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by MATT MOLINAR struction of the Lubbock to adapt to using newer Lubbock Center. “The The Cadillac Ranch is a to southeastCenter. Lubbocktechnologies. only issue hereresidents is that kind of equipment we Editor-in-Chief pop-culture icon just two “The partnership “The AutoTech pro- the next group of stu- need,field. They and tellwhat us skillswhat hours north of Lubbock. South Plains College’s with Lubbock ISD lasted gram is already rockin’ dents will have to wait and knowledge the stu- Read more on page 16! newest campus location about 17 years,” Mc- and rollin’,” McConnic the whole year to enroll dents need to go and be offers a workforce hub Connic said. “But, both said. “Almost everything in the next program. remarkable and hirable.” Cover to with easy accessibility programs were bust- in here is brand new. So This situation is high Like Kirk, McConnic to those who live in Lub- ing at the seams. Last the instructors are being demand.” was able to work his way Cover bock. I looked, we were at instructed. I know we McConnic says that up to a leadership posi- The new facility, lo- Campus Carry goes 790 students. That’s 53 have already received around 30 instructors tion, and found himself cated at 3907 Avenue into effect for Fall at the Lubbock Center. Q, increases student 2017 But his background is accessibility by offer- slightly different. page 2 ing a variety of pro- “For most of the past grams in technical 11 years, my work has Professor helps stu- - been in retail,” McCon- dents and community motive technology and nic explained. “I worked flourish machinistfields, including trades, alongauto with United Supermar- with academic courses. kets, where I started as page 6 The location houses a seafood clerk before Check out reviews more than 77,000 I was able to get my for DC, Marvel, and square feet, which will degree. But I quickly others on first Comic provide students with moved into a leader- Corner state-of-the-art equip- ship development role. page 10 ment, multiple labs, The last position I had and classrooms for in- there was Manager of Men’s and women’s struction. Education in Commu- track teams win at “It’s all about ac- nity Partnership. I was first meet cessibility,” said Kevin a really big part of try- McConnic, executive A grand opening for the new Lubbock Center will be held on Sept. ing to help out with our page 15 director of the Lub- 26. culinary arts program.” bock Center. “Lubbock RILEY GOLDEN/ PLAINSMAN PRESS After receiving his Art installation on is a population center. master’s degree in orga- Route 66 becomes So by nature, having a nizational management pop culture attrac- facility here allows us to percent up from enroll- calls from shops in town are currently working from Wayland Baptist tion grow our accessibility. It ment at the ATC from asking if we have any in the new facility, with University, McConnic gives folks an opportuni- last fall. I expect that students that would more to come as new worked in higher edu- page 16 ty, who otherwise would a year from now, we want to begin working programs and labs are cation for three years Feature page 4 not be able to make it to will be close to capacity, in their shop. So, these being constructed. in student business ser- Entertainment page 7 the Levelland, or even which is maybe more guys are the experts. “Whether it’s parale- vices at Texas Tech Uni- Reese campuses.” that 400 more students. They will teach you ev- gals, real estate agents, versity. Opinion page 11 At the Byron Martin However, at this new erything you need to At the Lubbock Cen- Sports page 14 Advanced Technology location, we have more know. One interesting experienced people ter, three women, who Spotlight page 16 Center just down the core offerings. The ATC thing is that some of this here,”firemen, McConnic we have those ex- have been named “Stu- street from the new loca- was focused more on technology is so new, plained. dent Support Special- Calendar of tion, SPC began offering workforce development Kirk has been in the ists,” have been cross- courses in a community a job in an auto shop, welding industry for 40 trained in the three main Events partnership with the here, you can get your studentsthat when will students end up find go- years. He says after he student services, further Lubbock ISD. According academics.”and technical fields. But ing backward in technol- graduated with his asso- adding to the campus’ Sept. 18 to McConnic, the Byron One wing of the Lub- ogy, because many of the ciate’s degree in welding ease of accessibility. Martin ATC was at full bock Center is where shops in town just don’t technology, he was able “If you go to Cindy, Last day for 70 per- capacity, with a waiting all labs and classroom have it yet.” to work his way up to one of our Student Sup- cent refunds. list. The need for more New, high-tech leadership positions. Af- port Specialists, you can space, along with the located. The technical equipment, ranging in ter leaving the industry, - community’s need for labsfor technical are stocked fields with are cost from $20,000 to Kirk decided he wanted cial aid, business, and Sept. 19 a skilled work force, led high-tech equipment, $100,000, is also pro- to teach and joined the registration,”talk to her about McConnic finan to the planning and con- which allows instructors vided in the welding and advisory committee. said. “They have a very Pickin’ on the Plains metal fabrication pro- “I’ve been on the broad base of informa- at 12:15 p.m. at Tom Ecological challenges arise gram, which is currently committee for about 28 tion they’ve got to know. T. Hall. at full capacity, with a years before teaching,” We’ve got great folks as climate change increases waiting list for next fall. Kirk said. “So most of here that are going to Sept. 21 larized concept. But the “I currently have 16 our programs have an take care of you.” nation’s leading climate students in class, with advisory committee that SPC rodeo teams in scientists say it’s time to seven on the waiting does consist of people compete at Eastern make a choice. list,” said Larry Kirk, in the community that emolinar0541@students. New Mexico Univer- Using tools to measure welding instructor at the southplainscollege.edu sity. precipitation, tempera- ture, and sea level, climate work in that specific scientists have noticed DeMerritt named new vice Sept. 25 that the average amount of rainfall has increased over Last day for 25 per- time, along with the aver- president of student affairs cent refund. age sea level and tempera- by TINA GONZALEZ ture. However, almost half Editorial Assistant Sept. 26 [Editor’s note: Thisof the planet’s population South Plains College story is the first part does not agree with these has a new face for vice SPC Lubbock Center of the multi-part research discoveries. president for student af- Grand Opening, 10 series “Climate Crisis” According to a study fairs. a.m. examining the causes by the Pew Research Cen- Dr. Stan DeMerritt re- and effects of climate ter, out of 40 nations that cently was select to take change that begins with were polled, including the the position after having Sept. 28 Issue #1 and concludes United States and Latin served as dean of students in Issue #6. Several since November 2016. SPC rodeo team America, the global aver- staff members took it age of people who say He has devoted his competes at Vernon upon themselves to climate change is a serious time and career to helping College. interview and conduct problem is 54 percent. students and faculty. research. The results of Ninety-seven percent of “I get to improve stu- 50¢ lunch every their combined efforts climate scientists claim dents’ lives,” Dr. DeMer- Monday and Thurs- follow.] that climate is changing. ritt said. “I look forward to working with multiple de- day at the BSM by MATT MOLINAR At the beginning of September, three hurri- partments with the college Editor-in-Chief and finding ways to assist Worship Service canes, Harvey, Irma, and Dr. Stan DeMerritt is the new vice The idea of climate in increasing retention and every Wednesday in change has become a See “Warming” on completion at SPC.” president of student affairs at SPC. MATT MOLINAR/PLAINSMAN PRESS the Sundown Room largely politically po- page 2 See “DeMerritt” on from 8 to 9 p.m. page 3 2 News September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Warming world more susceptible to natural disasters that carbon dioxide out methods that predict when “But just look at the im- in the solar industry in the Continued from pg. 1 in an interview with the of the atmosphere,” she the next solar eclipse will pact clean energy has U.S., than there are in the Plainsman Press. “The explained. “They are turn- occur, Dr. Hayhoe says on our economy. Here coal industry,” she said. reality is that a lot of the ing it into blocks, baking The idea of climate that denial of climate in Texas, we have over “Clean energy is great for timing is just bad luck. At soda, and figuring out change has become a change can be associated 25,000 jobs in the wind our economy, but there the same time, though, ways to do it. The only largely politically po- with one’s political party. energy industry alone. In are always going to be we do know that climate problem is that it’s very larized concept. But the “Climate change is one the first quarter of 2017, winners and losers. We’re change is exacerbating the expensive to do this. For nation’s lead- of the most po- we got 23 percent of our getting around to the fact right now, it’s a lot cheap- ing climate liticized issues energy from the wind.” that fossil fuel industries er to replace fossil fuels scientists in the entire Dr. Hayhoe says that are going to be losers.” with clean energy than to say it’s time country,” Dr. wind and solar energy are According to Dr. Hay- suck all that stuff out of to make a Hayhoe said. so cheap that Fort Hood hoe, reversing the effects the atmosphere.” choice. “A colleague signed an electricity con- of climate change could Using of mine did a tract for wind and solar be a possibility, with the tools to mea- study in New energy in order to save added benefit of sustain- sure precipi- Hampshire, tax payers $158 million, able construction materi- tation, tem- where they had compared to if they had als as a result. perature, and used natural gas. “Scientists are work- emolinar0541@students. a record warm southplainscollege.edu sea level, January a cou- “There are more jobs ing on ways to suck all climate sci- ple of years entists have ago. He asked noticed that people, ‘Was Campus carry law now the average this January un- amount of usually warm?’ rainfall has The further to increased the right on the applies to all colleges over time, political spec- by BRANDI ORTIZ mum of 16-gauge steel, on campus, they may along with trum they were, News Editor and have a mechanical or contact the SPC Police the average the more likely Concealed firearms biometric lock. A key lock Department and they will sea level and they were to are now legal to carry will not be allowed. conduct an investigation. temperature. say, ‘No.’ They on South Plains College Though the bill allows Students who have a However, al- knew what it campuses. concealed carry, an insti- license to carry a handgun most half of felt like, and Any student or fac- tution can create further are not required by law the planet’s they lived ulty member who has a rules and regulations that to disclose to the college population through Janu- licensed to carry (LTC) restrict license holders or any other people. If a does not Photo courtesy of Dr. Katharine ary. Why don’t or a concealed handgun from carrying on certain student is carrying and agree with Hayhoe they think it license (CHL) is now areas of the campus. somebody sees it, he or these re- was warm?” able to carry handguns on “On the Levelland she is not required to tell search dis- According campus. campus, [the campus car- the person if they have a coveries. risks associated with them to Dr. Hayhoe, people will Senate Bill 11, also ry committee] has decided license. The only person According to a study [natural disasters].” deny the evidence from known as “campus carry,” to permanently ban only a CHL or LTC holder is by the Pew Research Cen- Studies conducted by their own lives in order went into effect for com- one facility, the Natato- required to disclose to is a ter, out of 40 nations that climate scientists, such to maintain the image of munity colleges on Aug. rium,” says Chief Castillo. law enforcement official. were polled, including the as Dr. Hayhoe, claim that which political party they 1, and allows any individ- South Plains College If a student or faculty United States and Latin in a warming world, for- identify with. ual who has a LTC or CHL has a list of other locations member would like to America, the global aver- est fires in the West have “For example, if I’m a to carry a concealed hand- and events that will be carry a handgun on cam- age of people who say claimed more land on av- Republican, I don’t have gun on a college campus. “Exclusion Areas” online pus, he or she must obtain climate change is a serious erage today than they have to believe all this stuff To be eligible to carry a at the SPC website. Some a LTC. To get an LTC, a problem is 54 percent. in the past. Dr. Hayhoe that people are telling us,” handgun, a person must of those include UIL ac- person must be 21 years Ninety-seven percent of says that the same idea can she said. “So I’m going to be a license holder, and tivities and meetings of of age or older and sub- climate scientists claim be applied to hurricanes. deny what I see, because the handgun must remain the Board of Regents. mit an online application that climate is changing. “For any given hur- otherwise, I can’t be who I concealed at all times. Campus carry allows at dps.texas.gov or go to At the beginning of ricane, there is more pre- am. It’s important to point According to Chief handguns, according to the local Department of September, three hurri- cipitation associated with out that this is not a liberal Nickolis Castillo, director Chief Castillo, which are Public Safety office to get canes, Harvey, Irma, and the hurricane in a warmer or conservative thing. It’s of Campus Police at South “any gun that is designed an application. Applicants Katia, made their way into world,” she said. “Sea a fact.” Plains College, “before by its manufacturer to be must also complete four the gulf of Mexico, while level is higher, so storm There are solutions this law you could not fired with one hand.” The to six hours of classroom wildfires began engulf- surges are stronger. Hurri- across the whole spec- bring a firearm on campus. bill does not allow rifles or training, pass a written ing the West Coast. The canes also get their energy trum, according to Dr. It was a federal offense. shotguns to be carried on examination and pass a closeness in time of these from warm ocean waters. Hayhoe. Now as long as you have college campuses. proficiency demonstra- events has increased the So we don’t expect more “That’s where the argu- the license, you do so if it Any student or faculty tion. growing concern about frequent hurricanes in ment should be,” she adds. is concealed.” member who may feel Chief Castillo said he climate change. the future. But what we “We should be arguing in The Campus Carry anxious about others car- believes that there are However, according do expect is that the hur- politics today over what bill does not specifically rying firearms on campus benefits to Senate Bill 11. to renowned atmospheric ricanes we get on average the best solutions are, state what is considered should have confidence “There are many pros scientist Dr. Katharine will be stronger from the because that’s not science. “concealed.” But as long that any LTC or CHL and cons,” he said. “The Hayhoe, associate pro- warming ocean waters.” That’s politics.” as the firearm is “on or holder is statistically less biggest benefit that I see is fessor of political science According to NASA, According to Dr. Hay- about” the person and the likely to use a gun to pro- the knowledge that Texas at Texas Tech Univer- the climate has natural- hoe, it is in the best inter- license holder has full mote violence, according colleges are now con- sity, having multiple hur- ly fluctuated in the past est of fossil fuel produc- control over the weapon, to Chief Castillo. cealed carry campuses ricanes in the Atlantic, 7,000 years, when the tion companies to slow it is considered concealed. “Nationwide, we have leaves me to believe that along with large amounts modern climate era be- the momentum of the If a student is living on a very, very low statistic a violent intruder is less of land engulfed in flames gan, as a result of small transition into using clean campus, he or she will still on violent incidences in- likely to act in one of around this time of year, variations in Earth’s orbit energy. Making the switch be able to carry a firearm. volving somebody that those schools. I think it is not to be indicative of and solar energy. In 1950, to clean energy may not be When a firearm is not car- is a license holder,” says brings a lot of people climate change. carbon dioxide emission expensive to the economy, ried on or around the per- Chief Castillo. “In fact, some peace of mind that “Whenever we get so levels increased dramati- but to fossil fuel produc- son, it must be locked in- anybody that you could they are able to take their many intense events at cally. Sixteen out of 17 of tion companies. side a personal vehicle or see a problem from, is survival into their own the same time, we natu- the warmest years on re- “If you look at the 10 locked inside a gun safe. from somebody that does hands.” rally think, ‘Why is ev- cord have occurred since most wealthy corpora- Gun safes must be able to not have a license and they erything happening at 2001. With statistics such tions, five out of 10 are contain all firearms and can’t legally carry.” the same time like this?’” as these discovered by fossil fuel companies,” equipment. The exterior If a student or faculty bortiz1552@students. Dr. Hayhoe explained researchers with the same Dr. Hayhoe explained. must be made of a mini- member sees a handgun southplainscollege.edu

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EMAIL: [email protected] Levelland, TX 79336 News 3 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press New Texas law ends texting while driving by NICOLE LOPEZ est daughter Alex, who we met from the Oprah tinue teaching,” Brown events in the fall of 2010. “I feel like the law Sports Editor planned on attending Winfrey show said they explains. “So, I resigned When “Extreme Make- is going to help,” says Imagine being on South Plains College sent our name in,” says in July 2010 from my over” aired, the family Brown. “We’ve shared the scene, looking at a to become a broadcast Brown. “In June 2010, position.” kept getting calls to speak, our story for the last eight wrecked vehicle belong- journalist, was killed in which had them on the years, and I feel we’ve ing to a loved one. an accident because she road for two years. done everything we can Visualize hearing the was texting and driving “We’ve been to al- to help people realize how heartbreaking news that on her way to school. most every state,” says dangerous texting and one you love has been “Alex went off the Brown. “I tried to keep driving is. There has to killed due to an acci- road and rolled her a list at first. But we got be discipline somewhere. dent because he or she truck,” according to so busy. We drove a lot I’m just thankful we are couldn’t put their phone Brown. “When we lost because we had Alex’s starting somewhere.” down. our daughter, my hus- pickup on a trailer. We Brown encourages This incident hap- band and I felt we needed had to end up flying South Plains College stu- pened to Jeanne Brown, to share our story to peo- most of the time be- dents to think before they a mother who lost her ple. We had to let them cause we were so busy. pick up the cell phone, teenage daughter to a know it was dangerous We still have Alex’s because you don’t know texting and driving ac- to text and drive.” pickup. It’s currently what could happen. cident. Brown and her hus- behind our house.” “I know when you’re Last year, there were band dedicated the next Brown has been young, you think you’re around 10,000 traffic three years to sharing the back teaching for five invincible,” explains crashes caused by dis- story of their daughter. years, and she said she Brown. “because I re- tracted driving, accord- Brown’s husband shut still takes days off and member thinking that ing to the Texas Depart- his business down and shares their story with when I was in college. Brown resigned from people. Even though It’s not true, and I hope ment of Transportation. Alex Brown The Texas Legislature teaching at Seagraves, she likes the law, Brown all the students at South has decided to limit the where she had been Courtesy of Jeanne Brown thinks it could be a little Plains College know how amount of car accidents teaching for 12 years. more restrictive with valuable their life is.” and death totals by pass- “Alex died in Novem- regard to what people ing a new law. The law is ber,” recalls Brown. “So, we were contracted by According to Brown, are able to do with their nlopez0806@student. called “The Alex Brown in December we went the “Extreme Make- her family had several phones while driving. southplainscollege.edu Memorial Act,” in honor to our first school, and over” producers, and of Alex Brown, who lost it was kids who knew they asked us to send in her life to texting and Alex. We felt we needed an application.” New director of student life strives driving on her way to to talk and tell them this In November 2010, school. The law went can happen to you if you “Extreme Makeover” into affect on September don’t stop texting and built Brown’s family for diversity, community involvement driving.” a house, and the show 1. The new law focuses Center to bring beneficial tures and come to under- According to Brown, aired in January 2011. by STACY JOHNSON on the use of messag- college preparation ac- stand a lot more cultural from Dec. 1, 2009, her From the exposure of Editorial Assistant ing applications, which tivities to students through diversity,” she said. family traveled to differ- being on the Oprah Win- include reading, writing, The Student Life Cen- the Student Life Center. English discussed up- ent places in Texas, shar- frey show and school or sending text messages ter has a new director who “We say we meet stu- coming plans for Student ing their story. Sharing publications writing while driving. plans to bridge the gap dents where we’re at, and Life, including a Hurri- the story of their daugh- about the family, oppor- This new law has hit between community and we have to do that literally cane Harvey relief benefit ter didn’t go unnoticed. tunities were presented close to home, espe- community college. as well,” she said. concert. In April of 2010, they to the Brown family to cially for Brown, who is Miranda English offi- “I’m hoping that I can “We just want to make were guests on the Oprah travel and share their a teacher at Brownfield. cially began her new role pull that collaboration to- sure that we’re providing Winfrey show. Later in story with the world. Brown, her husband, and as director of student life gether so that we can bring exciting, safe, culturally the fall, “Extreme Make- “With ‘Extreme her two daughters used on Sept. 11. diverse activities over Home Edition” was Makeover’ working with to reside in Seagraves. A Level- for students to be wanting to build a house us, they told us if we Brown taught business, land native, a part of,” said for someone who has were selected for the while her daughters at- English English. She em- been affected by texting house, we would have tended school. In No- worked as phasized the im- and driving. so many offers that I vember of 2009, her old- an advisor at portance of stu- “The people who wouldn’t be able to con- South Plains dent interaction College for and community two years involvement. DeMerritt improves communication before be- According to coming the English, develop- director of ing and maintain- student life. ing a strong sense between department leaders She fills a of community is void created central to the aim University in 1996. Three Vice President for Finance Continued from pg. 1 by the depar- of Student Life. years after, he became the from 2013 to 2016 and ture of Ann “We want registrar. Then, in 2006, a part of Texas Associa- Epps during Dr. DeMerritt has de- students that are Dr. DeMerritt became tion of Collegiate Regis- the summer. veloped the interactive living on and off the associate academic trars and Admissions Of- English online Student Hand- campus to know vice president. During ficers (TACRAO). Dr. earned an book under the Digarc’s that this is a com- his career at Wayland, Dr. DeMerrritt has served as associate Acalong, the same plat- munity here, and DeMerritt focused on im- vice president for sev- degree from Miranda English, the new director of form as the Academic we want them to plementing accountability eral boards and has been SPC before student life, settles into her office on the Catalog. Dr. DeMerritt interact not only systems for advisors and a chairman in multiple attending has improved communi- Levelland campus. with other stu- evaluators to confirm ac- associations, including West Texas cation with and between STACY JOHNSON/PLAINSAN PRESS dents, but within curacy and continuity. He Member Services Com- A&M Uni- department leaders in his the Levelland and has guided a committee mittee, Annual Program versity, Hockley County division. Also, he has co- in the development and Committee, and Profes- where she graduated with advisors to meet students communities as well,” ordinated with the Health implementation process to sional and Management a bachelor’s degree in in the dorms for a work- she said. and Wellness Center to in- reengineer official degree Development Committee. education. shop, or in the Student Another priority for crease discipline referrals plans for the undergradu- Dr. DeMerritt received “My favorite part of Life Center, so we can Student Life will be related to drugs, alcohol, ate academic records of- a Staff Award for Com- being an advisor has been host some more of those showcasing the talents of relationships and personal fice. munity Service in May to help a student that has events from this office,” SPC students within the responsibility to provide Dr. DeMerrritt earned 2004 and the Outstand- fallen onto probation or she explained. larger community. a more holistic approach an associate’s degree ing Performance Award suspension, and provide According to English, “We want to have the to student success. Dr. in pre-business at New in September 1998, both resources, and watch them one of her primary goals community exposed to DeMerritt also updated Mexico State Univer- at Wayland Baptist Uni- come out of that, and is to hold more weekly what our students are do- policies related to parking, sity before moving on to versity. watch them grow and un- activities and events on ing here as well,” English student sexual assault/ Wayland Baptist Univer- He increased student, derstand that we all fall, campus. said. harassment, and student sity, where he earned a faculty, administration but what really matters “We’re hoping to bring English expressed a travel within the past year. bachelor’s degree in Busi- and staff approval ratings is how we rise,” English about some exciting desire to get students “Basically, the needs ness Administration and of the Office of Univer- said. things like art walks, and involved by supporting of students are on my Religion. He also earned sity Registrar from below She said she believes concerts, and things that causes such as Child shoulders,” Dr. DeMer- a master’s degree at Way- 75-percent approval on her previous job as resi- we can get coming up on Abuse Awareness Month, ritt said. land Baptist. Dr. DeMer- all measures for the 1999- dent coordinator at Portfo- a regular basis,” she said. back-to-school supply For 20 years, Dr. De- ritt earned his Ph.D. in 2000 year to 95-percent lio Resident Services Inc. Awareness and support drives, and Hurricane Merritt served as associate higher education at Texas on all measures. Also, Dr. prepared her for her work of cultural diversity on Harvey relief efforts academic vice president, Tech University. DeMerritt established a at SPC. The nonprofit or- campus is something that around town. university registrar, as- Dr. DeMerrritt is affili- transcript request audit to ganization operates com- English expresses as an “Community is my sociate registrar, veteran ated with Student Affairs assist in determining the munity centers. There, she important goal, which she favorite part about Level- affairs certifying official Professionals in Higher production time and in- ran a center that helped plans to make a reality. land,” she said, “and we and coordinator of exter- Education (NASPA), stitutional accountability. Levelland students pre- “We’re hoping to want to bring that back nal campus registration along with the American pare for college. expand and bring some to South Plains College.” at Wayland Baptist Uni- Association of Collegiate Though she is no lon- activities that really help versity. Registrars and Admis- ger an advisor, English students immerse in ac- Dr. DeMerritt accepted sions Officers Board of expressed plans to work tivities that allow them to sjohnson3075@student. the position of associ- Directors (AACRAO). tgonzalez2552@student. actively with the Advising experience different cul- southplainscollege.edu ate registrar at Wayland Dr. DeMerritt was the southplainscollege.edu 4 Feature September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Freshman keeps positive attitude despite her adversities by AUTUMN After a month in Child her by Child Protective helped her through all the about it and stay positive, Another major surgery BIPPERT Protective Services, Rod- Services. hard times and have taken or I can lay in bed and cry was a bone graft. Nor- Editorial Assistant gers was placed in a fos- After being with her care of her. about it, which isn’t going mally with bone grafts, ter home that later she foster mom, Angela Rodg- “I know I’m extremely to get me anywhere in life. live bone is taken from the bby Rod- would call her forever ers, for two years, Angela lucky to have ended up So I stay positive.” tibia or the scapula. But gers has home. Originally, Rodg- decided to adopt her. On where I did,” Rodgers The majority of the in Abby’s case, the bone overcome ers wasn’t supposed to Sept. 21, 2001, Abby was said, “my life had to come from her physical stay with her foster mom, officially adopted. would not I just have to keep femur. Two weeks challenges Angela Rodgers. The plan Later, her family grew be anywhere positive. There are two before doctors took Ashe has been living with was for her birth mother, when her mother married near as good live bone from the all her life by keeping Tori, to get her back. But Jacob Lester. Rodgers is if I had not things“ I can do. I can joke femur, they stretched positive and working to- ended up about it and stay positive, the muscles from wards her goals every day. with my the bottom jaw so Rodgers is currently mom and or I can lay in bed and cry that there was room attending the South Plains dad.” about it, which isn’t going for the new bone to College Levelland cam- Grow- heal properly. After pus to pursue an associ- ing up and to get me anywhere in life. she healed, doctors ate’s degree in education. going to So I stay positive took 11 centimeters She found her passion school was of bone from both for teaching after partici- a hardship on Rodgers. time Rodgers leans on her femurs to place in the jaw pating in peer buddies, a “There were a lot of family or her close” friends bone. program where students times I got made fun of in trying times. Although Rodgers has help their peers who have in school, or people told “Some of the hardest no hands or legs, she still special needs in class, at me I was abusing my times have been after I functions independently, Georgetown High School. accommodations,” re- have had surgery and can’t using prosthetics. She She plans to transfer to calls Rodgers. “I don’t eat solid foods, or even get takes care of herself like Texas Tech University really know how I dealt out of bed on my own,” any young adult would. after two year to reach with it. A lot of the time Rodgers said. She has her driver’s li- her goal as a special needs I just internalized it. Rodgers has had more cense and can drive a teacher. I realized that wasn’t than 26 surgeries on her car without any special Rodgers was born two healthy. I guess another face alone, as well as modifications. She can and a half months early way I dealt with it was, many more on her legs. do a wide range of things, due to a placental abrup- I wasn’t social. I’d have Most of her surgeries have from putting in and taking tion from her biological one or two close friends been Distractions Osteo- out contacts, to tying a tie mother’s drug’s use while to talk to and deal with genesis to fix her lower and texting. pregnant with her. When it.” jaw bone. Distraction os- “I’m excited to go start Abby was born, the doc- Even though Rodg- teogenesis is a way to school here, because it’s tors discovered she was ers has gone through a make a longer bone out of a good place to start out,” not fully developed. lot in school with bul- a shorter one. The surgery Rodgers explains. “It’s a Rodgers was born lying, she keeps a great consists of breaking the small place where you can without a developed bot- sense of humor about current jaw bone in two get hands-on help from tom jaw bone, no arms her situation. She often places, and then placing professors.” and no legs. She was jokes about her lack of a device called a distrac- “This is where my admitted to the NICU Abby Rodriguez, a freshman Education major, hands or about popping tor, which has two screws whole family started out, for 30 days until she was outside of North Sue on the Levelland campus. off her legs and throw- coming out from under so I’m happy to be close to released to her biological ing them. the chin, that needs to be them this year,” she adds. mom, Tori. At 5 months AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS “I just have to keep turned two times a day to old, Rodgers was taken by positive,” Rodgers ex- create a centimeter-wide Child Protective Services she did not follow through very grateful to her moth- plains. “There are two gap for new bone to grow abippert0518@student. from her biological mom. with the plan set out to er and her father who have things I can do. I can joke into. southplainscollege.edu Alum uses degree to chase dreams, travel world with U2 by NICOLE LOPEZ Then, in the seventh or are up in the air and do many touring technicians road this year,” says Butt. Europe and I almost went Sports Editor eighth grade, her class the cabling, and stuff like are contract laborers and Butt is currently tour- 48 hours running on four was running sound waves, that,” explains Butt. “I not full-time employees, ing with U2, a rock band hours of sleep. If you It’s not every day you and she remembered what also plug all of the equip- so it’s harder to get your from Dublin, Ireland. The really do something you get to live out your dream. was said in one of her ment and make sure ev- name out there. tour started in April, and enjoy, then those days But South Plains Col- textbooks. “There they’ll be finishing up feel more worth it. I had lege alumnus Anne Butt “In one was a pre- in North America before a friend tell me you’re go- is doing just that. of our text- vious stu- travelling to South Amer- ing to have to work more Butt attended SPC in books, there dent who ica in October. than you sleep. You might the fall of 2011 and ma- was a little went to “I’ve been all around as well choose something jored in general studies. blurb about SPC about the United States,” Butt that you enjoy.” A year later, she switched being an au- five years explains. “I’ve been to Butt can’t wait to see her major to sound tech- dio engineer, before I Hawaii and all the way up what else the future holds nology. She was also and working did,” re- to Canada. This summer, for her. She always enjoys crowned Miss Caprock in in concerts,” calls Butt. I did my first European working with the crew 2014, before graduating Butt recalls. “I reached tour. We travelled to Lon- because she gets to be part in December of that year. “I thought out to him don, Paris, Amsterdam, of a great team. “I took a year to get that sound- and got the Berlin, Spain, Rome, and “I’m really grateful those basics out of the ed like the ball rolling. Brussels. I did a gig in for SPC, especially Matt way, just in case I wanted coolest job Maybe a Mexico City last year too. [Quick] and Jeremiah to transfer and get my ever, be- month after In October, we’re travel- [Denning], and all the bachelor’s,” according to cause it in- that, they ing to Chile, Argentina, other teachers that are Butt. volves math, put a list- Brazil, and Colombia.” there,” says Butt. “It’s a Moving from New Jer- science, and ing up on Some days Butt can’t great school. I can’t thank sey to come to Levelland you get to their web- believe she’s doing what them enough.” wasn’t a huge transition travel. That site, which she really enjoys. She for Butt. Her mother grew sounded doesn’t likes to look back and see nlopez0806@student. up in the surrounding area perfect. I de- happen of- how far she has come. She southplainscollege.edu and also attended SPC. cided to do ten. I sent said she believes every- “I knew I wanted to do that.” in my re- thing boils down to hard sound, and SPC was one Butt is sume and I work. of the schools that had currently didn’t hear “You’re like, man, the a sound program,” says working anything, really crappy gigs I did, Butt. “I still had family as a tour- so I sent a and now I’m here,” says that lived in Shallowater, ing audio SPC alum, Anne Butt, recently toured Europe follow-up Butt. “At the time, those so it was a little familiar technician with rock band, U2. email as a gigs were challenging, and cost effective.” for a com- last attempt but they were fun too. Butt said she knew pany called Courtesy of Anne Butt for them to It still blows my mind she wanted to work in Clair Global, notice me. sometimes. I’m like ‘Oh sound ever since she was which is one of the big- erything is working. I help Soon after that, I got a my god, I graduated three younger. Her father was gest sound reinforcement out whoever needs help, phone call to set up an years ago, and it’s only a musician, so she was companies in the world. like patching the stage, or interview.” been three years and I’m always around live music. “I fly the speakers that helping our crew chief.” Butt resides in Pennsyl- out on tour with my com- Accord- vania, but is on the road pany’s greatest bands.’” ing to Butt, most of the time. She says Even though Butt has the hiring Clair Global makes sure a a blast and loves what industry for road staff member has 200 she does, every job has its sound can days on the road yearly. challenges. get com- “In October, which is “There are definitely plicated. when I’ll go home for hard days for the nature The reason about a week, I’ll have of touring,” explains Butt. is because worked 268 days on the “We had one show in Feature 5 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Lubbock Downtown Farmer’s Market offers variety of merchandise by ADÁN RUBIO been known to showcase consider when selling at ple cannot get in a typical to choose, and people get genuine products and their Staff Writer many homemade wares the Farmers Market. grocery store. Whether it the opportunity to feel unambiguous sources are such as art, crafts, jewelry, “We sell hot products is the type of products or open with one another. traits that many people of Fresh produce, savory and flower arrangements. that we have to get in the festive atmosphere, “It gets them connected the Lubbock community meats, and handmade But there are many other the ovens at 5 a.m.,” said people are drawn to this with their community,” look for in their selection crafts are a few of the perks that people can gain Warren, “and we get down event for many reasons. Reimer explains, “and of groceries. goods sold at the Lub- from the market. here around 8, and it takes “The culture, the nutritionally, it’s better to The market attracts bock Downtown Farmers One thing that many us 35 to 40 minutes to set friendly faces, the local buy local.” many visitors, young and Market. people consider when up.” produce, the good qual- Through the LDFM, old, to take part in the Now active for its vendors can make ideal festivities. Kathryn Pars- fourth year, the social interactions a prior- ley, a local college stu- LDFM brings in ity and can create lively dent and frequent market many local farmers relationships with their visitor, said she believes and small business- customers. These con- the LDFM offers many es to sell their pro- nections that surround the advantages to people of duce and wares for livelihood of the market all ages. the Lubbock com- grants the vendors much “It introduces college munity. The market support but also gives the students to the idea of th will be held at 19 buyer something to look taking better care of their Street and Buddy forward to as they pur- health,” said Parsley. “The Holly Avenue every chase produce and other older crowd can reconnect Saturday until Oct. items. with their past.” 28, from 9 a.m. to Miles Condon, a regu- This niche of the Lub- whenever the ven- lar visitor of the market, bock community is for dors have sold out regards the accessibility anyone interested in buy- of their products. of the local farmers and ing local and willing to If the LDFM is their input on the produce experience new and fresh not a viable choice, that is sold. options while creating re- there is also the “Being able to get the lationships with idealistic West End Farm- local food, talk to the people. ers Market at West actual growers,” are fac- The Lubbock Down- Loop 289 and 34th An entreprenuer is selling her fresh produce to a customer at Lubbock’s tors that Condon stated town Farmers Market is Street. It is open to be reasons why he has an event that offers so every Saturday this Downtown Farmer’s Market on Sept. 2. revisited the market. The much more than fresh pro- summer from 9:30 TINA GONZALEZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS access to the farmers of duce. The market holds a.m. to noon. Even the products has even im- many opportunities for the community of Level- purchasing an item is the Warren said she feels ity products everyone is pacted Condon’s thought everyone despite age or land can access fresh pro- vendor. The vendors of that a vendor should work selling,” are all reasons process toward the source interests in agriculture. duce from the new Farm the LDFM work hard to not only to sell excep- that Angelique Reimer, a of his food. This community-driven Fresh Levelland Market prepare their products for tional products but also to vendor for Reimer Farms, “I’m definitely more market serves not only as on Houston Street and the public. give the customer a sense believes that people are at- cognizant of it being local a source of quality prod- Avenue G, which is open The compassion the of security. tracted to the market. and thinking about where ucts but as a source of from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. vendors show their cus- “I didn’t want to make Through her experi- the food actually comes unity within the Lubbock every Saturday until Sept. tomers and products can a single purchase unless I ence as a vendor, Reimer from,” said Condon. community. 24. The opportunities are easily be seen through the had a relationship,” said said she believes that one The LDFM makes it “The LDFM is one endless when it comes to amount of preparation and Warren, “I need a relation- should relate to the com- possible for people who of the few events that is events like these. dedication the vendors ship with someone telling munity before they start want fresh food and hand- the great equalizer,” said This annual Lubbock undertake throughout the me about their product selling. Reimer feels that made crafts to obtain what Parsley. “Everybody has event is known for its market. Ann Warren, own- and where to get it.” the Farmers Market is they desire while also got to eat.” quality produce, meats, er of Holy Cow Beef, says These vendors strive to beneficial for the residents creating a deep relation- and dairy products. Ad- getting to the site early is create an experience for of Lubbock, as there are a ship with the vendors of arubio2831@students. ditionally, the market has part of the preparation to the community that peo- variety of healthy options the market. The appeal of southplainscollege.edu Tomorrow’s Leaders transforming lives of Lubbock children kids, teaching them life get to travel to New York nor does the heart of the focused on getting more an etiquette dinner,” said by TINA GONZALEZ and organization skills. City and Washington, volunteers. The founders grants and more partner- Cavazos “We want our Editorial Assistant Almost being kind of a D.C. to tour monuments, have high expectations ships for the future, which kids not only be prepared Four men are on a mis- parent figure for these museums and tour the for this year and years to will help with funding. for high school but for the sion to impact lives, make kids has helped Cavazos cities. come. The organization was real world. a difference in their com- realize the importance of “They completely for- “We are hoping to cre- created for the sole pur- munity, and build relation- education and life values got about all their fears,” ate new partnerships and pose of mentoring and ships. for them. said Cavazos. for the organization to altering lives of kids who tgonzalez2552@stu- Nine years ago, Noe “Exposure,” Essie Al- Tomorrow’s Leaders become self-sustaining,” need it most. dents.southplainscol- Brito, Mark Cavazos, varado, the organization focuses on education, said Cavazos. “For the first time, later lege.edu Michael Goen, and Eric nurse, said. “The kids get health, and wellness for The organization is this year, we will have Strong came together for exposure to stability and kids who may or may not lunch to create an organi- support.” have parents there for that. zation that would eventu- For a whole school “We have become more ally grow to be something year mentors get assigned recognized and more or- that will help and alter four to five boys or girls ganized,” said Cavazos. kids’ lives. from Irving, Guadalupe, Through the years, To- “Building strong youth Ramirez, and Alderson morrow’s Leaders has rather than repairing bro- Elementary schools in been able to make more ken adults” is the motto of Lubbock. Most of the 5th of an impact in the kids’ Tomorrow’s Leaders, an graders participating have lives. They also have es- organization that takes 40 never seen anything other tablished partnerships to 50 boys and girls who than the four walls of their with Texas Tech Univer- are in 5th grade from Title home. By being a part sity and Alliance Federal I schools in Lubbock to of Tomorrow’s Leaders, Credit Union. mentor them for a whole he or she gets a year of “One thing that makes school year. Volunteers do exposure, such as seeing us stand out is we are

as much as they can in one college campuses and 100-percent volunteer,” school year to help moti- meeting with college pro- said Cavazos. “We don’t vate and sculpt these kids fessors, attending Texas even have a building.” into becoming something Tech sports events, going Tomorrow’s Leaders bigger. camping and having vari- are pushing the focus for “I kind of wear sev- ous talks about finance, kids to take education eral different hats”, said sex, and life. seriously and to set goals, Cavazos. “I helped create “We are impacting because education can the Facebook page, web- lives”, said Cavazos, “see- make your life go a long site, and brochures.” ing the change.” way. Being a part of Tomor- After the year is over “We’re stressing better row’s Leaders has given and each student has par- behavior, pushing more Cavazos a perspective ticipated in the activities education,” said Cavazos. on life. Cavazos, along and kept up their grades, The organization gets with other volunteers, has those kids in the Tomor- different kids but the spent their time mentoring row’s Leaders program agenda never changes, 6 Feature September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Art professor uses passion for comics to create teaching aids by DEZ MENDEZ Watson has showcased Lubbock-Con is from various events and know them personally and teaching position at Feature Editor his art work in varies another great community concepts in Watson’s feel what they would feel. SPC as Professor of Art countries such as that Watson is strongly life, as well as influences In 2002, Watson Education. Living two lives, Australia, Germany, Italy, involved in. The newest from specific people. His decided to attend Texas “I love teaching and it Marc Watson doubles as France, England, Spain, roll that Watson has is as characters are a unique Tech University. He began is truly a passion of mine,” a beloved comic book Brazil and many more. an administrator working said Watson. creator and professor. Watson’s art is also in and moderator on his Watson’s passion is to Watson moved to some private collections for Lubbock Bachelor be able to give children a Lubbock in 1999, having from around the world. Artist of Fine better and more accessible grown up in El Paso. “I have been showcased Collective, Arts. world. Watson also Watson has always been on MilkTv in Victoria, which is a Watson believes in transcultural focus on his art since he Melbourne, Australia,” group of found education that places was younger, although his said Watson. “ I have also artists working himself no child or student at a medium has changed a lot done various album cover together toward teaching disadvantage. since then. designs.” shared goals. others “I am teaching not only “The combination of Recently, Watson has Watson how to students but the future extreme unchallenging been focused on creating participates in do certain teachers as well,” said boredom at school, graphic novels as tools for the Pokémon techniques Watson. “ I am inspired with the inspirational education. “ I have Go art drop and by the abilities of art and awesomeness of Sonic released several books, in Lubbock, concepts. teaching that I possess to the Hedgehog and The with the latest being a also run by the Watson make a positive difference Simpsons, had me comic that teaches one founder of the began to in this world.” doodling all the time,” point perspective,” Lubbock Artist attend the Watson’s advice to said Watson. explained Watson. Collective. This Lubbock other artist is to remember Drawing fan art was an Watson’s comic is event is free to Sketch that you are always obsession of Watson’s, but now in the hands of most the public and Club, learning, and that no one that all changed when he Lubbock area art teachers is put on by Marc Watson uses the medium of comic founded is better than anyone and picked up a copy of “Sonic from grades K-12, some local artists. books to teach the fundamentals of art. by Warner you can learn from one the Hedgehog #10” from a teachers in the Houston They draw the DEZ MENDEZ/PLAINSMAN PRESS Brothers another. gas station during a family area, as well as in a high characters and character To check out Watson’s trip. That issue is what school in Germany. place them around town existence, so he writes and designer Will Terrell. work visit: meteorsnmild. inspired Watson to start Watson’s earliest for people to find. illustrates them as he feels “Working with Terrell, com creating his own ideas. involvement in the art “First off, I play they are portrayed. I ended up doing a lot of Facebook.com/ It helped Watson express community, started in Pokémon Go regularly, “You can not say, ‘Oh, events where I drew with meterosnmilk, Twitter. ideas to others and to 2002 as Vice President of so no shame there,” stated so this is you and that is children and adults,” said com/meteorsnmilk, make a difference. the National Art Honor Watson. her, because the truth is Watson. tumblr.com/ “Art can be the purest Society at Coronado High Watson’s latest creation they are their own identity After receiving his meteorsnmilk, Instagram. form of an expression of School. For the last 10 is “Meteors ‘n Milk,” a and that is important to BFA, Watson then later com/meteorsnmilk. who we are,” said Watson. years off and on, Watson story of an alien and cow me,” said Watson. went on to pursue a “ By creating the works, I has been involved with that fall in love while Watson wants Master of Art Education am giving life to my ideas the First Friday Art Trails trying to survive a post- the readers to be able degree. This past August, and beliefs, as well as my and local art shows in apocalyptic world. to connect with his Watson graduated with dmendez2933@students. greatest passions.” Lubbock. The characters come characters, as they would his masters and took a southplainscollege.edu Professor turns love of personal narratives into fulfilling career by STACY JOHNSON therapy led her to begin siders her work to be Clark says her favor- “When you love what as a place where people Editorial Assistant teaching psychology at interdisciplinary, and ite things about teaching you do, that doesn’t feel could gather without SPC. But education did she recognizes that her at SPC are the way the like work,” she says. fear of discrimination. Whether she is taking not stop with college for passion for behavioral small class sizes allow When she is not “That was at a time on the roles of coach and Clark, who describes sciences stems from her her to get to know her teaching, Clark says she when there really were tour guide, or entrepre- herself as a “perpetual interest in people. students, as well as the prioritizes fitness and not safe spaces for LG- neur and metaphorical student.” “The theme that sense of community. physical activity. She BTQ people to go,” she gardener, Wanda Clark “As long as I can draws all of my course- “There really is a describes her interest in says, “and that was one has worked to help stu- keep learning, I kind work together, though, family atmosphere,” family genealogy as a of our goals, to try to dents, professionals, and of feel like that’s con- is I love people’s sto- she says. “People care hobby she could spend establish a place.” the community blossom. ries,” she says. about each other.” hours on. While Clark’s ex- A central Pennsyl- “My mother Clark says metaphors According to Clark, perience running El- vania native, Clark taught me to read and language are of her fascination with lie’s Garden was not has taught behavioral when I was 3 years great interest to her. For genealogy began with without challenges, she science courses at old,” Clark recalls. her Ph.D. dissertation, that of her own family. says she was pleasantly South Plains College “I was reading be- she investigated the lan- However, it eventually surprised by how many for 20 years and has fore I went to kin- guage that therapists broadened to a new way supportive people she lived in Lubbock for dergarten. I was used to describe their of understanding more met along the way. nearly 30 years. such an avid reader work. about history. “I expected a lot She earned a that that idea of “It’s very revealing, “When you have an more resistance or push- bachelor’s degree in stories started very, very quickly, about ancestor, for example, back, and was kind of comparative religion very young and has where people are com- who was like a Civil mentally prepared for from Gettysburg Col- never stopped.” ing from,” she says. War veteran, all of a that,” she says. “And lege in Gettysburg, Clark says the “I think it gives you a sudden the Civil War there were certain other Pennsylvania. most exciting thing snapshot view of who becomes very interest- pockets or communities “I was just fasci- about teaching is that person is.” ing,” Clark says. “You that were very support- nated with people’s seeing students Clark uses many fre- can invest in it in a dif- ive in ways that I didn’t belief systems,” make educational quently changing meta- ferent way.” expect, which sort of Clark says. breakthroughs as phors to describe her Clark says she has al- renewed my faith in She then went on they learn to apply work as a professor. ways been active in LG- people in general.” to earn a master’s classroom knowl- This week, Clark says BTQ causes. In 1990, The transition from degree in English and edge in meaningful she would describe her- she and her partner entrepreneur to profes- American literature Dr. Wanda Clark, professor ways. self as a coach helping opened Ellie’s Garden, sor was a natural one from “When I see stu- her students practice for a small gay and lesbian for Clark. Texas Tech Uni- and lifelong learner, says dents connect things game day. bookstore that operated “When you’re a good versity in Lubbock. she loves her work at South that they haven’t “Sometimes, in in Lubbock until 1994, sales person,” she says, After studying an- Plains College. STACY connected previous- World Cultures, I feel when Clark closed El- “it doesn’t make any thropology at the JOHNSON/PLAINSMAN ly, I find that to be kind of like I’m the tour lie’s Garden to pursue difference whether University of Wash- PRESS the most fascinating guide, and that we’re her postgraduate edu- you’re selling books or ington in Seattle, she and most interest- kind of going on a trip cation and subsequent magazines, or ideas. It’s returned to Texas ing thing,” she says. together,” she muses. career as a professor. all the same skillset.” Tech, where she com- tagious, and then stu- “When I can learn from Clark says people de- Named for her grand- pleted a Ph.D. in marriage dents keep learning, my students, that’s re- scribe her as a “worka- mother, Ellen, who en- and family therapy. too,” Clark says. ally exciting too,” she holic,” but she does not joyed gardening, Clark sjohnson3075@students. Clark says her degree Clark says she con- adds. see it that way. describes Ellie’s Garden southplainscollege.edu in marriage and family Entertainment 7 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Pattinson delivers powerful performance in ‘Good Time’ by TYLER YORK playful mischief and on screen that Pattinson “Captain Phillips,” makes place in claustrophobic, unnervingly happy and Editor-in-Chief mortal terror, sometimes can put everything he a far-too-brief, almost stabilized close-ups. The upbeat. In many moments, within a single blink of a has into a role, and, in unintentionally comical, same unnatural stabili- the score will be gently The bond between dilated eye. doing so, raise a story appearance as an amuse- zations occur anytime pulsing underneath, then brothers is one worth Even with the qual- to transcendent heights. ment park security a char- suddenly unleash an on- fighting for. ity of the music and the Pattinson conveys Con- guard. acter slaught of jarring sound, But as the Safdie wonderfully stylistic vi- nie’s love for his mentally Likely the big- gets in which matches the ut- brothers’ “Good Time” suals, the obvious stand- challenged brother Nicho- gest fault this movie a car— ter confusion and panic illustrates, tirelessly de- out in this movie is las—played with incred- could be branded with they’re that permeates many of fending familial love can the incredibly ible care and truth by Ben is the short appearances of fol- Connie’s decisions he is sometimes cause us to nuanced act- Safdie—with a subtlety some of its bigger name lowed forced to confront. destroy ourselves in the ing. that is as foundational actors. But the intensity of from The score was written process. First and indestructible as the the rest of the film makes above, by Oneohtrix Point Nev- “Good Time” follows and fore- bond between the brothers it, pardon the pun, a lesser as in an er—also known as Daniel brothers-in-crime duo most, Pat- themselves. crime. aerial Lopatin—and from top Connie Nikas (Robert tinson’s por- Connie is obviously a The Safdie brothers news to bottom, it feels just as Pattinson) and Nich- trayal of criminal, but he has an un- seem to have a definite purposeful and dripping olas Nikas (Ben Con- characteristic compassion love for a specific with atmosphere as oth- Safdie) as nie that helps him keep sight time and place in er big-name composers’ they pre- is of what’s important. No- young adulthood. works in similar movies pare for, body can get hurt if they It’s a time when such as Trent Reznor and carry out, rob a bank without using walking around Atticus Ross’ “Girl With and sub- a gun, but can the same be the city with a The Dragon Tattoo” and sequently said for going up face-to- tough crowd do- “Gone Girl.” attempt face against actual drug ing things of ques- There are drugs. There to outrun dealers in broad daylight? tionable legality was just chase shot, and the foot- is crime after crime. But the conse- All the main cast is a way to pass the week- age is sped up almost there is also a brother quences just as believable and raw, nights, along with a place imperceptibly, giving the who cares so deeply he’s of a non- with other prominent—if where being showered in sequences a hyper-real willing to throw caution to violent bank robbery. transformative to the point brief—performances by the aura of bright, warm feeling of suspense and the wind in order to rescue Continuing in the tra- of almost being unrec- Jennifer Jason Leigh as neon lights is a regular anticipation of something the ones he cares about. dition of many of A24’s ognizably Pattinson. To Connie’s travel-obsessed occurrence. about to happen. It’s a disquieting film with films that preceded it, think that this is the same girlfriend, and Taliah The Safdies’ New York The film wouldn’t be incredible chameleon-like “Good Time,” bathed in actor who once brooded, Webster as an unwitting isn’t reflective of grandeur complete without the acting and dreamy visuals. a comforting neon glow pale and sparkling, in teenage accomplice. Even or big-city dreams. It’s score. To simply say “it Anyone watching would and scored with the hums the “Twilight” series is Academy Award nominee dark, it’s backlit, and it works well with the mov- almost be guaranteed to of unsettlingly cheerful beyond comprehension. Barkhad Abdi, best known thrives on its own seedi- ie” would be an injustice. have a good time. synths, manages to walk It’s clear from the first for portraying the So- ness. But it’s home to The vibrancy and al- I give “Good Time” 8.5 a confident line between moments we see Connie mali pirate ringleader in these characters, and they most ’80s-callback qual- out of 10 stars. fit right in. ity of the music perfectly The beginning of the acts as the electric glue Empty thriller ‘Kidnap’ bores movie especially paints a tying the film together, 8.5/10 very different picture of a teeming with nervous crime action setting, with energy while almost al- tyork0243@students. audience with unrealistic scenes many of its shots taking ways managing to sound southplainscollege.edu by NICOLE LOPEZ officer flies off the motor- a single mother desper- Sports Editor cycle and gets thrown to ately trying to get her son Black Sabbitch rocks Lubbock crowd the side of the street. back realistically. Her two have been friends “It’s the understanding Karla is hysterical, and acting didn’t seem fake, by DEZ MENDEZ A lovely day at the Feature Editor for more than a decade, of that you are playing in carnival with her son turns the abductors lead her to but genuine. so they decided to get a heavy blues band with into a nightmare for a a grassy field. A woman One thing I didn’t like together and play some a jazz feel, and not heavy single mother. named Margo (Chris Mc- about the film was that Black Sabbath fans Sabbath. metal,” said Scarpa. Halle Berry stars as Ginn) gets out of the car some parts didn’t seem re- gathered inside of Jake’s Makaiwi was their first Black Sabbitch single mother Karla Dys- and tells Karla her and alistic. There was a scene Backroom in Lubbock choice to play bass. She opened the set on Sept. on in the abduction thriller her husband Terry (Lew where Berry is driving her recently to hear the all- had been in “The Art of 6 in Lubbock with “War film, “Kidnap.” Karla Temple) won’t give her mini van and the speed- female Pigs,” one of Sab- takes her 6-year-old son son back unless she pays ometer read an unrealistic tribute bath’s classic tracks. Frankie (Sage Correa) to them a $10,000 ransom. speed for a mini van. Also, band Echo’s vocals a carnival one afternoon, Karla agrees to give them I think there was too much Black rocked the crowd, and it’s a day they both the money, and, for reas- car chasing in this film. Sab- as they went crazy will never forget. surance, Margo rides with There wasn’t enough ac- bitch. with applause and Karla leaves Frankie Karla while Terry follows tion during the car chasing The cheering. on a bench for a quick them. either. Los Black Sabbitch minute to talk on the When reaching a tun- Another problem I An- not only was able to phone with her divorce had with the geles- wow the crowd, but lawyer. When Karla film was that based gave a true Sabbath comes back, Frankie is the abduc- tribute feeling to the night. tors never band nowhere to be found. Black Sabbitch hanging out before taking The crowd was ap- After shouting her explain why con- proving of their son’s name and look- they were ab- sists of the stage on Sept. 6 in Lubbock. style and sound. ing everywhere for ducting chil- Angie DEZ MENDEZ/PLAINSMEN PRESS Jake’s Backroom him, Karla sees her dren. There Scarpa was the final Texas son being dragged into was a scene o n stop for the women, a car by a woman. At- where Mc- drums, Blare N Bitch on Safecracking” with Scar- having just gotten back tempting to stop the Ginn speaks guitar, Melanie Makaiwi pa and also led her own from Houston. They were vehicle, Karla clings to someone on bass, and Aimee Echo band, “ Penny Dreadfuls.” advised not to go down to to the car. She fails on the phone supplying vocals. Black When they began Houston since Hurricane to hold on and im- about having Sabbitch is the brainchild searching for a lead vocal- Harvey had caused so mediately goes to her the child. But, of Scarpa and Blare N ist, they knew they would much damage there. But van and chases after the film never Bitch, who both share a need someone with strong they didn’t want to can- the car. explains why love for Black Sabbath. vocals. That is when they cel, as they felt that the The car chase scene they were do- They started Black turned to their long-time city needed something to is lengthy, but it does ing it. That re- Sabbitch because they friend, Echo, a legend- look forward to. have some suspenseful ally bothered thought the name was ary front woman for alt- Black Sabbitch gives moments. me. I hate it funny, and Black Sab- metal band Human Waste a true experience to fans Karla is hot on the when films bath is Scarpa’s favorite Project. who have not been able to abductors’ tracks and don’t tie up band. Makaiwi had asked Echo sings Ozzy see Black Sabbath. From tries to grab the attention nel, Margo fails to kill loose ends, or they don’t Scarpa if she wanted to do Osbourne’s parts with the wicked left-handed of other drivers by driving Karla. Karla ends up explain things that need a Sabbath band, so they a howling authenticity guitar playing of Blare, radically. By coincidence, throwing Margo out of the to be explained. started. Five years later, that gives them the abil- to the insane drumming a police officer comes up van, while tricking Terry Overall, “Kidnap” is they are touring all over ity to play Sabbath songs of Scarpa, the talented behind Karla and notices into thinking his wife is a good movie, but it’s the world. that other guy groups do bass playing of Makaiwi her driving. The officer driving the vehicle. The not great. It could have All the women had not do, such as “Sabbath and the howling vocals pulls up next to Karla rest of the movie is kind of definitely been more sus- already been in the mu- Bloody Sabbath.” of Echo, if you closed and she rolls down her bland. It involves more car penseful and more action sic scene before forming Black Sabbitch was your eyes, you would window, explaining to the chases and uninteresting packed. Black Sabbitch, so they even asked by Sharon and think you were listening officer that the car in front dialogue. I give this movie 5 out were all already consid- Ozzy Osborune to open up to Sabbath. of them has her son. When “Kidnap” was released of 10. ered to be the best at what at the inaugural Ozzfiesta To check out Black the conversation is over, on July 31 and has re- they do. Blare had led in 2015. Sabbitch, visit www. the abductor’s car pulls ceived good feedback. the all-girl band “Betty Black Sabbath brings blacksabbitch.com over, waits for Karla and Berry starred in a similar 5/10 Blowtorch,” and Scarpa to the stage a heavy metal the officer, and wedges film four years ago, and was drumming for post band with a heavy blues she did great in that one nlopez0806@students. the officer between the punk thrashers, “The Art tune, with a swing drum- dmendez2933@student. as well. She portrayed southplainscollege.edu two vehicles. The police of Safecracking.” The mer that has a jazz feel. southplainscollege.edu 8 Entertainment September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ pays homage to ‘Animated Series’ by RILEY GOLDEN that ends with Nightwing specialist in biological the Dynamic Duo to the of “Batman: The Animat- “vote Democrat,” which is Entertainment Editor being knocked out. warfare, went missing and location where Ivy and ed Series” (1992-1995), true and funny. Harley ties Nightwing finds a leaf that fell off the Woodrue are holding Dr. and I love it. Not only It isn’t the only funny The earth is being con- up in her apartment – on Floronic Man. Goldblum and making is the style aesthetically part in the movie, either. sumed by climate change, her bed – and Nightwing Batman hasn’t gotten him work on their for- pleasing, but I grew up There are a few jokes that and Poison Ivy and the word from Nigh- mula. watching “The Animated fall flat, but the movie Floronic Man have twing, so he goes When the three vigilan- Series,” which remains is actually quite funny if decided to reverse it to look for him tes step on the scene, one the best animated mate- you’re a Batman fan. by turning every liv- and finds Nigh- of the coolest animated rial to come out of DC If Conroy’s voice ing creature into plant twing and Harley fight scenes I’ve seen Comics. acting didn’t make this hybrids. playing around in breaks out between Bat- Part of that show’s suc- movie great, then the art In the animated Harley’s bed. Af- man, Nightwing, and Har- cess is thanks to Kevin style would. I appreci- movie, “Batman and terwards, Batman ley Quinn vs. Poison Ivy Conroy, the voice actor ated most of the humor, Harley Quinn,” Pa- and Nightwing and the Floronic Man. The of Batman who returned however, I did not like the mela Isley, Poison Ivy, try to ditch Har- villains flee and the heroes for “Batman and Harley five-minute-long musical and Jason Woodrue, ley to follow their follow them to Slaughter Quinn,” which makes it all number. I give “Batman the Floronic Man, new lead. But Swamp, which leads to the more awesome. and Harley Quinn” a 7.5 break into Star Labs she demands to another fight scene with I also love how Ivy and out of 10. for information about tag along to talk an awesome appearance Woodrue’s motivations Swamp Thing, to help her BFF, Ivy, out from Swamp Thing that are that climate change is them create the for- of sparking the ends the fight and the getting out of control, and 7.5/10 mula to turn living plant-pocalypse. movie. they think they need to re- organisms into plant Batman de- The style of this movie verse it. Harley’s response rgolden3411@students. hybrids. duces that Ivy and is extremely reminiscent to Ivy when hearing this is southplainscollege.edu Batman, billion- Woodrue want to aire playboy Bruce synthesize the for- Wayne, and Nightwing, wakes up to her trying to mula that created Swamp R&B sensation releases Dick Grayson, the original figure out what she’s go- Thing and turn it into a Robin, meet the police on ing to do with him. Harley virus. the scene after the break- has gone straight, so she Harley doesn’t know impressive debut album in and begin to devise a decides not to kill Nigh- where to find Ivy, but she the main idea is loving The overall messages plan to track down Ivy twing and starts chang- takes Batman and Nigh- by DOM PUENTE her more than anybody within the songs really and Woodrue. Nightwing ing clothes in front him. twing to a bar where a Staff Writer while showing his affec- appeal to me, because not realizes that looking for She turns around to see lot of criminals are hang- Tone Stith has broken tion to her every second every song is about sex Ivy is going to involve that he has “something” ing their hats right now. through the R&B world, of the day. or the visual of having talking to none other than she wants, and she tells This leads into about two creating a following of The album begins with so many girls or relation- Harley Quinn. him she has something to three minutes of twin young and old listeners “Oh My Gosh,” which I ships. I can respect Stith Nightwing tracks Har- he wants. brothers singing a number, with his first album, “Can found to be my favorite for creating an album that ley to a restaurant called At this point, if you’re which then leads to Harley We Talk.” song of the album. This is built on taking care of a Superbabe’s – a Hooters- thinking that this movie is performing a two to three- Many R&B singers song does use a sexual woman and showing her esque restaurant with a very sexual, I was think- minute number. Honestly, entering their careers hav- encounter as the basis of love in many aspects in a superhero theme – where ing the same thing when I this is not just the worst ing recently incorporated the song, but Stith puts the relationship. she is hiding in plain sight was watching it. scene of the movie; this auto-tune or a type of qualities that he admires I don’t have a song that as a waitress. While Nightwing and is just a terrible scene rap style into their songs. in a girl while displaying I dislike. But there is one When Nightwing con- Harley are obviously altogether. They categorize them- affection for her in any song that is more of a non- fronts Harley, there’s a hooking up, Batman vis- Harley’s contact at the selves as both a singer and way into the song, which traditional song and al- surprisingly good fight its the crime scene where bar, Shrub, one of Ivy’s rapper. flows well. most a throwback for me. scene between the two Dr. Harold Goldblum, a lieutenants, leads her and Stith, a The song “Every young and Hour” carries a Tattoo expo ‘draws’ in large crowds talented R&B Michael Jackson- singer, has esque feel to it. by ANNIE GOLDEN in attendance seemed to tattoos ever are sacred- stuck to the The track has a Editorial Assistant be having a great time. geometry themed tattoos.” category of upbeat hip-hop The booths provided free “Also, I will never be only singing feel that you Tattoo enthusiasts stickers, temporary tat- satisfied with the amount in R&B, and I could find on an come to Lubbock to sat- toos, and knick-knacks of tattoos I have on my enjoy the type ‘80s track or just isfy their craving for more that you could buy. body,” he added. of songs he a Jackson song. of the culture. Tattoo artist John Mill- The Tornado Alley Tat- has released Even with a The first Tornado Alley er and attendee, Lizzett too Expo was Miller’s first on his album. different style Expo was held Sept.8- tattoo expo. He said he His smooth of song such as Sept.10 at the Clari- produced a large number voice and “Every Hour,” on Hotel in Lubbock. of tattoos at the event ability to hit it sounds great, People from across the throughout the weekend. high notes and the singing country attended, in- “My favorite tattoo that with ease are blends well with cluding more than 100 I did this weekend was on a nice change the beats used. artists who came to en- a girl’s back on Friday,” of pace from other male While I did not focus It is different seeing that joy the experience and said Miller. It took me singers of his genre. on the technical aspects variation of beats and provide a good time for about five hours,” John While listening to the of the album, I noticed singing style in songs those attending. says. Miller has been do- album, I was not con- how well it was produced these days, but it presents It was a whole new ing tattoo art for almost cerned with the technical with the mixes, beats and a nice change of pace for level of portraying tat- seven years. He said a tat- portions of his songs. vocals being added. For me. too culture, including a too artist named Yogi Ber- What brought me in were some first-time artists, Throughout all the wide range of entertain- ra from South America is his lyrics and his soft I have noticed that the songs, I was pleased with ment all weekend. The the one who inspired him. voice. producing of an album Stith’s work for a first event featured tattoo Jon Miller is a stipple He describes his personal Lyrically, his songs might not be great in all album, and I anticipate contests, vendors, a work as “enlightening”. artist in Austin. were simple and easy to aspects, but I enjoyed all he will continue to get pin-up pageant, com- Vargas also was attend- listen to without having to BRANDI ORTIZ/ areas of the album without better from here. As long edy shows, and a DJ. ing a tattoo expo for the wonder why he said that to questioning anything. as he heads in this direc- When entering the PLAINSMAN PRESS first time. She got her first begin with. A few songs Another favorite of the tion with his music, I will Clarion Hotel, ladies tattoo at the Tornado Alley do have a sexual encoun- album is “Get It Right,” continue to be a fan. I give at the front desk were tattoo expo. ter within them. But the which is a song describing this album an 8 out of 10. Vargas, were happy to handing out wristbands “I am from Plainview majority stray away from how far he will go to make share their thoughts about and telling guests to have and got my first tattoo portraying sex and focus things right with a girl if tattoos and the event. “I a good time. The energy here today, at 21 years on love or the beauty a something is wrong. The was 17 when I got my first at the event was instantly old,” Vargas explained. “I girl has. overall message of the 8/10 tattoo,” said Miller. “My welcoming, but definitely also got my nose pierced I noticed that even song is something I can first tattoo was a [exple- edgy and daring. today. My first tattoo was though every song may relate to, and it grabs my dpuente3388@students. tive] cartoon duck that I People were laying in inspired by the idea to switch topics about a girl, attention. southplainscollege.edu booths getting tattoos. tattooed onto myself. It is commemorate my uncle, Some were walking terrible. I created the tat- and I would like to get around with bandages too because I used to have more tattoos eventually.” over their fresh tattoos, a pet duck when I was The next tattoo expo and many had fresh pierc- growing up, whose name in Lubbock is scheduled ings as well. Overall, these was Alfred. My favorite for Feb.2-Feb.4 2018 and will be the fourth Lubbock Tattoo Expo. The second Tornado Alley tattoo expo is expected to return next year. If one of the many ink lover’s lives nearby, there is a good event for them to attend in the years to come.

jgolden0133@students. southplainscollege.edu Entertainment 9 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press ‘The Defenders’ satisfies Marvel fans with exciting team ups by RILEY GOLDEN rescued by some monks Claire hook up, and af- “it’s ready.” New York getting mixed up in some- them to the same place. Entertainment Editor from a different dimen- terward, Detective Misty then experiences a mas- thing bad. So Luke fol- Danny calls out Al- sion, known as K’un-Lun. Knight (Simone Missick), sive earthquake. Right lowed him to a warehouse exandra, who’s having a The underground crim- He was trained by the a friend of Cage, comes before the earthquake, the where he sees a man they meeting at Midland Circle, inal ninja organization monks of K’un-Lun and looking for him to update husband that Jessica was call White Hat, one of the and she sicks her ninjas on known as the Hand is became the Immortal Iron him on what’s going on in tracking killed himself in five founders of the Hand. Danny for an awesome after the Immortal Iron Fist. Harlem and to let conference room Fist, and they are willing In “Marvel’s Iron Fist” him know how he But when we first see Daredevil, fight. When Dan- to level New York to get season 1, Danny meets can help. ny starts getting him. Colleen Wing (Jessica Matt is working “he’s questioning White Hat, and pinned down Luke “Marvel’s The Defend- Henwick), and encounters as a pro bono law- shows up just in ers” is an eight-episode two of the leaders of the yer, trying hard there’s no doubt that this is the Devil time to help. This series on Netflix that sees Hand, Madame Gao and to keep his feet makes for some Charlie Cox, Finn Jones, Bakuto (Ramon Rodri- on the ground and of Hell’s Kitchen sweet tag-team ac- Mike Colter, and Krysten guez), who also trained off the rooftops, tion when Jessica Ritter reprise their respec- Colleen. Danny’s one and letting the NYPD do her apartment. After the” The sword wielded by and Matt – with Jessica’s tive roles as Daredevil, responsibility as the Im- their job. After he finishes earthquake, Misty takes the ally Danny and Col- scarf tied around his head Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and mortal Iron Fist was to the case he was working Jessica in for questioning. leen met in Cambodia – show up to join the party Jessica Jones in the cul- protect K’un-Lun, and he on, Karen Page (Deborah Some kids break into leads them to the same for one rad fight scene that mination of what their failed. His guilt from this Ann Woll), a close friend someone’s store, and the warehouse as Cage. When leads them into hiding in a individual series’ have will follow him into “The of Matt’s, asks if she can owner tries to shoot them Danny goes after the kid Chinese restaurant. been approaching for the Defenders” series. get a statement on the case when Matt saves them, that Luke was following, Danny writes the res- past two years. taurant owners a nice Matt Murdock (Cox) check so they can stick was blinded as a child and around, and the restau- developed super hearing rant owners insist that abilities that allow him they prepare food for to pinpoint things better them. So the Defenders than those with sight. sit down for a late-night Now he is a lawyer by meal and to get to know day and Daredevil by each other when the night. Between “Dare- Hand comes after them devil” seasons 1 and 2, the with full force, which is Devil of Hell’s Kitchen when Matt finds out that stopped Madame Gao’s Elektra is alive. (Wai Ching Ho) under- As cool as this show ground Hand operations, is, we don’t get to see confronted and defeated Matt suited up until the Wilson Fisk (Vincent fifth episode of the sea- D’Onofrio), and encoun- son, which is kind of a tered the Punisher (John bummer. But when we Bernthal). first see Daredevil, he’s The other individu- questioning White Hat, al Defenders’ series are and there’s no doubt that good, but Charlie Cox this is the Devil of Hell’s does an incredible amount Jessica Jones, Danny Rand, Matt Murdock, and Luke Cage team up to take on the Hand in kitchen. The Murdock of justice to the role of “Marvel’s The Defenders.” boys have the devil in Daredevil. Seasons 1 and Photo courtesy of NETFLIX them, and the first ap- 2 of “Marvel’s Daredevil” pearance of Charlie Cox are arguably the best ma- as Daredevil in this se- terial to come out of the At the beginning of over a bite to eat. telling the owner that Luke steps in to protect ries had me on my toes. Marvel Cinematic Uni- “Marvel’s The Defenders” Jessica is still drinking they’re just kids. Later, him, and a fight breaks It was brutal and left no verse to date. season 1, we meet Alex- out of contempt for her he meets up with Foggy, out between Luke Cage questions about who Matt Jessica Jones (Ritter) is andra Reid (Sigourney powers, and she meets who tells him his knuckles and the Immortal Iron Murdock is. an alcoholic private inves- Weaver), the leader of the up with her friend, Trish “speak volumes” about Fist. This is just so cool. Fast forward a little bit tigator with superhuman five founders of the Hand, Walker (Rachael Taylor), what he has been do- Cage brushes off every and the heroes have gath- strength. In “Marvel’s who is dying of cancer. on her way home. When ing. Matt gets upset when attack and throws Danny ered all of their friends Jessica Jones” season 1, Luke is getting out of she gets to her apartment, Foggy calls him out, but around until he unleashes at Misty’s police station. Jessica takes a case the power of Danny has been taken that leads her to Ze- the Iron Fist on by Elektra, and the other bediah Kilgrave, or Luke’s face and Defenders are stuck at the Purple Man (David sends him fly- police station, brainstorm- Tennant), who she ing. ing how to get out and kills. Jessica also Claire and save Danny. meets and hooks Colleen bring In the middle of up with Luke Cage Luke and Danny this, Foggy brings Matt (Colter). together to talk a “change of clothes,” “Jessica Jones” to each other, his Daredevil suit. This season 1 is kind of and they realize scene is so cool, because it boring, but Cage’s that they’re on shows Foggy taking steps presence is great for the same side to accept who Matt is. the dynamics of the and can work So, the drunk private series and Kristen together to fight investigator with super Ritter plays a per- the Hand. strength, the unbreak- fect Jessica Jones. Alexandra able man, the Immortal Luke Cage was brings Elek- Iron Fist, and the Devil in jail when he was tra Natchios of Hell’s Kitchen go to beaten within an (Elodie Yung), stop Elektra and the Hand inch of his life. A The Murdock boys have the devil in them, and sometimes you can see it. Matt’s ninja in what is an awesome girlfriend, back fight scene between the doctor at the prison Photo courtesy of NETFLIX did an experiment from the dead Defenders and the three on Cage that gave and calls her the remaining leaders of the him unbreakable skin and prison when he’s met by there is a mom and a Foggy tells him he’s there Black Sky. Bringing her hand. super strength. In season 1 none other than Foggy daughter waiting for her to help. He offers Matt back to life used up the Madame Gao was one of “Marvel’s Luke Cage,” Nelson (Elden Henson), so they can ask her to look some pro bono cases that last of the Hand’s life-re- of the cooler enemies in Cage encounters Cot- who is there to let Luke for their husband/father. he doesn’t have time for, storing substance, which this series, but Sigourney tonmouth (Mahershala know that the law firm Jessica begrudgingly ac- one of which involves Jes- seems to be their largest Weaver’s Alexandra was Ali), Black Mariah (Alfre of Hogarth, Benowitz & cepts the case, only to be sica Jones. motivator in this series. a weak villain and pales Woodard), and Diamond- Chow are at his disposal, told by her “friend,” Jeri Jessica is being ques- Alexandra plans on using in comparison to Vincent back (Erik LaRay Harvey) should he ever need them. Hogarth (Carrie-Anne tioned by Misty when the Black Sky to get the D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk and comes out on top. Seeing Foggy, Daredevil’s Moss), of Hogarth, Ben- Matt bursts through the Iron Fist, the only thing from “Daredevil.” That is, until the prison best friend, greet Cage in owitz & Chow, that she door and tells Misty she that can unlock the door “The Defenders” is he broke out of years ago the second scene of the should drop it. can’t question Jessica any- to their substance. Al- a decent culmination of comes looking for him. series is so cool and deliv- After a brief stop in more without him present. exandra is holding Stick events for these four he- The stakes never really ers a solid foreshadow of Cambodia, where they This scene is cool because (Scott Glenn), Matt’s and roes with super cool team- feel too high in “Luke how awesome it’s going to may or may not have en- it’s basically Daredevil Elektra’s mentor, hostage ups and fight scenes. But it Cage” like they do in be to see these heroes and countered Elektra – yes, and Jessica Jones in the when he cuts off his hand lacks a true villain. “Daredevil.” The action is their supporting charac- the dead one – Danny and same room together, al- to get free. I give “Marvel’s The cool, and Mike Colter fits ters meet each other. Colleen meet an ally just though Matt is the only Danny’s and Luke’s Defenders” a 7.8 out of the role extremely well. Cage couldn’t care less in time for him to die, but person in the room aware investigations lead them 10. When Danny Rand and immediately goes he tells them to track the of it. Jessica doesn’t know to Midland Circle Finan- (Jones) was 10 years old, to Harlem in search of Hand in New York. who he is and doesn’t cial – where Daredevil his parents’ plane crashed Claire Temple (Rosario Alexandra is sitting want his help. had his showdown with 7.8/10 with him on and his par- Dawson), the nurse who on the roof of a high rise The information that the Hand – while Jessica’s ents on board. He was the also gave medical aid to when Madame Gao ap- Misty gave Luke led him investigation and Matt’s rgolden3411@students. only survivor. Danny was Matt Murdock. Luke and proaches her and tells her to some 18-year-old kid history with the Hand lead southplainscollege.edu 10 Entertainment September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Comic Corner Comics of the week for the weeks of Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 BOOM! Studios Red Hood and the Outlaws Go Go Power Rangers #2 Annual #1 “Go Go Power Rangers #2” is following In “Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual the teenage Rangers a short time after they #1,” Red Hood -- Jason Todd, a former became the Power Rangers. They’re all robin -- and the Outlaws -- Bizarro, a struggling to balance being a Ranger and a faulty Superman clone, and Artemis, a high school student. renegade Amazon -- team up with the Trini, the Yellow Ranger, and Jason, the original Robin, Dick Grayson, Nightwing. Red Ranger, start testing their powers and The Outlaws track the Russians to a abilities as Rangers and they develop a circus and are blending in as acts to follow nice sense of chemistry. the investigation. Rita Repulsa, Alpha, Zordon, and the The fact that Dick grew up in a circus Rangers triggered my nostalgia. The pages makes him kind of vulnerable during this of this comic are colorful and beautiful. mission, which opens the door for him and Jason to reconnect. Dark Horse Comics Marvel Comics Halo: Rise of Atriox #1 Astonishing X-Men #3 ‘Halo: Rise of Atriox #1” follows a squad of United Nations Space Command In the first two issues of “Astonishing Marines who are stranded on a planet. X-Men,” the reader learns that Professor They could leave the planet if it weren’t for Charles Xavier is alive in the astral plane Atriox and his Brutes. and being held captive by the Shadow Beatrix, the A.I. personality in this King. “Halo” comic, tells Sergeant Kress that it’s Psylocke sends Logan, Gambit, Rogue, “safe to assume” that the Brutes just want and Fantomex into the astral plane. In the Marines dead. “Astonishing X-Men #3,” the reader gets Beatrix proceeds to inform Kress as the a glimpse into the mind of former Wolver- Marines’ numbers dwindle, which adds a ine, Logan. He feels unworthy and irrede- real sense of drama and peril to the comic. amable as his insecurities cause him to fall under the Shadow King’s control. DC Comics Generations: The Iron #1 Batman #30 In “The War of Jokes & Riddles” series, “Generations: The Iron #1” follows Joker and the Riddler have assembled Ironheart, Riri Williams, to the future, different villains from Batman’s rogues where former Iron Man, Tony Stark, is gallery to fight each other over Gotham. now the Sorcerer Supreme. Batman has joined the Riddler’s side and Riri meets the kids of some the Aveng- fights Kite Man. Batman repeatedly tells ers, and Sue and Reed Richards’ son, Kite Man to stay down because Batman Franklin. doesn’t take pleasure in fighting him. Tony shows Riri a beautiful future that The story of this issue is followed by a she will one day help build. “Generations: conversation that Kite Man has had with The Iron #1” brings Tony Stark and Riri his son about his son’s mom calling Kite Williams together in a beatiful spin of Man a joke. colors and panels.

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The Black Racer and Shilo In the first four issues of “Iceman,” Norman Special #1 Bobby Drake, Iceman, has been struggling with reconnecting with his parents who In “The Black Racer and Shilo Nor- don’t approve of his powers or him being man Special #1,” Shilo Norman is Mister a part of the X-Men. Miracle, a man who can get out of any On top of that, Bobby is gay and in “Ice- trap. While performing a challange for man #5,” the reader gets a glimpse of what some playboy, The Black Racer, the herald it might be like to come out to unnacept- of death for the New Gods, appears to kill ing loved ones. Bobby’s struggle of com- Mister Miracle. ing out to his parents adds an incredible “The Black Racer and Shilo Norman dynamic to the pages of these comics, and Special #1” is a fun, refreshing, action- gives him the anger to demolish Jugger- packed cosmic thriller about Jack Kirby’s naut in a fight. New Gods.

Venomverse: War Stories #1 Darkseid Special #1 In the Venomverse, all of the heroes possess the venom symbiote. In “Venom- In the pages of “Darkseid Special #1,” verse: War Stories #1,” the reader sees readers see a side of Darkseid rarely seen Dr. Stephen Strange and Captain America -- a vulnerable one. talking about losing a war and needing Darkseid is the ruler of Apokalips for more recruits. To get these recruits, Dr. several reasons, but one more than any Strange pulls whoever possesses the sym- other: fear. Then, a group of teenagers biote in that universe, to the Venomverse. broke out of the orphanage and started a In “War Stories #1” the venom symbiote rebellion, encouraging people not to fear bonds with the Black Panther, Dr. Doom, Darkseid. and the Punisher. At the end of the issue, he reveals to one The Punisher is by far the most stirring of the rebels that every night he dreams (anti) hero that I’ve seen bonded with the horrible visions that people will stop fear- venom symbiote. ing him.

Star Wars: Mace Windu: Jedi of the Green Arrow #30 Republic #1 “Mace Windu #1” takes place during the In the first four issues of “Hard Travel- Clone Wars, when Master Windu takes Jedi ing Hero,” Green Arrow, former billionare Knight Kit Fisto, Jedi Master Prosset Dibs, playboy Oliver Queen, teamed up with the and Jedi Knight Rissa Mano on his covert Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, and mission to a jungle planet in the outer rim my favorite, Batman, to take on the Ninth called Hissrich. Circle, a criminal organization that con- Kit Fisto, a Nautolan, has the apptitude for trols corporations by means of blackmail. surviving harsh environments. Prosset Dibs In “Hard Traveling Hero Part 5,” Green is blind and has an intense connection with Arrow teams up with Green Lantern to go the Force, and Rissa Mano is a young Jedi to space and find the Ninth Circle’s satel- Knight and an amazing pilot. Mace Windu lite, their “eye in the sky.” Lantern gives and Kit Fisto are my two favorite Jedi, and Arrow a sweet space suit, and the issue their purple-and-green lightsabers swinging overflows with emerald. gracefully through the pages of this issue is beautiful. Opinion 11 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Back Talk: Campus carry sparks disagreement among students Concealed carry can Campus carry puts student on edge keep campuses safe the professor is threatening police because he seems on December 14, 2014 . wouldn’t let someone you with failing grades? like one of them “good I know it’s not a college carry one if they get In most cases, it would ol’ boys,” then he shoots campus. But, it’s still a upset about every little be better if campus carry up your class for failing campus. If one faculty thing. only allowed professors the midterm? You never member had a weapon, I think having a and faculty members to know what someone’s I can guarantee the end concealed weapon is carry weapons. Take it intentions are, and if they result would have been even further and only al- may or may not have a different. if a shooting were to low tenured professors, or gun. Since you can’t ask Another example is happenbeneficial, (hopefully especially it them about it, the Virginia Tech shoot- never will). Let’s say you are left to ing, which happened there was a shooting speculate. The most on a college campus in on campus, and the by RILEY GOLDEN by NICOLE LOPEZ troublesome Blacksburg, Virginia. It’s campus was open carry, Entertainment Editor Sports Editor considered the deadliest meaning you could see aspect of the law may not shooting by a single gun- the weapon. The gun- College campuses are Texas has allowed be the fact man. Again, the aftermath man would shoot any- no place for guns. concealed handguns that people would have been com- one who has a weapon, On Aug.1, Texas Sen- in public for about 20 can carry pletely different if a stu- because they can see ate Bill 11 went into ef- years. Now, college cam- concealed dent, or a faculty member, it, and they want to fect, allowing concealed puses can be added to handguns on would have been carrying take out those people carry permit holders to the list. campus. The a weapon. carry side arms on com- On June 1, 2015, Tex- fact that I I know many students much of a point protect- munity college campuses. as Senate Bill 11 was legally can- are concerned about their ingfirst. yourself There wouldn’t if you’re be Although there are passed and signed by not ask you safety because the weap- some benefits to passing Governor Greg Abbott. if you have a on is concealed. But I Now, let’s try the the bill, allowing the con- The bill states any indi- professors and faculty with concealed carry permit don’t understand why this samethe first scenario, target. except cealed carry of a firearm vidual who has a license military training, to carry a makes it really hard for is an issue. If anything, if it the campus is con- on a college campus is to carry, or a concealed concealed weapon. me to just ignore or ac- wasn’t concealed, I think cealed carry. The gun- just not necessary. There handgun license, can The thing is, as a stu- cept the bill and move on it would cause a greater man wouldn’t know have been numerous high dent, professor, or faculty with school. distraction, and you’ll be who has a weapon. This school and college shoot- college campuses. member, you cannot ask Guns are great for more worried about the gives an individual who ings in my lifetime, but carryLast a firearm year, thison public bill someone if they are carry- hunting and war zones. weapon because it’s seen. is carrying the element never did I think the state went into effect for only ing a concealed weap- But what kind of hunt- You know what they say, of surprise, which can would be handing out universities. On August on, or if they have ing is going to be done, “out of sight, out of mind.” stop the shooter and permits to 21 year olds 1, the bill went into ef- a permit or war is going to be There are also con- save lives. Saving lives with a measly eight-hour fect for all college cam- fought, on a college cerns that if a student and avoiding a school training course under their puses. campus? Passing is carrying a gun, they massacre can be done belts and saying, It’s a smart and safe Texas Senate Bill 11 might use the weapon because of this bill. “hey, this per- move from the Texas puts too many students’ for the wrong reason. For I believe the Texas mit lets you Legislature. Many in- lives at risk. It is also un- example, if a professor Legislature was thinking take your gun dividuals would argue for one. necessary and illogical. makes them upset in any- long-term when pass- onto college that having a gun on So if I happen The person you see way, many are concerned ing this bill. It’s benefi- campuses.” campus is not safe, no to see some- carrying a firearm might the student can use their cial for students and for I under- matter what the situa- one’s .44 Mag- be the one who stops weapon on the professor. faculty members. If a stand that is tion is. This is something num peaking out the shooter attempting I can see where this campus shooting were to an extreme I can’t agree with. Hav- from their Carhart mass murder, or he might can be concerning. But, in happen, I believe this bill viewpoint, ing a weapon to protect coat, how do I know be the mass-murdering order to get a concealed could save lives. That’s but there are yourself, or others, is if that’s supposed to shooter and you just don’t carry license or gun per- always something we extreme peo- probably the best thing make me feel safer know. mit of any kind, you have should strive for. ple out there. in this day and age. or anxious? I certainly to go through different That Glock Imagine if a faculty can’t ask him. So do I kinds of tests, including a 18 on your hip member had a weap- call campus police? Does background check. They might help you feel safe, on during the Sandy everyone in this situation rgolden3411@stu- check to make sure you’re nlopez0806@student. but how is the rest of the Hook Elementary School stable enough to own a southplainscollege. call campus police? What dents.southplainscol- shooting in Connecticut class going to feel when gun, and I’m sure they com if you don’t call campus lege.com Word on the Street Is your tuition worth it?

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Compiled by Randi Jimes and Rebecca Ruiz 12 Opinion September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Beauty standards of society could lead to misconceptions with self image up with an imperfection, these articles grow up perfect body and luscious who are not considered own definition of beauty. it is edited out, giving with the idea that their hair, not intelligence or beautiful can still be suc- Celebrities and influencers people the false idea of need to show what beauty is. Although the younger it may be rewarding to generation some women to give the of girls that impression that they are it is OK to considered “attractive” have flaws, to society, is that all that because ev- a woman’s worth depends eryone does. on? Freck- There are endless les, pim- headlines comparing what ples, stretch singer or actress wore a marks, cel- by RANDI JINES certain article of clothing lulite, birth- Editorial Assistant better, or pointing out the marks, scars, cellulite and stretch marks or whatever For decades, the me- that photographers cap- else consid- dia has highlighted how tured while the celebrities ered to be women look, what they were at the beach, high- imperfec- wear, and how they por- lighting every flaw they tions are all tray themselves. may have. Little girls look beautiful in The focus point is up to these influencers their own always based on their while society tears them way and body, face, and clothing. down for being should start Magazines, such as imperfect to be seen as Cosmopolitan, Sev- and not such. Wom- enteen, and People, hav- en should among others, all con- ing the start to be tribute to the idea that ideal recognized women are just sex body. for more objects. Some women So the body is the way to suc- kindness. This is why so cessful. She grew up be- than just bodies and more even contribute to this little cess, and that any flaw many girls struggle with ing criticized for how she of what their minds hold, idea by allowing society girls who on their body is consid- self confidence, because looked, but it did not stop because that is where to form this image read ered ugly. Sadly, that is they are taught that the her from becoming an knowledge and power that all wom- the way it is for women only beauty that matters icon of the music industry. come from. en should and young girls. is physical. Little girls Society sets these ex- Women should start be flawless They are praised for should not be taught that pectations of beauty on to set an example for and wake having the perfect abs stretch marks, cellulite, or girls at such a young age younger generations that up without and curves. But no one even pimples are an im- but does not recognize focusing on their bodies a blemish cares to praise what perfection, because they that there is more than just is not the way to lead a or imper- knowledge and talents are a part of being human. outward appearance that rewarding life. They need fection in they may have. Wom- Society needs to start makes a person beauti- to show these young girls sight. en who are considered recognizing and praising ful. No one was created that the body they are Even “beautiful” are physi- women for their intel- the same, so there should given is beautiful in its if these cally appealing. Girls ligence, knowledge, and not be one idea of what own way. women grow up believing that grace, not for having per- beauty is. who are if you want to be consid- fectly toned and tan legs. People need to start considered ered beautiful or worthy, Janis Joplin is the perfect recognizing that each and rjines4851@student. beautiful wake you have to have the example of how women every person has their southplainscollege.edu Students speeding to class can cause traffic fatalities have wrecked into me if are not cheap guys! I hadn’t. You can eventually When I made it to class, lose your license. I began thinking about It seems that most what had almost hap- students are speed- pened. It could have been ing due to being late, a horrible wreck, as it because they either would have hit on my over slept, or didn’t side. College kids are want to wake up a always in a hurry to get little earlier. Sleeping to class because they are an extra 10 minutes running late and not pay- is not worth putting ing attention to how they your life, or someone drive. else’s life, in danger, I have noticed that al- because you are try- by DEZ MENDEZ most all the wrecks that ing not to be late for Feature Editor seem to happen in Level- class. land once class is in ses- Whatever the case As the journey into a sion are due to speeding maybe, nothing is new semester of college college kids trying to get worth the alternative begins, remember some to their class. of what could hap- common sense when it You always see High- pen. comes to driving. way Patrolmen along side This irritates me On Aug. 28, as I was the road where they have a lot due to the fact that many college students hit or run over one of Do you ever wonder what driving to my first class, pulled students over for that younger kids do walk take. If you are not pay- those kids. It is not worth might happen if you did I stopped at a red light speeding. Speeding tickets to school along the route ing attention, you could killing someone because hit someone or wreck? on 13th Street you wanted to party the Trust me, it is not worth and College night before, or you just wrecking or hurting some- Avenue in wanted to sleep an extra one. You have a life to Levelland, and few minutes. live, and so do others. waited for my Cars can be dangerous Use caution and better turn. When the objects, especially if you judgment when driving. light changed, are speeding and not pay- Wake up early, I know it I waited for a ing attention. is not fun, and sleeping in few seconds Nearly 1.3 million peo- is nice. But it’s better to be before I took ple die in car crashes each safe than sorry. off. As I was year. Of the 3,287 deaths As the new semester heading to- occurring each day as a progresses, take the time ward the col- result of motor vehicle to stop, think, go to bed lege on my accidents, more than half earlier or wake up a little now green involve adults between earlier to drive smarter light, I had the ages of 15 to 44 years and safer. Driving is a to speed up old, according to one road privilege that can be easily as someone safety organization. taken away. who ran the Do you ever catch red light was yourself speeding, almost speeding. He running a red light or run- dmendez2933@student. or she would ning the light all together? southplainscollege.edu Opinion 13 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Value of college degree makes cost worth it According to one beginning in life, study, in 2016, the aver- it is time to let go age salary for those with a of the past, which high school diploma who is so important were 25 years old or older, when both bless- was about $35,615, while ings and lessons the income for those with are being thrown a bachelor’s degree was like sacks of flour $65,482, and $92,525 for at your face. As a those with advanced de- result of all of the grees. The median salary accomplishments was $100,096 in 2011. and failures from by ANNIE GOLDEN It is crucial for me to college, there Editorial Assistant make a high salary later in will be no regrets In this day and age, life to obtain the lifestyle standing in the college tuition bills have I prefer. College debt is way. reached astronomically real, but if you obtain Chase oppor- high costs. your college degree, you deliberation, I consider being a leader anywhere but also a lot of triumph, tunity, chase a Adding books from will be able to pay off long-term goals to be you are, along with ad- which can lead to self- degree, and live a life of large companies, school your debt and upgrade most important, supplies, and technologi- your life from that point because when I cal or physical tools that on. You also can create am in my 60s, I help students outside of more opportunities for would prefer the class, only costs more yourself. ultimate sum of money upfront out of a Corrupting my future money for sus- student’s pockets. opportunities and career taining my pre- It is a hotly debated by getting a minimum- ferred lifestyle. topic for most, but I be- wage job or relatively low In order to lieve college is worth the pay for a mediocre job is achieve that, money. People who grad- unwarranted in a century grasping a degree uate from college make when students have limit- in whatever my more more capital per less possibilities in their interests are can year, with more job op- choice of help me get a job portunities open to those degrees. that has a built-in who have es- After retirement plan tablished care- or provides a sum themselves ful high enough for a with col- savings plan. lege de- Young adults grees. need college to Young teach them interpersonal vanced writing skills so discovery. If you settle serenity. To create peace adults skills, to teach them pride can be put into the with a boring, redundant in my life, I will obtain learn lessons only capable of work you do, time man- job, you will live a simple a degree, because I will more, in- learning in real-life situ- agement, which will help life and not broaden your make the money back and cluding ations in college. Hav- in all aspects of life, or- horizons at all. If you get prove college is worth the important ing broad knowledge ganization, investigative a degree, you will be able money inter- is always useful. Inter- skills, and tenacity or the to dream about your future personal personal skills to learn ability to persevere. and decide on a path that skills, in in college are speaking College experiences suits your greatest desires. jgolden0133@students. college. publicly to groups and come with a lot of trials, With this new chapter southplainscollege.edu Different opinions should not lead to criticism him about a certain topic, each other out on Face- then I can see why that’s It’s like you’re throwing of course. You can un- then unfriend him and book, or bashing people acceptable. But, you don’t a temper tantrum. friend someone if they not be friends with him on Twitter, or making have to announce it on If the topic upsets you don’t share your same anymore. I mean, it’s not snarky com- a big deal; it’s Facebook. ments and But, it’s the principle of telling peo- the matter. ple they’re Why go to great lengths idiots. Why just because someone does it have doesn’t agree with you? to go that far? We’re human! We’re dif- Why can’t it ferent! We all have dif- go back to ferent opinions on topics. when people It’s going to happen. The respected by NICOLE LOPEZ world isn’t in black or a person’s Sports Editor white. opinion and This is something I moved on? The world is filled have to get off my chest. I’m a re- with people from differ- I hate when people say ligious per- ent backgrounds. they can’t be friends with son. Most of We all have our own someone if they don’t my friends opinions and beliefs. But, have the same beliefs or are non-reli- since when is it OK to opinions as they do. It’s gious, or they criticize people for think- idiotic. do not share ing differently? There was a point in the same reli- I saw a post on Face- time when people had gious beliefs book a few days ago. One rational discussions about as I do. Does of my friends posted on religion or politics and, that matter to their status saying that if that was it. It was discus- me? Abso- anyone didn’t agree with sions. It wasn’t cussing lutely not. Do I make Photo illustration by AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS Face- book statuses about it? Facebook. Be a man (or so much just don’t talk opinions. Just like how I Nope. I have differ- woman) and delete them about it. It’s that simple. I can express my thoughts ent political views yourself. hardly talk about religion in this article. than my friends I don’t see the need to or politics. Why? Because Believe in what you and peers. Do I not be friends with some- it always leads to someone want, who you want, and make a status on one because they don’t getting upset, and then when you want. Don’t Facebook or Twit- believe, or share, the same the discussion turns into let anyone influence you ter saying “delete beliefs as I do. That’s like an argument. If it’s some- differently and definitely, me because your saying I’m not going to be thing I feel strongly about, don’t let anyone tell you opinion is not like friends with anyone be- that’s when I will share your opinions are wrong. mine, so it’s irrele- cause their favorite color my thoughts and opinions If you have to change vant.” Can anyone is red and mine is blue. rationally. I would expect for people to be friends see how childish It doesn’t make sense to other people to do the with you, then they’re the that is, or is it just me. I can’t wrap my head same. But, of course, we problem. Never change me? If the person around the idea of some- can’t always have it our for anyone. is a jerk about their one actually being upset way. beliefs and tries to with someone because In the end, this is Amer- force other people they don’t have the same ica. You can do whatever nlopez0806@students. to agree with them, opinion on something. you want, within reason, southplainscollege.edu 14 Sports September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press NCAA ruining college football with unneeded rules ple touch- down. Being told there are only a few ways to dis- play emo- tions after something big is a dis- appoint- ing use by Dom Puente of power. Staff Writer Having penalties With the college foot- such as ball season in full swing, excessive the NCAA continues to celebra- dictate the game with tion and pointless rules and an unsports- outdated perspective. manlike Thousands of sports conduct fanatics tune in to watch due to cel- college football every ebrating year, while the fan base can hinder continues to grow with the out- younger generations ea- come of a ger to experience college game. The football. NCAA As I have become one feels a power the NCAA uses not determine if a player implying a total makeover is fun and exciting, while of those young fans who player is being over the to take advantage of and should be penalized for of the way the game is bringing people back for enjoys the game, I feel top with his personal ex- holds players back from diving into the end zone played. Creating a better more without questioning college football has been pressions, which is a bad expressing themselves. if no one was near the game that appeals to the the NCAA’s decisions and lacking an exciting factor look for the game. The efforts of making a player. excitement a younger au- rules. to create more order and Players and coaches game safer by implement- Rules such as this dience can admire should After all, the players gain more money for the may not feel the same ing rules can create a bet- should be excluded from be a top priority. are what keeps the sport NCAA. about the type of celebra- ter game for players and the game of football. They When Oregon be- going. That applies to any gan their uniform and sport, whether it be men’s style transition, players or women’s sports in ju- flocked to the univer- nior leagues, high school, sity in order to play college or the professional for the Ducks. They level. weren’t the best team We turn our televisions in the country, yet the on and flock to stadiums style and little change in order to watch athletes inspired other teams to play sports. The NCCA do the same and change might create rules and the status quo. regulations, but athletes This became an do not have to play. on-going trend that They can do anything has changed the way else with their lives, yet coaches recruit and how they make the sacrifices schools and the NCAA to play a game that we market college football. love to watch. Without With changes such the athletes, we don’t have as bright and attention- sports, which is a discus- grabbing uniforms, sion the NCAA needs to reformed celebration have because they are rules that can keep the working in their best inter- audience excited dur- ests, not for the athletes. ing the game can bring College football play- more attention. Having ers are the reason why Through the years, the tions being penalized or the people participating benefit an era of football crazy uniforms and cel- colleges have million- NCAA has flooded the that they may fall into the in football. that is dead. The older ebrating big plays can be dollar facilities, stadiums game of football with gray area for the officials The game of football generations loved watch- perceived as negative, but and bring them schools rules that do not affect to call. If that is the case, has been played for de- ing offenses run the “Pow- it is just kids expressing millions. the game in any shape or the rules of celebrations cades, yet the NCAA con- er-I,” yet it is hardly ever themselves and display- While the NCAA meets form. should not be as strict or tinues to flood in rules used because the game has ing excitement for their to discuss rising topics, An example of point- even used. that hinder the game, as adapted and evolved. accomplishments after they need to talk about less rules are celebration Younger fans such like if there are not hundreds I see the game as being putting in countless hours ways to create a more ex- penalties. A player and a me enjoy over-the-top of rules already in place outdated, with rules ben- of hard work. citing game for the play- team should not be penal- celebrations, as they bring in a text book the size of efiting an older generation The game has become ers, instead of ways to cre- ized for celebrating an an exciting atmosphere to a dictionary. who does not appreciate a way to make money and ate a game that is already accomplishment, whether football. Regulating cele- If rules are continu- the flair and excitement bring in sponsors along outdated, bland, and dull. it be a game-deciding brations is a form of regu- ously being made, they the players are trying to with marketing opportuni- touchdown, a tackle that lating emotions, which should be placed in an ef- create. ties. The focus needs to be could decide the game’s should not be a loud. It fort to make the game bet- Change can scare peo- shifted back to the players dpuente3388@students. outcome or even a sim- is a form of excessive ter overall. They should ple. However, I am not and creating a game that southplainscollege.edu Sports 15 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Cross Country teams begin season with dominant performance by DOM PUENTE placed fifth for the Texans stepped up and performed who finished with a time ple veteran All-American tional meet as a freshman, Staff Writer with a time of 25:57.10, well, along with our oth- of 20:47.00, and Agnes returners in Dala, Romero while Romero finished The South Plains Col- while Benjamin Ronoh er returning sophomore Abrocquah, who finished and Gahekave. 14th and Gahekave fin- lege men’s and women’s finished 18th with a time Leobardo, who improved with a time of 23:06.00. cross country teams began of 26:48.10. significantly from where For the Texans and the 2017 season with an Also competing for the he started last year,” said the Lady Texans, both impressive outing at the Texans were Eric Aram- Coach Vance. teams will be looking Texas Tech Open. bula, who finished with a As a team, the Tex- to top their impressive Erik Vance, ans finished 2016 season, which was head track and with 52 total capped by a pair of top field coach at SPC, team points, 10 finishes at the NJCAA expressed his hap- with an aver- national meet. piness to see how age team time Coach Vance ex- well his runners of 26:47.16. plained that the goal is for both the men In the wom- to be better every season. and women com- en’s compe- But with the amount of peted. tition, SPC success achieved last “Overall, I placed fifth in season, winning nearly thought both teams the 5k race with every meet except for na- did great to start an average time tionals, it can be difficult. the season,” Coach of 20:26.42 and “After seeing the guys Vance said. “Our a total of 116 compete the way they did runners showed points. this week, it has shown that they can “I thought me that we can hit the compete with just our girls com- ground running and move about anyone as peted well,” up to the second or third long as they con- Coach Vance position in nationals,” tinue to get better said. “The explained Coach Vance. from here.” course seemed The Texans will be Sophomore to be a little competing this season All-American Fe- tougher on the with the task of defend- lix Kosegi, who is women than the ing their NJCAA Region returning for his fi- men, but they V Championship from nal season, led the stepped up and last season. That goal is Felix Kosegi placed second at the Texas Tech put up solid more than possible with Texans to a first- Lady Texan Leslie Romero Open, helping the Texans place first as a team place finish with a times.” Kosegi as their top runner time of 25:02.50 in competed in the Texas Tech Open Sopho- and an All-American a on Sept. 9. the men’s 8k race, in Lubbock, finishing 17th in the more Seselia year ago. Kosegi led SPC which was held Dala finished to a third-place finish at DOM PUENTE/PLAINSMAN PRESS women’s 5k on Sept. 9. th Sept. 9 at Chap- 11 overall the 2016 Cross Country with a time of ished 22nd out of 313 run- paral Ridge Golf DOM PUENTE/PLAINSMAN PRESS National Championships “On the girls side, I Course in Lub- 19:00.50, and in El Dorado, Kansas. feel that we need to be ners. bock. sophomore Competing against 298 able to repeat what we did Both men and women’s “Felix is one of Leslie Romero runners, Kosegi placed last year,” Coach Vance cross country teams will the top runners in col- time of 27:52.40, Leobar- finished 17th with a time fifth last year at the na- said, “and give our girls go on the road to compete lege,” explained Coach do Michel, who finished of 19:21.70 out of 100 tional meet with a time a chance to bump up a in the New Mexico High- Vance, “and he showed with a time of 28:15.70, runners. of 24:51.09. The Kenya few spots in the national lands meet on Sept. 23. it pushing a professional Jesse Madrid, who post- Also competing for native will lead the charge meet and possibly take a athlete toward the end of ed a time of 28:34.50 the Lady Texans were in hopes of bringing a home a national title for the meet to finish second, and Ulises Cardoza, who sophomore Poro Gahe- national title back to SPC. the women as well.” yet finished first colle- posted a time of 29:00.40. kave, who finished with As for the Lady Texan Experience will be a dpuente3388@students. giately.” “As for our freshmen a time of 19:56.90, soph- cross country team, SPC strength, as Dala placed southplainscollege.edu Andrew Bosquez runners, I thought they omore Caitlyn Mercer, is fortunate to have multi- 10th last year at the na- NFL players get paid too much money ber hearing on ESPN effects of playing football It’s not a favoritism of money. The NFL team The NFL players play that Matthew Stafford, can be damaging to their thing. I’m not trying to owners should really extremely hard, and quarterback for the De- health. Some of that is single anyone out. I love think about how much they do risk their time troit Lions, had signed a true. But, it doesn’t come watching the NFL as they’re paying these to play the game we love - close to what military much as the next per- players. If we cut some of to watch. I hope maybe sion worth $27 million personnel go through son. But maybe they the players’ salaries, we someday, though, the perfive-year year. contract This contract exten every day. Military can lower the sum they can use that money for NFL owners can see the made Stafford the high- personnel are actually get paid. I think that’s more important things. players are getting paid est-paid player in NFL risking their lives on a a great solution. Even The money can go to too much for what they history! day-to-day basis. They though they’re not risk- charities, people in need, do. I know this topic has can end up dying from ing their lives, they do lower ticket prices, or been going on for quite the work that they do. entertain the public, and raise salaries for people nlopez0806@students. some time now. Many When is the last time a deserve some amount who deserve it. southplainscollege.edu by NICOLE LOPEZ people, including me, NFL player died during Sports Editor feel NFL players get paid a game? Doctors and too much for what they The NFL season has actually do. I’m not say- lives. NFL players aren’t firefighters are saving begun once again, and ing what they do isn’t saving lives. They’re sav- many people are excited great. But, I’m saying ing us from being bored to see how far their team getting paid millions of every Sunday, Monday, will go this year. dollars for playing foot- or Thursday night. But I love watching foot- ball shouldn’t be on the that’s about it. ball, and I know the highest-paying jobs list. NFL players might be players work hard for the best in the world. their money. But I can’t and military personnel But, do they really need Doctors, firefighters, to be making millions of dol- lars every year? Stafford is go- ing to be making too much mon- ey! That’s more than I can imag- ine. Also, I don’t think he’s worth the money. I’m not just target- ing him, though. I can make any NFL player an example, includ- ing my favorite NFL team. help thinking that maybe don’t even get paid that For example, I don’t they make too much of it. much money, and they’re think quarterback Aaron I kept up regularly actually risking their Rogers should be getting with the NFL news lives every day. Someone paid a lot either. I think during the off-season can argue that football he should be getting paid though, since I watch a players risk their lives more than Stafford, but lot of football. I remem- because of potential in- that’s a discussion for juries, and the long-term another day. SP TLIGHT 16 September 18, 2017 Plainsman Press Buried Treasures Cadillac Ranch brings roadside culture to historic Route 66 public who would make A typical day out by TYLER YORK it possible. So in 1974, a at Cadillac Ranch is Editor-in-Chief row of 10 junkyard Cadil- a revolving door of AMARILLO— lacs was loaded into Texas photography, paint, ust off a Texas soil, nose-first, reportedly and travelers from all highway, a leaned at an angle that cor- around the country— pile of luxury responds to Egypt’s Great sometimes even from cars sits nose- Pyramid of Giza. beyond the border. first in the dirt, The installation stayed “You get all kinds strippedJ to the chassis, there for many years, be- of people out there,” covered in graffiti, and fore eventually moving said Eric Miller, direc- baking in the sun. from its original spot in tor of communications A mere two-hour drive 1997 with little fanfare. for the Convention & north to the historic Route It was brought just a few Visitor Council with 66 is a one-of-a-kind miles down the road the Amarillo permanent fixture, one to its Chamber of that indescribably Commerce, draws people regarding from around the variety of the country visitors Ca- to express dillac Ranch themselves in attracts. a way only “There could Amarillo be just as few seems to as one car. offer. I’ve been Cadillac here when Ranch, a couple as the art church bus installation groups, I mean just is known, came pouring off their has a history that spans buses.” more than four decades, The art project has having been set up obviously cemented originally in an Amarillo itself as a part of West wheat field in 1974. But its Texas roadside culture, ever, who just seem to eos by James Brown and a fun thing for people inception story has an air new permanent home, if not American pop cul- be at Cadillac Ranch to Cage the Elephant, among to leave their mark on? of Hollywood mysticism which is on the side of an ture at large. For nearly For lack of a definitive that feels out of place in Interstate 40 frontage road three years, Cadillac answer, most people just a setting like rural West in a cattle pasture. Ranch has even been need to experience it for Texas. Perhaps the most featured on the front themselves. It all started with Chip surprising piece of history page of popular high- Lord, Hudson Marquez about Cadillac Ranch, way oddities website and Doug Michels of even for those who are Roadside America, San Francisco, who, as a familiar with the project in the site’s Top Ten combination of architects and its impact on roadside Trending list. and artists, were known culture, is the fact that But what do vis- collectively as Ant Farm. the cars were initially itors think about Supposedly inspired untouched. They stood the installation? by a children’s book exactly as they had been Florida natives about cars left at a bar, loaded in, and people Keith and Char- Ant Farm drafted the would come to see them at lotte Hines re- design for what would all hours of the day, staying cently were pass- eventually be Cadillac a respectful distance away ing through, Ranch. The piece itself and respecting the art on their way would become a slanted for the visual appeal the back from a tribute to Americana, as artists intended. wedding in “Most of well as a celebration of But it wasn’t long be- California. the time, if the old classic Cadillac fore the more unsavory “It’s it’s daylight, some- tailfin’s evolution through type of visitors began iconic for body’s out there” said the years. pulling off parts to take sure,” Keith Hines said, blow off some steam, like many others. It was vi- Miller. “It’s open 24/7, As the story goes, Ant as criminal trophies, or with his camera in hand. Oklahoma resident April sually referenced on an so you can even walk Farm was given a list—a graffiti tagging the cars. There are usually few Lamont, who was in Am- episode of the popular out there at night if you arillo visiting animated show “King of wanted to.” some friends. the Hill.” Songs by Bruce If you happen to forget “It’s just Springsteen and Chris your can of spray paint, fun to graf- LeDoux are odes to the never fear. There is almost fiti the cars,” highway phenomenon. always a friendly fellow said Lamont. You can even find an en- vandal nearby to lend you “You’ve had tire set of mountains in their leftovers. a long day, Disney’s “Cars” movies PHOTOS BY TYLER you’re tired that pays tribute—cheek- YORK/ PLAINSMAN or upset about ily named Cadillac Range. PRESS work or what- But what does it all ever stress, and mean? Is it a statement you just get to about materialism, a trib- tyork0143@students. let it all out. ute to old cars, or just southplainscollege.edu The cars are the canvas.” If you know what to look for, you can ac- tually find Ca- dillac Ranch in some surpris- ing places in the public view. literal, physical note with This happened slowly people in atten- It’s featured names written on it—of at first, but the practice dance without a in music vid- millionaires who might grew so exponentially device held out be interested in helping to that it became the norm taking photos, finance a new art installa- for visitors. After a certain at least on a tion. That’s when Ama- point, it was explicitly mobile phone. rillo local and billionaire encouraged by the artists Many bring eccentric Stanley Marsh themselves. The saying “if along a more 3 came into the picture. you can’t beat ‘em, join professional Ant Farm had the idea, ‘em” comes to mind, and camera setup and it seemed Marsh was it seems the artists knew with them to their man with the land, well enough to embrace document their money, and allegedly a the power of a subversive visit. desire to create a piece of cultural art movement There are art that would confuse the when they saw one. some, how-