For many Lubbockites, including myself, our first college experiences were at South Plains College. SPC has served many as a wonderful stepping stone into a four-year academic environment or has provided students with the practical skills they need to work an in-demand trade. I knocked out many of my "basics" there, and in addition to easing the transition from high school to a huge university, it also saved me a ton of money. Many of my friends went to SPC for their various music programs, which are unique and acclaimed. While I have fond memories of the peaceful and usually quite sun-shiny drive out to Levelland to attend classes, SPC saw the demand and need for a Lubbock Center (3907 Ave. Q) to accommodate students looking to prepare themselves for various in-demand trades: