. upon thou- “They’re sands of developing dollars to 3-D printers maintain and that will do continue op- edible items, eration. like frostings, Compared to cakes, candies today’s tiny, sub- and stuff in dif- $1,000 3-D print- ferent shapes, ers, it’s easy to draw a out of just extruded parallel like that between chocolate,” Coler ex- the room-size computers of plained. the 1960s and the modern Toymakers, fashion laptop. designers, work-from- It may surprise SPC home entrepreneurs, students to learn that artists, musicians, and there are a few of even students are all these magical on the seemingly fabrication ma- endless list of chines within groups who can throwing distance of benefit and prof- the walks they take to class it from the use of 3-D every day. But that is precise- printing. It’s a real benefit ly the sight waiting behind the to SPC students to have these walls of the Solid Modeling mean machines to learn on for the classroom led by Mike Coler, for the wide variety of fields they may an instructor in the Comput- average per- go on to explore. er-Aided Drafting and Design son? It’s natural for many t o Phyllis Kennon, program Technology program on the have an out of sight, out of coordinator and assistant pro- Levelland campus. mind mentality when it comes fessor of technical graphics at Coler recalls a time when to technical machinery, so SPC, opened the door to an- the original stereolithography most people might assume other room with pictures hung technology was much less 3-D printers are either highly on the wall of the 3-D models convenient and affordable. niche industrial devices or her students have designed in “Back then, the machine we novelty toys. But 3-D printing her classes. Several models had was $250,000, and we got has become a major staple in showed what looked like cross it through a federal grant,” he almost every industry in the sections of virtual objects that recalled about his time work- world. twisted around and stuck out ing with the old stereolithog- General Motors has used at sharp angles. raphy devices. “Now they can “rapid prototyping”—anoth- “This is what you would get this $1,500 machine and er term for 3-D printing—to give to a machinist to cre- print a part to see how it will build parts of the floor console ate this,” Kennon indicated work in a few hours before in the Chevy Malibu contain- toward the cross-sectioned Feature 7 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Alum creates distribution company, travels the world by ALEX PEREZ during his sophomore year at work in the medical field. Hill was given the living by his motto, “No his hidden passion. You Be Feature Editor SPC before he transferred to He ended up really liking opportunity of a lifetime to wasted days.” With the news the Chemist is an organization Texas Tech. the distribution industry and explore the world and help that his wife of 32 years has an that is a competition that is [Editor’s note: This He describes his decided to make a career out create growth strategies for incurable form of lymphoma, structured like the national story is part of an ongoing involvement at SPC as, “Not of it. After graduating, Hill put countries such as China, Hill and their four children spelling bee. Instead of words, project in conjunction with just academics.” He states off medical school, moved to Mexico and Brazil. stay close to home. Hill’s wife there are chemistry problems, the South Plains College that his experience in the Dallas and began working for After is now in remission, which with the winner getting a trip Alumni Association. The classroom was more than a distribution company. having a their whole family is grateful to the White House. Through project highlights former just the curriculum. He also Since then, Hill has for. Working with the marriage this organization, as well as the SPC students and their learned life lessons that would relocated to Seattle and ministry at his local church, multiple foundations Hill is a achievements.] follow him and help him into a worked at a distributing Hill and his family have found part of, he has helped millions From the windy city of successful career. company called Univar content in their life. of children get into chemistry Lubbock, Terry Hill energized “Obviously when you are for about Hill continues to get and biology. his passion and began his 16, 17, 18, you don’t realize 30 years, involved in the community Hill credits SPC for helping journey to his dream job the affect of your education,” before and continues to give him begin his journey to a with help from South Plains Hill said. “ I had a couple of retiring. back to SPC with his wonderful career. College. really good professors that He now scholarship for students “No matter where you started Hill graduated from SPC taught me how to study and runs who are transferring to life, it is a great adventure,” in 1980 with an Associate of learn.” his own distribution and great career at Univar, Hill Baylor University. He also said Hill. ”Take full advantage Science Degree in Science Hill bonded with a couple consulting company, APEX. retired in August 2015. is on the board for Chemical of every opportunity and every and soon after began at Texas of his professors who kept At Univar, Hill started out Although he is retired, he Educational Foundation, interaction.” Tech University to finish him going and motivated him as the regional vice president is still working on his own which provides chemistry for off his education with a to succeed. Hill said that Bob until 2002, when he was company, consulting with grade and middle school-age Bachelor of Science Degree Beck and Richard James were promoted to president and companies and organizations. children. [email protected] in Microbiology. the two biggest influencers, senior vice president of U.S. Hill is taking it easy and Encouraging education is plainscollege.edu Hill had always been a part the ones who really pushed operations. Hill had this title of the West Texas community, Hill to achieve his goal and for about five years, and he as he was born in Lubbock then some. was in charge of more than 100 and then moved to Levelland By Hill’s definition, college locations across the country. Engineering major credits with his family when he was is all about learning and then He also created and built key in sixth grade. Hill’s father studying what you learn to then distribution areas around the worked in the oil industry put it in action. With the tools country. family for motivation and moved the family closer to study and learn, Hill was set In 2007, Hill’s life got SPC in order to qualify for a especially being away from to work. really exciting by MATT MOLINAR scholarship. Frank, my boyfriend.” Having grown when he got Associate Editor “I was super psyched to As a member of University up so close to the the position With a great amount of go to Tech next semester,” Innovation Fellows, Muñoz, campus, South as chief motivation and discipline, Munoz said. “But I want to along with SPC student Plains was a no- commercial one student at South Plains apply for the Terry Foundation Timmy Friesen, were able to brainer for Hill officer and College has garnered success Scholarship, and I’m too participate in a conference at to start off his then executive by working hard and staying young for it. You have to be Stanford University during higher education. vice president determined. 20 by May 1. I don’t turn 20 their Silicon Valley meet up. He recalls his fun of industry Nancy Muñoz, a sophomore She was able to meet with times in West relations. until May 21.” engineering major from 300 University Innovation Texas as a young, During this Muñoz says the reason she Levelland, spends the majority Fellows from different areas but determined, time, Hill chose to major in engineering of her time devoted to her across the globe. During college student had the is because she enjoys being education, as well as multiple the conference, the students who took an opportunity to able to accomplish challenges student organizations. were able to spend time at interest in really explore as a minority who may not be Muñoz is a Campus the Google Headquarters and chemistry and the world, expected to do so. Ambassador, a member of maker space garage, Stanford engineering. as he was “In engineering, women are Phi Theta Kappa, and a math design school, SAP (System “South Plains studying the the minority,” Muñoz said. “I tutor in the STAR Center. Applications and Processing), let me see the cultures and chose it because I think if other She also serves as president and Microsoft headquarters. world was a commerce of people can do it, then I can do of the STAR “We did a lot of bigger place,” many other organization, activities over design says Hill. countries. president of the and innovative Being a part “ A boy thinking,” Muñoz of a community- Photo courtesy of Terry Hill. from Lubbock Catholic Student said. “We also based student and Levelland Ministry, co- learned how to body helped Hill literally got to president of design maker spaces. grow, not only as a student but for a great career path with the see the world,” says Hill. SEARCH and We are currently in as a person too. During his help of his professors at SPC. “They were all a little it a University the process of getting time on the Levelland campus, At Texas Tech, he began to different,” Hill explained, “but Innovation fellow. a maker space in our he served for many student working for David Miller, who interesting to watch. China’s “I do Math Building at organizations, including owned a medical distribution evolution of their economy everything,” SPC.” Student Government. Hill was company. Hill wanted to either and Europe had a lot of history Muñoz said. Muñoz says that a senator for the student body be a chemical engineer or and cultural differences.” “My free time is spent doing devoting the amount the engineering of time she puts homework I in for academics have.” and student Muñoz credits organizations is easy her family as her at SPC because of main source of how involved the motivation. She professors have been says her main in her education. goal is to become “The things I like employed at a most about SPC are well-paying job the professors and to be able to return the cost,” explains the favor of her Muñoz. “The parents raising her professors are really and allowing her here to help you and get you prepared for to experience the Nancy Muñoz makes her way to the STAR opportunities she a place like TTU.” has had. Center on the Levelland campus on March 21. Muñoz says that “I’m doing all staying organized of this because is the key to being MATT MOLNINAR/PLAINSMAN involved and getting my parents were PRESS immigrants,” the most out of your Muñoz said. “I classes. She explains that confidence and want to end up with a good it. I’m a very big supporter organization are important to career, because I want to give of women, and in almost all her success. back. My parents, as well as of my classes, I’m the only “I would say get a planner,” my little sister, motivate me. female in the room. It’s a Muñoz said. “Be sure you I see my little sister doing all struggle being a minority, but know how to organize your of these things in school and it I’ve ended my classes being time, especially if you’re makes me so proud. I want her one of the best students.” going to be in any clubs or to be just like me.” Muñoz recently was offered organizations. Be prepared to Muñoz says she plans on an internship for the summer come out of your bubble, and staying in the state with the job at Stanford University in be confident in everything that she is working toward, settling California, where she will be you do. If you show passion down close to her family with conducting research for the towards something, people are somebody she loves. She Department of Energy. going to be attracted to that.” plans on transferring to Texas “It’s a community college Tech University, where she internship,” Muñoz explained. will continue with a minor in “I’ll be staying for nine weeks, business. However, she will starting in the beginning emolinar0541@students. have to stay another year at of June. I’m very nervous, southplainscollege.edu 8 Feature March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Architecture plan changes for delighted professor by SHELBY MORGAN Technology from SPC whole thing funny is my high never teach. But almost 20 and students helping with the Lubbock Meals on Wheels. He Staff Writer in 1998. One thing led to school drafting teacher is the years later, here I am.” productions. The shows then and his wife Janis enjoy taking another, and when a position one who encouraged me,” He often volunteers his time aired on KTXT-PBS. Meeting day trips to various parts of It wasn’t the career path opened at SPC, he began to Stalcup explains, “and he told and talents to help produce and working with these artists Texas and the surrounding that Tom Stalcup originally teach full time in January of me that I should teach because music videos and projects and the crew members was areas. Though they have no planned for his life, but it is in his spare time. A a truly great and rewarding children of their own, they one that he has thoroughly friend of his created experience.” take great pride in loving and enjoyed. a company, and Aside from teaching in the spoiling their 12 nieces and He graduated with a together they created classroom, Stalcup has also nephews, 20 great nieces and Bachelor’s of Architecture and produced 28 had the opportunity to travel nephews, and one great-great Degree from Texas Tech episodes of a series around West Texas working nephew. in 1984 and worked as an about local musicians on various concert tours, After an almost 20-year architect full-time, until that aired on the PBS productions of SPC events, and tenure at SPC, Stalcup is he began taking classes station in Lubbock. also local area charity events. gearing up for retirement. part time at South Plains “One of the things He has been able to meet many He does not currently have College learning to do that I am most proud of entertainers, producers, and plans for his retirement, but AVID, a video editing while working at SPC technicians at those events and hopes that he will have an software. He also taught was co-producing during seminars, lectures, and opportunity to be able to return construction and rigging two seasons of concerts for students and the to teaching in the Creative Arts classes part-time. “StoryTellers & community. Department part-time. He was planning to Music Makers – “I’m thankful that I met “I’ve already told my wife move to California and hosted by Kenny some great students who that if I don’t teach a little use his architecture Tom Stalcup has spent nearly 20 years at SPC, later becoming the Maines”,” he said. impressed me with their bit, I’m not doing anything, background to design Video Production Program Coordinator. “Kenny interviewed talents, hard work and attitudes Stalcup said. “I want to see movie sets and thought JORDAN PATTERSON/PLAINSMAN PRESS local musicians, and at SPC,” Stalcup said. what it’s like to not do anything knowing about video fellow producer Doug Away from campus, Stalcup for once.” production would help. He 1999, later becoming program I have a real knack for patience Nelson and I taped is a member of Lubbock graduated with an associate’s coordinator. with drawing. I told him that the shows in SPC studios Industrial Lions Club and smorgan9509@students. degree in Performing-Arts “The thing that makes this he was crazy, and that I would with several of our faculty serves as a volunteer with southplainscollege.edu Cowork provides quiet place for local students, faculty by SHELBY MORGAN regarding the welcoming are multiple power outlets packaging, and mail delivery the evenings and on Sundays. bleed over into helping other Staff Writer space we provide that we’ve to accommodate laptops and are also available. The cost is $5 hourly, with people who are working on come to believe giving a devices, secure Wi-Fi, and “We aim to serve both the first hour free. Additional their project.” Students now have another students and faculty rates include $15 for four The art for goodness sake study space with our services,” said hours, $25 per day, $60 for Fine Arts Gallery participates option Lamb-Vines. three days within one week, in the Louise Hopkins available Located at 1810 19th $100 for six consecutive days, Underwood Center First that has the Street in Lubbock, The excluding Sunday, $175 for 12 Friday Art Trail, which is a conveniences Co-Work is available consecutive days, excluding monthly event that showcases of a coffee by appointment, which Sunday, and $300 for 24 galleries and other fine art shop and the can be scheduled by consecutive days, excluding venues for public enjoyment. quietness of calling (806) 771- Sundays. Special pricing is “This is also a place to a library. 2727. It is open available for group meetings. be that’s in an art gallery David Monday through “It’s a really good place setting.” Lamb-Vines added. Lamb-Vines, for people “We have 15 different artists Lubbock who want that are showing. We are on native to work in a the First Friday Art Trail. Our and 2004 setting where art changes every month, and graduate of there are we get new work and artists in South Plains other people on a regular occasion. We have College, working been an art gallery since 2010, and his wife also,” said and will now offer the co-work Leann, are Lamb-Vines, aspect of it.” the owners “and the kind The grand opening was of the art for of friendships held on March 25. Students goodness and and faculty of SPC are invited sake Fine collaborations to come by and see what they Arts Gallery and Studio in warm, comfortable and that can form provide. The Co-Work is the Lubbock, and have recently invigorating place to work is when people only of its kind in Lubbock opened the afgs Co-Work. something our guests would work together, and the surrounding area, David is a poet and a free- welcome and appreciate,” even if they according to Lamb-Vines. lance painter, while Leann said David Lamb-Vines. Cowork owners David Lamb-Vines and wife Leann. Offers plenty of space are working More information on works in a variety of artistic The Co-Work features and comfort. on different the Co-Work can be found mediums, including painting, an art gallery setting SERGIO MADRID/PLAINSMAN PRESS projects. The on their website at www. mosaics, photography and with a quiet, comfortable whole idea CoWorkLubbock.com. writing, atmosphere. Free coffee, is that the “We receive so many tea, creamer, and sweetener a wireless printer. 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The Fine Arts Showcase Concert on March 9 in the Jones Theatre on the Levelland campus featured the Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Jazz Singers.

PHOTOS BY BRANDI ORTIZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS 10 Entertainment March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Nintendo Switch offers home console, portable gaming by MATT MOLINAR onto a TV, two Joy-con, or an iPhone 7+, with the screen design allows for games to be direction pad, the - button The tablet has touch-screen Associate Editor controllers, that come in two bezel making it half an inch played in tablet mode, with and a screen-capture button, capability, which isn’t color variations, a Joy-con bigger. The half-inch-thick the Joy-con attached, and in something I love to use and available on either of the A new video game Grip, which holds the two Joy- tablet has a power/sleep tabletop mode, with the Joy- always wanted on my old games I purchased. console is being hailed as a con on a frame that allows you button, two volume buttons, con in hand, away from the Xbox. The Switch has very limited breakthrough in both home to hold the two as a traditional an air vent, a headphone jack, a console. The right joy-con has the + online access. Unlike other console as well as portable gaming controller, a power slot for Nintendo Switch game This has made waiting button, the R and ZL buttons, modern game consoles, the gaming. adapter and an HDMI cord. cards, two stereo speakers, for appointments and X,Y,A, and B buttons, another Nintendo Switch lacks a I was immediately sold The screen on the Switch a kickstand with a micro SD passing time between classes joy-stick and the home button, market for apps such as Netflix card slot enjoyable. I purchased the which allows you to switch and Youtube. This has been a under game “Snipperclips,” a local between your home screen and large complaint from Switch it, and multiplayer puzzle game that the currently running software. owners. But when you have a USB has made for very entertaining When my friends and I have a smart TV, an app store on type C moments for me and my a free period, we get together the Switch just doesn’t seem power friends and family. The design with four Joy-con and have a necessary. receiver. of the Joy-con allows for each great time, instead of waiting But I wouldn’t lose hope O n piece to be used as a single around with nothing to do. just yet. When you close a each controller for party games The other game I purchased video game, a message pops side such as “Snipperclips” and for my Switch was “The up asking you to confirm to of the “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” which Legend of Zelda: Breath of “Close the software,” which tablet comes out on April 8. the Wild,” the biggest launch may mean these apps could are two The left Joy-con has L and title for the console. When show up on the Nintendo slots ZL bumper buttons. I was docked, the Switch runs eShop in the future. where slightly disappointed to learn at 1080p, allowing for the The only technical issue the Joy- that the ZL and beautiful graphics of the game I have experienced with the RL buttons, to be shown off. I haven’t Switch so far is how easily the which look played console video games Joy-con can lose the signal. If like trigger since the Xbox 360 came I’m sitting just 10 feet away buttons, out, so the graphics of the from the Switch while it’s in aren’t spring Switch are very impressive. TV mode and I am holding on the Nintendo Switch triggers like Many say the graphics of the Joy-con near my body, upon learning about its the Xbox the Switch are unimpressive the signal seems to become ability to run as both controller. because of the announcement weak. Thankfully, this doesn’t a home console and a It is just of 4k-display capability from happen often. But if it happens portable console. So I a button consoles proposed for the at the wrong time, it can be placed my pre-order as with two future. To that, I ask, “What very inconvenient. early as I could, and on positions. do you expect out of a small My overall impression of March 3, I picked up my However, tablet with a vent?” I think the the Switch is that it is an Switch, which had 80,000 after playing graphics are very impressive awesome, innovative piece of preorders in the first three the games I for the size of the console, and technology that really opens a days. purchased, I wouldn’t be able to notice the new door for the future of Included in the box you really difference otherwise. video gaming. is a tablet, which is don’t need a When in table mode, the essentially the console, Photo illustration by MATT MOLINAR/PLAINSMAN PRESS trigger. Switch produces the display a dock that outputs the The left at 720p and still allows for display from the Switch Joy-con advanced rendering and the emolinar0541@students. through an HDMI cable and is roughly the same size as con can slide into place. This also includes a joy-stick, a same beautiful graphics. southplainscollege.edu ‘Breath of the Wild’ breaks ground with open world, RPG elements by RILEY GOLDEN forested and snowy lands of Mountains, the player must mine for salt, or purchase really add an extra level of Often, the player will acquire at least one piece any number of things from customization to Link. Entertainment Editor the Lanayru Range and the encounter these enemies on desert of the Tabantha Frontier of the Flamebreaker Armor, markets around the land of High-level armor is the way to a Sheikah Tower The Legend of Zelda: to the volcanic area of the a somewhat silly looking Hyrule. Then the player only important when fighting or Shrine. Breath of the Wild Eldin Mountains, Hyrule has stone and metal set of armor needs to go to a campfire enemies in certain areas of The Sheikah Towers are Take control of Link on every type of environment that is fire proof. Although I with a stove top and drop the map because they have glowing orange until Link a journey to save Princess imaginable. thought that the up to five ingredients in the stronger weapons and are more climbs them Zelda and all of Hyrule in a These environments are Flamebreaker and places his groundbreaking addition to not just looks, as they actually armor might Sheikah Slate in the “Legend of Zelda” series. affect Link’s health by making work in the the podium and “The Legend of Zelda: him too cold, too hot, or just desert, this is activates them. Breath of the Wild” is a third- flat-out making him catch fire not the case. Activating the person, action/adventure in the volcanic area. Gaining I have yet to Towers unveils video game available on the access to these areas can find the heat- the section of Nintendo Switch and Wii U be challenging, but it’s not resistant outfit, the map that the that released to eager fans on impossible. but this doesn’t tower is in and March 3, 2017, after being in There are a ton of different necessarily makes the tower development since 2011. And types of clothing and armor mean I can’t glow blue. it was well worth the wait. in “Breath of the Wild” that explore the The Shrines Link has been asleep for 100 make Link capable of not only desert. I could are scattered all years after falling to Calamity withstanding more damage wait until night over the map, and Ganon, whom Princess but also the different elements time and equip they are some Zelda has been holding at that the player will encounter my Warm form of a large- bay since taking Link to the throughout the game. Doublet, or I scale puzzle that Shrine of Resurrection. Link To be able to stand the could cook reward the player wakes up and is presented crisp cold of the Lanayru something that with a Spirit Orb. with the Sheikah Slate at Mountains, the player must would give me Once having the beginning of the game, acquire the Warm Doublet, heat resistance. stove and cook things such resistant to damage, but they collected four Spirit Orbs, you giving the player access to the which boosts Link’s resistance In “Breath of the Wild,” the as Spicy Pepper Seafood that also tend to drop their weapons can exchange them for either map of the massive, beautiful to the cold. To be able to player can hunt deer, boar, fish, provide cold resistance, or after being whacked or slashed a heart container or a stamina world of Hyrule. From the survive in the volcanic Eldin pick plants and vegetables, Chilly Seafood Rice Balls, that a couple of times. vessel. You will want to add at provide heat The weapons available at least 10 hearts to your original resistance. the beginning of the game three because that will give One of are simple, low-level wooden you the ability to get Link’s my favorite spears or clubs, along with Master Sword, the only sword armor sets to some metal weapons here and in the game that doesn’t break. wear when there. But as players progress But having at least one extra I’m not through the game, they will find stamina vessel is nice, because facing harsh much more powerful swords, stamina is required for running conditions is axes, spears, and bows that and climbing, which helps the Soldier’s are all different and extremely with movement speed. Armor, a aesthetically pleasing. But This could very well silver set of sadly, they almost all break at be one of the best games armor that some point. of this generation, receiving provides And with better weapons perfect scores from all major quite a bit come tougher enemies. publications. I give “The of protection Bokoblins, short, stocky, Legend of Zelda: Breath of and looks goblin-looking creatures, are the Wild” 5 out of 5 stars. cool. The some of the first enemies the player can player will encounter. Not long also dye after, they will be short work clothing and for the player. But the farther cloth parts the player takes Link on his of armor journey, the harder the enemies rgolden3411@students. sets that will become to dispatch. southplainscollege.edu Entertainment 11 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Lifetime of struggles portrayed by three actors in ‘Moonlight’ by TYLER YORK the acts’ title cards, with red no uncertain terms the rela- er Chiron living in Atlanta, when it’s discovered that di- ever to win an Oscar for act- Online Editor and blue acting as separators tionship held by this mother the character has completely rector Barry Jenkins made sure ing. The awards rained down between the stages of Chiron’s and son. closed the world out around none of the actors portraying on “Moonlight” at the Oscars, On occasion, it can seem life and personality. Each actor who plays him, deciding to fully lean into Chiron ever interacted, on- and with absolutely every jus- that life is split into chapters, There is a scene that sticks the three distinct versions dealing drugs, which is a role set or off. It’s outstanding tification. each one starring a distinctly out as being beautifully shot of Chiron are phenomenal in which he believes he can that each actor could turn in However, this year’s Oscars different version of the same that involves Chiron and his at allowing their individual finally show the world that has such moving performances will likely go down in histor- person. “Moonlight” takes despite being so ical infamy for its botched that idea to a wonderful, separate in their delivery of the Best Picture poignant extreme. approach. award. The presenters’ card The plot of the movie With oth- was given in error, and “La “Moonlight” follows the er authentic La Land” was announced the three-part tale of a young performances winner, only for the cast and black boy, Chiron, grow- from the likes producers of that film to have ing up in Miami. Each of Naomi Har- to inform “Moonlight” that it act of the film represents ris as Paula, an was, in fact, their win. It’s un- distinct personas he em- addict and emo- fortunate that such a deserving bodies at different times tionally absent win was overshadowed by the in his life, and they’re each mother of Chi- giant mistake, but both casts titled after three of Chi- ron, and a sto- handled the incident with ron’s different nicknames. ically three-di- such respectful grace. Had Chiron struggles to over- mensional por- it happened the other way, I come a long list of rather trayal of both imagine it would have gone adult adversities, includ- drug dealer and exactly the same. ing poverty, a drug-ad- role model Juan If you’re on the fence about dicted mother, emotional given by Ma- seeing “Moonlight” just be- abuse from those close to hershala Ali, cause it seemingly came out of him, his own uncertainties “Moonlight” nowhere to win Best Picture, about his sexuality, and is led by a cast let me be the one to inform his internal fight to under- that is able to you that there are more reasons stand and fully express his hand down a to see this film than there are role in life. dazzling dis- numbers to count them. It’s Above almost every- play of life that a coming-of-age story that is thing else, and in some is at once tragic deeply beautiful, painful, and cases even above the bril- and touching. joyful, weaving a tale of hope liant acting, this film shines mother Paula involved in a roles to feed into a whole scorned and pushed him that There’s a lot to say about and the human condition. It’s because it has a wonderfully stare-down across a dark hall- person, sadly detached from he can no longer be moved. how “Moonlight” fared at the a message that we all deserve striking, almost dreamlike, way, with an ominous pink the world around him. Alex Each actor does an un- Academy Awards this year. to be exactly who we really visual style that makes the pro- cast falling through the open Herbert as “Little,” the ele- believably nuanced job of Starting with the incredibly are. I give “Moonlight” 5 out duction seem like a childhood door behind her. The gentle mentary-school-aged Chiron, depicting the internal turmoil historic accolades, it is the first of 5 stars. memory. Most scenery is com- music, the slow-motion action, is meek and heartbreakingly of growing up the challenging film with a completely black prised of blue shades accent- and the futility of her silent numb, even at such an early combination of poor, black, cast, the first LGBT film, and ing the bare white backdrops, screams at Chiron as he stares age. Aston Sanders as Chiron and gay in an environment the second lowest-grossing with hazy pinks scattered in blankly back at her are deeply in high school is wavering where many would struggle film in the United States to some sunset shots. Color is unsettling, yet create a visual and afraid of getting too close. with any one of those individu- ever win Best Picture. For his used to great effect even in spectacle that works with a By the time Trevante Rhodes ally. This multi-actor cohesion role as Juan, Mahershala Ali [email protected] the transition scenes between delicate touch to illustrate in appears as “Black,” the old- is only made more remarkable is also now the first Muslim plainscollege.edu ‘Logan’ amazes with brutal action, emotional plot by RYAN FITZGERALD gun to feel this father-son hides, while Charles spends test tube clone, X-23 and Lo- experiments gone horribly spinoff, though it is not clear Staff Writer dynamic between Logan and much of his downtime in gan share more than just the wrong. The movie sets up a how Laura and the rest of her Charles build throughout the solitary environments – in an Adamantium claws, regener- father-daughter relationship displaced super mutant friends The final Wolverine stand- last series of “X-Men” films, attempt to escape the infinite ative health and superhuman in which Logan pulls the best will fit into the role. alone film starring Hugh Jack- this somewhat hidden, but un- number of voices in his head. senses and reflexes. They from himself to care for and Overall, director James man as the Adamantium-in- derstood relationship is finally Both have a fused, super mutant brings a brought to fruition with the desperate need long awaited, R-rated take on film. The beginning of the film for family, and the classic character. presents Charles in a declining they know that. Hidden somewhere near the mental state, so Logan must Logan resists border between Mexico and take it upon himself to care for the conven- Texas, Logan cares for an ail- the man who once cared for tional family ing Charles Xavier (Professor him despite his gruff exterior. montage, be- X), who continues to suffer If anything, the beginning cause in the from chronic seizures. Bal- of this movie sheds light on past, every per- ancing his traditional edginess Logan’s need for a father and son he has at- and rampant alcoholism Charles’ need for a son, and tached himself with the need to main- how each of them fulfills too has been tain a sense of secrecy that role for the other. The ripped away. about his entire sit- Wolverine, as a character, Throughout the uation, Logan takes is not an individual who “X-Men” fran- jobs as a limo driver pays respect to just any- chise, Logan in an attempt to accrue one. Throughout has been haunt- enough money to their time to- ed by the death bail Charles and gether, Charles of Jean Grey, himself out of has been the the woman he their current one indi- loved who had situation. vidual who to die at the While do- has tried tips of his own ing this, Lo- to make claws. gan’s plan Logan’s In contrast, Charles’ friend- connect on a deeper, more protect his “family,” which Mangold’s film balances the to hide from life bet- ship with Logan could possi- personal level, in which Laura includes Charles, Laura and tender and the emotional with the outside ter, rath- bly be an attempt to redeem (played by Dafne Keen), who her fellow mutants. the raw and rough. Logan is world gets er than his failed friendship with Erik just like her “dad,” has a pre- Coincidentally, Laura emo- finally presented to audiences upended worse. Lehnsherr (Magneto). Erik dilection for rage, a difficult tionally evolves throughout in a way that channels the when he He has knew Charles like no other, personality and an aggressive the movie to become a reflec- animal that always has been is intro- always and when Xavier took in Wol- demeanor. tion of her father in attitude tucked away within, the way duced to been verine, it was to make up for Wolverine was the creation and worldliness. Violence may Wolverine should have always a young the when he failed Erik. In per- of the Weapon X program, the not be the whole answer, but been depicted – a claw-swing- mutant sole sonality, Logan and Erik are clandestine, genetics operation a necessary means to protect ing, cigar-smoking, cranky, who indi- both the mental and emotional that attempted to create a super the loved ones who they value cuss machine with a sarcastic is very vidual results of tragic pasts that have soldier by coating Wolverine’s greater than themselves. sense of humor and a good much like him. who has seen led them to impulsively seek skeleton with an indestructible So what’s to become of this heart. Luckily for fans, they The rest of the film and continually violence. Both are emotion- alloy. As depicted in the mov- new mutant, the new Wolver- also get the pre-teen daughter chronicles the tale of wants the best ally driven by their damaged ie, Laura (X-23) is the product ine? The X-men franchise can of this complicated character Logan’s battle with of Logan. pasts, which translates into the of a similar militarized, scien- now take a turn, setting up an who will amply carry forward his desire to resist They also volatile and highly reactive tific program which utilizes all new X-Men crew led by the Wolverine persona. the use of violence share sever- response to any situation. the DNA left over from super Laura as the new Wolverine. I give “Logan” 5 out of 5 and his dedication al common “Logan” simultaneously mutants to build an army of su- Viewers can follow the comic stars. to Charles, who experienc- reads as an origin story hidden per-powered children illegally series to see that she takes the has repeatedly es – both beneath a narrative recording somewhere in Mexico. place of her father, even don- served as a fa- are loners, the final chapter of the Wolver- This replication of character ning Wolverine’s traditional ther figure, despite Logan’s deeply in- ine saga. Why does this mat- is important. The film does yellow suit. resistance to the idea of any troverted ter? Because the new mutant more than just tie togeth- Fox has announced that kindred relationship. in their own ways. When is X-23 – Logan’s daughter. er their fundamental com- they’re working on a “New rfitzgerald@southplainscol- Though viewers have be- Logan needs to get away, he Though a DNA-replicated, monality as being scientific Mutants” film, as an X-Men lege.edu 12 Entertainment March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ perfectly portrays original story by VANESSA DELGADO my excitement when it was of Belle, on and off the screen. movie, his acting and voice- almost identical to the original. perfectly, and each character Staff Writer announced that there was a new She is extremely intelligent over are rather great. Watson One of the more drastic is a huge part in the movie, live-action film coming out. and charismatic. Unafraid to and Stevens made a great pair changes was the addition of a even if they were not the main “Beauty and the Beast” is a The tale of Belle is widely be herself, Watson shows her in this beloved film. new song sung by the Beast. focus of the film. Disney classic. It’s a tale that known. She is a smart woman, similarities with her character. “Beauty and the Beast” There was some controversy The movie was very well is fun for all ages and provides but an oddity in the small Her voice was light and may be widely known as a about the movie when it was executed and as amazing a positive theme for younger village in which she lives. joyful throughout the film, children’s movie, but the released became one of the as I hoped it would be. The children. Nearby, there is a prince that which fit the theme of the live-action film opens it up characters, LeFou, played by songs were sung beautifully As a little girl, I can has been cursed, and he is movie. to more audiences that prefer Josh Gad, in the film is gay. and continued to inspire remember a childhood commonly known as the Watson is very widely actual actors and actresses as During the movie, there were excitement throughout the opposed to motion picture very subtle hints in the way film. characters. LeFou acted that suggested he I give this movie 4 out of With such advanced was homosexual. But the only 5 stars. technology, the effects looked scene that strongly suggested amazing. You almost couldn’t it was when he was dancing tell that the personified with another man at the end household items were of the movie. But that’s hardly animated. The details were enough cause to not see a impeccable. movie based on a homosexual The live-action film stayed character. vdelgado0878@students. true to the original. It was The cast was picked out southplainscollege.edu ‘Lego Batman Movie’ gives new light to Dark Knight by RYAN FITZGERALD ie throws everything at you, cally offers any appreciation Staff Writer including every villain imag- for everything Alfred does. inable. Batman starts by lay- Viewers get a glimpse of his Lego’s latest take on the ing down tracks, beatboxing reluctance to be seen as a fa- based on the many Disney ‘Beast.’ She slowly learns to known for her role as life of the Caped Crusader is his own theme song, while ther figure to Dick Grayson princesses. love and care for him, and he Hermoine Granger in the something never before de- lyrically describing how (Robin), in addition to the They were all very intriguing returns her affection. Due to Harry Potter films. Since the picted in a Batman movie. great he is - all while defeat- feelings that slowly devel- and always overcame their new-found love, the curse end of the films, she has taken The current movie-going ing every classic bad-guy in op for Barbara Gordon, who adversity. They stood for is ultimately broken. on other movie roles, but I audience probably deals with the Batman repertoire, as he eventually stakes her claim as what was right, and I knew Emma Watson plays the think this is her best one yet. superhero fatigue these days, traditionally foils the Joker’s Batgirl. I wanted to grow up into a role of Belle in the film. It Dan Stevens plays the in some form or fashion. plot to destroy Gotham City Most importantly, the film woman with their morals and was a match made in heaven. Beast. Although he is mainly Additionally, the last thing a once again. offers insight into the com- beauty. So you can understand Watson represents the illusion animated throughout the superhero movie fan wants Early on, the movie al- plicated relationship between is another origin story, re- lows viewers to accompany Batman and the Joker. The producing the death of Bruce Batman on a stereotypical world can finally see that the Glover finding success Wayne’s parents, Thomas evening, where a loner who Joker is more than just the and Martha. saved the lives of thou- transgressive opposition to The Lego movie brings us sands, wanders throughout Batman, but the fuel and fire as versatile entertainer a fresh take with a new spin his mansion in his silky red that drives Bruce Wayne to on an old tale. The character bathrobe, while still donning dedicate himself to a life as by RYAN FITZGERALD Golden Globes, Writers Guild Purnell in “The Martian” of Batman first appeared in the cowl through the en- the masked vigilante. With- Staff Writer of America, the American Film – the sleep-deprived, coffee- Detective Comics in 1939. tire night – openly mocking out Joker, there really is no Institute and even the NAACP. fueled, awkward NASA Brought to life by Bob Kane Bruce Wayne’s fascination of Batman. There is no villain The recent rise in Donald In 2010, Glover took to the astrodynamics engineer who and Bill Finger, in the Batman Glover’s stardom seems to stage to try his hand at stand- comes up with the way to the story of Bat- universe that have appeared out of the blue. up, in his Comedy Central bring astronaut Mark Whatney man now spans can manipu- At age 28, Glover has special, “Weirdo.” Glover (Matt Damon) home from generations, late, and take made his mark in the realms takes the audience along for Mars. with comic advantage of, of television, music, stand- a ride through his life, from Toward the end of 2016, strips illustrat- Batman’s jag- up comedy and cinema. tales about his childhood Disney and Lucasfilm ing the tales of ged-percep- His success would be adoration for Cocoa Puffs or announced that Glover had the Bat having tion of reality easily replicated under the getting punched in the face by been cast as a young Lando run for nearly the way the assumption you have fantastic a bum while leaving someone Calrissian in the upcoming eight decades. Joker does – writing skills, gritty on-stage a voicemail to personal Han Solo stand-alone film The original they’re the moxie, an encompassing observations about fame, – where he will take on the “Batman: The greatest of screen presence, savvy acting relationships and race. Each role of the sly smuggler and Movie” de- foes, matched chops and some serious, story is entertaining and spiced gambler who first owned buted in 1966, in wit and in- yet off-the-wall, comical up with a selection of grown-up the Millennium Falcon, was and then an ad- genuity. awareness. language. The entire show is originally portrayed by Billy ditional series All in all, After graduating from New whimsically crafted and flows Dee Williams in the beloved of films took off “The Lego York University “Star Wars” in the late 1980s Batman Mov- in 2006, Glover series during the and throughout ie” is visually started his career 1980s. the 1990s. exciting and writing for NBC’s Most recently, But for “The full of color, “30 Rock.” Three Jon Favreau Lego Batman but doesn’t years later, he got took to Twitter Movie,” the get caught up his start on NBC’s to announce that standard, go- in the world “Community” - his live-action to storyline of Lego, as a cult sitcom “Lion King,” was changed. its predeces- which follows remake would You see, Bat- sor did. You the eccentric star Donald man fans know get busy, and bizarre Glover voicing what to expect, eye-popping educational the leading role who they’ll action se- journey of a group as Simba. Next be getting as quences that of misfit friends to James Earl the Batman keep your at- who all met while Jones, who will – an egotistical, narcissis- his crime-fighting alter-ego. tention drawn to the story at taking classes at a once again voice tic billionaire who balances Batman then microwaves hand. local community Mufasa, Glover his commitment problems his lobster dinner, showing Still, there is something college. Behind will bring a with the need to continually that no matter how rich or melancholic about watch- the Scenes of youthful spirit avenge the death of his par- self-imposed an individual is, ing the Dark Knight practice “Community,” Glover started well, in contrast to a more back to Disney’s animated ents by spending his nights that person is really no differ- his guitar solos or watch ro- putting in work as the Childish traditional stringing together classic. sweeping crime from the ent than the average man, in mantic comedies alone in his Gambino - launching his of one-liners. Donald Glover’s stock streets of Gotham City. the same struggle of waiting home theater. The movie is alter ego’s musical career, More recently, Glover continues to increase. It’s Batman - as far as charac- around for his dinner to heat the perfect satirical piece that which garnered Grammy has made his way to the been confirmed he even has ters go - is afflicted, dark and up using an everyday appli- shows just how ridiculous nominations in 2015 for best silver screen. In 2010, a a role in this year’s “Spider- brooding, yet a genius in his ance. and solemn Batman really is, rap album and performance. “Community” fan suggested Man: Homecoming.” Maybe own way and misunderstood. The film, however, is more and, arguably, needs to be. In his most recent television that Glover be cast as the a nod to the snubbing Glover Will Arnett’s gritty voice and than just an absurd, bizarre Nevertheless, this fatuous and endeavor, “Atlanta,” Glover new Spider-Man, fueling an took in 2010, when Sony cast expressionless delivery are mocking of the Batman that farfetched interpretation of put FX on the map again Internet campaign centered Andrew Garfield instead. perfect. But what “The Lego fans grew up reading and what it takes to be a superhe- with his latest comedy-drama on the widespread use of the Nonetheless, Glover, like Batman Movie” does so bril- watching. It delves into the ro is why fans stay committed series that follows two cousins #Donald4Spiderman hashtag. some pop culture gem, is liantly is make light of all of one thing that keeps the man to the timeless, masked crime navigating the Atlanta rap Then in 2015, Glover’s path multifaceted – finding success this. The film provides view- behind the cowl from reveal- fighter. scene in an effort to prove took off in a new direction, in all areas of entertainment. ers with ridiculous fun, with- ing himself – relationships. I give “The Lego Batman themselves, while improving drifting away from the music It’s as if he can do no wrong. out taking itself (or Batman) The audience can get a feel Movie” 4 out of 5 stars. the lives of their friends and and television careers that he He’s smart, clever and poised too seriously. It takes jabs at for the effect of losing his family around them. As the became known for. to become the decade’s next the seriousness that has been parents has had on Bruce. network’s best new show, Following a string of small big Renaissance man. associated with the character Then the audience can pick “Atlanta” has received nothing roles in “The Lazarus Effect” since its incarnation. up on the exploitative reliance but praise from critics and has and “Magic Mike XXL,” rfitzgerald@ The movie is beyond clev- Master Bruce has on Alfred, rfitzgerald@ taken home awards from the Glover emerged as Rich southplainscollege.edu er. In the beginning, the mov- as the billionaire never vo- southplainscollege.edu Entertainment 9 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 I Prevail gives fans memorable night in Lubbock by HANNAH NELSON cial moment for everyone at- band from performing Staff Writer tending the concert to witness. a set full of energy and The second band to perform excitement after having Fans from all over the Texas for the night was Islander. As to stop and restart their area experienced a night of they began their set, the crowd first song. The crowd was excitement, head banging, and started forming. There was insane during Wage War, more as the “Lifelines” tour even a select group of fans with crowd surfers and made its journey to Lubbock. who started the crowd surf- mosh pits constantly hap- I Prevail performed at ing that remained a constant pening from every section. Jake’s Backroom on Feb.28. theme throughout the night. During the last song of The band is currently on their This band was a powerhouse Wage War’s set, the singer headlining tour, with support of energy that fed the Lubbock got the crowd to raise their from Wage War, Islander, and crowd. hands in the air to go with Assuming We Survive. As the night continued, the the music. It was a very A few hours before the crowd got wilder and wilder. nice way for the crowd to event, fans were already come together lined up outside, wait- and connect with ing in anticipation for the music. the show that evening. Finally, the When the doors opened, headlining band the fans stormed into the for the night took venue hoping to get the the stage for a into multiple styles of songs. the crowd to sing along and tion of the venue for one more best view of the bands sold-out show. The They have the ability to tran- have fun. song. Soon after, the cheering performing. stage lights faded sition from high-energy, heavy Rock concerts are the main increased as the lights flashed As the lights faded, into an almost pitch- verses to super catchy cho- source of entertainment for back on and the band took the first band, Assuming black stage. The ruses that make you instantly music lovers. It is a way to let the stage again for two more We Survive, took the crowd cheered as a want to sing along. off steam, relax, have a good songs. stage. The venue was stage full of light ap- One of the best parts of the time. However, there is also a That is when a rainbow of still pretty empty, but peared and the first set was when the band used sense of unity at shows with lights flooded the stage and that didn’t stop the first song, “Come and a unique way to play a little the audience. The band took a venue. The crowd did not hold band from bringing the Get It” began. This bit of cover. The band called moment after “Blank Space” back at all during this encore. energy. Possibly one of high-energy song a fan from the VIP meet-up to talk about a serious topic. At the vocalists’ request, the the more memorable made the crowd ex- earlier that day to come up to Vanlerberghe talked about his crowd split down the middle moments of the night plode, with people the stage. One of the band’s friend who committed sui- and a wall of death formed. happened during the first singing, jumping, hard-core singers, Eric Vanler- cide. The singer stressed the two sides of the crowd gath- band’s performance. In and dancing along as berghe, proceeded to talk to the message that everyone in the ered together, leaving the the middle of the set, the band performed. crowd and even call out anoth- crowd was meant to be there middle of the pit empty. Then, in between songs, the Since the last time er band member for not being that night. He explained that as the music grew heavier, the band asked one of the I Prevail’s Brian Burkheiser (vocals), and the band visited Lub- able to keep a relationship. In every member of the audience two sides ran into the middle in audience members and bock, the band re- all good fun, the band and the is loved by someone and worth sequence, meeting each other his girlfriend to come Steve Menoian (guitar) at Jake’s Back- cently released their fan on stage proceeded to per- more than they may know. and forming a mosh pit. up to the stage. The room in Lubbock. debut album, “Life- form a verse of Avril Lavigne’s After this speech, the band Overall, the night was an in- singer handed the man HANNAH NELSON/PLAINSMAN lines.” Many of the “Complicated”. As the banter started the last song on their credible show full of liveliness coming up to stage a PRESS songs that the band continued, the band went on set list, “Crossroads.” The and heart-felt moments. Fans microphone. The crowd performed were to play parts of songs “Hates audience jumped at what they were able to head bang, mosh, cheered for the couple as The venue became packed from this new album, includ- Me” by Puddle of Mudd and assumed might be the last and sing the night away. There the man asked his girlfriend to right before the direct support- ing the first song. “Bodies” by Drowning Pool. chance to get every ounce of was an infectious feeling in the marry him. After she says yes, ing band, Wage War, began to A unique part of this band is These select verses all lead energy out before the night air as fans left the venue full of the couple embraced, and the perform. At the beginning of their use of vocals. The band up to one of the band’s most was over. However, once the contentment. band congratulated the couple the set, the band experienced has two different vocalists, popular releases, their cover band left the stage the crowd before continuing the rest of a few technical difficulties. both sounding clean and harsh. of “Blank Space.” This was was not ready to leave. The hnelson3713@students. their set. This was a very spe- However, that didn’t stop the This allows the band to merge a great time for everyone in fans cheered from every sec- southplainscollege.edu Rock band finds inspiration through emotions by DESIREE MENDEZ story in our songs,” explained just a fun guy to write with, Staff Writer Fortenot. We want to express because he’s open to basically something meaningful, and anything, even if it doesn’t set Residue is an alternative also about ideas that we val- well with him right away. I rock band is going for an elec- ue. “We both have think that’s the best way to ap- tric rock fusion vibe. pretty similar proach any creative project.” The lead singer and creator world views, Trahan says he feels that of the Austin-based modern and fortu- he can sing about topics alternative rock band is Corey that he wouldn’t normally Trahan. Residue has played talk to people about, sub- with numerous national jects that are personal. acts, including Adema, “The number one in- Powerman 5000, Hurt, and spiration for lyrics is the Papa Roach. The band is underlying music,” currently endorsed by Dirt- said Trahan. Bag Apparel. “It’s mood, the The band is composed atmosphere it of: Corey Trahan, vocals, creates, how Residue, led by Corey Trahan, rocks Backstage Lubbock on March 4. from Beaumont; Josh it makes me Fortenot, drummer, feel. Once I DESIREE MENDEZ/PLAINSMEN PRESS from Mississippi; connect to the Donavan Cavana- music, it usual- up with even the closest of my ugh, guitar, from ly sends me into a friends or family that I feel New Jersey; personal place where comfortable writing about. I and John Bock, I may be frustrated, in know that somewhere some- bassist, from love, in fear, et cetera… one will listen and no longer Connecticut. It is a highly introspective feel like they are alone on the All current- process that forces me to topic. I tend to write about re- ly reside in stop my life, “blow up the ligion, politics or just whatever Austin. outside world” and dive deep is personally bugging me at the Residue into myself to pull out some- moment.” started touring thing meaningful. It is a very Trahan offers some advice Texas in 2008. Tra- healing process.” to inspiring artists. han came up with Passion is what drives “Perspective is the key the name for the band by the band musically. It is a to any form of art,” he said. taking over a former band release from the real world, “Don’t get overburdened by that he was in, so it was the for them, to show passion for your environment, or lost in residual, or left over, from a topic and sing about it to the details of every day. Main- the old band. The members get their opinion or message tain your passion and love to of the band have known each out to the world without create something new and other for a little more than six controversy. unique. Lastly, don’t get too years. “The music and lyrics worried about technicalities Residue recently performed I write are extremely of your instrument, painting at Backstage Live in Lubbock personal,” said Trahan. skills, whatever, since tech- on March 4. “I feel like if you’re a nical ability is not the bottom “We share our passion for musician, and you’re line -- the ability to connect to music with the people we nately the writing comes pretty not personal, then you’re just others is.” love,” said Trahan. naturally.” an entertainer, not an artist. To check out Residue’s mu- Trahan and Fortenot both “Some of that is us having Music is a connection medi- sic, go to http://residuerocks. write the music they perform. played together for more than um. It is meant for folks to com. “I think what inspires me five years, but I think most of it express things they cannot in to write with Corey is mainly is having that common goal,” conversation. There are many dmendez2933@students. that we both prefer to tell a added Trahan. “Corey is also topics that I would never bring southplainscollege.edu Sports 13 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Texans suffer first loss before national tourney by STEVEN GEHEGAN end of the first half, the Texans Freshman forward Jahlil In the second half, the Tex- tributing 11 points. Sopho- son-high 26 and 13, respec- Sports Editor were able to come back and Tripp led the team in scor- ans where able to continue more guard Roberto Gallinat tively. Brangers chipped in 19 take the lead in the opening ing with 18 points, chipped in 12 points off the points, while red-shirt fresh- The South Plains Col- minutes of the second half. while freshman bench. man guard Raquan Mitchell lege men’s basketball team But Western Texas was able to guard Josh Web- Looking to secure a perfect added 17 points. Webster led is looking to bounce ster chipped in 17 record with the regular season the team in assists with seven back from the first loss points and had a nearing an end, the Texans did and added three points. Gil- of the season while team-high four as- just that with a 109-76 preparing for the NJ- sists. Sophomore victory against West- CAA National Tour- forward Shawntrez ern Texas College on nament. Davis came off the March 2. The top-ranked bench to lead the The Texans’ offense Texans had been un- team in rebounding was hot all night long. defeated entering the with six and added Brangers was able to Region V tournament seven points. break Marshall Hen- that took place March The Texans were derson’s school re- 8 to March 11 at Fren- able to dominate in cord of 128 3-pointers ship High School in first-round action of in a season, with the Wolfforth. the Region V tour- record-breaking shot The Texans took on nament, downing coming in the first half. Western Texas Col- Hill College, 100- Grantham Gillard looks for an The Texans were lege in the semifinal 78, on March 9. open man against the Hill College able to get off to a round of the NJCAA The Texans were defense March 9 at Frenship High fast start on offense, Region V tournament able to keep up with school’s Tiger Pit. knocking down 10 on March 10. Despite a consistent offen- 3-pointers. Jahlil Tripp pulls up for a jump Josh Webster drives into an open a good shooting night sive attack as Hill In the second half, shot against Western Texas Col- lane against Hill College on March from the Texans, they College focused their efforts pouring on the points, match- the Texans cooled of 9 at Frenship High school’s Tiger dropped a 82-74 deci- lege on March 10 at Frenship High on stopping sophomore guard ing their first half-point total. some, but not enough Pit. sion for the first loss of school’s Tiger Pit. Jordan Brangers. But with Freshman guard Grantham to let Western Texas the season. PHOTOS BY DOMINICK PU- a great defensive effort, the Gillard led SPC in scoring with back into the game. The Westerners ENTE/PLAINSMANPRESS Texans cruised to victory. a season-high 22 points, while SPC out-scored Western Texas lard added 16 points off the jumped out to a 19-9 After getting off to a slow Brangers added 16 points. 46-37 in the second half to bench, while Gallinat chipped lead to start the game, before retake the lead and held it for start offensively, the Texans Tripp led the team in rebound- finish the regular season with in 14 points. the Texans were able to go on the rest of the game, outscor- were able to get their offense ing with eight and added 16 a perfect record. a run and take a 25-23 lead. ing SPC 50-43 in the final 20 going and built a 50-39 by the points. Webster led the team Tripp led the team in scor- sgehegan2284@students. After tralling 32-31 at the minutes of play. end of the first half. with eight assists while con- ing and rebounding with a sea- southplainscollege.edu Lady Texans receive national bid after regional loss by DOMINICK PUENTE victories in conference play, off the late charge by the Lady trol both sides of the court SPC’s defense stalled the sive production, forcing late Editorial Assistant the Lady Texans entered the Texans. offensively and defensively Lady Ranger offense, allow- shots and allowing no open regional tournament ranked as In the first half, the ing only eight points in the looks to finish out the game. The South Plains College the No. 2 seed from the Western Lady Texans took a 15- second quarter. The Lady Texans held women’s basketball team Junior College Athletic Con- 13 lead in the first quar- Offensively, the Lady Tex- Ranger College to 15 points gained a national tournament ference. ter. Facing foul trouble ans found success with screens in the fourth quarter, ensuring bid after falling short of a NJ- The Region V tournament early, SPC gave up the and a few open jump shots to the victory. CAA Region V Tournament was held from March 8- March lead after only putting up gain momentum. Sophomore guard Brittany championship. 11 at Frenship High School in 13 points offensively and The Lady Texans finished Smith led the Lady Texans After finishing the reg- Wolfforth. allowing 24 points. the second quarter with 21 with 18 points in the victory ular season with a string of The Lady Texans advanced Inkina led the Lady points and a 27-16 lead going against Ranger College. to the second round of Texans offensively with into halftime. Cera finished with 14 the regional tournament, 22 points to keep SPC SPC continued to display points for SPC, while Beard but fell short after losing within arm’s reach of a their skill throughout the sec- and Inkina each put up eight a nail-biter to Collin last-second win. ond half against the Lady points. County Community Col- Sophomore guard Ja- Rangers, putting up 18 points It is the first time in 15 lege, 77-70, on March sauen Beard also found in the third quarter and 16 years that the Lady Texans 10. offensive success, fin- points in the fourth quarter. have advanced to the NJCAA Through a tough first ishing the game with 15 Although, the Lady Rang- National Tournament, which half for SPC, the Lady points. ers struggled to produce points was held March 20 – March Texans managed to cre- Sophomore guard Madeline Dorris drives into the in the first half, Ranger Col- 25 at the Rip Griffin Center on ate offensive opportu- Elizabeth Cera was able paint for a layup against Ranger lege gained ground offensive- the campus of Lubbock Chris- nities, getting the ball to drop in 10 points College March 8 at Frenship ly, scoring 15 points in the tian University. Results were to starting sophomore against an overwhelming High School’s Tiger Pit. third quarter. not available at press time forward Yanina Inkina. Collin County defense. With a 45-31 lead at the end After the end of the In the opening round of throughout the rest of the of the third quarter, SPC’s de- dpuente3388@students. third quarter, the Lady the regional tournament, the game. fense limited Ranger’s offen- southplainscollege.edu Texans trailed Collin Lady Texans defeated Ranger County, 62-45. How- College, 61-46, on March 8. Elizabeth Cera sets up the Lady ever, the Lady Texans The Lady Texans began continued to put pressure the game with a slow start Texans for a play against Collin on offensively and found defensively in the first quarter, County Community College open shots for some well only putting up six points, and March 10 at Frenship High needed points. trailing Ranger College 8-6 School’s Tiger Pit. SPC rallied in the going into the second quarter. PHOTOS BY DOMINICK PU- fourth quarter, scoring As the game progressed 25 points, but Collin into the second quarter, the ENTEE/PLAINSMANPRESS County managed to hold Lady Texans began to con-

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 14 Sports March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Track teams earn honors at national meet by STEVEN GEHEGAN placed fourth with a time of Holmes placed fifth with a placed third with a time of Monroe finished 16th with a enth with a time of 5:14.34. Sports Editor 1:19.25. time of 3:14.18. 7:47.31. jump of 13.47 meters. Romero finished 19th with a In the 3,000-meter run, In the 4x800 relay, Ro- In the distance medley In the Heptathlon, freshman time of 5:27.80. Kosgei relay, Kosgei, Patrick Johnson placed sev- In the 4x400-meter relay, The South Plains College placed third Hood, Rodriguez enth with 4,612 points, while the team of McDonald, Prieto, track and field teams put on with a time and Rotich placed sophomore Zach Hancock Abrocquah and freshman Safia strong performances in the Na- of 8:29.89, second with a time finished 11th with 4,490 points. Bright placed second with a tional Junior College Athletic while Rodri- of 10:10.37. Freshman Jonathan Witt fin- time of 3:40.33. Association Indoor National guez placed In the high ished 12th with 4,273 points. In the 4x800-meter relay, Championships. seventh jump, sophomore In women’s competition, the team of Smith, Gahekave, The men’s team placed with a time Kwaume McGee freshman Natassha McDonald Dala and, Maasotuo placed second with 104.5 points, and of 8:38.13. placed third with placed fourth in the 400-meter first with a time of 9:19.26. the women’s team placed third Sophomore a jump of 2.15 run with a time of 54.73, while In the distance medley with 73 points at the two-day Jose Silva meters. Dunning sophomore Mauricia Prieto relay, a team of Gahekave, meet held in Pittsburg, Kansas. finished 13th tied for seventh placed ninth with a time of Smith, McDonald and Dala The men’s team had 17 with a time with a jump of 57.17. placed third with a time of athletes earn All-American of 9:01.42. 2.05 meters, and In the 600-meter run, fresh- 12:08.72. honors, while the women’s In the freshman Laquan man Agnes Abrocquah placed In the long jump, fresh- team had 13 All-Americans. 5000-meter Nairn tied for 13th fifth with a time of 1:32.85, man Cha’Kayli Gilbert placed In the men’s 60-meter hur- run, sopho- with a jump of 2 while sophomore Latriceia fourth with a jump of 5.76 dle event, the Texans swept more Deric meters. Smith finished ninth with a meters, while sophomore Fe- the top three spots, with soph- Martinez In the long time of 2:01.75. licia Frimpong placed eighth omore Robert Dunning plac- placed sev- jump, Nairn In the 800-meter run, fresh- with a jump of 5.65 meters. ing first with a time of 7.93, enth with placed first with a man Hellen Maasotuo placed Sophomore Melody Korie freshman Mason Weh placing a time of jump of 7.61 me- fourth with a time of 2:15.86. finished 10th with a jump of second with a time of 8.00, 15:13.44, ters, while soph- Maasotuo also placed third 5.52 meters. and freshman William Wat- while Silva omore Derrick in the 1000-meter run with a In the triple jump, Frim- son placing third with a time finished 12th Monroe placed time of 2:58.81, while soph- pong placed fifth with a jump of 8.02. with a time third with a jump omore Poro Gahekave placed of 12.47 meters, while Gilbert In the mile run, sophomore of 15:27.47. of 7.46 meters. sixth with a time of 3:00.92. placed eighth with a jump of Omero Rodriguez finished 12th Sophomore Sophomore Saa- Freshman Seselia Dala placed 11.95 meters and Korie fin- with a time of 4:21.60, while Connor hir Bethea placed ninth with a time of 3:10.57. ished 13th with a jump of 11.01 sophomore Nicholas Rotich Hughes fin- sixth with a jump In the 3000-meter run, meters. finished 13th with a time of ished 13th of 7.35 meters. freshman Leslie Romero In the shot put, sophomore 4:21.88, and freshman Felix with a time Melody Korie practices the long jump at the SPC track In the tri- finished 11th with a time of Kiona Bradshaw placed sev- Kosgei finished 15th with a of 15:33.56. on March 21. ple jump, Nairn 10:42.91. She also placed enth with a throw of 13.96 time of 4:22.66. In the TOVI OYERVIDEZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS placed second fourth in the 5000-meter run meters. In the 600-meter run, soph- 4x400 relay, with a jump of with a time of 18:10.97. omore Okeen Williams placed Williams, 15.65 meters, In the mile run, Dala placed sgehegan2284@students. first with a time of 1:17.98, Hood, freshman Jordan At- driguez, Rotich, Kosgei, and while Bethea placed eighth third with a time of 5:09.74, southplainscollege.edu while freshman Montel Hood kinson, and freshman Rayan freshman Dekaryea Freeman with a jump of 14.64 meters. while Gahekave placed sev- Brangers uses positive college experiences to influence daily life by DOMINICK PUENTE reer from friends and family. coach at SPC, presented the Brangers says that his met a lot of new people and on the court. The gym is the Editorial Assistant Dropping out before his high opportunity to play basketball choice to attend Texas Tech is developed a lot of friendships go-to place here on campus.” school graduation, Brangers for the Texans. because of the coaching staff after spending this year here.” While being on the court Leading the South Plains explained that it was more than The sophomore sharpshoot- and players for and finding ways to help College men’s basketball team three and a half years before er has definitely made a name displaying their the team tops his list of in offense and helping the top he decided to go back to get for himself with the help of level of interest. priorities, Brangers un- team in the nation get to their his GED. coach Coach Green. “Getting derstands that you cannot goal of a national champion- After acquiring his GED, “When I first came to SPC, phone calls from get far on the court unless ship is what Jordan Brangers he took a year off before at- Coach Green was hard on me, coaches, and you achieve in the class- has on his mind. but I knew he just wanted the getting to talk room as well. The 6-foot-2 best out of me and for me,” to some of the “I have enjoyed my sophomore shoot- explained Brangers. players really in- classes throughout this ing guard has put The bond between Brangers fluenced my de- year,” said Brangers, his mark on the and Coach Green has grown cision,” he said. “and my professors know SPC men’s bas- since he first stepped foot on “Also, the fans that we are on the same ketball program, the Levelland campus. The and supporters mission. They want the leading the Texans shooting guard explained how from Tech who best for me, but want to offensively along much potential Coach Green took the time to make sure I leave with with putting his saw in Brangers and expecta- message me on the knowledge I need name in the school tions for success. my social me- to succeed in life. The record books. He “When I first started talking dia like Twitter, professors make sure to recently broke Mar- to Coach, I could tell that he wishing me the hold me accountable for shall Henderson’s cared and wanted the best for best out of my what I need to do, and I school record of both of us,” recalls Brangers. career and telling appreciate that type of 128 3-point field “He has seen things in me that me to keep play- teaching.” goals in a season I never imagined I would have ing at the univer- While his time at SPC during a sopho- accomplished. He has just sity was a great is nearing an end, Brang- more night victo- pushed me to a different level.” feeling.” ers said he will continue ry against Western As for his future, Brangers Although Jordan Brangers drives to the bucket against to use the things he has Texas College on has signed his letter of intent Brangers has not New Mexico Junior College during a game learned and will hold on March 2. to play for the Texas Tech decided on a spe- on Feb. 13 at Texan Dome. to new friendships he has Currently, University men’s basketball cific major when made. Brangers is con- team next year. attending Texas Tech, he said He said there have been While the high-octane tinuing his season Brangers explained that he has an interest in coaching benefits of attending a small guard from Kentucky has campaign with 136 playing for Texas Tech is a and sees that as a strong career and close college. spent limited time in Level- 3’s heading into great opportunity to continue option. “I think the campus is beau- land, Brangers will be known the NJCAA nation- Jordan Brangers goes for a layup to grow his game and move As for his tenure at SPC, he tiful, in my opinion,” Brangers as a Texan to the people of al tournament in against Clarendon College during a closer to his overall goals. is majoring in general studies related, “and with Levelland West Texas. Hutchinson, Kan- game on Feb. 23 at Texan Dome. “My goal is to be success- and has enjoyed his time at the being a small town, it gives me sas. PHOTOS BY DOMINICK ful at Tech and graduate with college and in Levelland. a chance to keep my focus on Although SPC is PUENTE/PLAINSMANPRESS some type of degree,” added “I love my team and coach- being successful in the class- dpuente3388@students. 15 hours away from Brangers, “but everyone’s es,” Brangers said. “I have room and keeping my attention southplainscollege.edu Brangers’ hometown of Rad- tending St. Catherine College dream is to play in the NBA, cliff, Kentucky, he is happy in Springfield, Kentucky, then and if I could play well at the with the decisions he has made transferred to Motlow State next level that first year, I will to finally see his hard work pay Junior College before Steve want to put my name in the off on the court and in life. Green, the men’s basketball NBA draft.” “My family has supported me through all of this and moving away to pursue my dreams,” said Brangers. “My family and I knew that this is all about business, whether I went to play basketball for a major program such as Texas You Know When the Men Are Gone Tech, or just to get a degree by Siobhan Fallon to live life the way I want to. Either way, they have support- ed me.” Brangers says that he has received endless amounts of support through his ca- Sports 15 Plainsman Press March 27, 2017 Shriners Classic brings baseball, patient awarness together

collegiate baseball tourna- to society and spreading love better and prepare teams for ipating teams for later down others to get news out about ments in the nation. for the sport of baseball. conference play and possibly the road. what they are trying to accom- Since 2001, this college Shriners’ hospitals have a title run. Putting your team against plish and grab the attention of baseball event has featured been helping families and dis- I understand that scheduling tough competition will make people who are lend a helping 29 different NCAA Division-I abled kids for years, a team hand in any form. baseball programs. Every team even allowing some stronger Having tournaments such attending the classic is by in- of those children to and un- as the Shriner’s Classic is a vite only. meet teams and make derstand way to bring more people to Featuring a Big 12 Con- new friends in the what is watch the sport of baseball by ference versus Southeastern process. needed to matching up ranked opponents Conference format, Baylor, Although the tour- prepare for against each other. In turn, TCU and Texas Tech compet- nament was meant for achieving that brings more viewers to ed against LSU, Ole Miss and bringing in top-seed- the goal of the sport of baseball and al- Texas A&M. ed teams to compete winning a lows those viewers to receive Throughout the history of against each other, World Se- the message that Shriners is the College Classic, the foun- the Shriners organi- ries. putting out about supporting dation has hosted the number zation has gone out Having and donating to their cause of by DOMINICK PUENTE one team in preseason polls six of their way to put more tour- helping patients in need. Editorial Assistant times in tournament history, in- their kids and their naments Platforms to send messages With college sports grow- cluding two eventual College families first despite the trou- ranked opponents in the begin- will improve the overall qual- are constantly being used in ing, the Shriners Hospital for World Series Champions. bles they are constantly facing ning of the season can hurt the ity in teams, but also incor- social media and other sports. Children has in life. morale of a team, along with porating organizations such Baseball can be used to send used college As for the not knowing the exact pitching as the Shriners is a great way messages. By creating these baseball as a baseball aspect rotation or the hitting lineup to bring more people, love types of tournaments with platform for of tournaments and defensive positions. and attention to the sport and wonderful causes, it will send spreading such as the Shri- However, having more of foundations. positive messages throughout news about ners Classic, it is a these types of tournaments Although the main objec- the country. their hospi- great opportunity where top-tier teams play tive may be to play baseball, tals along to bring some of against one another in mid-sea- these tournaments can be a dpuente3388@students. with stories the best teams and son will prepare those partic- platform for Shriners and southplainscollege.edu about their talent together to patients. see them compete. A 17- I do not believe Underrated career of Romo impacts Cowboys franchise ranked opponents year Astros you date women the caliber of that, Prescott led the Cowboys should only play Foundation Carrie Underwood and Jessica to a divisional-round show- at the end of the tradition Simpson. Even if you’re not down against Aaron Rodgers season in the Col- returned a fan, according to guy-code, and the Green Bay Packers, lege World Series to Minute you’re kind of forced to re- the best game of the 2017 NFL This baseball classic is a or in conference play. Maid Park, home of the Hous- spect the guy. playoffs. perfect way to incorporate Playing against ranked op- ton Astros. This classic has But it is not his dating ca- Lately, the big talk sur- sports with trying to contribute ponents will make any team been known as one of the top reer that makes Romo such rounding Dallas has been their a well-respected man in the impressive offensive line. But sports world. It is his heart and it wasn’t always so. In fact, March madness conference bids hinder tourney talent commitment to every guy who Romo was one of the voices has shared the field with him. that convinced Jerry Jones to watch the games that pit the ence. While this may not seem Romo is, and always has start using first-round draft power conferences against like a major problem to some, been, a selfless player. He picks on linemen to protect each other, or the major con- it is to those conferences that would rather die trying to win him. ference that people choose to those colleges represent. If a the game than sit out one play. Romo spent so many years follow. college wins its conference by by SERGIO MADRID So many times Romo went running for his life and do- These tournaments devalue multiple games, then it would Editorial Assistant down, only to get back up and ing everything he could to the regular season for teams in make sense for that conference save the day with one of his singlehandedly lead his team a conference that has only one to send that school that won Underdog. Undrafted. Un- famous, and sometimes not so to many late-game victories. bid to get into the National the regular-season conference derappreciated. Underrated. famous, game-ending drives. Now Dallas has a suitable Tournament. While this way tournament, than that team And maybe still underesti- His toughness is a big at- offense, a defense on the rise, may seem more entertaining to has an even smaller chance mated. tribute to his amazing play, and a formidable coaching some, what is the point of the of knocking off a higher seed. The Cowboys have yet to regular season? Why would The better the team that release former starting quar- anyone watch their regular makes the NCAA tournament, terback Tony Romo, probably season, or, for that matter, why the better chance that confer- holding out for the right deal to even play the regular season if ence or that college will benefit be made before the draft. But by STEVEN GEHEGAN the only way to get the bid is from it, such as the case sev- Romo’s time in Dallas is likely Sports Editor to win the conference tourna- eral years ago when Wichita nearing an end. With the biggest ment? If you want the casual State University and Creighton Growing up Hispanic, you tournament in Na- University had success in learn to deal with the inevita- tional Collegiate post-season play for the ble. Your sisters are going to Athletic Associa- Missouri Valley Confer- watch Selena a million times tion Division I col- ence. This caused the tour- over, and neither God nor you lege basketball on- ney selection committee to can do anything about it. When going, each confer- take that conference more you’re the only boy in the fam- ence should send seriously, and this helped a ily, your best hope is to have a its best programs, traditionally one-bid con- good male role model to save though it was also his undoing staff, which is a formula for not those that hap- ference to get another one. you from an estrogen-infested as Romo has suffered many success in the NFL. pen to win a con- Then these smaller colleges home. Lucky for me, I had a unfortunate injuries during his It must be a bitter taste for a ference’s post-sea- can get better recruits and couple of uncles to do just that. career. None sting as much as competitive guy such as Romo son tournament. even have the programs My uncles would pick me the collarbone fracture he suf- to watch a franchise he’s car- When you use getting good enough to get up, or throw a cookout, and put fered during a preseason game ried for so long finally get all a post-season con- into a power conference on the game. More often than against the Seattle Seahawks the pieces to the puzzle, then ference tournament school, as Creighton did not, it was a Dallas Cowboy last year. not be able to fit in the overall to decide who the moving from the Missouri game. Romo got his shot at starting picture. automatic bid should go to, fan to start watching these Valley Conference to the Big Another thing about being quarterback through an injury Romo is certainly not a man this creates several problems small colleges play, then you East Conference. Hispanic, you have a shortage to Drew Bledsoe, where he without his faults. He plays that mostly affect smaller are going to have to give them There are a lot of good of guys came big, so you can expect a lot of smaller college teams that to idol- in and good, and just as much bad, do not get a chance to get ize and showed from him. In no way am I try- into the big tournament every look that he ing to take anything away from year because of these useless up to, gave true Cowboy legends Roger conference tournaments. I do espe- the Staubach and Troy Aikman, not believe in getting rid of cially Cow- two Super Bowl champions them. I believe that non-pow- when boys a who did so much for the fran- er conferences should take a your better chise. But Romo is the quar- cue from what the Ivy League fa- chance terback I grew up watching. To Conference used to do, which vorite t o know he will soon be leaving is give the automatic bid to the sport win. It Dallas burns a bit. team that won the conference is foot- would Romo is the most exciting, in the regular season. ball. also be most spontaneous, most coura- If these non-power con- So, for the way geous player I have ever seen ference colleges want to gain me, be- he was play the game. Wherever he more attention, then they need ing able to watch a guy such dethroned by an impressive ends up next, I’m sure he’ll to give automatic bids to the as Romo lead the Cowboys on third-round draft pick from do the same. Despite what the schools and conferences. First a reason to tune in during the conference’s best team, not the Sundays was a pretty big deal. Mississippi Sate. naysayers may think, that’s my is the fact that those tourna- middle of the season. team that won the conference Romo was quick to reach Dak Prescott, like Romo, quarterback. ments can devalue the regular Another problem with the tournament. rock star status. Of course, was unexpectedly impressive. season. This has more affect conference tournaments is the it’s not very hard to do when He played at a veteran level as on smaller conferences, since fact that the best team does not sgehegan2284@students. you’re the starting quarterback a rookie and held himself as a smadrid2508@students. most fans, like myself, like to always represent the confer- southplainscollege.edu of the Dallas Cowboys and true professional. On top of southplainscollege.edu 16 Sp tlight March 27, 2017 Plainsman Press Southwest Showcase National Ranching Heritage Center breathes new life into Old West tion of each stone,” Tidwell ensure the historical accuracy Despite the fact that most tures of longhorn steers rep- by STACY JOHNSON the park in the shade without explains. of the park, the structures have of the attractions are not na- resenting the Texas trail drive Editoral Assistant the need to walk. Detailed drawings are made been placed meticulously, with tive to the city, the park has The DeVitt-Mallet Museum era. Each expressive, life-size A tumbleweed blows across of the original structure before attention to even the smallest Lubbock literally at its core. consists of seven steer is branded and the sun-drenched hills past the The hills along the grounds are indoor gal- bears the legendary Four Sixes Ranch composed of debris from the leries. The mark of its barn. Scenes reminiscent of devastating tornado that tore current donor. the Old West transport visitors through downtown Lubbock fea- back in time. in 1970. Located in Lubbock, Texas on the northern corner of the Texas Tech University cam- pus, the National Ranching Heritage Center is a free mu- “All seum comprised of three sec- of the berms that you see out- tions: Proctor Historical Park, side, we had to make those,” Guests DeVitt-Mallet Museum and says Tidwell. “The brick from all over J.J. Gibson Memorial Park. streets and then other pieces the world The center serves to pre- of concrete and brick rubble come to tour serve the rich cultural history were transported here and the Ranch- of the American ranching used to form the core … then ing Heritage industry, and to educate the we just filled over them with Center. Tid- public about the way of life overfill to create those.” tured well says the of early ranchers and settlers The ingenious repurposing exhib- center sees inter- on the frontier. does not stop there. The train it, “Buckskins and national visitors from Proctor Historical Park tracks near the Baldwin Lo- Beads,” contains Na- nearly every locale. leads guests on a chrono- comotive feature originally tive American artifacts and “You go through our visitor logical trip through the ro- ran parallel to the Brownfield artwork, including items that logs over the decades, and you bust history of ranching. The Highway in Lubbock before were owned by Quanah Park- will see people from every sprawling 1.5-mile outdoor the construction of the Marsha er, a Comanche chief. Fea- continent on earth except for exhibit is currently home to Sharp Freeway. tured exhibits at the museum Antarctica,” he says. 49 structures dating from the 1780s to the 1950s. Perhaps the most distin- guishing and impressive as- pect of the park is the fact that the structures are not the project begins. Individual details. Architectural elements reproductions. All except for pieces must each be carefully are aligned to the same cardi- one are authentic structures, photographed, assigned a code nal directions that they faced transported from their original number, and documented ac- at their original sites. sites to the Ranching Heritage cording to their relative loca- “We have one structure, Las Center. tion to the other pieces. Escarbadas, which is a large, The simpler structures were A disassembly plan is cre- two-story stone structure,” moved in their entirety, ated for the process and then Tidwell says. “And in its orig- while followed in reverse inal building site, it was built those order partway into the side of a low that were more compli- cated or challeng- ing were dismantled at their original While examples of some change frequently. According to Tidwell, the locations, of the earliest technology are “As we do our exhibit plan- center serves an important transported housed within the structures, ning, we like to stagger exhib- purpose. in pieces, the Ranching Heritage Center its so that there’s something “We think it’s a special and then re- is not behind the times. In ad- new every three to six months place,” he says. “There really assembled on the park grounds. The stone struc- hill. So we did the same thing tures, for example, were here. It’s built partway into the impossible to transport with- to reassemble side of a low hill.” out disassembly. Dr. Robert the structure accurately. The landscaping in the Tidwell, curator of historical “In some ways, they’re immediate surrounding area collections, offers some in- kind of like our own is recreated to the fullest ex- sight into the painstaking Lego,” says Tid- tent that the local climate will methods used to recreate the well. allow. historic architec- The interiors of the build- tural structures. ings reflect what life was like “The dis- for settlers in the early days of assembly pro- ranching. As if frozen in cess actually time, cast iron took days cooking and days pots sit and days, on stone because we were carefully catalog- ing and recording the position and loca- dition to the educational signs or so,” Tidwell says. “We want aren’t that many museums that tell the stories behind the to keep something fresh, and like ours out there. We also hearths. park’s attractions, the center interesting, and new on a fairly preserve a very important part Oil lamps offers guests a smartphone regular basis.” of the state’s history, and also hang from door- app to guide them through the Upcoming exhibits include this region’s history. What ways and sit atop bed- park, along with multimedia the topics of handguns and would the Southwest be with- side tables. Pieces accu- details and descriptions of cattle rustling. out ranching?” rate to the period have been what they can find there. A ranching museum would PHOTOS BY STACY JOHN- lovingly selected from local During the warm months, not be complete without cattle. SON/ PLAINSMAN PRESS antique shops by volunteers guided trolley tours begin each J.J. Gibson Memorial Park, lo- I n and carefully arranged to cre- Thursday at 10 a.m., allowing cated at the center’s entrance, sjohnson3075@students. order to ate an authentic atmosphere. visitors to sit back and enjoy is home to 19 bronze sculp- southplainscollege.edu