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HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

Measles on the rise in Liberal

Measles on the rise in Liberal

Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.

TRiO program supports first-generation students

Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.

SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement

Ben Scantlin and Frank Hampton hold up the International Pancake Day Race banner at the finish line. This banner was just introduced to Pancake Day in 2024.

Pancake Day stirs up the Liberal community

Deedee Flax, technology instructor, is one of the main teachers at Seward County Community College to integrate blendflex into many of her classes. She said that multiple students prefer the computer classes to be blendfllex as they can watch back her recordings when confused to see how she does things on her screen.

Blending the barriers of in person and online

Even though area school districts have either canceled classes for the week or reinstated masks, SCCC remains maskless. The choice is left in the hands of individuals.

Despite rising COVID numbers, college will not require masks — for now

Abel Ochoa rips up the masks are required sign after the announcement that masks are now optional.

Campus goes maskless

Staff personnel Paul Fisher making a salad with the newly open salad bar.

SCCC cafeteria offers self-service options; first time since COVID

Free COVID vaccines offered on campus

Free COVID vaccines offered on campus

Sophmore, Jarron Wilcox receives a throw from the outfield to home plate and attempts to apply the tag. The throw was not in time, and Pratt Community College secured a run toward their future victory.

Baseball falls to Pratt finishing out their season

Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.

Bleach is not just for uniforms

Ashanti Thompson is a cheetah costume. Ashanti Thompson made it to third base and was ready to get home.

SCCCs baseball and softball teams show their halloween spirit

The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]

Two celebrations in one doubleheader

Hitting the ball is Jaxson Gregg, a freshman from Keller, Texas. In the second game Gregg hit a double which brought Ranse Radtke and Jace Schneider home scoring two points.

Saints battle it out with the Trojans

Sophomore center Lovasoa Andriatsarafara wins the tip-off, giving the Saints the ball first. The Saints ended with 33 points in the first half.

Saints basketball team loses to Butler Grizzlies

The team breaks it out before taking to the court after a timeout.

Saints win against Lamar Lopes in Oct. 28 scrimmage

Last night was not only the Saints’ last home game but it was also their sophomore night. Before their game, four sophomores were recognized for the Saints.

Saints take tough loss

Mass Communications major, Jimmy Sorunke is a sophomore from Rockville, Maryland. Sorunke plays for the men's basketball team, and he has hopes that he will play in the NBA.

Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.

Who really runs the court?

Defender Francisco Nava Gomez and midfielder Fernando Moura Filho attempt to steal the ball from Lamar player #7. Gomez assisted the third goal with a successful pass to Haynes.

Saints soccer team delivers strong win over Lamar

Saints soccer team joyfully posing after a home win.

First SCCC Men’s Soccer beat the odds, made it to playoffs

Ryan Shields jumps past a Lope and speeds by with the ball. A midfielder on the team, Shields, comes from Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom.

Saints soccer team snags victory over Lamar Lopes in second half

Swinging her bat to hit the ball is catcher Avery Ragsdale, a freshman from Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. In the second game Ragsdale gained two runs that she batted in resulting in her now having 42 runs that she batted in.

Lady Saints gain two wins

Fixing to collide with the ball is first baseman Samantha Gomez, a freshman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the first game Gomez received a run she batted in by bringing in Aaliyah Gutierrez.

Lady Saints lose doubleheader

Swinging to hit the ball is infielder Lana Pigeon, a sophomore from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. So far overall Pigeon has two hits and two runs.

Lady Saints splits games with Broncbusters

Ashanti Thompson is a cheetah costume. Ashanti Thompson made it to third base and was ready to get home.

SCCCs baseball and softball teams show their halloween spirit

Fixing to catch the ball is third baseman Mari Landa. Landa was the third baseman during the whole scrimmage.

Lady Saints scrimmage the Conquistadors

Sebastian De las Salas is a full time student and Saints tennis player. He also regularly attends Detours College Ministry Bible studies.

Sebastian De Las Salas

Sophomore Franco Vecchia prepares to swing a forehand to hit the ball back. Vecchia is from Puerto Rico, Argentina, and he is majoring in administration and marketing.

Saints take victory

Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.

Who really runs the court?

The baseball team is loaded with 20 freshmen. Mike Davidson, baseball coach, says despite being young and inexperienced, they will make a good showing this season.

Spring sports finally in action

Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.

Wilson once again in the air, but this time going for a spike as the ball approaches its maximum height. Wilson holds a total of 214 kills with an average of 2.40 per set.

Lady Saints Volleyball loses 0-3 in Pink Out game against Barton Cougars

The Lady Saints celebrate after scoring a point. Alogether, the team holds 601 kills and 1984 attacks.

Lady Saints Volleyball wins 3-2 on Sept. 6th

7th straight win for our Lady Saints

7th straight win for our Lady Saints

Micell Jerez and Aubreigh Haxton celebrate after a kill for Haxton number 5 on Tuesday night. The Lady Saints went 3-0 with Barton Community College to improve to 3-0 in our conference and 10-2 overall.

Lady Saints sweep the Barton Cougars to stay undefeated in conference

Middle hitter Ana Cambraia joins her fellow Lady Saints to show with a smile and wave.

Lady Saints win against Hutchinson Community College

Sophomore guard Kylee Hunt shoots and scores two points for the Lady Saints. Hunt was instrumental in the victory, leading all scorers with 23 points.

Lady Saints dominate Northeastern Junior College with a 82-64 victory

Sophomore forward Allie Myers draws a foul and scores a free throw for the Lady Saints. She maintained her aggressive play style, supporting the team’s offensive momentum.

Lady Saints dominate West Texas with 77-46 victory

Sophomore Alianna Colon guards and closely watches what the other team is going to do.

Lady Saints Basketball defeats Independence Pirates, 74-57

Last night was the last home game for the Lady Saints, and it was Sophomore Night. After their game, four Lady Saints sophomores were recognized.

Lady Saints lose by 15 points

Forward Mario Whitley, a sophomore from Detroit, Michigan, gets ready to go up for the jump ball. Whitley gained 13 rebounds last night making his overall rebounds 126.

Saints take close win

Sebastian De las Salas is a full time student and Saints tennis player. He also regularly attends Detours College Ministry Bible studies.

Sebastian De Las Salas

Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.

Bleach is not just for uniforms

Crusader News recommends "Blood Sugar," "Everything, Everything," and "The Walking Dead: Compendium One" for D.E.A.R. Day. These books can be found at the Seward County Community College Library.

Crusader News recommends books for D.E.A.R. Day

These specific chocolates are a bit on the bigger side of Valentine's day sweets. Slicing them in half could be a good idea if you think they’re still too large.

A guide to making triple-layered chocolate hearts

The gift was my favorite because it has inspired my fiancé to keep getting me those types of gifts, and now I have several more. The idea of use for all of them is to use them as possible centerpieces for our wedding along with a notecard for each of them so guests can read it and learn more about us.

Crusaders remember Valentine’s Days they can’t forget

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals Week: April Fools Edition

Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1

Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1

Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song

Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song

Cast offers insight on the production of "Little Shop of Horrors"

Cast offers insight on the production of “Little Shop of Horrors”

Inside the Mind of a Musician

Inside the Mind of a Musician

Meaning through tattoos

Meaning through tattoos

Tattoos are a way for people to artistically express themselves. There is a lot of decision making for a first tattoo. With that there are also things to keep in mind for first timers.

Tattoos, what to keep in mind for new people

Jarron Wilcox from Billings, Montana, chose to bleach his hair and give himself a mullet. Transfer sophomore Wilcox came from Phoenix, Arizona to be one of our Saints catchers.

Bleach is not just for uniforms

“M3GAN” is the first sci-fi horror movie that was released on Jan. 6 2023. “M3GAN” is the story of a lifelike doll named M3GAN, and she is programmed to learn about her owner and to do anything to keep her owner happy. However, a glitch in her system corrupts which causes her to “get rid of” anything that harms her owner, emotionally or physically.

An A.I with soul: “M3GAN” review

Inspired by former Crusader member Ruby Thornton, the whole staff this year has decided to write to Santa. With this the hopes are that this will be the new tradition for Crusader.

Crusader wishes to Santa

Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date

Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date

Russell Reglin, an instructor at Seward County Community College, teaches principles of sociology and abnormal physiology, helping students gain knowledge about human behavior and societal influences.

Howery may seem like a normal student at Seward County Community College, but what many don't know is that he has several hobbies, including making wholesome videos for a YouTube channel called Appreciation Quest.

Mejia poses for a picture as she takes notes. Outside of her classes, she is the secretary of HALO, where she prepares presentations and meeting agendas.

Valeria Mejia Medina

Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa is a freshman in college. Besides working out, she also likes skateboarding,

Lauren Rodriguez Cigarroa

HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

Kansas Street Liberal Ks, N. Kansas Ave. Historical images and records indicate this road has existed since at least 1906.

Liberal Landmarks From Above

Liberal High School student Arilyn Rich reads her poem titled “Spring” to the audience. Rich read two poems out loud for the Coffeehouse, with her other poem titled "Growing Old".

Poets express themselves at SCCC Creative Writers/Poetry Coffeehouse

Homecoming 2025 candidates pose for a group photo, Orvin Dyck, Ricardo Jimenez, Fernando Moura, homecoming queen, Rosalyne Garay, Andrea Torres, Caylee Good, and Elizabeth Parker. Not present in the picture, Samuel Antwi, homecoming king due to a tennis tournament.

SCCC Homecoming brings week of festivities, community engagement

Sophomore center Lovasoa Andriatsarafara wins the tip-off, giving the Saints the ball first. The Saints ended with 33 points in the first half.

Saints basketball team loses to Butler Grizzlies

Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine's Day - Build your Dream Date

Saints on the Street: SCCC Valentine’s Day – Build your Dream Date

Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1

Creepy Crusaders Podcast: Episode 1

Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song

Saints on the Street: What do you rate this song from 1-10?/Recommend a Song

Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.

Students voice opinions on possible TikTok ban in U.S.

Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine's Day?

Saints on the Street: What is your ideal Valentine’s Day?

New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies

New online course teaches students about intelligence agencies

Review: Green Kukki and Tea

Review: Green Kukki and Tea

Crusaders explain importance of press freedom on Student Press Freedom Day

Crusaders explain importance of press freedom on Student Press Freedom Day

Valentine's Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies

Valentine’s Day Recipe: Easy Mug Brownies

Crusaders provide healthy daily habits

Crusaders provide healthy daily habits

SCCC President talks pool plans

SCCC President talks pool plans

2021 Telolith celebrates creativity

2021 Telolith celebrates creativity

The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970's. This year's Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition

Entries for Telolith available now

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That's a Wrap: Crusader News Staff Final Statements

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HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

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That's a Wrap: Crusader News Staff Final Statements

That’s a Wrap: Crusader News Staff Final Statements

HALO hosts Celebrate and Connect Fest Expo

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Measles on the rise in Liberal

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Angelica Gutierrez, business administration major, and Samantha Marillo, English major, focus on their work in the TRiO Center. The TRiO Center is a supportive space for academic success and personal growth.

TRiO program supports first-generation students

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Casady Webb is the new head coach of the Softball team.

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Brad Bennett went live with Crusader’s Mary Ramirez on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 soon after arriving on campus. Bennett's new return date is Feb. 14, 2022 to the SCCC campus.

Bennett returns as SCCC president

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